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    Mary L. Jones, 77, West End optician  Nov 9, 2009
    6:14 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 2009. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Vocational training popular, supported in Lee County  Oct 29, 2009
    Susan DeBona, 55, of Cape Coral, is studying to become an optician in a program through Edison State College and Hillsborough Community College. The two-year program started at the end of August. (The News-Press -- Business)

    Blueprint: Fright night becomes Sight Night  Oct 26, 2009
    Shaded eyewear can be as much a fashion statement as a necessity in the U.S., but people who live near the equator need protection against cataracts, said Helwig, a former optician. "It's one of those things we take for granted so much. We need to start thinking about what it would be like if we didn't have," Helwig said. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Gerald Dezell  Oct 8, 2009
    Gerald was employed by the Northern Pacific Railroad for nearly 20 years, owned and operated HiWay Lanes bowling alley and worked as an optician for Benson Optical until his retirement. Gerald then took great pleasure in the many years he served as custodian for the United Methodist Church. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    Thieves target Versace, Gucci eyewear during smash-and-grab robbery  Oct 3, 2009
    HOUSTON -- The early morning smash-and-grab robbery of an optician s office at Richmond and Kirby in Houston is the latest in a string of robberies targeting expensive designer frames. 11 News Video 11 News video October 2, 2009. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Making eye contact  Sep 22, 2009
    "Realistic expectations are critical," said Mark Cloer, an optician and instructor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. "They are not perfect as far as vision. Multiple visits are critical." Patients will have to adapt and adjust over time. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Seeking shade: Sunglasses crucial year-round for eye protection  Sep 19, 2009
    "We say it's like sunscreen for your eyes," said optician Arlen Happel at Mauer Eye Center ... However, the cheaper versions usually are lower quality and have potential for warping and distortion, said Cindi Nelson, an optician at The EyeCare Associates. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Dialysis: High costs, mortality  Aug 24, 2009
    Now Lustman, an optician, dialyzes on her own schedule, not the center's, and she's not late for work anymore. And, she says, "I'm healthier.". (USA Today)

    Vision quest (12)  Aug 23, 2009
    He still works part time at LensCrafters as an optician, which enabled him to apply for the vision outreach program to Ecuador. The program, sponsored by OneSight, a foundation of the Luxottica corporation, which owns LensCrafters, performs similar eye-testing and provides recycled prescription glasses in 31 developing countries. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Ripple effect: Loss of anchor stores hurts smaller neighbors  Aug 10, 2009
    LOADING Aug 09, 2009 - 04:05:40 CDT By Maria Panaritis McClatchy Newspapers PHILADELPHIA - They include a 63-year-old barber, an optician, an immigrant-turned-pizza-shop owner, and a couple of small businessmen who opened stores after layoffs by downsizing employers. They are tenants at the Collegeville (Pa. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    FDA panel backs Ista drug for eye allergies  Jul 13, 2009
    Read reviews for this Optician more local Optical Goods. $0 Down terest until 2011. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)

    Is It Easy To Buy Glasses Online And Save?  Jul 11, 2009
    Opticians May Not Like Competition ... When you finally decide to enter your opticians office, he is glad to see you: By selling you the best eye glasses available on the market, he makes a lot of money -- whereas you probably pay too much. (Click2Houston, TX)

    LETTERS: NCT, July 5, 2009  Jul 5, 2009
    " Here in America, we live behind a curtain of irony.I could elaborate, but I am told I can't go over 200 words.Neal TomblinVistaIs senior center really for seniors?I went to the opening of the El Corazon Senior Center in the Rancho del Oro Oceanside area. It is certainly a beautiful center. I take exercise classes through MiraCosta College Community for seniors and hoped I could continue them at El Corazon Center. Instead, I receive information that shows that a private group will be teaching... (North County Times)

    Sam's Club will expand this fall  Jun 19, 2009
    Sam's Club will be adding 20,000 square feet to the store, giving it room to add a pharmacy, optician, photo lab and more products, said Glen Wilkins, a Wal-Mart regional spokesman. "It is going to be a better-looking store and have better offerings inside," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Bausch & Lomb settles 600 eye fungus lawsuits  Jun 1, 2009
    Read reviews for this Optician more local Optical Goods. Featured. (Yahoo News)

    Obituaries for Wednesday, May 27, 2009  May 27, 2009
    In 1949, Mike earned his doctor of optometry degree, took his state boards and returned to Mankato as an employee in the same optometric practice where he had worked as an optician when he was in high school. In June 1953, Dr. DeBolt opened his Winona optometric practice, later adding offices in Rushford and St. Charles. (Winona Daily News, MN)

    Jill Spencer, at home in Rexburg (157)  Apr 8, 2009
    "She took a job working for Kent Archibald, a local optometrist who she said was the "world's greatest boss," who provided her with many educational opportunities within the field. Spencer would eventually become an optician, fitting lenses for clients.Spencer worked with Archibald for 26 years, during which time her children grew up, graduated college, went on LDS missions and married.During this period Spencer became involved in many community service projects which have become a big part of... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)

    IDOL STYLE: Danny Gokey is spec-tacular  Apr 1, 2009
    With his dramatic, chameleon collection, "he's stepping out, and it's really nice to see that," says Deb Lochli-McGrath, an optician and spokesperson for the Vision Council, which represents the optical industry ... Wagner has received calls from patients and opticians in Colorado, Arizona and Texas requesting information on specific frames worn by the Milwaukee music teacher while performing on Idol. (USA Today -- Life)

    Ellensburg eye doctor impacted many lives  Mar 27, 2009
    Lucy Picari, an optician and ophthalmic assistant at the Boys Smith clinic, said she has known Boys Smith since she was a young woman when he was practicing and teaching in Columbia ... Here at Boys Smith Vision Center (I've) worked as a certified optician and ophthalmic assistant. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)

    Man in court Monday in wife's beating death  Mar 23, 2009
    Kimberly Burton, 39, was an optician who helped establish Eyes on You Care, a clinic in Canton. Police identified Rodney Burton as someone they wanted to talk to at the time, but he disappeared with his wife s 2007 Nissan Maxima. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Eye campaign focuses on AMD perils  Feb 22, 2009
    I strongly urge people who experience symptoms of AMD to visit their optician without delay. I also recommend regular eye health checks. (WalesOnline)

    Pleading your case on medical bills is a sound policy  Feb 18, 2009
    She's 22, works full time as an optician at Sam's Club, and hopes to start saving money to go back to school to study interior design. Rather than panic, Stamas remembered reading a newspaper article about a couple who had negotiated a discount on their medical expenses. (Boston Globe)

    November 16-30, 2008, Obituaries  Feb 9, 2009
    For many years he was an optician with Fashion Opticians. He retired from Highland Opticians in 1990. (Catoosa County News, GA)



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