Lab Leadership Forum 2026 scheduled for September in Nevada
The Vision Council has announced that its annual Lab Leadership Forum will take place from September 16–18, 2026, at the M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas (Henderson), Nevada.
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The National Academy of Opticianry announces its 2026 award winners
The National Academy of Opticianry (NAO) is proud to announce the recipients of its prestigious NAO Hall of Fame, NAO Optician of the Year, and NAO Educator of the Year Awards for 2026.
Research from The Vision Council: Eyecare providers adapt to tariffs and inflation
The Vision Council announced the publication of its latest research report, Provider inSights Q3–Q4 2025. Findings show that eyecare providers experienced meaningful revenue improvements in the second half of 2025, even as tariffs, inflation, and staffing challenges continued to strain day-to-day operations.
The Vision Council offers guidance after Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA tariffs
In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision limiting presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), The Vision Council hosted a timely industry webinar to brief members on the implications of the ruling and the immediate shift in U.S. tariff policy.
Laclarée appointed new CEO Franck Leclere
Laclarée, a French pioneer in the development of electro-fluidic adaptive eyeglasses for presbyopes, announced the appointment of Franck Leclere as Chief Executive Officer. This appointment marks a key milestone in preparing for the commercial launch.
U.S. Optical Industry reaches $69.5 Billion
The U.S. optical industry grew in value in 2025 even as Americans purchased fewer optical products and underwent fewer eye exams, according to Market inSights 2025 with 2026 Forecast, released by The Vision Council.
European Patent for Colorboost lenses
The European Patent Office has granted ColorboostTM lenses the important European patent No. EP3721272, thereby fully validating it in all major European markets. This provides strong legal protection for the premium, color-enhancing, high-contrast lenses.
German optical industry exceeds €5 billion mark
At the international eyewear trade fair opti 2026, which took place in Munich from January 16 to 18, the German consumer optics industry took stock of the year 2025. According to preliminary calculations, the industry has achieved sales of over €5 billion for the first time, representing low single-digit growth.
SpecCheck and Ocuco partner to transform order, live chat and payment processing
SpecCheck the leading digital ordering and communication platform for the optical industry, has announced a major new integration with Ocuco’s optical lab management system (LMS), Innovations.
The Vision Council announced updated standard for eye and face protectors
The Vision Council announced the revision of the ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 American National Standard for Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices.