By Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:21 AM
PISCATAWAY, N.J.—The
AR Alliance has announced that
Meta, owner and operator of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other products and services, and a leader in building technologies that help people connect, is joining the alliance as a founding member with a seat on the board of directors.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—The optical industry is experiencing rapid technological change, with advancements being announced every day. Staying on top of the latest innovations and trends, however, has never been easier. Over the past few years, podcasts have been one of the top ways to access current industry news and hear from optical experts. The Power Hour, now in its 12th season, is one of the leading sources for interviews and information about the optical industry.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—
LensCrafters, part of
EssilorLuxottica, has announced the launch of LensCrafters Eye Odyssey: World of Optics, the second season of its Eye Odyssey series on Roblox, a global immersive platform for communication and connection.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:27 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council released its latest research report, Focused inSights Eyewear Accessories, providing comprehensive data 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, according to the announcement from The Vision Council. The survey highlights a variety of eyewear accessories, including eyeglasses cases, eyeglass chains/lanyards, microfiber cloths, eyeglasses replacement/sizing nose pads, lens cleaning wipes, lens cleaning solution, contact lens cases, contact lens solution and lubricant eye drops.
By Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024 12:15 AM
MIAMI—
Avulux, developer of Avulux Migraine & Light Sensitivity lenses, has announced the expansion of its network to include more than 200 eyecare providers across the U.S. To date, Avulux lenses have been primarily sold in non-U.S. markets.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:18 AM
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—
VSP Vision has announced the results of new research from a OnePoll survey that highlights concerning trends regarding eyestrain among American workers, particularly in the context of virtual meetings. The survey, which polled 2,000 employed Americans split by generation, indicates that respondents began to experience eye strain just 27 minutes into virtual meetings, shedding light on the long-term impacts of an increasingly digital workforce, including screen fatigue and eye health concerns. The survey was conducted by OnePoll on behalf of VSP Vision.
By Staff
Friday, March 29, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—In its March feature story,
“Learning Redefined,” Vision Monday examines how different platforms are keeping ECPs up-to-date with the latest technology and practice innovations. For many ECPs, this means regularly updating continuing education credits and participating in training and courses provided by their optical partners. Many lens companies offer their own continuing education platforms and courses to provide ECPs both accredited and non-accredited education.
By Staff
Saturday, March 16, 2024 12:27 AM
BAAR, Switzerland and NEW YORK—
Satisloh Group, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, announced that
Ultra Optics, a global leader in spin coating equipment and lacquers, became a member of the Group in January, 2024.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 12:24 AM
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—
Advancing Eyecare, a leading ophthalmic instrumentation company, has announced the formation of its new executive leadership team, primed to steer the company to new levels of success, the company said in an announcement.
By Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 12:30 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council, a trade association dedicated to supporting the optical industry, released Focused inSights 2024: Online vs. In-Person Purchase Patterns, offering a comprehensive examination of consumer shopping habits for eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses and readers. The report detailed both online and in-person buying trends, providing valuable insights for a variety of optical businesses. A summary, along with the full research report, is available in The Vision Council’s
Research Download Center as a complimentary download for members of The Vision Council, with a paid option for non-members.
By Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 12:24 AM
NOVATO, Calif.—Online eyewear retailer
Zenni Optical has announced eyecare solution partnerships with three clients of the company's Zenni Business B2B
platform.
Meta,
U.S. Vision and
PPG are utilizing Zenni Business’s end-to-end suite of eyecare solutions for large enterprises, eyecare providers, insurance companies and corporate benefits. In September 2023,
VMAIL reported the launch of the new platform, which the company noted is rooted in two decades of expertise within the online eyewear industry as well as its commitment to democratize consumer access.