NEW YORK—Pointing out its members are responding to recent general media coverage and heightened awareness and concern about the damage of lead-based paint in some toys and other consumer products, the Eyewear and Accessories division of the Vision Council of America (VCA) has established a task force to look proactively at the issue of the possibility of the presence of lead paint and coatings in eyewear frames.

BAAR, Switzerland—Satisloh has announced the departure of Dr. Urs Meyer, CEO Satisloh Worldwide, effective Jan. 1, 2008.

VARESE, Italy—Carl Zeiss Vision Sunlens has announced new appointments and changes in the company’s North American organization.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Kenmark Group’s Dana Buchman Vision eyewear collection can now be ordered online through Eyefinity’s eBuy frame-ordering service.

LAS VEGAS--With healthy attendance--especially on its second day--and a raft of new products, this year's International Vision Expo West closed Oct. 6 on a positive note.

INDIANAPOLIS--The Optical Laboratories Association (OLA) is revving up for its 2007 meeting and trade show scheduled for Nov. 15 to 17 at the Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome located here.

NEW YORK--About 200 industry suppliers, optical retailers and eyecare professionals gathered here on the eve of International Vision Expo East for the first Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit at the Rainbow Room.

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