ASSOCIATIONS

■ AOA has sworn in Steven Loomis as president, Andrea P. Thau as president-elect, Christopher J. Quinn as vice president, Samuel D. Pierce as secretary-treasurer and Gregory A. Caldwell, Barbara L. Horn, Robert C. Layman, William T. Reynolds, James P. DeVleming and Robert L. Benner as Trustees.

■ The Vision Council’s Eyecessorize fashion campaign, comprised of an online booklet of products from members that features product images, face-fitting tips and more, is now available. Visit eyecessorize.com.

■ The Vision Impact Institute’s website (visionimpactinstitute.org) now includes 40 new studies on the benefits of visual health and the need for vision correction in addition to an innovation section.

COMPANY NEWS

■ Alcon has introduced an ebook for children to make the O.D. visit more enjoyable. The ebook is available for download at theeyesolution.com.

■ Alden Optical promoted Maggie Walsh from senior product specialist to director of Consultation. In related news, the company has created the Contact Lens Residents Forum to aid cornea and contact lens residents in maximizing their education prior to practice. Contact Brooke Messer, O.D., at drbmesser@gmail.com for more information.

■ Bausch + Lomb will acquire Acrivet, the veterinary division of S&V Technologies GmbH, which includes intraocular lenses, bandage contact lenses and hyaluronate eye gel.

■ CooperVision has named Simon Seshadri vice president, North America Marketing.

■ Leica Microsystems, which produces microscopy and imaging systems, has signed an agreement to acquire OCT maker Bioptigen, Inc.

■ Primary Eyecare Network (PEN), a division of ABB OPTICAL GROUP, is offering the course “Countdown to ICD-10: Managing the Transition” on August 15 and 16 in Irvine, Calif., and on August 16 in Pleasanton, Calif. To register, visit PrimaryEye.net, or email education@primaryeye.net.

■ The Varilux Optometry Student Bowl, recently celebrated its 24th anniversary at Optometry’s Meeting in Seattle. The winning school, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, earned $1,000 and the coveted crystal trophy. The contest is sponsored by Essilor of America and has been produced since its inception by Danne Ventura, F.A.A.O., director, professional relations, Essilor of America.