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A new framework for low vision care in Ghana’s Ashanti region

A new framework for low vision care in Ghana’s Ashanti region

The joint “Low Vision” project between Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM) and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana has established a three-tiered care system for people with visual impairments in the Ashanti Region

EssilorLuxottica opens new R&D center in Thailand

EssilorLuxottica opens new R&D center in Thailand

EssilorLuxottica announced the opening of a new R&D center in Lat Krabang, Thailand, designed to accelerate how it develops, scales, and delivers the next generation of vision care solutions, wearables and medical technologies.

President for Silmo d’Or announced

President for Silmo d’Or announced

For this new edition of the Silmo d’Or, Silmo Paris has entrusted the presidency of its jury to Joachim Froment, an industrial designer and creative director based in Brussels.

NAO members approve initial steps toward UOA merger

NAO members approve initial steps toward UOA merger

The National Academy of Opticianry (NAO) and the United Opticians Association (UOA)
announced that the NAO Fellow Members, and the UOA Board of Directors, each voted to
authorize the beginning of the formal merger or asset-transfer process between the two organizations.

Obituary: Dr. Mo Jalie

Obituary: Dr. Mo Jalie

It is with deep sadness that we must announce the passing of our long-time author, Dr. Mo Jalie. For decades, Mo shaped the optical industry and education– as an professor, author, consultant, and speaker.

Scott Jens appointed to the Board of Ocuco

Scott Jens appointed to the Board of Ocuco

Ocuco announced the appointment of Scott Jens, OD, FAAO to its Board of Directors. The announcement comes as the company accelerates its strategic focus on expanding within the United States eyecare market

Do children use myopia control lenses as expected?

Do children use myopia control lenses as expected?

Over the past ten years, a variety of new optical approaches have been developed to slow down myopia progression. However, despite the widespread clinical use of myopia control lenses, very limited attention has been paid to how these designs are used by children during everyday visual tasks.

Smart glasses and digital twins in myopia management

Smart glasses and digital twins in myopia management

Why does one myopia management solution works brilliantly for most children – but not equally well for everyone? In this interview, Arnaud Ribadeau Dumas sheds light on unanswered questions, the role of biomarkers, and how smart glasses could unlock real‑world insights into light exposure and near‑vision behavior.