Author: MAFO

The Optical Women’s Association is thrilled to share the exciting news that the organization is continuing its expansion plans of its membership among women in the optical industry internationally, with the announcement of an OWA Global Event at Silmo in Paris.

VisionPlus Expo in Dubai is stepping up to a bigger stage. Scheduled for 17–18 November 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the Expo should become a go-to platform for brands, buyers and optical professionals looking to explore the most vibrant and fast-growing markets.

Legal uncertainty prevented: A conflict of objectives in the EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) would have forced manufacturers of eye care products such as contact lenses, spectacle lenses, spectacle frames and ready-made reading glasses into illegality through no fault of their own. Now this situation has been clarified.

EssilorLuxottica and Meta Platforms announced the launch of Oakley Meta, a new category of Performance AI glasses that pair Meta’s industry-leading AI technology with Oakley’s pioneering design and PRIZM lenses to transform how consumers experience their biggest wins – on and off the field.

From March 2026, there will only be one Vision Expo per year. Vision Expo West and Vision Expo East will therefore merge into one event that will take place at different venues but always in spring.

SDC Technologies (SDC), a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance specialty coatings, announced that it has entered into a strategic investment and collaboration agreement with flō Optics.

EssilorLuxottica announced the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of one of the largest optical companies in Malaysia operating over 90 stores under the A-Look, Seen and OWL banners.

Prevent Blindness and the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH), are taking the opportunity to educate the public on a variety of children’s vision issues as excitement builds for the new Disney/Pixar film, “Elio.”