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American Academy of Optometry Launches New Website

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The American Academy of Optometry is announced the launch of a newly designed website for both the Academy and the American Academy of Optometry Foundation. The new website has been designed to offer a user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality, while allowing visitors to access key information more easily.

“We are excited to announce the upgrade and improvement to our website. We hope this change will ensure we’re both meeting the needs of our members and more effectively engaging new prospects,” said Joseph P. Shovlin, OD, FAAO, Academy President. Created with the user experience in mind, the site includes many new features to help users to quickly and easily navigate the site and find what they need. New features include:

  • Updated and more modern look and design.
  • An enhanced Fellow and Diplomate Directory that allows the user to easily identify Diplomates who appear in the search results.
  • Optimized and enhanced responsive design lending to better viewability on mobile devices and a variety of browser types.
  • Thorough search feature that encompasses website pages, past meeting abstracts and outlines, and directory information.

Click HERE for the full press release.

 

Swarovski Renews Licensing Agreement with Marcolin

Longarone (Italy) – Swarovski has renewed its global eyewear license with Marcolin Group, which will continue to design, produce and distribute Swarovski and Atelier Swarovski branded sunglasses and optical frames.

Building on a successful partnership which began in 2011 with the launch of the first eyewear collection, Swarovski has renewed its exclusive global eyewear license with Marcolin Group for another five years (Jan. 1, 2019 – Dec. 31, 2023). Marcolin Group will be responsible for the design, production and distribution of Swarovski and Atelier Swarovski collections of sunglasses and eyeglasses.

Swarovski Eyewear collections offer a wide range of sunglasses and optical styles. Iconic and masterfully crafted with a touch of glamour, they amplify sparkling individuality and modern femininity.

Massimo Renon_CEO Marcolin Group-lr Nadja Swarovski_ Member of the Swarovski Executive Board-lr

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Massimo Renon, CEO Marcolin              Nadja Swarovski, Member of the Swarovski Executive Board

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CooperVision Acquires Paragon Vision Sciences

CooperVision has acquired Paragon, a leader in premium orthokeratology (ortho-k), specialty contact lenses and oxygen permeable rigid contact lens materials.

This transaction includes Paragon’s widely used CRT® Contact Lenses, worn while sleeping, that treat myopia (nearsightedness). The acquisition also expands CooperVision’s access to the Chinese myopia management market, in which Paragon has a presence.

Paragon is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and will continue to retain its own offices and brands and operate as an “independent yet complementary” business.

Rich Jeffries, president of Paragon, will remain with the company, responsible for its day-to-day operations. He said, “This strategic acquisition benefits our employees, eye care professionals, and patients around the globe. By combining CooperVision’s considerable resources and expertise with Paragon’s technologies, materials and presence in markets such as China, we’ll accelerate the fight against myopia, which is expected to affect half the world’s population by 2050.”

Source: CooperVision

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