Eyecare Business delivers the latest updates across the eyecare industry, from appointments to achievements and other notable news. This week includes updates from Europa Eyewear, L’Amy America, Mondottica Group, World Council of Optometry (WCO), Alcon, Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA), and VSP Vision.
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Europa Eyewear announced the retirement of President Jerry Wolowicz after 43 years with the company and named longtime industry executive Andy Skitmore as his successor. Wolowicz will remain involved as a member of the board, while Skitmore brings more than 3 decades of leadership experience from roles at VSP Vision and Marchon Eyewear.
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L’Amy America has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with French luxury eyewear company Grosfilley, naming L’Amy as the North American distribution partner for Grosfilley brands, including Lancel and Charriol. The agreement is designed as a reciprocal collaboration aimed at expanding brand presence in North America and opening new opportunities for select L’Amy brands in European markets.
Mondottica Group has achieved B Corp certification following an 18-month assessment process evaluating its social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. The certification recognizes the company as meeting global standards for responsible business practices after completing a review covering more than 250 criteria across its operations.
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon have renewed their global education initiative focused on advancing professional education in dry eye disease. Launched in 2022, the partnership centers on improving awareness and clinical approaches to the mitigation, measurement, and management of dry eye disease. The initiative includes educational resources hosted on dryeye.worldcouncilofoptometry.info, including the WCO–Alcon Dry Eye Wheel, an interactive tool designed to support identification and management of the condition
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Karen Carrasquillo, OD, PhD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, has received the 2026 Naomi “Jo” Svochak GP Practitioner of the Year Award from the GP Lens Institute (GPLI), which recognizes a professional for excellence in fitting customized contact lenses and advancing the contact lens field. Dr. Carrasquillo is the chief innovation and education officer at BostonSight, the creator of FitAcademy, and the author of more than 50 publications.
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Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA) and VSP Vision have extended the enhanced VSP Vision Exam Rebate through the end of 2026, allowing PECAA Max members to continue earning up to $15 per commercial eye exam. Originally set to expire June 30, the extension is intended to support independent practices amid ongoing economic pressures, with the program having already delivered more than $80 million in added revenue to nearly 3,600 practices since its launch in 2023, according to PECAA.