Cornell Capital-backed Advancing Eyecare, a provider of ophthalmic instruments, completed the acquisition of Veatch Ophthalmic Instruments, a distributor of ophthalmic equipment. Financial terms were not disclosed. "As we continually evaluate opportunities to scale our business and enhance how we serve customers, we are thrilled to welcome Veatch Ophthalmic Instruments to the AEC family of brands. Veatch has built a tremendous reputation over the last 30 years, centered around a commitment to customer satisfaction and improvement of patient outcomes. Their product and service offerings, complemented by a service-oriented team, make them a natural partner to add to AEC," Brad Staley, AEC CEO.