Author: Hanna Diewald

PFAS – what we know and what we do not know yet

PFAS – what we know and what we do not know yet

Interview with the industry association Spectaris PFAS are a group of industrial chemicals comprising a very large number of substances., the number is estimated at approximately 10,000. Due to their special properties, the substances have been widely used for a long time in many industrial sectors and also in the household. However, many PFAS are…

IOT named Adam Winkelman as new Vice President of Sales

IOT is thrilled to announce the appointment of Adam Winkelman as its new Vice President of Sales to spearhead the development and expansion of its photochromic lens category in North America. With a wealth of experience over the course of more than 22 years, Adam Winkelman held several key executive positions in leading companies in…

ANFAO announced first quarter eyewear data for Italy

ANFAO announced first quarter eyewear data for Italy

The ANFAO General Meeting was held in Verona, in the splendid setting of Palazzo Verità-Poeta. The traditional summer appointment provided an opportunity to take stock of the eyewear sector and the general economic context by talking about Made in Italy, production excellence and sustainability together with ANFAO President, Giovanni Vitaloni, and the Members. Guests at…

Education program for VEW announced

Education program for VEW announced

The Vision Council and RX, organizers of Vision Expo, announced the education program for Vision Expo West 2023, taking place September 27-30 at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas. The Show’s VisionEd optometry and opticianry educational programs, including OptiCon®@Vision Expo, will open Wednesday, September 27. Exhibits will open Thursday, September 28. To register…

New inspirations at DaTE 2023 on 9 -10 September

New inspirations at DaTE 2023 on 9 -10 September

“In the pursuit of amazement, enchantment and dreams, DaTE, now in its 11th edition, is the not-to-be-missed appointment focused on the eyewear of the future, set to take place Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September at the Stazione Leopolda in Firenze,” announced the organizers. According to DaTE it should be an edition on a quest…

Over 200 potentially unsafe eye drops reported to FDA

Over 200 potentially unsafe eye drops reported to FDA

Dry Eye Foundation has identified more than 200 eye drops (62 brands) sold online that have potential safety issues. Of these, the majority are packaged exclusively for sale in a country other than the U.S. Many are advertised as preservative-free but are pictured in bottles designed only for preserved eye drops. More than 60 individual…

Starting shot 2024: “opti Sustainability Award for the ophthalmic optics”

Starting shot 2024: “opti Sustainability Award for the ophthalmic optics”

opti Director Cathleen Kabashi gives the starting signal for a new industry award: “With the opti Sustainability Award, we are picking up on important developments within the industry and, on the other hand, proving ourselves as a source of inspiration. Today, it is no longer enough to put on a green face. For every single…

WSPOS education program content on myopia management is available on Leonardo

Thanks to their partnership, the WSPOS (World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus) independent medical education program content on myopia management is now fully available on EssilorLuxottica’s open-learning platform, Leonardo which provides the vision care industry with learning content designed and taught by industry experts. This will contribute to further educate and help eye care…

3D-Micromac introduces new laser engraving solution for spectacle lenses

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 opens branch in Bangalore

MEI opens branch in Bangalore

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…