The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, share details on the opening night party and other special events planned for Vision Expo East 2022, taking place March 31–April 3 at the Javits Center in New York City. “After a disruptive few years for the industry, Vision Expo East is the perfect moment to…
Luxexcel, the technology leader for 3D printed prescription lenses and Lumus, the pioneering innovator of reflective waveguide displays for Augmented Reality (AR), have co-developed a demonstrator of an Augmented Reality prescription lens solution that enables OEMs to address users’ prescription requirements in their smart eyewear products and make the lens solution thin, durable, and to…
Kering Eyewear has signed an agreement to acquire the iconic U.S. eyewear brand Maui Jim, Inc. Founded in 1987, Maui Jim is the world’s largest independently owned high-end eyewear brand with a leading position in North America. Maui Jim is an authentic brand that offers a broad spectrum of high-quality sun and optical frames sold…
Warby Parker announced a new partnership with Eastman to pioneer a first-of-its-kind demo lens molecular recycling program. One of the greatest environmental impacts within the eyewear industry is the lack of a recycling solution for demo lenses — the clear plastic lenses used across the industry to maintain frame shape and integrity while in transit,…
From April 30 to May 2, 630 exhibitors from 45 countries will be at Mido to showcase their collections and products before an audience of Italian and international buyers, opticians, designers and journalists. “After two years of pandemic and in light of the complexities of the current extremely unsettling geopolitical situation – first and foremost…
Manufacturers of medical technology products worldwide have to meet ever higher demands and stricter regulatory requirements of the FDA and MDR. Since the introduction of the MDR final cleaning and packaging have been critical elements of the product. This leads to a considerable economical effort for medical technology companies. In order to optimally support and…
The Board of Directors of EssilorLuxottica met on March 10, 2022 to approve the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021. Furthermore the company announced news about their activities in Russia. Restricting operations EssilorLuxoticca said in a post on its LinkedIn page that it was temporarily restricting operations in Russia, due…
The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today share that, in accordance with New York State and New York City guidelines and the updated requirements of the Javits Center, proof of COVID-19 vaccination and face coverings will not be required to attend Vision Expo East, taking place Thursday, March 31 – Sunday, April…
In light of the war in Ukraine, the German industry association SPECTARIS is calling on all parties to ensure that neither acts of war nor sanctions do not compromise the safe supply of medical and humanitarian goods wherever they are needed. “The events have deeply shaken us and our thoughts are with the people in…
EssilorLuxottica, GrandVision and Vision Group, one of the largest distribution networks for Italian opticians and a retail player under the VisionOttica banner, announced today that the companies have completed the transaction for Vision Group to acquire the VistaSì chain in Italy, including the brand and all the 99 stores, and 75 GrandVision stores in the…
