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It’s ‘Kinda Chic’: Optical Joins in on the Newest Social Media Trend
10+ hour, 20+ min ago (465+ words) NEW YORK—If you’ve been on social media at all for the past month or so, it’s likely you’ve seen the phrase “kinda chic to…” The trend has taken off on Instagram and TikTok, particularly in photo carousels and short-form…...
SUNY Optometry Highlights Mental Health Initiative to Support Student Well-Being With Visit From Chancellor King
18+ hour, 35+ min ago (426+ words) NEW YORK—State University of New York chancellor John B. King Jr., yesterday highlighted SUNY's commitment to student mental health support services during a visit to SUNY Optometry. During the visit, chancellor King showcased the SUNY Optometry’s mental health first…...
WO Voices Presents Public Health Focused Episode Featuring Dr. Araba Otoo
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (107+ words) VisionMonday.com Top Line: Women In Optometry presents a new episode of its WO Voices podcast featuring Mary âArabaâ Otoo, OD, MPH, FAAO, chair of the American Public Health Association Vision Care Section.Close Up: In this episode, Dr…...
SDC Technologies Deepens Investment, Partnership With flō Optics, Adds Board Seat
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (525+ words) IRVINE, Calif.—SDC Technologies, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance specialty coatings, has announced a significant follow-on investment in flō Optics, a pioneer in digital lens coating and surface treatment technologies, as part of its recently…...
Ora Taps John Trein, MD, to Lead Posterior Segment Strategy and Development
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (409+ words) BOSTON—Ora, a global ophthalmic contract research organization (CRO), has appointed João (John) Trein, MD, MPH, as therapeutic lead, posterior, further strengthening the company's leadership in retinal disease and posterior segment drug development, according to an announcement from Ora. A…...
FDA Broadens ‘Indications for Use’ for Sight Sciences’ TearCare System
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (407+ words) MENLO PARK, Calif.—Eyecare tech company Sight Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGHT) announced that, effective August 18, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the indications for use for its TearCare System, allowing it to be used for improving meibomian gland…...
Ember AI, Midwest Vision Partners Join Forces to Boost Eyecare Coding Accuracy and Recover Missed Revenue
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (497+ words) BURLINGAME, Calif.—Ember AI, an AI-powered revenue cycle management and revenue integrity platform purpose-built for the complexity of specialty healthcare, has announced a strategic partnership with Midwest Vision Partners (MVP), an eyecare management services organization committed to partnering with leading…...
Weave Agrees to $650 Million Sale to Francisco Partners, Will Go Private Upon Completion of Transaction
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (556+ words) LEHI, Utah and SAN FRANCISCO—Weave Communications, Inc. (NYSE: WEAV), a leading AI-powered patient engagement and payments platform purpose-built for healthcare practices, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Francisco Partners, a leading global investment…...
The Eye Consortium Names Joe Bou-Chedid VP of Targeted Growth and Strategy Amid National Expansion
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (323+ words) FORT WORTH Texas—The Eye Consortium (TEC), a leading independent doctor alliance in the optical industry, has announced an expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Joe Bou-Chedid as vice president of targeted growth and strategy, effective immediately....
New England College of Optometry Celebrates Class of 2029 With White Coat Ceremony
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (374+ words) BOSTON—On August 16, the New England College of Optometry (NECO) celebrated the White Coat Ceremony for its class of 2029 at Boston University’s George Sherman Union, according to the college. The ceremony marks an important milestone for the students as they…...