Art Optical Names 2013 Associate of the Year
Keith has been an associate of Art Optical since December of 2002. He began his career in customer service, moved over to our Enhanced Customer Care Group in 2005 and joined our consultation staff in 2008. He gained his NCLE certification in 2009. Keith is an excellent fitting consultant and has learned the many intricacies […]
Rose K2 XL Workshop
Art Optical was honored to host Dr. Paul Rose, Inventor of the ROSE K family of lens designs, for a dynamic lecture, followed by live patient fittings and hands-on experience with the ROSE K2 XL Semi-Scleral lens. Thanks to the Menicon team for partnering with us on this event & to the specialty lens fitters […]
Art Optical Introduces New Simultaneous Vision GP Multifocal – mPower!
Art Optical is pleased to introduce mPower!, a new custom GP multifocal lens designed specifically for presbyopes with high near vision demands. Featuring multiple front-surface power zones and minimal base-curve eccentricity, mPower! provides maximum near vision without compromising distance VA or creating corneal molding concerns. The simultaneous power effect ensures effortless and translation-free accommodation. A […]
Art Optical Opens New Technical Training Center
With construction and equipment installation recently completed, Art Optical initiated their new onsite Technical Training Center on October 15, 2013, by hosting members of the West Michigan Optometric Association. The practitioners in attendance learned about the capabilities of the new training facility, which features the latest diagnostic assessment equipment including a Topcon SL-D2 Video Slit […]
Art Optical Sponsors Semi-Annual GP Workshops at NOVA SE University
Art Optical is proud to be a key sponsor of the semi-annual GP Multifocal workshops at NOVA SE University College of Optometry in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Guest instructor Dr. Stephen Byrnes works with Christian Hernandez, OD. Dr. Hernandez is a NOVA 2013 graduate currently working on a Combined Primary Care and Contact Lens Residency. The […]
Art Optical Participates in MCO’s GP Workshop
Director of Consultation, Mike Johnson, FCLSA, leads a group of students in a hands-on workshop at Michigan College of Optometry.
2013 GPLI Resident Weekend
The future looks bright! Art Optical was proud to be a part of the GPLI’s 2013 Cornea & Contact Lens Resident weekend in Columbus, OH, August 8-11!
Partnering with MCO
We always enjoy partnering with Michigan College of Optometry! 2nd year student Trevor Fosso along with Craig Norman, Director of the Vision Research Institute and Art Optical QA Associate Rhonda Lafata, work on a masked pilot study. The project involved analyzing various multi-focal lens designs in different distance powers, and determining what the anterior surface […]
AOCLE Workshop at Western University College of Optometry
Mike and Erik just returned from the annual AOCLE Workshop held at Western University College of Optometry in Pomona, CA, where educators and industry representatives meet to share the latest information in the contact lens field. As members of the industry, we are grateful for the opportunity to support the mission of the AOCLE and […]
Art Optical introduces Rose K2 XL semi-scleral lens fitting system
As a Rose K manufacturing partner, Art Optical is pleased to feature the new Rose K2 XL semi-scleral lens design with an affordable, guaranteed, and easy-to-follow fitting system. The new Rose K2 XL semi-scleral lens is manufactured and shipped from Art Optical within 24 hours, and is indicated for Keratoconus, PMD, Post Graft, Post-Lasik ectasia […]
Art Optical Names 2012 Associate of the Year
Joanne is a highly appreciated & valued member of Art Optical’s enhanced communication team, and she is genuinely enthusiastic about the life-changing products we produce here at Art Optical. Joanne is a solid producer, accomplishing much with little direction, and she brings a fresh, creative, perspective to her customer communications. She is a quick learner […]
Art Optical Added as an Authorized Rose K Manufacturer
Menicon America, Inc. is pleased to announce that Art Optical Contact Lens, Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI) is now an Authorized Manufacturer of its Rose K lenses. Rose K is the single most frequently prescribed lens design for correction of keratoconus and irregular cornea conditions in the world. Currently sold in 88 countries, the Rose K […]
Art Optical answers demand of post-LASIK presbyopes with new GP multifocal
Art Optical is pleased to introduce CLASIKcn, a new custom GP multifocal lens designed for the growing number of post-LASIK patients struggling with near-vision demands. The lens features front surface, center-near technology specifically designed to provide a full range of simultaneous vision for post-LASIK corneas. CLASIKcn is a great option for those finding their surgically […]
GSLS Posters Highlight Strong Performance of Intelliwave Toric Lenses
The 2 posters below were featured at this year’s Global Specialty Lens Symposium and highlight the strong performance results we are seeing with Intelliwave Toric lenses! Special thanks to Dr. David Kading of Specialty Eyecare Group in Seattle, WA and Dr. William Edmonson from Southern College of Optometry! Use of a SiHi Lens in a […]
January WMOA Meeting Featuring KeraSoft IC
Art Optical sponsored the January WMOA meeting featuring a presentation on KeraSoft IC by Josh Lotoczky, OD, Associate Professor, Michigan College of Optometry. As always it was nice to see our West Michigan friends!
Art Optical Names 2011 Associate of the Year
Since joining Art Optical in 1990 to work in the shipping department Rhonda has displayed great communication skills along with a desire to succeed from day one. As a leader in the Quality Control Department, there have been many occasions when her suggestions for improvement and feedback have been incorporated into daily routines at Art […]
Dr. Mark Palmer visits Art Optical
Mark Palmer OD & his wife, Pat (pictured w/Jill Anastor, Vice President of Operations & Dave Freyling, Technical Process Manager) from Albion, Nebraska, visited Art Optical on Thursday, November 17. The Palmer’s were in Michigan to attend the UofM vs. Nebraska football game, and Dr. Palmer said he couldn’t miss the chance to tour Art […]
AO joins the WSD Challenge for 4th year!
Art Optical joins the World Sight Day Challenge for the 4th year! In addition to their annual 3rd quarter Jean Day fundraiser, AO hosted a bowling event for their associates, family and friends. Erik Anderson presented Dr. Mary Anne Murphy, Chair of US National Committee at Optometry Giving Sight, with a $1700 donation from Art […]
AO attends the 50th Anniversary CLMA Meeting
Mike Johnson, FCLSA, with Gareth Browne, Rob McGregor and Dr. Peg Achenbach of Contamac U.S. Dave Freyling, Art Optical’s Technical Process Manager, with Ken Leonhard of Quality Contact Lens and Don Dixon of TruForm Optics. Dave Freyling with Jim Lunkley (recently retired B+L Technical Consultant) and his wife Judy; Andrew White of the B+L Boston […]
Art Optical introduces online ordering options at www.artoptical.com
Art Optical Contact Lens, Inc. is pleased to introduce an online ordering option for practitioners and contact lens technicians involved in specialty contact lens fitting. The new online order page is accessible at https://www.artoptical.com/ordering/online-order-form and offers a comprehensive listing of the custom lens options available from Art Optical. The custom lens ordering portal guides users […]
Art Optical Celebrates Another Corporate Milestone with Associates
On Wednesday, July 13, 2011, Art Optical came together as a team to celebrate the company’s 80th Year of Service to the Ophthalmic professions. The opening meeting included words of appreciation and congratulations to the Anastor’s, and a presentation by David Bland, Director of Global GP Business for the Boston Products Group of Bausch & […]
AOA Discovery Theater featuring Intelliwave Sihy!
Dr. David Kading of Specialty Eyecare Group in Kirkland, WA presents Intelliwave SiHy case studies at this year’s AOA Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT. Check back for announcements of future Intelliwave information sessions!
