3D-Micromac today introduced the new microMARK RXe BLUE, a laser solution for marking spectacle and contact lenses. According to the company the new product offers excellent marking quality for all types of blocked plastic lenses, including CR39. The system is equipped with an industry-proven solid-state laser source, which guarantees a significantly higher number of emitted…
MEI, the global leader for lens edging machines, continues its worldwide growth and announces the opening of its new branch in Bangalore to cater to customers’ increasing demands. Starting from a customer service office, the company has decided to maximize the effectiveness of the technical and commercial support provided in India, inaugurating an official branch…
The Fielmann Group, a leading European eyewear provider, announced that it is entering the US market with two complementary acquisitions. This is an important milestone in the internationalisation that the German family business pursues with its Vision 2025 growth strategy. The Fielmann Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% equity ownership of…
As co-organizer of Vision Expo, The Vision Council is pleased to announce that registration for Vision Expo West 2023 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Expo & Convention Center is now open. Held from September 27–30, Vision Expo West will offer members an exclusive industry experience, including diverse show floor neighborhoods, engaging programming and events…
Rodenstock Group announced its results for the financial year 2022. Driven by continuously growing demand for its B.I.G. Vision product portfolio of biometric progressive lenses as well as the the successful launch of its new B.I.G. Norm lense range in 2022, the group increased consolidated pro-forma net sales to 505 million euros (previous year 486…
EssilorLuxottica and Harvard Business Publishing, a subsidiary of Harvard University, are partnering to allow EssilorLuxottica’s employees, and tens of thousands of eye care professionals around the world to access curated business and leadership content developed by experts.With a shared vision of elevating an industry through talent development and mastering emerging skills in a changing world,…
MIDO, set to take place at Fiera Milano Rho February 3rd to 5th 2024, launches its new worldwide communication campaign: “THE EYEWEAR UNIVERSE”, created by combining human creativity with the innovative power of Artificial Intelligence, the first trade show campaign to be developed with this technology….
RestoringVision has released its 2022 Annual Report, highlighting its impact and growth as the organization served nearly 3.4 million people living in extreme poverty across the globe in a single year with the vision services and eyeglasses they need to see clearly. RestoringVision accelerated its growth on all fronts in 2022 while simultaneously making a bold commitment: to solve the global vision crisis. The annual report reflects the collective efforts of an extraordinary global community…
Philadelphia native and optometrist, Chelise Firmin’s O.D. dream of running an ophthalmic manufacturing facility will become a reality in September thanks to a joint venture with social impact investor and urban healthcare real estate development firm, TPP Capital Holdings, and a collaboration between four optical industry chief executives. Dr. Firmin recently secured $3.5 million in…
The Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions (FASHP) has declared the low number of historically underrepresented men of color (HUMOC) graduating and entering the health care professions a national crisis. Representing 16 CEOs of national academic health professions associations, FASHP has released a consensus statement addressing this critical issue. FASHP is calling…
