EDITOR’S LETTER
Time Flies
July 26, 1989. That’s when I joined Eyecare Business’ parent company. Though I’d been a writer for years, I had no idea how to be an editor. Which is what I told them.
After 26 years, I hope I’ve figured it out! And, soon, on August 31, I’ll return to where my romance with EB began…to writing, that is. A very exciting step, indeed.
CHANGING FACES
If you look at pages 1 and 18 of this issue, you’ll see Erinn Morgan’s photo and the description of her promotion to EB’s editor-in-chief and editorial director. And, speaking of pictures, just for fun, I decided to run the old one of me that appeared on this page back in the ’90s.
Many of you already know Erinn. She started with us in 1994 as editor of Framebuyer, so you’ve definitely seen her byline.
To say we have a seasoned crew at EB is an understatement. Among the four of us in editorial—Erinn, executive editor Amy Spiezio, senior editor Susan Tarrant, and me—we have a whopping 70 years in the industry. Add ECP editor Karlen McLean, and we cross the 100-year line.
THE CATEGORY
Besides tenure, we also clearly have a deep affection for the category and the people in it. I wouldn’t know where to start thanking all of you who’ve made my career amazing, rewarding, and fun.
Next month Erinn and I will share this page. My husband (whom I met in optical) is probably relieved that he won’t have to tolerate me bouncing ideas for my editorials off him anymore.
As for me, I’m looking forward to writing for EB as its editorial director emeritus, and to spreading my wings a little.
I also look forward to seeing many of you at the Vision Expos, where I’m slated to speak this year and next.
All the best.
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WAY BACK WHEN
I thought it would be fun to look back to when EB began in 1986—a year when Phil Collins and New Kids on the Block topped the charts and the Mets won the World Series.
And, on the pages of EB…
JANUARY 1986
“Superstores are not going to take over. But the mediocre independent who does not see himself as both doctor and merchant may well go under.”
Robert Hillman, Hillman/Kohan Vision Center
MARCH 1986
“Since drugs are one of the main power trappings of physicians, it’s natural that optometry has lobbied for drug laws to elevate status, achieve power, and compete effectively.”
Stephen Rosenberg, O.D.
APRIL 1986
“With the dollar plunging, there’s not much I can do about price increases except emphasize frames from domestic manufacturers.”
Bud Carlson, Rice Optical
NOVEMBER 1986
“Despite the reluctance of patients and male colleagues, female optometrists and opticians are gaining respect—and ownership.”
Lee Bayusik, executive editor
Stephanie K. De Long
Editor-in-Chief & Editorial Director
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