JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-Advancing Eyecare (AEC), a partnership of companies in the eyecare instrumentation and equipment marketplace, and a provider of ophthalmic instruments, has announced that two of its leading business units, Marco Healthcare and Lombart Healthcare, will combine to form a new business named Marco Lombart. Effective July 1, 2024, Marco Lombart will offer a broad portfolio of eyecare equipment, products and services, as well as advanced technologies, the announcement stated. The combination will also bring together two teams to create a unified sales force with extensive eyecare experience and expertise, as well as knowledge of Marco Lombart's range of new and pre-owned solutions.