Ophthalmic optics is one of the most important future industries in the German economy. This is shown by a recent study conducted by the FutureManagementGroup in cooperation with the German industry association SPECTARIS.
EssilorLuxottica receives FDA clearance and EU certifications for Nuance Audio, making it available to consumers in the U.S. and Europe.
The German industry association Spectaris presents current market figures for 2024 at the leading industry trade fair opti Munich: Sales increased by around 1% to 4.96 billion euros despite challenges due to consumer restraint and inflation effects.
A Belgian start-up has a product that many people have long dreamed of: glasses with combined far and near correction, but with the comfort of a unifocal lens. The addition is done electronically and activated via touch of a button. The 3D-printed smart glasses are already on sale in some regions. MAFO visited the company to see the production process and test the smart glasses.
Almost every optical lab in the world has at least one inspection machine from Automation & Robotics (A&R). Every day, 1,500,000 spectacle lenses worldwide are inspected by the manufacturer’s machines and just recently they included one innovative feature more: the automatic cosmetic inspection of lenses.
Overall, the provision of visual aids in Europe seems to be relatively good. But at the same time opticians and optometrists are facing various challenges. MAFO has talked to Gabriëlle Janssen, the new ECOO-President, about these challenges, the competencies of ECPs and the potential of artificial intelligence and screenings.
An overview: from audio glasses to AR glasses It is exactly ten years since one of the first pairs of smart glasses – Google Glass – came onto the market over the counter for everyone. But the model flopped. Since then, a number of companies have turned their attention to data glasses projects. It soon…
From 20 to 23 September, inspired by the Olympic values of performance, innovation and talent, Silmo Paris opens its doors to all industry professionals. With more than 900 exhibitors and 1,500 brands spread over 75,000m2.
The Vision Council is introducing The Vision Council Foundation, its philanthropic arm that expands the knowledge, access, and opportunities needed for professionals and consumers alike to make informed decisions about eye health.
An interview with André Durow The golf season is in full swing and with it sales of golf glasses. But what visual needs do golfers actually have and are the industry’s golf glasses really a good solution? The sports eyewear expert André Durow has a strong opinion on this. MAFO spoke to the enthusiastic golfer…
