Feb. 12, 2025 — Eyecare Business delivers the latest updates across the eyecare industry, from appointments to achievements and other notable news. This week includes updates from Safilo and VSP Vision.

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Blenders Eyewear, a brand under Safilo Group, has named Jack Gray as CEO. Bringing nearly 20 years of experience in brand growth and strategy at Adidas, Ladder, Black Crows, and Parks Project, Gray will lead the company's next phase of expansion and innovation. Blenders founder Chase Fisher will transition to the role of brand evangelist, focusing on partnerships, product development, and brand experience.

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VSP Vision, in partnership with the Heart of America Eye Care Congress, has awarded the 2025 Dr. Frank D. Fontana Memorial Scholarship to Mora Boatman, a third-year optometry student at Ohio State University. Boatman received a $5,000 scholarship and funding to attend the Heart of America Eye Care Conference, which took place in February. The scholarship honors Dr. Frank D. Fontana, a respected optometrist known for his nearly 70-year career. Recipients are selected based on clinical performance, empathetic patient care, use of modern technologies, and community involvement.