Walmart and Sam’s Club have introduced Eyebot automated vision-testing kiosks, offering eyeglass prescriptions in about 15 minutes, giving customers and members a faster, simpler option for eyeglass prescriptions.
Autofocus glasses are a hot topic right now, but at the same time, it is no surprise if you have never heard of the products. Hardly any of the current technologies are ready for market – but that could change soon!
Smart glasses as a niche product for tech nerds? Data from a recent US study contradicts this preconception. This overview on smart AI glasses focuses specifically on European manufacturers. Some of these products are already on the market, while others are still in the development phase.
Smart glasses are becoming increasingly well known, yet are often classified as a niche product. But is that really true? What percentage of people are interested in this new smart product, and where are smart glasses actually being purchased?
The constantly updated exhibitors list of Mido 2026, the 54th edition of the largest international eyewear event, scheduled from 31 January to 2 February 2026 at Fieramilano Rho, is now online. The show is preparing for an edition with great expectations, with a forecast of around 1,200 exhibitors from 50 countries, in line with last…
True to its signature “Everything About Eyewear,” Silmo Istanbul established itself, from November 19 to 22, as the reference platform for the Eurasian optical industry.
EssilorLuxottica announced the evolution of its Essilor Stellest platform at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. In the future, in addition to the latest version of Essilor Stellest 2.0 lenses, plano lenses and smart glasses for myopia management will also be released.
The Vision Council has submitted formal comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce in response to two ongoing Section 232 national security investigations that could lead to new tariffs on key products used by the optical industry.
EssilorLuxottica announces the acquisition of Ikerian AG, a health technology company, operating under the RetinAI brand, specializing in AI and data management in eyecare.
The Optical Women’s Association (OWA) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its Global Connection Event at Silmo Paris, “Seeing Beyond: The Power of Women in Optical Innovation”.
