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From 25 to 28 September 2026, the international optical trade fair Silmo Paris will return to Paris Nord Villepinte, presenting a renewed expression of its brand identity.

Rodenstock wins further awards. With the prestigious TOP OPTA Award (Czech Republic) and the Belgoptic Award (Belgium), Rodenstock is receiving more recognition for its innovative B.I.G. EXACT Sensitive lens technology

EssilorLuxottica and Top Charoen announced that they have closed a transaction for EssilorLuxottica to become the partner of Top Charoen through the acquisition of a meaningful stake.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.