By Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 12:25 AM
In their effort to protect the environment, the Italian Government has introduced new rules for optical frame manufacturers in Italy. The laws were passed in April 2019 and every manufacturer in Italy has to comply with them. This is having a major impact on the eyewear industry.
By Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 12:25 AM
From November 13 to 24, the prestigious Casa dei Tre Oci will host, inside the Sale De Maria, the photographic exhibition #VeneziaAllOpera, a project that shows 14 historical realities of the Venetian craft tradition through the eyes of two young talents: Giovanni Genzini and Alberto Papagni. The exhibition is promoted by Lozza, the historic eyewear brand of De Rigo Group.
By Staff
Saturday, November 16, 2019 12:25 AM
FYidoctors | Visique announced on November 7 the acquisition of Grimard Optique — a Quebec-based vision care and retail chain with 22 locations.
By Staff
Friday, November 15, 2019 12:25 AM
Marcolin Group and BMW Group, the premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles, announced the signing of an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement for the design, production and distribution of sunglasses and eyeglass frames for BMW, BMW M and BMW M Motorsport labels.
By Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2019 12:25 AM
In an address to thousands of optometrists, vision care professionals and optometry students in Orlando last month, Dr. Alarcos Cieza of the World Health Organization (WHO) challenged the profession to help improve the availability, affordability and quality of vision care in underserved communities and developing nations around the world.
By Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 12:25 AM
MIC-Made in Cadore, a collection envisioned by Immagine98 as a tribute to the birthplace of Italian eyewear, has created a limited-edition style dedicated to Tiziano Vecellio (Titian), one of the most renowned 16th century Italian artists.
By Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 12:25 AM
Mido has started a path to sustainability and company transparency. The goal is to obtain the ISO 20121 certification by 2022.
By Staff
Monday, November 11, 2019 12:25 AM
Essilor Sun Solution, the Essilor Group Division dedicated to sun plano lenses, and Ekoi, one of the major players in the European market for cycling equipment, together have created the new Ekoi Persevo 10 sunglasses.
By Staff
Friday, November 8, 2019 12:25 AM
Submissions for the 2019 Transitions Innovation Awards Program are now open at
Transitions.com/Awards. This program recognizes loyal partners of Transitions Optical and individual optical industry professionals from the U.S. and Canada, for their commitment to the Transitions brand.
By Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2019 12:25 AM
Chanel and Luxottica Group announced the early renewal of an exclusive license agreement for the development, production and worldwide distribution of sunglasses and prescription frames under the Chanel brand. Read More
By Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 12:25 AM
To support the education of future cornea and contact lens experts, CooperVision, Inc. provided an educational grant to the American Optometric Association (AOA) for its 7th Annual Cornea and Contact Lens Residency Forum, which was held recently in St. Louis.
By Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 12:25 AM
Inspired by International Dot Day, celebrated every year on September 15, Lookmade in Italia launches Red-Dot, the new marketing campaign to promote the Lookkino eyewear line.
By Staff
Monday, November 4, 2019 12:25 AM
Retina specialists at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) have shown that severe vision loss from a self-prescribed high dose of over-the-counter niacin is linked to injury of a specific cell type in a patient’s eye.
By Staff
Friday, November 1, 2019 12:25 AM
Italia Independent Group approved the 2019-2023 Development Plan of the company aimed at rationalizing the corporate structure through the implementation of a new business model, with the aim of increasing competitiveness and reducing costs.
By Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019 12:25 AM
The latest edition of the optical and eyewear industry’s signature trade fair, Silmo, took place in Paris from September 27 to 30, giving an opportunity for the Essilor Group companies to showcase their inherent strengths.