By Staff
Friday, July 26, 2024 11:45 AM
PARIS, France—EssilorLuxottica announced revenue growth of 5.2 percent for the second quarter of 2024 at constant exchange rate and 5.3 percent for the first half of the year. The company also reported expanding margins and the acquisitions of diagnostic med-tech platform
Heidelberg Engineering and iconic
Supreme brand, as reported in
VMAIL, which were announced on July 17, 2024. Francesco Milleri, chairman and CEO, and Paul du Saillant, deputy CEO at EssilorLuxottica commented, “In the first half of the year, EssilorLuxottica’s strategy continued to pay off with all regions and businesses contributing to positive results.”
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By Staff
Friday, July 26, 2024 11:36 AM
Children’s eyewear has come a long way over the past 50 years. In the early ’70s, the amount of frame styles for kids were quite limited. One of the earliest features on children’s eyewear in the September/October 1976 issue of
20/20 described the choices for kids’ eyewear in a typical dispenser’s office could be counted on one hand. During that time, eyewear manufacturers began to consider other factors in designing children’s eyewear and adapting them to meet the fit requirements of young faces and their developing features.
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By Staff
Friday, July 26, 2024 11:32 AM
In the history of the modern Olympic games, which country has taken home the most
gold medals? Head over to
Mental Floss for a list of the top 20 and how many gold medals each has won so far.
By Sarah McGoldrick, Contributing Editor
Friday, July 26, 2024 8:30 AM
August is Children's Eye Health & Safety Month, and eyecare providers and eye health organizations are taking steps to ensure parents and caregivers are aware of the risks. According to the
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, there are more than 1.4 million children globally under the age of 14 with blindness. Additionally, 22.6 million children suffer from moderate to severe sight loss, and 46.6 million children from mild sight loss. The agency noted that 40 percent of children are blind from eye conditions that could have been prevented.
By Staff
Friday, July 26, 2024 8:10 AM
This pretty print combines art and optometry. You can purchase a digital download on Etsy
here, and print it out at home. #WeShareIt
By Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:04 PM
PARIS—Kering Eyewear, part of the global luxury group Kering, has reported revenue of €914 million in the first half of 2024, up 5 percent as reported and up 6 percent on a comparable basis. In the second quarter, Kering Eyewear's sales rose by 3 percent both on a comparable basis and as reported, driven by solid progression of the brands in its portfolio, the Group said. Overall, revenue from the Kering Eyewear and Corporate segment amounted to €1.1 billion for the first half of 2024, mainly attributable to activities of Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté, the latter including the sales of Creed.
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By Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:54 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. At just over 10,000 square meters and with capacity for over 400 employees, the facility represents a significant investment in both people and place, further cementing the company’s footprint on the UK’s south coast.
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By Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:01 AM
Deli meat has been linked to a
listeria outbreak that has killed two people, and made many more sick. Head over to
WebMD to learn more about this outbreak, and what precautions to take.
By Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:27 AM
PARIS—
Kering Eyewear, part of the global luxury group Kering, has reported revenue of €914 million in the first half of 2024, up 5 percent as reported and up 6 percent on a comparable basis. In the second quarter, Kering Eyewear's sales rose by 3 percent both on a comparable basis and as reported, driven by solid progression of the brands in its portfolio, the Group said. Overall, revenue from the Kering Eyewear and Corporate segment amounted to €1.1 billion for the first half of 2024, mainly attributable to activities of Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté, the latter including the sales of Creed.
By Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:15 AM
DULUTH, Ga.—
National Vision, Inc., one of the nation’s largest optical retailers, has announced the winners of its 2024 National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) scholarships. Scholarships totaling $7,000 were awarded to three optometry students, who were selected based on their assessments of optometrists' role in ensuring affordable access to eyecare amid economic challenges, the announcement stated. Jerbrea Powell from Southern College of Optometry, Class of 2026, received $4,000; Victoria Laws of Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Class of 2026, received $2000; and Baldemar Torres of UC Berkeley School of Optometry, Class of 2025, received $1,000.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:49 AM
This week, the American Foundation for the Blind and Mattel
collaborated to release the very first blind Fashionista Barbie. Head over to the
AFB's website to meet her.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:36 AM
VAUGHAN, Ontario—Global eye health company Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) announced that an affiliate has acquired Trukera Medical from its private equity owner, AccelMed Partners, and other shareholders. Bausch + Lomb indicated that the acquisition will expand its surgical presence in the United States and contribute to its position in the field of dry eye. A U.S.-based privately held ophthalmic medical diagnostic company, Trukera Medical commercializes the ScoutPro Osmolarity System, an automated device intended to quantitatively measure the osmolarity of human tears to aid in the diagnosis of dry eye disease (DED) in conjunction with other methods of clinical evaluation.
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