Spectacle lens technology company IOT has opened an office in Minneapolis to accommodate its growing presence in the U.S. optical industry. The space will house sales and marketing staff initially, with room for additional employees as needed, the company said in a statement. The office will serve as a gathering place for IOT events and…
MEI, the global leader of lens edging machines, continues its growth worldwide and announced a new partnership for the distribution of the EasyFit Trend, the block-less compact solution tailored for optical shops and small labs. Shamir Portugal, an official branch of the world-leading producer of high-performance lenses, is the strategic partner that will help MEI…
The ZEISS Ventures portfolio is growing with the investment in Morrow, a high-tech start-up from Belgium, developing autofocal glasses that allow to switch between near vision and distance vision at the touch of a button. Morrow, founded in 2016, is specialized in developing and manufacturing liquid crystal technology solutions for application in lenses to enable…
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) is working with the International Myopia Institute (IMI) to promote the distribution of a survey investigating myopia management by eye care professionals (ECP) worldwide. The IMI survey titled ‘Myopia Control Attitudes and Practice’ builds upon data gathered in 2016 and 2019 to establish adoption of the latest evidence addressing…
UK based optical technology specialist, Eyoto Group, has announced that it will be opening its US corporate headquarters in Dallas in October 2022, with Eyoto CEO Paul Clapton relocating to set up and lead the US operations. The company seeks to tackle problems facing the optical industry through advanced software and technology, with a specialty…
EssilorLuxottica’s board of directors met yesterday and paid homage to chairman, Leonardo Del Vecchio, who passed away peacefully Monday morning. The announcement said that he will forever be remembered for his values, robust leadership, passion, exceptional character as well as his dedication toward the company and its employees. During the meeting, the board of directors…
The 2022 annual meeting of the Italian optical goods manufacturers association ANFAO was held on June 27 near the northeastern city of Padua. In addition to the presentation of data relating to the first quarter of 2022, the new sustainability certification project was presented as well as the impacts of the current energy crisis in the…
EssilorLuxottica sadly announces today that its chairman Leonardo Del Vecchio has passed away. The company expresses its deepest condolences to the family and to the global employee community for this enormous loss. The Board will meet to determine next steps. Read also EssilorLuxottica board of directors pays tribute to Leonardo Del…
Registration opens today for Vision Expo West, taking place September 14–17, 2022 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Expo & Convention Center. The show organizers, The Vision Council and RX, are planning a robust Show experience, including diverse Show Floor neighborhoods, the return of the Suites, engaging programming and events and a completely new education…
The Vision Council recently released the Focused inSights 2022: Consumer Choices report. The report is the first of the Focused inSights reports—in-depth special interest reports on rotating topics—to be released as part of its new inSights Research Program. The Focused inSights 2022: Consumer Choices report includes information on the consumer decision-making process relating to selecting…
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