By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:24 AM
Sergio Luigi Cereda, an eminent visionary figure in the eyewear world, passed away on April 18, 2024, following a courageous battle with a long illness. The family wished to remember him with a statement that we quote: “Surrounded by his loving family at his home in Castiglione Olona, Sergio left us at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy that will forever resonate within the eyewear industry.”
By Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 2:14 PM
VANCOUVER—Registration has opened for THE Myopia Meeting’s first in-person meeting of the year, scheduled for Vancouver, Canada, on Sunday, June 9, 2024. The live, in-person meeting will feature four hours of COPE-approved CE presented by world-renowned experts in the field.
By Staff
Monday, April 22, 2024 2:33 PM
The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) and the International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) announced a collaboration to provide university-level instructors with direct access to CLI-developed research publications and practice tools.
By Staff
Friday, April 19, 2024 4:09 PM
The Vision Council released its latest research report, Focused inSights Eyewear Accessories, providing comprehensive insights into American adults’ behaviors, preferences and purchasing patterns related to eyewear accessories. The report sheds light on the usage and maintenance habits surrounding various eyewear accessories and underscores the importance of proper care and storage of eyewear products to ensure optimal vision.
By Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024 2:57 PM
NEW YORK—Virtual Field, a provider of virtual visual field testing, has announced its expansion into Canada. Virtual Field enables ophthalmologists and optometrists to offer comprehensive, accurate visual field, color vision, and pupillometry exams using a comfortable, patient-friendly headset, according to the company.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 2:38 PM
SAN RAMON, Calif.—CooperVision recently hosted its annual Educators’ Meeting at its manufacturing facility in San José, Costa Rica, bringing together contact lens educators from 26 different schools and colleges of optometry across the U.S., Canada and Latin America, the company announced.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 1:39 PM
L.G.R, which specializes in handmade eyewear, has inaugurated its first flagship store beyond Italian borders, in Paris, located at the prestigious Rue du Temple, 59. Following the success of its five stores across Italy in Rome, Milan, Florence and Venice, L.G.R is extending its reach with the opening of its inaugural store abroad in the vibrant capital of France. The launch of the Paris store marks a significant step forward in the brand’s retail expansion strategy.
By Staff
Monday, April 15, 2024 2:56 PM
Safilo Group and Marc Jacobs announce the early renewal of their multi-year global licensing agreement for Marc Jacobs branded eyewear until December 2031. “Since the beginning of our partnership in 2004 we have collaborated profitably to make Marc Jacobs an iconic landmark within the eyewear category, offering unique and highly distinctive models in every collection,” said Angelo Trocchia, CEO of Safilo Group.
By Staff
Friday, April 12, 2024 1:13 PM
FYihealth group makes two new additions to its senior leadership team: Jim Black as senior vice president of Information Technology, and Damian Zapisocky as chief financial officer. Dr. Alan Ulsifer, CEO and chair of FYihealth group describes 2024 as a time for “growth and further establishing our position in the eyecare industry.”
By Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 3:43 PM
CooperVision and Plastic Bank have renewed their net plastic neutrality partnership through 2026. With the extension, the partnership has expanded to include a vision care program to provide vision screenings and vouchers for complimentary eye exams and glasses for eligible Plastic Bank collection members in Indonesia.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:31 AM
Lanctôt Optical announces the partnership agreement with Seaport – ODLM for the exclusive distribution of NUXE ophthalmic and sun frames in Canada. NUXE is a French brand known for over 30 years for its natural and sensory cosmetic products for women. With the expertise of the French design firm Seaport – ODLM, the brand is launching high-quality optical and sunglasses.
By Staff
Monday, April 8, 2024 2:11 PM
To help support its ongoing work to address myopia as a public health crisis and further the adoption of myopia management as the standard of care, the World Council of Optometry (WCO), in partnership with CooperVision, is appointing a team of ambassadors for their education, outreach and practice-building initiatives.
By Staff
Friday, April 5, 2024 3:10 PM
Tinted lenses are an integral aspect of opticianry dating back centuries. The earliest examples are from Roman times when Emperor Nero used polished gemstones to watch gladiator matches. In these modern times, tinted lenses have come a long way. With choices for any color you can think of, polarized filters and mirror coatings, the options are seemingly endless.
By Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024 3:30 PM
From April 12 to 14, 2024, eyewear companies have confirmed to exhibit during ExpoÓptica, showcasing the main trends in visual health and style. ExpoÓptica is the optics, optometry and audiology trade show in Spain, organized by IFEMA Madrid. Exhibitors will include MrBoho, Morel Eyewear, Woodys Eyewear, Visibilia, Grupo Velada, Tiwi, Bolon, Jisco and Servision, among others.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 1:58 PM
Specsavers has announced a partnership with the Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario (MROO), the largest organization supporting OMERS pensioners. MROO members can visit one of the over 50 Specsavers locations in Ontario to save when it comes to maintaining their eye health.