News

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.

The Vision Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Kris Stevens as the organization’s new Vice President of Research

Paris will once again become the meeting point for the international optics and eyewear industry in 2026, as Silmo Paris prepares for its next edition.

Horizons Optical marked its first participation at the Southeastern Congress of Optometry (SECO) this year, reinforcing its commitment to professional education and meaningful engagement with Eye Care Professionals (ECPs) across the United States.

Coburn Technologies, a leading global provider of ophthalmic lens processing systems and ophthalmic instruments, has announced several personnel changes within key leadership positions spanning sales, engineering, product strategy, and human resources.

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.