obituary Archives

Press Releases1 year ago

Howard G. Nordyke Optical Pioneer Passes

DeRigo Rem honors the life journey and amazing career of Howard G. Nordyke

Eyecare2 years ago

Euclid Vision’s Memorial Statement on the Passing of George Glady

It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news of the passing of one of Euclid’s founders – George Glady.

Headlines3 years ago

EssilorLuxottica Chairman Leonardo Del Vecchio Dies at 87

He was described as 'an entrepreneurial genius, a good friend to many, and an all-round incredible man.'

Headlines4 years ago

Wiley X Founder Dies at 79

He started the company in September 1987.

Headlines4 years ago

Optical Coating Entrepreneur Jean Gehrig Dies at 79

He founded SCL International.

Headlines4 years ago

Corrine Hood, Optical Lab Owner, Dies at 74

She was the first female president of the Optical Laboratories Association.

Headlines4 years ago

Co-Founder of National Optometric Association Dies at 93

He was 'a true leader, full of passion and conviction.'

Headlines6 years ago

‘Eyeglass Store Pioneer’ Dies at 84

He founded Eyear 1 Hour Optical Inc. in Tennessee.

Headlines6 years ago

Inventor of Cataracts Treatment Dies at 76

She created the Laserphaco Probe.

Headlines6 years ago

Longtime AOA Leader and Volunteer Dies at Age 62

She was a 'dedicated, driven leader for the profession of optometry.'

Headlines6 years ago

Eyewear Executive Dies Unexpectedly

He was president of New Look Eyewear.

Headlines6 years ago

Marchon Eyewear Co-Founder Dies

Alfred Berg was 67.

Headlines6 years ago

Founder of Natural Eye Health Company Dies

He passed away on Dec. 2 following a brief illness.

Headlines7 years ago

Custom Contact Lens Pioneer Dies at 74

He served as president of Art Optical. GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Thomas E. Anastor, who served as president of Art Optical Contact Lens Inc. from 1967...

Headlines8 years ago

Longtime Optometric Leader Dies at 89

He once served as AOA president. Dr. Alvin Levin, who served as the 58th president of the American Optometric Association, has died. He was 89. Levin...

Headlines8 years ago

Eyewear Legend Philippe Lafont Dies at Age 70

He led Lafont Paris and the Silmo Paris Exhibition. Philippe Lafont, who was president of president Lafont Paris and of the Silmo Paris Exhibition, has died....

Headlines8 years ago

Chairman of Eyewear Company Dies

Yale F. Weissman, founder of Modern Optical International, has died. He co-founded the firm in 1974. Yale F. Weissman, founder and chairman of Modern Optical International...

Press Releases10 years ago

George Rich, Founder of Starline, Dies At 83

George Rich was the founder and longtime president of Starline Optical Corporation. George Rich, founder and president of Starline Optical Corporation, which introduced Safilo eyewear in...

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Howard G. Nordyke Optical Pioneer Passes

Euclid Vision’s Memorial Statement on the Passing of George Glady

EssilorLuxottica Chairman Leonardo Del Vecchio Dies at 87

Wiley X Founder Dies at 79

Optical Coating Entrepreneur Jean Gehrig Dies at 79

Corrine Hood, Optical Lab Owner, Dies at 74

Co-Founder of National Optometric Association Dies at 93

‘Eyeglass Store Pioneer’ Dies at 84

Inventor of Cataracts Treatment Dies at 76

Longtime AOA Leader and Volunteer Dies at Age 62

Eyewear Executive Dies Unexpectedly

Marchon Eyewear Co-Founder Dies

Founder of Natural Eye Health Company Dies

Custom Contact Lens Pioneer Dies at 74

Longtime Optometric Leader Dies at 89

Eyewear Legend Philippe Lafont Dies at Age 70

Chairman of Eyewear Company Dies

George Rich, Founder of Starline, Dies At 83

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