PINELLAS PARK, Fla.—Transitions Optical has announced the three finalists for its 2010 U.S. Lab of the Year Award: Central Optical, Toledo Optical Laboratory, Inc. and Walman Optical. The winner will be announced during an awards ceremony, held on Jan. 25 during the 15th annual Transitions Academy at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla.

For the first time, Transitions Optical will also recognize a National and Regional Retailer of the Year, and a Vision Benefits Broker of the Year. Finalists for the National Retailer of the Year award include Eye Care Centers of America & Empire Vision and National Vision, Inc. (NVI).

Finalists for the Regional Retailer of the Year award include Eyear Optical, Henry Ford OptimEyes and SVS Vision Optical Centers. ■