Horizons Optical appoints Lara Olivas as its new Chief Marketing Officer. With 15+ years’ experience in optical, pharma, and consumer goods, she should lead global marketing to boost innovation, brand visibility, and transformative solutions for eye care professionals worldwide.
Hoya Vision Care has appointed Meg Weathers as SVP Global Key Accounts and Samy Lauriette as VP Strategic Marketing in North America. The changes are aimed at strengthening customer relations and marketing across the region.
The White House has issued formal notice that updated reciprocal tariffs for key trade partners will go into effect beginning August 7, 2025
EssilorLuxottica announces today the acquisition of Automation & Robotics (A&R), a renowned player in the design and manufacture of automated systems for optical lens quality control, serving both mass production facilities and prescription laboratories.
The Vision Council, the leading voice for the optical industry, is pleased to announce the completion and approval of Version 3.14 of the Data Communication Standard.
The Optical Women’s Association is thrilled to share the exciting news that the organization is continuing its expansion plans of its membership among women in the optical industry internationally, with the announcement of an OWA Global Event at Silmo in Paris.
VisionPlus Expo in Dubai is stepping up to a bigger stage. Scheduled for 17–18 November 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the Expo should become a go-to platform for brands, buyers and optical professionals looking to explore the most vibrant and fast-growing markets.
Legal uncertainty prevented: A conflict of objectives in the EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) would have forced manufacturers of eye care products such as contact lenses, spectacle lenses, spectacle frames and ready-made reading glasses into illegality through no fault of their own. Now this situation has been clarified.
EssilorLuxottica and Meta Platforms announced the launch of Oakley Meta, a new category of Performance AI glasses that pair Meta’s industry-leading AI technology with Oakley’s pioneering design and PRIZM lenses to transform how consumers experience their biggest wins – on and off the field.
From March 2026, there will only be one Vision Expo per year. Vision Expo West and Vision Expo East will therefore merge into one event that will take place at different venues but always in spring.
