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To this day, people – especially in the Global South – still lack access to even the most basic vision aids, eye exams, and more. One organization working to address this problem is GoodVision. MAFO has spoken with founder Martin Aufmuth about why basic care is still lacking and how this affects education and social participation.

Progressive lenses completely reimagined: Finnish start-up IXI is working on electronically controlled glasses that dynamically switch between near, intermediate and far ranges – without any visible external mechanics or cameras. Together with a large French optician group, preparations are now underway for market entry.

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.

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.

When the term “health management” comes up in companies, it usually conjures up a very specific image: a dusty fruit basket at the reception desk, a discounted gym membership that no one uses, and perhaps an annual “health day” featuring back exercises. That is nice. It is well-intentioned. But considering the challenges of the modern workplace, it is about as effective as a Band-Aid on a broken bone.

This March, Vision Expo celebrated both its 40th anniversary and its first unified trade show. From now on, Vision Expo will be held every spring, rotating between Orlando, Las Vegas, and New York. MAFO has spoken with Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council, about her impressions of this first unified trade show, key trends, and the future of the show.

Progressive lenses completely reimagined: Finnish start-up IXI is working on electronically controlled glasses that dynamically switch between near, intermediate and far ranges. Together with a large French optician group, preparations are now underway for market entry.

VR glasses are not only an exciting gadget for gaming but also serve as a new tool for collecting measurement data and for visualizing complex relationships. This can also be used profitably in ophthalmic optics.

The Mido trade fair reports stable visitor numbers once again for the show at the beginning of 2026. The fair attracted around 42,000 participants and 1,200 exhibitors. The participants came from 160 countries.

Effectively correcting presbyopia requires a dynamic solution capable of restoring sharp vision at any viewing distance. However, most existing corrective solutions are static. For several years, Laclarée has been developing an adaptive eyeglass solution based on variable-focus lenses controlled by distance sensors.