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.
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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
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.
The Vision Council opens registration for the 2026 Lab Leadership Forum
The Vision Council announced that registration is now open for the 2026 Lab Leadership Forum, the organization’s signature event for optical lab members.
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?
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
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.
EyeCare4Kids and Xenon Ophthalmics partner to broaden vision care access for kids
EyeCare4Kids announced a strategic partnership with Xenon Ophthalmics, a New Jersey–based medical technology company, to expand access to comprehensive vision care in underserved communities.
The Vision Council appoints Kris Stevens as Vice President of Research
The Vision Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Kris Stevens as the organization’s new Vice President of Research
Silmo Paris: International convergence and future perspectives
Paris will once again become the meeting point for the international optics and eyewear industry in 2026, as Silmo Paris prepares for its next edition.
