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Rodenstock announced major job cuts at its German site. This goes hand in hand with the relocation of the production site from Germany to the Czech Republic.

Mister Spex has adopted the “SpexFocus” transformation and restructuring program for the years 2024 and 2025. The aim is to significantly increase profitability. As a result, all Mister Spex stores outside Germany will be closed. A new Chief Restructuring Officer has also already been appointed.

The Vision Council is introducing The Vision Council Foundation, its philanthropic arm that expands the knowledge, access, and opportunities needed for professionals and consumers alike to make informed decisions about eye health.

A new ZEISS study confirms that many parents have concerns about how an increasingly digital-centric lifestyle will impact their child’s eyes. Special lenses, designed to meet the needs of children, can help.

By entering the dynamic Romanian optical retail market, the EssilorLuxottica will further expand its existing footprint in the region and advance in its commitment to enhance access to high-quality vision care worldwide.

Bold optical fair will take place in September in S’Hertogenbosch, Netherlands and will present more than 350 brands and 140 exhibitors.

The French fashion designer Mabille will share, as president of the jury, his design expertise and creative vision with the members of the jury of the 2024 Silmo d’Or Awards.

Special glasses will allow color accessibility for people with red-green color blindness in a museum in Ohio.

The third edition of the Optical Design Contest at Silmo Paris, chaired by Olivier Jault, highlights innovative eyewear and accessories created by design students.