News
The Optical Foundry Appoints New Chief Sales Officer for OGI Eyewear and Article One Eyewear
Monday, August 8 2022 | 14 h 47 min | Appointments, News, Press Release
The Optical Foundry appoints Industry Veteran Cynthia McWilliams to Chief Sales Officer for OGI Eyewear and Article One Eyewear.
Read More
SILMO Paris Optical Design Contest: The nominees!
Friday, August 5 2022 | 08 h 47 min | Events, News, Press Release
SILMO Paris has launched the Optical Design Contest. For this first edition, the competition is chaired by Emmanuel Gallina, a designer known for his creative ethic, his sense of coherency and his authenticity.
Read More
DaTE 2022: Browse the Exhibitors List and Enjoy the Previews
Thursday, August 4 2022 | 16 h 39 min | Events, News, Press Release
Opening in less than two months, is the 10th edition of DaTE – Shaping Avantgarde, set to take place from Saturday, September 10 to Monday, September 12 at the Leopolda in Firenze.
Read More
Safilo Expands Use of Sustainable Materials by Introducing Eastman Tenite Renew
Thursday, August 4 2022 | 16 h 28 min | News, Press Release
Safilo Group announces the introduction of Eastman Tenite Renew in its sunglass and prescription collections.
Read More
Reports: EssilorLuxottica Acquires 100% of Shamir Optics
Wednesday, August 3 2022 | 16 h 11 min | Acquisitions, News, Press Release
EssilorLuxottica has acquired Kibbutz Shamir's remaining 50% stake in ophthalmic lens technology company Shamir Optical Industry Ltd. in a deal estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Read More
Could a Drug That Treats Alcoholism Help Improve Vision in Retinitis Pigmentosa?
Wednesday, August 3 2022 | 08 h 28 min | Vision Science
New research from Dr. Richard Kramer (University California, Berkley) shows a potential way to improve vision in individuals who have retinal degeneration using the drug disulfiram (Antabuse) which is used to treat alcoholism.
Read More
WCO and Alcon Partner on Dry Eye Disease Education Initiative
Wednesday, August 3 2022 | 02 h 47 min | News, Press Release
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon have partnered to form a global, evidence-based dry eye disease education initiative designed to raise optometrists’ understanding of dry eye etiology and prevalence, diagnosis, and practical management.
Read More
New IRIS Partnership in Qualicum Beach, BC
Tuesday, August 2 2022 | 16 h 29 min | Appointments, News
IRIS the Visual Group announces the partnership of Dr. Branwen Phillips, Optometrist in their location in Qualicum Beach, BC.
Read More
Safilo Joins The Fashion Pact to Support Collective Action for Positive Environmental Impact
Tuesday, August 2 2022 | 08 h 51 min | News, Press Release
Safilo Group announces that it has joined The Fashion Pact, a global coalition of companies in the fashion and textile industry (ready-to-wear, sport, lifestyle and luxury) including their suppliers and distributors.
Read More
Vision Expo West Las Vegas … Ready to Roll
Monday, August 1 2022 | 13 h 22 min | Optik Magazine
Having just recovered from the emotions of Vision Expo in New York, it’s time to start thinking about the next big event, to be held September 14 to 17, 2022, in Las Vegas. Organizers say they’re preparing a show that’s not to be missed.
Read More
