Practice tip: Watch out for these résumé red flags
“When hiring for a new position, be on the lookout for red flags that can appear in a candidate’s application,” writes Patricia Fulmer in a recent “Staffing” column. One of these red flags is “too-good-to-be-true” claims: “I recently reviewed a résumé that showed the applicant worked as an ‘optometric technician,’ the specific position for which I was looking. However, when describing her job duties, she provided vague phrases, such as ‘thoroughly exam patients,’ as opposed to offering specifics on using related technology. This indicated this section may have been exaggerated,” Dr. Fulmer says. For the other red flags, read here.

American Optometric Association’s Eye Deserve More campaign launches eye prototype 
The American Optometric Association (AOA) launched The Eye, an educational prototype that draws parallels between the latest technology on the market and the advanced power of our eyes, demonstrating the extraordinary capabilities of the eye that current technology cannot replicate, according to a press release. The Eye is part of AOA's multi-year awareness campaign, Eye Deserve More, which asserts that every American deserves comprehensive, in-person care from an AOA doctor of optometry as an integral part of their overall health and wellbeing. Visit  SeeTheEye.com for more.

Eye Care Leaders becomes Sightview Software
Eye Care Leaders has changed its name to Sightview Software. Under Sightview Software, all products and services formerly owned by Eye Care Leaders will be supported indefinitely, with plans to add additional team members and financial resources to accelerate improvements, according to a press release. Sightview Software will continue to support all the software products listed below for the long term:

• iMedicWare
• My Vision Express
• MDoffice
• Medflow
• ManagementPlus

For more information, visit sightview.com/new-ownership.

Eyeglass clip option now available from Avulux and Eyenavision
Chemistrie Avulux, from Avulux and Eyenavision, is an on-demand eyeglass clip option for people living with migraine and light sensitivity. The product uses Avulux’s migraine and light sensitivity lenses with Chemistrie’s lens layering system, attaching through magnets embedded in the lenses to address patients’ light sensitivity. The lens also offers light filtration properties that block up to 97% of harmful blue, amber, and red lightwaves linked to triggering or worsening migraine attacks while letting in soothing green light, according to a press release.

IDOC’s Optometry Marketing Services named Google Partner
IDOC’s Optometry Marketing Services has been named a Google Partner. Being recognized as a Google Partner is a professional accreditation awarded to companies that demonstrate expertise in online advertising and the use of Google Ads, according to the press release. 

New England College of Optometry to host annual industry collaborative
The New England College of Optometry will host its fourth annual Industry Collaborative, occurring Sept. 9 to Sept. 10 in Boston. Themed “Health Equity in Eye Care,” the event will bring together industry leaders, government officials, non-profit policymakers, educators, and students to engage in criticaldiscussions on ensuring equitable access to high-quality eye care for all, regardless of socioeconomic orgeographic factors. For more information, click here.

Ocutech announces SideSight, to be clinically tested later this year
SideSight, from Ocutech, is a ultrasonic sensor device for individuals who have experienced hemianopia. The device weighs 0.6 oz (20 g) and is about the size of a pinky finger. Its vibration will alert the wearer to look into the non-seeing visual field to avoid a collision but will not repeat the same warning. The SideSight can be attached to conventional eyeglasses using either a clip-on or a magnetic attachment method. It will operate for 12 hours on its rechargeable battery. The only user control is the power button. The device is set to undergo clinical testing later in 2024.

Optometry Giving Sight launches World Sight Day Challenge
Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) has issued its 2024 World Sight Day Challenge. The theme of the challenge is “Giving Together, Seeing Forever,” which celebrates the collective power of the optometry community to give the gift of sight to millions of people in need. The organization’s largest annual fundraiser, the World Sight Day Challenge runs from now through the end of October, with World Sight Day to be celebrated on Oct. 10. Those interested in taking on the challenge by leading fundraising efforts at their practice or company can click here to register and receive a toolkit with ideas and resources. Others may choose to make one-time or recurring donations here.

Opus Genetics gets FDA Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for inherited retinal disease treatment
Opus Genetics announced that the FDA has granted Rare Pediatric Disease designation for the company’s ocular gene therapy OPGx-LCA5 to treat patients who have the inherited retinal disease Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA). OPGx-LCA5 is an adeno-associated virus 8 vector designed to deliver a functional LCA5 gene to the outer retina in patients who have LCA resulting from biallelic mutations in the LCA5 gene, according to a press release. For more information, click here.

Valley Contax and Contamac US name Academy 2024 student travel grant winner 
Valley Contax, in partnership with Contamac US, named Lindsey Hopkins, a third-year student at Michigan College of Optometry, as the winner of its student travel grant to the American Academy of Optometry’s 2024 meeting, occurring Nov. 6 to Nov. 9, in Indianapolis. Hopkins was selected based on her short essay about the teacher who made the most significant impact on her and why.

Video series reveals how to use CooperVision’s myopia guide
In a new video series, four World Council of Optometry (WCO) myopia management ambassadors—Nicola Logan, Ashley Wallace Tucker, Jagrut Lallu, and Síofra Harrington—offer practical insights for using the WCO CooperVision Myopia Management Navigator. The navigator is an interactive and educational guide to evidence-based resources for managing myopia. The series is available here. To access the WCO CooperVision Myopia Management Navigator, visit myopianavigator.info.

Visionix launches fundus camera
Visionix USA launched the VX 610 non-mydriatic automated fundus camera. The device features auto alignment, auto focus, and auto capture functions, ensuring accurate and consistent imaging, according to the company. Additionally, it provides image clarity without the need for pupil dilation, a 45° field of view, and 90° mosaic function.