■ Haag-Streit USA has launched Haag-Streit Surgical, which will market a line of surgical microscopes (formerly known Möller-Wedel) that enjoy significant market share throughout Europe.

■ Vision Source announced that Jim Greenwood assumes the position of President and Chief Operating Officer. The optometric alliance also announced the retirement of Tracy Moody who served as President and Chief Growth Officer.

■ Milestones: Polaroid Eyewear recently celebrated its 75th anniversary with an event at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, which previewed its Polaroid Plus collection of eyewear. Contact lens manufacturer SynergEyes announced that its Duette HD lens been prescribed to more than 25,000 patients worldwide.