Hoya Vision Care announced a partnership with the European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) to deliver educational content and sessions, in line with Hoya’s commitment to widely share knowledge and technical advances in the field of optometry and myopia management.
The Rodenstock Group announced its results for the financial year 2023. The group increased consolidated pro-forma net sales to 506.1 million euros (previous year 505.3 million euros on a pro forma basis), driven by continued strong sales growth of its B.I.G. VISION product portfolio of biometric progressive lenses and the highly successful launch of MyCon lenses for children.
The Zeiss Group was able to continue its double-digit growth despite a challenging market environment in the first half of fiscal year 2023/24. The company continues to drive its investment strategy and transformation into a data- and process-driven organization.
Ocuco gathered over 55 customers and industry partners for its Innovations User Group Meeting 2024 “Seas The Day”, held from April 11 to 13, 2024, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater, Florida, USA. The event brought together optical lab professionals for three days of education and networking.
To help advance myopia management as a standard of care, the World Council of Optometry (WCO) is partnering with CooperVision, a global leader in myopia management to introduce an interactive and educational resource for eye care practitioners worldwide. The WCO CooperVision Myopia Management Navigator (myopianavigator.info) takes you on a journey through the three M’s of myopia management: mitigation, measurement, and management.
The Vision Council successfully hosted the 2024 Lab Leadership Forum at the picturesque Temecula Creek Inn. This exclusive event saw a gathering of nearly 100 optical industry executives.
Luxottica Japan, part of EssilorLuxottica, closed the acquisition of Washin Optical Co., Ltd., a Japanese optical retail player counting approximately 70 direct stores in the country with a strong heritage of quality and attention to consumers.
Coburn Technologies has welcomed Jason Frank back to their US sales team as National Sales Manager – Coating Products.
Machine manufacturer Satisloh announced a leadership change in the region EMEA and India. Pascal Elsener, former Head of Region EMEA & India, is leaving the company and is succeeded by Xavier Maillard, the new responsible for the region.
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG announced that, after securing all required regulatory approvals, it has completed the acquisition of 100% of D.O.R.C. (Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center) from the investment firm Eurazeo SE, Paris, France.
