VMAIL for August 20, 2024

pure‘%lfas x 2/ \ s Advertisement AUGUST 20, 2024 - www.visionmonday.com - VISI@X Ocuvex Therapeutics VISIOX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. ANNOUNCES MERGER WITH OCUVEX THERAPEUTICS, INC. COLUMBUS, Ohio—Visiox Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately funded biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of ophthalmic therapeutic candidates, announced it has merged with Ocuvex Therapeutics, Inc. Read more. ARG N . David Rips, President/CEQ of Younger Optics Advertisement FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS USHER Il INITIATIVE FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS AND USHER III INITIATIVE PARTNER TO LAUNCH A NATURAL HISTORY STUDY FOR USHER SYNDROME TYPE 3 COLUMBIA, Md. and CHICAGO—The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FBB), with funding from the Usher III Initiative is launching a natural history study of people with Usher syndrome type Read more. AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND NAMES PAM MCGONIGLE AS CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has announced that Pam McGonigle will join AFB as its chief development officer, effective Sept. 16, 2024. In this new Read more. CELEBRATE VM'S 2024 ‘CLASS’ OF INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN OPTICAL AT SPECIAL LUNCHEON EVENT AT VISION EXPO WEST NEW YORK—This year, Vision Monday will once again be hosting a special luncheon event and program to pay tribute to this year's roster of 2024 Read more. Advertisement - FEWER THAN 1% OF LONG-COVID PATIENTS RECEIVE A DIAGNOSIS - STUDY SUGGESTS NO OVERALL INCREASED RISK OF MS RELAPSE AFTER COVID BOOSTERS - THE NATIONAL AVERAGE FOR GROSS REVENUE AT ECP LOCATIONS INCREASED FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 5–11, JOBSON’S LATEST PRACTICE PERFORMANCE TRACKER SHOWS - COVID LEVELS ARE ‘VERY HIGH’ IN MAJORITY OF U.S. STATES Advertisement - GATED, EXCLUSIVE OFFERS TO CONSUMER COMMUNITIES CULTIVATE AN EMOTIONAL CONNECTION WITH BRANDS THAT BUILDS LONG-TERM LOYALTY. STEPHANIE COPELAND WEBER, CEO OF SHEERID, COMMENTED ON FINDINGS FROM THE 2024 CONSUMER LOYALTY REPORT FROM SHEERID, WHICH FOUND THAT 71 PERCENT OF CONSUMERS ARE MORE LOYAL TO BRANDS THAT DOLE OUT EXCLUSIVE OFFERS. - Advertisement Now Incorporating VMail ProductWatch and VMail Technology FRAME COLLECTION COLORS IN OPTICS PRESENTS NEW YOUNG ADULT DESIGNS Quick Take: Colors In Optics is presenting a new capsule collection of young adult ophthalmic styles. Specifics: The new styles include Jaxon, Everly, Spencer and Jordan. Jaxon is a scaled-down square style available in royal blue, grey tint and tortoise to crystal fade. Everly is an uplifted shape available in ballerina pink tint, mint ice tint, honey tortoise and black. Spencer is a vintage-inspired unisex square available in onyx with blue, crystal and multi. Finally, Read more. EYECARE THE MYOPIA COLLECTIVE LAUNCHES NEW BACK-TO-SCHOOL RESOURCES FOR ECPS Top Line: The Myopia Collective, an initiative supported by CooperVision and the American Optometric Association (AOA), has launched a suite of new resources designed specifically for ECPs. The Collective said the tools are designed to provide ECPs with the tools and knowledge needed for effective myopia management during the back-to-school season. Close Up: The resources include: • Updated Educational Materials: Comprehensive guides and toolkits to assist ECPs in educating parents and children about Read more. FRAME COLLECTION OWP INTROS NEW MEXX OPTICAL STYLES Quick Take: OWP is introducing new optical styles from Mexx. Specifics: The new styles include 2598, 2599, 2600, 2601, 2602, 2813, 2814, 2815, 5963 and 5964. Design details include unique patterns, pops of color, mixed materials and bold shapes. Selling Point: The new Mexx optical styles are colorful, optimistic and full of life. www.owp.de Read more. To submit items for LaunchPad, email [email protected]. Advertisement - JULY RETAIL SALES REMAIN STRONG, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU DATA SHOWS Retail sales continue to trend upward despite moderated economic growth. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Retail Federation (NRF) shows that Read more. - Advertisement OPTOMETRY GIVING SIGHT LAUNCHES 2024 WORLD SIGHT DAY CHALLENGE GOLDEN, Colo.—Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) has issued its 2024 World Sight Day Challenge in support of its mission to eradicate uncorrected refractive error through the growth and expansion of optometry around the world. The Challenge is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser. This year’s theme is Giving Together, Seeing Forever, which OGS said celebrates the collective power of the optometry community to give the gift of sight to millions of people in need. The Challenge runs from now through the end of October, with World Sight Day scheduled to be celebrated on October 10. With the funds raised, OGS said it will provide grants to programs focused on long-term solutions, including those that establish optometry schools, vision centers and optical labs in underserved communities both at home and around the globe. Read More REVIEW OF OPTOMETRIC BUSINESS: UNDERSTANDING YOUR OFFICE’S EMOTIONAL CULTURE If you own a practice, you likely know how your office is doing (metrics, financials, etc.)—but do you know how your office is feeling? The analytical, scientific side of you might be rolling its eyes right now wondering why we have to worry about “fluffy stuff” like feelings at work—but there is a significant body of research showing that workplaces with a better emotional culture enjoy better performance outcomes in growth, profitability and employee retention. Think about it—you probably know offices with staff who are happy to contribute their thoughts, suggest and accept new ideas and adapt to changes with ease. Maybe this describes your office. Read More - INDUSTRY’S EDUCATION PROGRAM UNVEILED: VISION EXPO WEST PRESENTS PREMIER CONFERENCE PROGRAM Experience the latest eyecare education at Vision Expo West. This September’s educational program is now unveiled offering attendees new insights and knowledge on a diverse range of topics, from disease management and practice growth to lens innovations, the latest eyewear trends and more. Read more.