By Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 9:00 AM
NEW YORK—Revo, the performance eyewear company known for its high-quality polarized sunglasses, has announced the launch of Revo Australia, (aka "Revo Eyewear APAC Pty Ltd.") This new joint venture represents a significant milestone for Revo as it celebrates its 40th anniversary, signaling the brand's continued commitment to innovation, growth and delivering premium eyewear to customers globally, according to a statement from the company.
By Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 9:00 AM
The Global Myopia Awareness Coalition (GMAC) announced its 2025 Board of Directors, reaffirming its commitment to raising awareness and driving global action to address childhood myopia. Olga Prenat, head of medical and professional affairs, global and EMEA at EssilorLuxottica, will continue in her role as GMAC board chair for 2025.
By Staff
Monday, February 10, 2025 11:54 AM
Safilo Group and Dsquared2 announce the early renewal of their global licensing agreement for the design, manufacturing and distribution of Dsquared2 branded eyewear collections until the end of December 2031. “We are delighted about the early renewal of our partnership with Dsquared2, a brand that stands out for its unique positioning and for its ability to anticipate and interpret fashion trends,” said Angelo Trocchia, CEO, Safilo Group.
By Staff
Friday, February 7, 2025 9:00 AM
Preliminary figures for 2024 depict a neutral year for Italian eyewear, characterized by significant stability in the main sector indicators. Exports, which account for about 90 percent of total production, remained substantially stable in value compared to the previous year, according to preliminary macroeconomic data.
By Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2025 9:00 AM
Commissione Difesa Vista ETS, a benchmark for visual health protection for over 50 years, will once again participate in Mido – Milano Eyewear Show, taking place from February 8 to 10 at Fiera Milano Rho. This year, CDV will introduce an exclusive new feature: the Vista e Sport Virtual Arena, combining technology with vision care awareness.
By Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 10:55 AM
opti 2025 in Munich once again sent out a strong signal for international ophthalmic optics over the three days of the trade show. Under the motto #weareopti, the trade show proved how well it functions as a platform for innovation, dialogue, future-oriented technologies and trends, and how great the enthusiasm for opti is throughout the industry.
By Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 11:58 AM
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia—VISTA Eye Specialist (VISTA) has announced its inclusion among Asia's Top Private Hospitals for 2025, as recognized by
Newsweek magazine. This accolade highlights VISTA's unwavering dedication to providing exceptional eyecare, prioritizing patient satisfaction and embracing innovation in ophthalmology, according to an announcement from the organization.
By Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025 1:25 PM
Transitions Optical and the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) announced the winners of the 2024 Students of Vision Scholarship program: Forouzan Zare, Natasha Reyes and Konan M’Boya Grâce Divine. All three winners will receive a complementary pair of Transitions lenses, and the first-place winner also received an invitation to Transitions Academy 2025 in Orlando, Fla.
By Staff
Friday, January 31, 2025 9:00 AM
ANFAO (the Italian National Association of Optical Goods Manufacturers), together with other organizations, signed a memorandum of understanding in Rome with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI). This agreement is designed to support Italian fashion companies in their international expansion, enhance the value of Made in Italy and strengthen efforts against counterfeiting.
By Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025 9:00 AM
SNOB Milano is celebrating an important milestone: ten years of activity. Tommaso Bossetti, designer and founder of SNOB Milano, reflects on the journey so far: “We’ve carved out a privileged niche for ourselves in the clip-on sector, creating a recognizable and well-defined identity in the optical market.”
By Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 9:00 AM
Borbonese, the renowned Italian luxury leather goods brand, has renewed its eyewear license agreement with Jet Set Group for another five years, strengthening a partnership that began six years ago. The agreement covers the design, production and distribution of both optical and sunglasses collections, further solidifying the brand's position in the high-end accessories market.
By Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 11:57 AM
The University of New Brunswick and the University of Waterloo are partnering with the intention of establishing a school of optometry in Saint John to serve Atlantic Canada. The two universities have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore this vision.
By Staff
Monday, January 27, 2025 9:36 AM
The Assottica Gruppo Contattologia assembly, held on January 16 in Milan, marked a significant leadership change for the 2025-2026 term. Filippo Pau, country franchise head of vision care and country manager of Alcon Italia, was elected president of the industrial association, succeeding Andrea Milletti.
By Staff
Friday, January 24, 2025 9:00 AM
iVision Tech S.p.A., an innovative SME and a leader in "Made in Italy" manufacturing excellence, specializing in the design and production of acetate optical frames, sunglasses, and combined glasses, and owner of the historic French luxury eyewear brand Henry Jullien, announced the appointment of Gianluca Davanzo as the new chief operating officer of the group.
By Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025 9:00 AM
Routine eye tests may be able to predict a person’s risk of dementia thanks to a digital tool developed by data scientists and clinical researchers in partnership with high street opticians. Scientists will use artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze retinal images and then link it with relevant data on a patient’s demographics, treatment history and pre-existing conditions.