By Staff
Friday, July 26, 2024 12:11 PM
The Fondazione De Rigo H.E.ART Onlus, which is committed to supporting the health and education of young people, announces with pride its involvement in the creation of the first inclusive theme park in Europe to be built within the City of Bologna park in the municipality of Belluno. The project, promoted by Belluno Fire Brigade Recreational Club, will be inaugurated in October 2024.
By Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:35 PM
CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France; VENICE and MILAN—EssilorLuxottica has wrapped up its 2024 EssilorLuxottica Days experience, an annual, weeks-long event held in Italy across Venice and Milan, giving eyecare practitioners and customers from the U.S. and throughout the world the ability to experience a behind-the-scenes look at the company's eyewear design and manufacturing from start to finish.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 6:29 PM
In response to the growing concerns about children’s vision health and the effectiveness of current vision screening programs, the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) released an updated position paper on July 18 to address the need for standardized and comprehensive pediatric eyecare.
By Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 2:44 PM
CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France and MENLO PARK, Calif.—Facebook and Instagram owner Meta (NASDAQ: META) is reported to be in talks with EssilorLuxottica (Reuters: ESLX.PA) to purchase a small stake in the eyewear company, according to reports last week from the
Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal and other leading financial publications that cited sources close to the companies.
By Staff
Monday, July 22, 2024 11:27 AM
OAKLAND, N.J.—Topcon Healthcare, a provider of medical devices and software solutions for the global eyecare community, announced that it has joined forces with Orbis International, a global nonprofit organization delivering sight-saving programs in more than 200 countries and territories, and the Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO), to expand diabetic retinopathy screening in Rwanda.
By Staff
Friday, July 19, 2024 12:05 PM
Contact lens manufacturer, CooperVision, has announced plans for a new, state-of-the-art technical, commercial and business hub in Southampton, UK, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and employee well-being. Set for completion in 2026, The Vision Centre will bring together CooperVision’s UK-based R&D team, its UK-based Global Technical Innovations Group, and various commercial and business functions.
By Staff
Thursday, July 18, 2024 2:02 PM
PARIS, France and HEIDELBERG, Germany—EssilorLuxottica and Heidelberg Engineering announced that they have entered into an agreement for EssilorLuxottica to acquire an 80 percent stake in Heidelberg Engineering, a Germany-based company specializing in diagnostic solutions, digital surgical technologies and health care IT for clinical ophthalmology.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 3:32 PM
HAMBURG, Germany—The Fielmann Group, a global eyewear provider, reported 12 percent sales growth year-over-year for the first half of 2024 as well as improved profitability. According to preliminary figures, the company generated consolidated sales of around €1.1 billion in the first half of 2024, a 12 percent increase compared with the previous year (€971 million).
By Staff
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 3:08 PM
VANCOUVER, British Columbia—KITS Eyecare Ltd. (TSX: KITS), a vertically integrated eyecare provider, has provided selected preliminary unaudited results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. According to the company, total revenue grew 25 percent year-over-year to approximately $37.5 million.
By Staff
Monday, July 15, 2024 2:01 PM
SUZHOU, China—The Zeiss Group announced the opening of its new R&D and manufacturing site on July 8, 2024, in Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP). Covering an area of more than 13,000 square meters, the new site marks the group's first land purchase for its self-built project in China.
By Staff
Friday, July 12, 2024 3:11 PM
ZURICH, Switzerland—read on, a Swiss reading glasses design company, has appointed Prolens AG as a new distribution partner for its "read on light" reading glasses in Switzerland and Austria, to advance market growth and expansion in Europe, the company announced.
By Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:44 AM
Bausch + Lomb Corporation shared results from the company’s inaugural State of Dry Eye survey, which explores dry eye understanding and experiences among American adults. Dry eye is increasingly common and can range from occasional symptoms of dryness to a chronic condition called dry eye disease.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 10:26 AM
For people living with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the first line of treatment is anti-VEGF injections. Unfortunately, this treatment does not work for everyone and a new study from the Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia may point to why.
By Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 9:05 AM
CNIB Lake Joe, in collaboration with Canadian Blind Hockey, wrapped up an inspiring Camp Abilities Blind Hockey program. From July 1-6, 2024, youth ages 8-18 who are blind or have vision loss gathered at the camp to learn and play the sport of Blind Hockey, focusing on skill development and cultivating a love for the game.
By Staff
Monday, July 8, 2024 10:51 AM
In the evolving field of eyecare, continuous learning is vital.
Optik’s Shan Khan recently joined 18 Canadian opticians on an educational trip to Alcon’s headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. Hosted by Alcon, the visit combined advanced learning and Texan hospitality.