Why geometry alone does not define what the wearer perceives: From surrounding media and vertex distance to tilt, gaze angle and peripheral aberration compensation – the optical effect of an ophthalmic lens is always shaped by context.
Words such as “enhanced color” and “high contrast” appear on many lens products, but there is no shared way to measure what they mean. However, by using a reimagined model for evaluating color performance, a company aims to describe color performance as objectively as light transmission and UV protection are described today.
A new coating technology uses the near-infrared part of sunlight to passively heat eyewear lenses and reduce fogging. Unlike conventional solutions against fog, the new PFAS-free coating technology is protected inside the coating stack, making it durable, maintenance-free and compatible with modern lens designs.
When orders dry up, many companies start looking for explanations. The economy is slowing down, or competition is driving down prices. That may be true, but weaker demand does not mean there are no more orders in the market. Often, the winners are those who follow up earlier, and more consistently. Now, it becomes clear whether a sales team is actively working or merely reacting to demand.
For more than 25 years, Maat Optical has been shaping the future of photochromic lenses. In an interview with founder and CEO Li Jun, we discuss innovation, evolving market demands, and why some exciting developments in photochromic technology may still be ahead.
An interview with André Durow The golf season is in full swing and with it sales of golf glasses. But what visual needs do golfers actually have and are the industry’s golf glasses really a good solution? The sports eyewear expert André Durow has a strong opinion on this. MAFO spoke to the enthusiastic golfer…
About innovative projects and NGOs There are projects that are difficult to earn money with. For example, helping blind people to get through their everyday lives more easily or to recognize the connections between climate change and eye health. This makes it even more important that particularly dedicated people take on such problems. Fortunately, there…
A new approach for aesthetic excellence and visual comfort For years, research has been carried out on new technologies in the field of edge machining of spectacle lenses. For this purpose, there exists a research partnership between the TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences in Germany) and Shape Engineering. The technologies developed are used to…
Created, registered, and promoted by ANFAO and Certottica A matter that is increasingly at the center of global attention is sustainability. In fact, the market is moving toward greater consumer awareness of eco-friendly issues, which often also influences their consumption choices. According to several researchers, 47% of consumers consider it essential to pay attention to the…
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