Ampleye™ Workshop at Art Optical Technical Training Center
We were happy to host practitioners from Michigan, Indiana & Illinois for a hands-on Ampleye workshop lead by Dr. Michael Lipson and Mike Johnson, FCLSA. Doctors new to scleral lenses had a chance to practice insertion and removal on each other, and to experience the amazing comfort of Ampleye for themselves!
AOCLE Workshop at NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry
Erik Anderson, Director of Professional Relations & Mike Johnson, FCLSA, Director of Consultation Services, traveled to Oklahoma this past weekend for the AOCLE Workshop, hosted by NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry. We value this opportunity to support the AOCLE and share our latest custom contact lens developments with these amazing educators!
WMOA Golf Outing 2016
Another great day on the greens at the The West Michigan Optometric Association (WMOA) golf outing. Erik Anderson, along with Dr. Gary Anderson, Dr. Paul France and Dr. Jim Spears.
2016 MCO Optic Cup
Erik Anderson joined Dr. Joseph Pole, Dr. Chad Rosen, Dr. Bruce Morgan and Dr. Josh Lotoczky for the 2016 MCO Optic Cup. After a triple-team playoff and a big putt, this group took the Optic Cup Championship!
MCO Class of 2018
Thanks to the Michigan College of Optometry Class of 2018 for stopping by to visit Art Optical! We enjoyed meeting each and every one of you and look forward to working with you in the future!
Art Optical Introduces Ampleye™ Scleral GP Lens
After extensive R&D and ongoing clinical review, Art Optical is pleased to announce the availability of their new 16.5mm scleral lens, Ampleye. To introduce Ampleye, a complimentary webinar, featuring Professor Patrick Caroline, FAAO, is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22nd. Designed to fully vault the cornea and limbus and land gently on the sclera with 360° […]
Art Optical Upgrades EXPERT Progressive Options; Expands Sales Territory
Art Optical has recently added front and back-toric design capabilities to the Expert Progressive multifocal lens, and by practitioner demand, they have also included the Optimum family of GP materials as available options for Expert Progressive and BiExpert lens designs. Since partnering with Laboratoire Precilens of Paris, France earlier this year, Art Optical has enjoyed […]
2015 GPLI Residents Weekend
Art Optical was once again proud to take part in the 2015 GP Lens Institute’s Cornea and Contact Lens Residency program! This year’s class of young and motivated contact lens specialists gained valuable specialty lens fitting experience and exposure to industry partners. The event was hosted by The Ohio State University College of Optometry.
Art Optical Adds EXPERT Progressive to Presbyopic Lens Lineup
Art Optical has again partnered with Laboratoire Precilens of Paris, France, to bring another specialty contact lens to their U.S. customer base. The mutual agreement gives Art Optical manufacturing and distribution rights to the EXPERT Progressive GP multifocal lens, a contact lens designed to perform like a progressive spectacle lens. Art Optical has been successfully […]
State of Michigan’s Medicaid Program Review and Policy Divisions Tour AO
Long-time customer, Dr. Greg Patera, brought representatives from the State of Michigan’s Medicaid Program Review and Policy Divisions to tour Art Optical today. As individuals responsible for making decisions regarding Medicaid policy and coverage eligibility for contact lenses, Dr. Patera felt that witnessing the lens manufacturing process would provide a greater understanding of the uniqueness […]
Art Optical Adds Proven OrthoK Design to Specialty Lens Portfolio
Art Optical is pleased to announce the availability of DreamLens, a proven, 4-zone reverse geometry design for overnight orthokeratology and myopia management. DreamLens is an FDA-approved design option using the Bausch + Lomb Vision Shaping Treatment (VST) process that is indicated for the temporary reduction of up to 5.00 diopters of myopia in eyes with […]
MCO Class of 2017
Thanks to the Michigan College of Optometry Class of 2017 for stopping by to visit Art Optical! We enjoyed meeting each and every one of you and look forward to working with you in the future!
Selfies at Vision Expo East
We have returned from another succesful trip to the Big Apple for Vision Expo East. Thanks to all of our friends who stopped by to take a selfie with us! You never know where the selfie stick will show up next!
Art Optical Names 2014 Associate of the Year
Gabriel Afton Gabe joined the Art Optical IS Team in April 2013 and has quickly established a reputation for himself as a competent go-to guy for solving a whole myriad of Information Technology-related problems and tasks. Gabe has a down-to-earth, but confident approach to his work and he has a good rapport with all associates […]
Western University Scleral Lens Workshop
Mike Johnson, FCLSA, took part in Western University College of Optometry’s Scleral Lens Workshop where he explained the fitting process of the Rose K2 XL design to practitioners at his station.
MOA Tailgate Party Pack Winners
Congratulations to Andrew Demeritt, OD. and Michael Younes, OD. for winning our booth drawing at the MOA Fall Seminar! Thanks for visiting our booth…we hope you enjoy your party packs!
MCO Orientation
We are excited to welcome the class of 2018 to Michigan College of Optometry and are looking forward to working with them in the future!
2014 GPLI Resident Weekend
Art Optical was once again proud to take part in the 2014 GP Lens Institute’s Cornea and Contact Lens Residency program! This year’s class of 27 young and motivated contact lens specialists gained valuable specialty lens fitting experience and exposure to industry partners. The event was hosted by the Michigan College of Optometry and held […]
AOCLE Workshop at Midwestern University
Erik Anderson, Director of Professional Relations & Mike Johnson, FCLSA, Director of Consultation Services, teamed up to introduce Captain mPower! at the AOCLE Workshop, hosted by Midwestern University in Phoenix. We value this opportunity to support the AOCLE and share our latest custom contact lens developments with these amazing educators!
WMOA Golf Outing
Erik Anderson hit the green with Dr. Paul France, Lana Greene and Dr. Gary Anderson for the West Michigan Optometric Association Golf Outing. The Anderson Duo pulled off an Eagle on a 343 yard hole with Dr. Anderson puting the ball on the green with his drive and Erik Anderson putting for the Eagle.
MCO Class of 2016
Thanks to the Michigan College of Optometry Class of 2016 for stopping by to visit Art Optical! We enjoyed meeting each and every one of you and look forward to working with you in the future!
GSLS Posters Focus on AO Advanced Technology; Feature Intelliwave Toric Lens Success
Finding NIMO – An Analysis of GP Multifocals Chad Rosen, OD, FAAO; Trevor Fosso; Josh Lotoczky, OD, FAAO; Rhonda Lafata; D. Joseph Pole, PhD; Craig Norman, FCLSA Visual Acuities of Custom Silicone Hydrogel Toric Contact Lenses vs BVA Spectacle Rx? John Moonan, BS; Stacey Canton Hoins, BS; William Edmondson, MAT, OD, FAAO; Earlena McKee, MA, […]