Hoya Vision Care has launched a sustainability program called ‘One Vision’. Embedded in its corporate strategy, it is designed around the company’s ambition to become a more connected, conscious, and impactful organization, focused on a better tomorrow. The purpose driven program based on three pillars: Environment, Community and Workplace has been successfully running internally for…
The Vision Council released a new research study with key insights into operations and sentiments from eyecare providers in the U.S. including opticians, optometrists, ophthalmologists, eyecare practice managers, eyecare practice owners and other professionals involved in daily operations of eyecare practices. The report, Provider inSights Q2 2023, explores eyecare provider sentiments related to the state of…
Ocuco, a global leader in eyecare software solutions, announced a €60 million minority stake investment from Accel-KKR, a global technology-focused private equity firm. The investment is set to boost Ocuco’s global momentum, enabling the company to meet the eyecare industry’s burgeoning omnichannel demand through Acuitas 3 OmniChannel Edition, Ocuco’s category-defining cloud-based software solution. With Accel-KKR’s…
A recent survey conducted by Essilor, part of EssilorLuxottica, reveals that children’s eye health and vision are often overlooked by parents amidst the many other concerns they face. The survey, which sampled responses from 1,019 Canadian parents, reveals that 1 in 6 Quebec parents have never brought their children to the eye doctor, while…
The organizers announced the dates for the upcoming China Taizhou International Optics Fair, taking place from October 20th to 22nd at the vibrant Duqiao Glasses City in Taizhou, China. Taizhou, known as the Eyewear Export Base of China, is proud to contribute an impressive 40% share of the national sunglasses production. Over the course of nearly four decades, Taizhou…
100% Optical has announced that registration for its biggest show yet, taking place from 24th to 26th February 2024, will be live in September as it prepares to celebrate 10 fantastic years as the primary event for optometrists in the UK. Kickstarting its 2024 exhibition plans, the show’s organisers have recently announced that 100% Ophthalmology…
Diving into the future of the optics sector: opti is calling on ophthalmic opticians and the industry nationally and internationally to create an optics trend radar through a joint trend assessment. The trend radar is intended to provide ophthalmic optics with a comprehensive basis for identifying relevant trends at an early stage and working towards…
EssilorLuxottica, announced that it will expand into the hearing solutions market. With a dedicated Super Audio team, in-house R&D resources and enabled by its 100% acquisition of Israeli startup Nuance, the Group will introduce a new hearing technology to benefit the 1.25 billion consumers suffering from mild to moderate hearing loss. “Meeting critical consumer needs…
Schneider Optical Machines has announced the addition of Shannon Toler in the role of Sales Manager – Central & Eastern US. In this role she will manage the sales of machinery and related technologies to customers in the Rx lens manufacturing space. Schneider Vice-President of Sales Kevin Cross commented: “Shannon is the perfect fit for…
In the last few years, Silmo trade fair has begun to address corporate social and environmental responsibility (CSR). With punctual actions that inform and raise awareness, Silmo hopes to help get professionals in the field to take into account the importance of CSR. It offers opportunities to discuss and share experiences in order to co-construct…
