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The article focuses on trends that can grow the optical business in 2010. Consumers are becoming aware of the purchase-with-purpose concept in the wake of economic downturn and a changing world. Optical boutiques and regional chains are developing local community ties through their own outreach and sustainability efforts. Wellness and eye health is a trend that can be embraced by eye care professionals. Through managed vision plans, consumers are assured to get the message that potential illnesses can be detected first and managed by professionals.

The article offers information about Eye Health Vision Center company in Fall River, Massachusetts. The regional chain of Eye Health in Fall River is the fifth and the latest eye-care center in which 60 percent of the staff is Portuguese-speaking. One benefit offered to its customers is the expert staff, both optical and medical services. The company uses a database system to run reports, including data on the best-selling frames.

The article reports on dominant eyewear trends for autumn/winter 2014 and spring/summer 2015 at the Luxottica eyewear collection exhibition in London, England, which was participated by brands including Michael Kors, Ray-Ban and Giorgio Armani. Topics discussed include the bright colors and African fabrics dominant in the collection showcased by Alain Mikli and the round and oval-shaped eyewear from luxury brand Miu Miu.

The article discusses the consultation paper of the National Health Service (NHS) England entitled "Improving Eye Health and Reducing Sight Loss - A Call to Action." Topics mentioned include opportunities for change presented by the paper as evidenced by increased focus on eye health by the British government, the need to design an eye care delivery system in primary care, and goals of the NHS to improve clinical outcomes, patient experience, and financial efficiency in eye care.

Discusses the follow-up audit of clinical records carried out at Healthcall Optical Services in the latter part of 2004. Details of the review of regulations at the General Ophthalmic Services, including domiciliary eye care; Background of the first audit of Healthcall Optical Services' clinical records in 2003; Reasons for auditing and its importance in the practice of optometry.

This article presents information on eye care practice Doctors Vision Center. The business is located in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The business became a franchise in 2000 and it is owned by L. Kennedy, Bumgarner and Scott Athans. Its Web address can be found at www.doctorsvisioncenter.com. The move of the owners to franchise the practice has help them build an active patient base of around 38,000. In 2007, the business has generated a revenue worth $2.6 million in total.

Presents the results of optical trade in Great Britain in April 2003. Increase in sales of contact lens solutions; Comparison of the number of eye examinations in March and April 2003; Slowdown in the number of new contact lens fits.

The author discusses the exit of independent optical practice from the failing system of the Government Ophthalmic Standards (GOS) and eye examination funded by the National Health Service (NHS). He agrees with the view of independents on the broken GOS that cannot provide a realistic framework for the industry. Also discussed are the new breed of independent practice in the industry that are offering new products, good eye care and great customer service.

The article offers the author's insights on approaches of optical companies to provide personalized vision services. He mentions the opening of Inotime micro-laboratory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by lens company Shamir which processes prescriptions for local eye care professionals (ECPs), and the launch of a new business model of eye care technology innovator QSpex. He states that personalized vision services looks more prevalent in the future as the trend toward mobile health accelerates.

The article focuses on various optical philanthropic initiatives spearheaded by several optical organizations all over the world which were discussed during the Vision Council meeting in Florida. The RestoringVision.org distributes free new readers and sunglasses in the developing world through the American Mission groups. Optometry Giving Sight educates future optometric professionals and builds clinics in the developing world. Vision Spring provides earning opportunities to poor people by allowing them to sell new readers to other poor people.

The article offers information on the program related to eyecare practitioners education. SynerEyes launched the new program aimed at enhancing eyecare practitioners' knowledge on specialty contact lens practices. The new education program titled SynergEyes Enrichment Program involve live lectures and interactive trainings.

Information about several papers discussed at the meeting of the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiner (NCLE) is presented. Topics discussed cover opticians technical, professional and managerial strategies. The meeting was attended by more than six hundred participants.

The article features some creative projects submitted by opticianry and optometry students for the Transitions Healthy Sight for Life scholarship program. They include "Eye Spy Guide," quarterly newsletter for distribution at local schools and a working plan for visiting a third-glass class to raise awareness among students

The article reports that opticianry and optometry students have submitted creative projects for the Transitions Healthy Sight for Life scholarship program. Several entries included posters, essays, presentations and a music video. Marine Considine from Erie Community College explains that she was inspired to write about health sight education for baby boomers by her friends.

The article offers tips on how to eliminate hot spots when adjusting eyeglasses. It suggests lifting the temple tip off the mastoid area and observe the color of skin under the temple tip. It recommends wiggling the temple from front to back while watching the skin move on the side of the head. A movement in the middle indicates too much mastoid dip in the temple.

The article focuses on how to make a good behind-the-ears adjustment resulting in a comfortable pair of eyewear. Some experts recommend that the temples should look like a cable temple to hold the frame up around the back of the ears. The article described a proper skull fit. It suggests taking advantage of the head hugger style and tip of the temples inward toward the head to prevent slippage.

The article discusses the hypertransmissibility of a contact lens series. It is said that the lens is hypertransmissible when the Dk/t calculated is at least 80 Fatt Dk/t units. It is cited that the transmissibility of optic zones is minimized at the power extremes since the mean harmonic thickness is the greatest.

The article presents the results of the American Optometric Association's survey "Caring for the Eyes of America." The survey indicates that private optometric practices accounted for the largest share of the total U.S. ophthalmic market in 2007. The organization estimates that 37,083 full time equivalent optometrists were active in the workforce for the said year. The study also found that optometrists are providing more eye examinations each year compared with a decade earlier.

The article suggests three things necessary in order for the optics profession to be more involved in primary eye care. First, the industry should act as one profession, with all sectors working together. Second, it should engage locally with those who make the decisions within the primary care trusts (PCT) so they are aware of the value for money optics has to offer. And lastly, the industry will need to invest in resource to make the first two become reality.

This article presents information on West Valley Vision, an eye care practice based in Goodyear, Arizona. The practice was established in 1962. It is owned by Dr. Chris Furey and its Web address is www.westvalleyvision.com. This eye care practice is famous for its eyecare and eyewear destination. Its annual revenue total $3.3 million. It has 25 staff that includes three other optometrists.

This article presents information on Clear Vision Eye Center, an eye care practice based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The business was founded in 2001 by owners Michael Crutchfield, Ronald Dutton and Lindy Thomas. Its web address is www.clearvisioneyecenters.com. The business puts importance of location and its two-location practice is generating $3.5 million in revenues per year. Top quality customer service is the vehicle that the practice thinks will drive its growth.

This article explains that despite signs of a difficult economy in the U.S., independent eyecare professionals are proactive about their eyecare delivery as well as the dispensing sides of their businesses. This is particularly true among practices whose revenues exceed $1 million per year. These independent practices are reinvesting in practice systems and technologies that are changing eye examination process.

The article discusses the participation of optometry and optical professions in main party conferences in Great Britain in 2006. The conferences provide a significant opportunity to raise awareness of eye health and the benefits of regular sight testing. The British government appears likely to continue with plans for greater involvement by the private sector in the National Health Service.

Comments on the optical community's promotion of eye care along with a survey into the attitudes of children and their parents to eye care to be released to coincide with National Eye Week in 2004. Views on how media messages on eye care should be presented; Factors influencing children's eye care; Comments on the open-mindedness of the kids in the survey.