LES acquires EyeBuzz, move bolsters one-stop eyecare job shop

Article

"This creates one central and powerful online recruiting portal for all eyecare professionals," says Brad McCorkle, founder of Local Eye Site about the EyeBuzz acquisition.

Raleigh, NC-Local Eye Site (LES) has acquired EyeBuzz, a leader in online job search and recruitment for ophthalmic technicians, nurses, and assistants. Founder of EyeBuzz, Jane Shuman, a specialist in consulting and training for ophthalmic clinics, voiced her support for the move to build a single source for online job search and recruitment in eyecare.

Brad McCorkle, founder of LES, said: "Since 2007, LES has been dedicated to connecting the eyecare industry in order to create one central and powerful online recruiting portal for all eyecare professionals. Jane Shuman is one of the most respected voices in the ophthalmic industry, so it was important to us that EyeBuzz become part of the LES Power Network."

Shuman added: "I am pleased that EyeBuzz has been acquired by Local Eye Site. We both share the vision of one online resource for positions in the eyecare industry. This acquisition will help us attain that goal."

Recent Videos
Practice owners testify to the importance of trying new things, not being afraid to fail, and utilizing community as a resource when starting up a new practice.
Bonnie An Henderson in an interview for the EnVision Summit
Optometrists reflect on their residency experiences and provide advice to current residents.
EnVision Summit Co-chairs Sherrol Reynolds, OD, FAAO; Katie Rachon, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO; Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO; and Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO; express excitement for the upcoming conference and why optometrists should attend.
Bonnie An Henderson, MD, the cofounder and program director of EnVision Summit
What was the biggest innovation in eye care in 2024?
In 2 weeks, the study participant's dry eye symptoms improved from 76 to 43 on a 0-100 rating scale, according to Marc-Matthias Schulze, PhD, Dipl Ing.
Eye care practitioners reported moderate to high satisfaction with lifitegrast's ability to improve signs of dry eye, according to Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS.
Neda Gioia, OD, CNS, FOWNS, details the positive feedback gained so far from other optometrists that have been prescribing the NutriTears supplement to their dry eye patients.
Damaris Raymondi, OD, FAAO, highlighted the importance of building patient-doctor trust to learn about these practices, which can include non-traditional treatments like chamomile or manuka honey eye drops.
Related Content
Dry Eye Wheel Image credit: World Council of Optometry

WCO and Alcon launch complimentary resources for Dry Eye Wheel

Jordana Joy, Associate Editor
December 26th 2024
Article
You and Eye: Vision training research in eSports - with Tiffany Tsoi, OD, FAAO

You and Eye: Vision training research in eSports - with Tiffany Tsoi, OD, FAAO

Miriam Korik, OD;Tiffany Tsoi, OD;Emily Kaiser Maharjan, Assistant Managing Editor
December 4th 2024
Podcast
feeling grateful to be in the optometry industry - Image credit: Adobe Stock / ©psphotography

A big helping of gratitude for the holidays

Benjamin P. Casella, OD, FAAO
December 24th 2024
Article
You and Eye by Optometry Times with host Miriam Korik, OD

You and Eye: Myopia cannot be viewed as a specialty in today's practice setting

Miriam Korik, OD;Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO;Emily Kaiser Maharjan, Assistant Managing Editor
October 18th 2024
Podcast
Glaukos submits NDA to FDA for iLink Epioxa - Image credit: Adobe Stock / ©Araki Illustrations

Glaukos submits NDA to US FDA for Epioxa for the treatment of keratoconus

Jordana Joy, Associate Editor
December 23rd 2024
Article
Red bulbs used in low level light therapy Image credit: AdobeStock/VictorMoussa

Evolving eye care with light therapy – Part 1: Low-level light therapy, the skin, and ocular surface care

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO
December 23rd 2024
Article
© 2024 MJH Life Sciences

All rights reserved.