Practice Tip: Consider Replacing the Word “Manager” with “Team Lead”
“People don’t want to be managed or handled. They want to be led, trusted, and inspired,” writes Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO, in this month’s “Leadership” column, about a colleague who told her they replaced the word ‘manager’ with ‘team lead.’ Read more
CooperVision Recognized as Company of the Year by Colorado Chapter of Association for Supply Chain Management
CooperVision was recognized as Company of the Year by the Colorado chapter of the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM). The 2025 award recognizes CooperVision’s sustained commitment to global supply chain excellence through professional development and certification across its operations, according to a press release. For more information about ASCM, visit https://www.ascm.org/.
Foundation for Fighting Blindness CEO Testifies in Front of United States Senate Regarding Vision Research Funding
The Foundation for Fighting Blindness Chief Executive Officer Jason Menzo testified in front of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies on the importance of delivering robust and sustained funding for the National Eye Institute (NEI) in Fiscal Year 2026. He also discussed the importance of NEI’s status as an independent institute within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), according to a press release. The full testimony is available at www.FightingBlindness.org.
Nonprofit Launching Resource for Those Experiencing Vision Loss
Hadley, a national nonprofit based in suburban Chicago, is launching the Donahoe Center for Support to strengthen emotional and social resources for those experiencing vision loss. The Center is named for longtime Hadley trustee Tom Donahoe, and broadens access to the nonprofit’s emotional support services: social workers, peer connections, and multimedia content. To learn more about the Donahoe Center for Support, visit hadleyhelps.org/donahoe-center.
Optometry Divas Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with Initiatives
Optometry Divas, which empowers, connects, and promotes women optometrists’ success, according to a press release, is celebrating 10 years of existence, with “A Decade of Focus.” The is comprised of 2 initiatives. The All White Dinner Banquet Fundraiser and the 2025 Educational Retreat. The former is scheduled for July 26, 2025, in partnership with Optometry Giving Sight, in Orlando, Florida, to addresses critical barriers for Haitian optometry students lacking clinical training due to unrest. The latter will occur July 26 to July 27 in Orlando, Florida and offer 16 continuing education credits on topics, such as Artificial Intelligence diagnostics, gene therapy, and smart contact lenses. Register for the Retreat at https://optometrydivas.com/event/2025-educational-retreat-empower-your-vision Register for the Banquet at https://optometrydivas.com/event/all-white-dinner-banquet-fundraiser
Peeq Pro Launches Lid-Cleaning Device to Target Dry Eye
Peeq Pro announced the commercial release of its Peeq Waiva, an eyelid-cleaning device designed for everyday use. Built to target dry eyes, irritations, and eyelash mites, the Waiva provides a combination of gentle vibration, absorption, and a biodegradable, medical-grade sponge that cleans the eyelid area and helps reduce eyelid discomfort, according to a press release.
Qlaris Bio Announces Development of Combination Glaucoma Treatment
Qlaris Bio, Inc. announced that it is developing a preservative-free, fixed-dose therapy that combines the company’s QLS-111 and latanoprost. The combination treatment is for patients who have primary open angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and normal tension glaucoma and are unable to achieve optimal intraocular pressure (IOP) control due to the need to lower episcleral venous pressure (EVP). QLS-111 utilizes an ATP-sensitive potassium channel modulator designed to lower IOP by selectively reducing EVP.
National Association of Vision Care Plans Names New Chairwoman
The National Association of Vision Care Plans (NAVP) appointed Lori Archer, CEO at UnitedHealthcare Vision, its new chairwoman for a 2-year term. As chairwoman, Archer will be devoted to progressing the association’s mission, highlighting the value vision care brings to everyone from patients to providers, according to a press release. The NAVP is a nonprofit association serving as a unified voice for the managed vision care industry. OM