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ISSUE 05/2025

Overview

Special: Go Green!: Paperless: The future of lens manufacturing // Interview: Sustainability in
ophthalmic optics // Technology: Optimizing lens hard coatings // Case study: Lens brush cleaning // Business: Do not take rejection or ghosting personally // History: Pioneer: Dr. Anna Estelle Glancy // Survey: Hard coating machines – spin and dip


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Do not take rejectionor ghosting personally

Do not take rejectionor ghosting personally

Rejection and ghosting are not the exception in everyday sales, but rather the rule. Nevertheless, there is rarely any discussion about how to deal with these setbacks professionally. Yet it is precisely this ability, to view disappointments objectively and protect one’s self-esteem. This is a key prerequisite for long-term success in sales.

Case study: Lens brush cleaning

Case study: Lens brush cleaning

To meet high-quality standards, it is essential for operational managers to continuously review all process steps. In a well-known German company, the cleaning process was optimized by adopting a state-of-the-art aqueous cleaner.

The future of lens manufacturing

The future of lens manufacturing

To lead the industry towards smarter, connected workflows, we have to constantly challenge conventions. One example is the paper job ticket. In an age defined by automation, IoT integration, and real-time data, it is time to rethink the paper ticket’s role and explore the digital alternatives.

Sustainability in ophthalmic optics

Sustainability in ophthalmic optics

Complex, ambitious, and with some room for improvement. That is how one could describe the current state of sustainable measures in the optical industry. In this interview with Sylvi Claußnitzer, you can learn more about sustainability strategies and how the industry is already positioned in this area.


Optimizing lens hard coatings

Optimizing lens hard coatings

Optical labs around the world are familiar with the options for hard coating lenses: spin coating or dip coating. Both have their advantages and varying levels of popularity and penetration in differing market segments. To dive deeper into the spin or dip inquiry, we must dig deeper into the advantages of each.

Five surprising sustainability facts

Five surprising sustainability facts

Did you think you already knew everything about sustainability? Then check this article to see if you are right. Here are five surprising facts about sustainability and ecology that you may not have known yet.

Autofocus glasses – a concept for the future?

Autofocus glasses – a concept for the future?

Several companies are working on a smart alternative to progressive lenses. One of them is Finnish start-up IXI, which recently received a cash injection of US$36.5 million. An interview with CEO and Co-founder Niko Eiden.

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EssilorLuxottica and Meta launch Oakley Meta smart glasses

EssilorLuxottica and Meta Platforms announced the launch of Oakley Meta, a new category of Performance AI glasses that pair Meta’s industry-leading AI technology with Oakley’s pioneering design and PRIZM lenses to transform how consumers experience their biggest wins – on and off the field.

Picture: Vision Expo / The Vision Council

Vision Expo will become one unified event

From March 2026, there will only be one Vision Expo per year. Vision Expo West and Vision Expo East will therefore merge into one event that will take place at different venues but always in spring.

Examples of customized lenses. Picture: flo Optics.

SDC Technologies invests in flō Optics

SDC Technologies (SDC), a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance specialty coatings, announced that it has entered into a strategic investment and collaboration agreement with flō Optics.


Hoya Vision Care acquires Centennial Optical

Hoya Vision Care proudly announced the acquisition of Centennial Optical, a Canadian distributor of ophthalmic frames, eyeglass lenses, sunglasses, lab supplies, and optical accessories.

EssilorLuxottica plans to acquire Optegra

EssilorLuxottica and MidEuropa announced that they entered into an agreement for EssilorLuxottica to acquire Optegra, a fast-growing and highly integrated ophthalmology platform operating in five key European markets: the UK, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and the Netherlands.

Rodenstock wins the German Innovation Award 2025

Rodenstock, an innovator in the field of ophthalmic lenses, has been honored with the German Innovation Award 2025 in the category “Excellence in Business to Consumer” for Medical Health for its new product B.I.G. EXACT® Sensitive.

President Emmanuel Macron inaugurates EssilorLuxottica’s laboratory in France

EssilorLuxottica’s Excellence Rx Laboratory (“Labex”) in the Grand Paris area (Wissous-91) was inaugurated by President Emmanuel Macron. This state-of-the-art industrial facility, a testament to the Company’s optical expertise, aims to enhance the production of made-to-measure ophthalmic lenses in France.

Optiswiss strengthens international expansion

The Swiss ophthalmic lens manufacturer Optiswiss is continuing to expand its international presence. Since the beginning of May 2025, Theresa Bunte has been responsible for collaboration with global distribution and franchise partners in her new role as Sale Operation Manager International.