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Vanni Treats Itself to a New Campaign and Restyled Website

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Monday, September 25, 2023 3:31 PM DaTE marked the launch of the autumn/winter collections 23-24 from Vanni and of the new campaign shot at the Esperia Club in Torino. The new campaign was launched on a completely renovated website. The restyling is designed to make the eyewear more visible and eye-catching both for B2B partners and end users, highlighting the features of the product and taking the opportunity to enhance the identity and history of the brand.

EssilorLuxottica Launches HELIX, a New Division, to Help ECPs Leverage Modern Practice Technology

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Monday, September 25, 2023 12:24 AM CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France—EssilorLuxottica has announced it is "making an important step in the digitization of the eyecare industry" with the launch of HELIX, a new division of the company focused on helping ECPs leverage modern technology to improve the efficiency of their practices. Described by the company as a "digital ecosystem," HELIX will serve all of the ECP’s digital needs in one intelligent, interconnected platform—from booking and ordering to teleoptometry and managed vision care. The company stated that HELIX will help doctors to reduce the overwhelming amount of tech and administrative burdens found in today’s practices.

In the U.S., Safilo and Amazon Join Forces and Launch the Next Generation of Smart Glasses With Alexa

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Friday, September 22, 2023 2:05 PM Safilo Group and Amazon.com announce the launch of new Carrera Smart Glasses with Alexa, blending Safilo’s Italian design with Alexa technology into two iconic frames. With open-ear audio technology, the new Carrera Smart Glasses direct sound to the ears without covering them, while minimizing what others around can hear.

World Leaders Discuss ‘The Value of Vision’ at the United Nations

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Friday, September 22, 2023 12:27 AM NEW YORK—World leaders met in New York yesterday to discuss the value of vision to the world. More than 2.2 billion people, almost one-third of humanity, currently live with vision impairment, with 1.1 billion people suffering from avoidable sight loss, 90 percent of whom live in middle-and-lower-income countries. The meeting, hosted by Gaston Browne, prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda and supported by organizations in the eye health sector, heard that unaddressed poor sight costs the global economy $411 billion in lost productivity each year and impedes a states’ ability to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities.

IbisVision Bringing New Refraction Technology for Internet Eye Prescriptions to U.S.

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Friday, September 22, 2023 12:21 AM GLASGOW—IbisVision, a Glasgow-based company advancing approaches to remote and over-the-internet eyecare, has announced it is bringing its updated technology to the U.S.

Waterloo Eye Institute to Become a Reality

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Thursday, September 21, 2023 4:22 PM Thanks to support from the optometry profession, alumni and donors across Canada, the University of Waterloo will begin construction next year on the Waterloo Eye Institute (WEI), a state-of-the-art facility supporting advances in vision research, optometric education and patient care.

Marchon Eyewear and Linda Farrow Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement for North America

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023 4:16 PM Marchon Eyewear and Linda Farrow announced that they have entered into a long-term exclusive agreement for the distribution of Linda Farrow sun and optical eyewear throughout North America, including Canada and the Cayman Islands. This agreement leverages the scale and expertise of Marchon Eyewear’s U.S. distribution network, Marchon said.

RestoringVision to Celebrate 20 Years of Creating Equitable Access to Vision Services and Eyeglasses for 25 Million People in Poverty Worldwide

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023 12:21 AM SAN FRANCISCO—RestoringVision will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Oct. 2, 2023, recognizing 20 years of global impact and 25 million lives transformed through the power of clear vision.

CORE’s Lyndon Jones to Headline Global Contact Lens Forum at Vision Expo West 2023

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023 4:33 PM For the first time, Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) director Lyndon Jones joins the Vision Expo West 2023 Global Contact Lens Forum, sharing insights alongside peers Melissa Barnett, OD, Jason Compton, OD, Janelle Davison, OD, and Sheila Morrison, OD. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27 in Las Vegas.

Marcolin and MCM: A New Partnership in Eyewear

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Monday, September 18, 2023 3:42 PM Marcolin and MCM, the German luxury fashion house, announce an exclusive license agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of MCM Eyewear until December 31, 2028. Marcolin will develop MCM's eyewear collections following the founding values of the brand, which has always combined craftsmanship, design and sustainability in its creations.

The Philipp Plein Group and the De Rigo Group Launch Plein Sport

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Friday, September 15, 2023 12:09 PM The Philipp Plein Group and the De Rigo Group have signed a licensing agreement for the creation, production and distribution on a global scale of both Plein Sport-branded sunglasses and prescription frames. Michele Aracri, managing director of De Rigo Vision, said, “We’re delighted to be expanding our partnership with the Philipp Plein Group.”

SightGlass Vision Reports Positive Four-Year Clinical Trial Outcomes for Myopia Control DOT Spectacle Lenses

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Thursday, September 14, 2023 3:16 PM SightGlass Vision reported positive four-year outcomes from its pivotal CYPRESS study extension, which is evaluating the myopia control performance of the company’s Diffusion Optics Technology (DOT 0.2) spectacle lenses. The lenses use thousands of light scattering elements called dots, designed to mimic more natural contrast on the retina.

DaTE Show in Florence, Emphasizing Contemporary Trends, Welcomes 1,000 Professionals and Buyers

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Thursday, September 14, 2023 12:15 AM MILAN—The 11th edition of DaTE closed last weekend and the contemporary eyewear show, held here Sept. 9-10, reported a varied lineup of exhibitors and a strong attendance. DaTE welcomed approximately 1,000 high-profile industry professionals and buyers, predominantly Italian but some from quite distant countries, like Chile, India, the U.S., Taiwan and Israel. “The formula of two days rather than three was well-received. It allowed exhibitors to focus their efforts and optimize the time available and their investment,” remarked Giovanni Vitaloni, president of DaTE.

Thélios Acquires French Eyewear Brand Vuarnet

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:05 AM Thélios announces the acquisition from NEO Investment Partners of Vuarnet, the French high-end outdoor sunglass brand. It is Thélios’ first brand acquisition, which marks an important milestone in the development of the LVMH eyewear company, expanding its presence in the luxury eyewear industry through this proprietary brand.

Essilor Launches National Campaign to Strengthen Awareness of Myopia Among Parents in Canada

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023 9:05 AM According to a recent survey of Canadian parents, over 70 percent of them are unaware of myopia—or nearsightedness—and its impact on their children’s educational success. Identifying the need to improve that awareness, Essilor is launching “Eyes on the Future,” a national campaign across Canada.