The American Academy of
Optometry Foundation (AAOF) announces Kimberly Weisenberger, OD, MS as this year’s recipient of the
Bert C. and Lydia M. Corwin Contact Lens Residency award. Dr. Weisenberger is a
resident cornea and contact lens advanced practice fellow at The Ohio State
University College of Optometry.
The award is intended to promote the practice and
development of the field of contact lenses by providing incentive and support
to talented optometric residents who demonstrate a passion and commitment to
practice, research, and education.
Nicky Lai, OD, MS, FAAO, Associate Professor of
Clinical Optometry at The Ohio State University College of Optometry said, “Dr.
Weisenberger has the clinical knowledge and skills to manage the variety of
patients in our clinics and provides a robust educational experience for our
students in her role as a clinical attending and graduate teaching associate.”
CooperVisionannounced that Melissa Kiewe has been appointed Vice President, North America Marketing. She is responsible for overseeing all regional marketing strategies and demand creation initiatives, including product launches, programs and promotions.
Kiewe joined CooperVision in 2016 as Senior Director, Customer Marketing, for which she led the development of multifaceted marketing programs, marketing communications initiatives, and national and customer brand product launches.
“In just four years at CooperVision,
Melissa has acted as a change agent to the company, spearheading several
innovative customer marketing programs to meet the industry’s growing and
changing needs,” said Jerry Warner, Executive Vice President and President,
Americas and Commercial Functions at CooperVision. “Her proactive approach has
been influential in CooperVision’s development and delivery of actionable
patient-centered insights, especially in recent months as eye care
professionals are faced by unprecedented challenges triggered by the COVID-19
pandemic. Her commitment to discovering new ways to contribute to the industry
will continue to help build strategic partnerships and strengthen the company’s
existing relationships with the eye care community.”
For more than 20 years, Kiewe has worked
in the optical and healthcare industries. Prior to joining CooperVision, she
held positions at companies including Bausch & Lomb, Johnson & Johnson
and Pfizer. She has received several leadership awards following nominations
from her peers and managers, most recently having been named one of Vision
Monday’s 2020 Most Influential Women in Optical. Outside of optometry, she
is a graduate of the LEAD Leadership Program from WOMEN Unlimited and has acted
as a mentor and a coach for emerging women in leadership.
She succeeds Simon Seshadri, who was promoted to the position of Senior Vice President, Global Marketing in June.
The
American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF), in collaboration with the
Fredric and Marion Rosemore Family Foundation, announce the 2020 recipient of
the Fredric Rosemore Low Vision Educational Grant.
Nicole
Christie Ross, OD, MSc, FAAO, is an Assistant Professor of Optometry in the
Department of Specialty & Advanced Care at the New England College of
Optometry (NECO). Her team includes Dr. Alexin Malkin, OD, FAAO and Dr. Jeffrey
Ho, OD, FAAO.
Dr.
Ross and her team state their project, “Use of virtual reality technologies to
support student education in patient care through telehealth in the field of
low vision rehabilitation,” is intended to improve the quality of life for the
visually impaired.
Erik
Weissberg, OD, FAAO, Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs at the New
England College of Optometry said, “NECO is committed to the continued
integration of innovation in the use of technology within clinical care and the
curriculum, and this worthy project will serve to advance this goal.”
Canada United Weekend, August 28-29-30th, is an initiative organized
by RBC with the support all Provincial Chambers of Commerce and the Retail Council
of Canada to rally Canadians to shop
local and support businesses in their communities.
For the last several
months, Canadians across the country have gone above and beyond to support one
another in these uncertain times. By helping local businesses through this
trying time, Canada United aims to help turn the corner into economic recovery.
The COVID pandemic has reawakened
the buy local movement as the need to provide mutual support to small
businesses in our communities is evident now more than ever.
It is easy for local
businesses to participate through social media posts and window signage
available at an RBC brand.
The National Youth Council believes in recognizing youth with sight loss. That’s why it created the Leadership Award to celebrate people going above and beyond to make a difference in their community, province or country.
One winner is selected yearly and presented with a
plaque and $250 prize. Their accomplishments are also shared across CNIB’s
national social media channels.
Lacoste names Adrien Brody as global eyewear ambassador, reuniting after the 2012 Unconventional Chic campaign and spotlighting a new geometric sunglass style.
The Sergio Cereda Eyewear Design Award reveals its Top 10 student designers ahead of MIDO 2026, with Olympic-inspired concepts and a live awards ceremony in Milan.
New clinical studies presented by EssilorLuxottica demonstrate significant improvements in hearing performance with Nuance Audio Glasses, an open-ear solution integrated into smart eyewear.
New Consumer inSights data from The Vision Council shows stable vision care habits in Q4 2025, with modest increases in out-of-pocket spending and continued preference for in-store eyewear purchases.
Lacoste names Adrien Brody as global eyewear ambassador, reuniting after the 2012 Unconventional Chic campaign and spotlighting a new geometric sunglass style.
The Sergio Cereda Eyewear Design Award reveals its Top 10 student designers ahead of MIDO 2026, with Olympic-inspired concepts and a live awards ceremony in Milan.
New clinical studies presented by EssilorLuxottica demonstrate significant improvements in hearing performance with Nuance Audio Glasses, an open-ear solution integrated into smart eyewear.
New Consumer inSights data from The Vision Council shows stable vision care habits in Q4 2025, with modest increases in out-of-pocket spending and continued preference for in-store eyewear purchases.
Lacoste names Adrien Brody as global eyewear ambassador, reuniting after the 2012 Unconventional Chic campaign and spotlighting a new geometric sunglass style.
The Sergio Cereda Eyewear Design Award reveals its Top 10 student designers ahead of MIDO 2026, with Olympic-inspired concepts and a live awards ceremony in Milan.
New clinical studies presented by EssilorLuxottica demonstrate significant improvements in hearing performance with Nuance Audio Glasses, an open-ear solution integrated into smart eyewear.
New Consumer inSights data from The Vision Council shows stable vision care habits in Q4 2025, with modest increases in out-of-pocket spending and continued preference for in-store eyewear purchases.
Lacoste names Adrien Brody as global eyewear ambassador, reuniting after the 2012 Unconventional Chic campaign and spotlighting a new geometric sunglass style.
The Sergio Cereda Eyewear Design Award reveals its Top 10 student designers ahead of MIDO 2026, with Olympic-inspired concepts and a live awards ceremony in Milan.
New clinical studies presented by EssilorLuxottica demonstrate significant improvements in hearing performance with Nuance Audio Glasses, an open-ear solution integrated into smart eyewear.
New Consumer inSights data from The Vision Council shows stable vision care habits in Q4 2025, with modest increases in out-of-pocket spending and continued preference for in-store eyewear purchases.
