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Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s February decision limiting presidential authority under IEEPA, Section 122 duties have been in effect, but are set to expire July 24, 2026. Now, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced proposed new tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing forced labor concerns across more than 60…

Stephan Schenk will take over as head of the Consumer Optics Trade Association at the German industry association SPECTARIS effective July 15, 2026

The joint “Low Vision” project between Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM) and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana has established a three-tiered care system for people with visual impairments in the Ashanti Region

EssilorLuxottica announced the opening of a new R&D center in Lat Krabang, Thailand, designed to accelerate how it develops, scales, and delivers the next generation of vision care solutions, wearables and medical technologies.

For this new edition of the Silmo d’Or, Silmo Paris has entrusted the presidency of its jury to Joachim Froment, an industrial designer and creative director based in Brussels.

The National Academy of Opticianry (NAO) and the United Opticians Association (UOA)
announced that the NAO Fellow Members, and the UOA Board of Directors, each voted to
authorize the beginning of the formal merger or asset-transfer process between the two organizations.

It is with deep sadness that we must announce the passing of our long-time author, Dr. Mo Jalie. For decades, Mo shaped the optical industry and education– as an professor, author, consultant, and speaker.

The Vision Council announced that registration is now open for the 2026 Lab Leadership Forum, the organization’s signature event for optical lab members.

Ocuco announced the appointment of Scott Jens, OD, FAAO to its Board of Directors. The announcement comes as the company accelerates its strategic focus on expanding within the United States eyecare market

EyeCare4Kids announced a strategic partnership with Xenon Ophthalmics, a New Jersey–based medical technology company, to expand access to comprehensive vision care in underserved communities.