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.
Over the past years, Transitions Optical has undergone a significant product and brand evolution. Over the course of five years, the company produced approximately 450 prototypes and conducted more than 100,000 tests to lay a solid foundation for the next generation of Transitions lenses. Today, they come in many vibrant colors and even with dynamic polarization. This required not just a manufacturing facility, but an innovation center – which MAFO visited in Ireland.
Until recently, block-less free-form lens production was widely perceived as a technology reserved for innovators – an advanced but not yet universally trusted alternative to traditional alloy-based processes. However, as recently pointed out by several market players, 2026 marks a decisive turning point. Will the future of lens production be block-free?
The eye as a gateway to overall health, and AI as an assistive technology: in this interview with MAFO, Dr. Norbert Gorny, Chief Scientific Officer at EssilorLuxottica, shares his perspective on where optometry and eye care are headed and about the opportunities and limitations of Oculomics.
A sales manager recently said, “Our people are much faster these days. But I am not sure if they are also better listeners.” There is a lot of talk in sales right now about AI – about conversation summaries, chatbots, quote templates, automated follow-up emails, and systems that assess how promising a lead is. Much of this saves time, and some processes do actually improve as a result. But a customer should not be reduced to just a case number in the process.
In June, machine manufacturer Schneider Optical Machines hosted its well-known in-house trade show, DigiCON. In addition to showcasing innovations, the machine manufacturer also provided answers to important questions – such as whether Schneider is embracing the blockless trend or how realistic fully autonomous “lights-off” production is for the future.
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