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Industry News Wednesday 15th of September 2021
SAFILO And CHIARA FERRAGNI Sign New Licensing Agreement For Eyewear Collection

Chiara FerragniSafilo, a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of eyewear, and Chiara Ferragni, entrepreneur and global fashion icon, announced a multi-year global licensing agreement for the design, manufacture, and distribu…

Industry News Tuesday 14th of September 2021
Marcolin Announces 3-Year Partnership With Treedom and Timberland Eyewear

Marcolin, a worldwide leading company in the eyewear industry, announces a three-year partnership with Treedom, a global web platform to promote the planting of trees and forests worldwide with the aim of making the planet greener.Always keen to the e…

Industry News Tuesday 14th of September 2021
New HAPTER Icons Line For Fall 2021

To the most demanding mountaineers, those who love to explore by wandering every day in metropolitan environments. The Icons line by HAPTER is dedicated to them, the collection of optical frames and sunglasses that takes inspiration from the retro sty…

Industry News Monday 13th of September 2021
A Picture Is Worth More Than 1000 Words – Postcards From California

We are a visual organism. We are all attracted to what we see. So much so, seeing is what we have chosen for a profession. So why is it so many businesses don’t look at what we see when we’ve all chosen a profession that helps people see? Why is so…

Industry News Monday 13th of September 2021
Euroinsights – Silmo Paris 2021 – Eyewear Reunion

The eyewear world eagerly anticipates Silmo’s 2021 edition that opens on 24th through 27th September at Paris Nord Villepinte. Designers, opticians, exhibitors, and visitors look forward to meeting in person again, with safety concerns in compliance …

Industry News Tuesday 7th of September 2021
Euroinsights – Hall of Frames Zurich

Independent eyewear designers and their stylish selections will inspire and invigorate opticians and visitors at Hall of Frames Zurich – 12th and 13th September. The event has particular significance this year, as after a long hiatus due to the pande…

Industry News Tuesday 7th of September 2021
Sandro Paris – Bespoke Autumn Neutrals

Sandro combines modernism with bespoke detailing for both men and women in their Autumn/Winter eyewear collection. The easy-to-wear designs are mixed with lightweight acetates and metals.For Women, the trendy hexagonal shape of SD4015 with bicoloratio…

Industry News Monday 6th of September 2021
Thunderous Response To VisionPlus EXPO 2021, Dubai Continues

Since its announcement, VisionPlus EXPO has been receiving visitor registrations of opticians, optometrists, and eye care professionals from across the globe. On the last count, registrations were on track to achieving their target of getting visitors…

Industry News Monday 6th of September 2021
ANDY WOLF Make Sustainability Move

Sustainability is a key pillar of ANDY WOLF. We have always taken responsibility for people and nature – with local production in Hartberg, Austria and in the French Jura; with the company’s own wildflower meadow, where eight beehives have found the…

Industry News Wednesday 1st of September 2021
Engage Patients And Customers At The LOL Level

There’s a new kid on the block that’s contending for a novel approach to practice marketing. At first glance, it appears heretical, but upon consideration has many merits.Outtakes On Optical contends that not all practice marketing needs to be a pro…

Industry News Tuesday 31st of August 2021
Spectacle Craftsmanship From The Northern Black Forest

Soldering, sanding, and polishing – LUMAG produces metal spectacle frames in the manufacture in Kmpfelbach, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany by hand and with dedication. An idea maturing for a long time took shape in 2018: The Lunor Manufaktur Gesellschaft,…

Industry News Monday 30th of August 2021
Nano Vista Indestructible Solar Clip

During this past year, children have increased their screen time dramatically, via homeschooling, tablets, TV and movies. The convenience of using a single pair optical frame for school, at home and outdoor activities with the option of a sun clip has…

Industry News Monday 30th of August 2021
Gentle Monster Launches First Optical Line

Gentle Monster introduces its first optical collection and campaign, titled, ‘GENTLE’, shot by Dutch photographer Ari Versluis, it delves into the concept of identity, as boundaries blur between brand and individual.‘GENTLE’ questions the concept …

Industry News Tuesday 24th of August 2021
SightCare Announces In-Person Conference

SightCare is delighted to be running the first in-person business and networking conference since the pandemic for independent opticians on Sunday 19th and Monday 20th September 2021 at the Telford International Centre.While the Covid-19 restrictions …

Industry News Monday 23rd of August 2021
Complexity Gaming Kicks Off Year-Long Partnership With Eye Care Company Alcon

Complexity Gaming, one of North America’s most elite and longest standing esports organizations, today announced a partnership with Alcon, the global leader in eye care. The partnership will designate Alcon’s signature brand of lubricant eye drops, …

Industry News Monday 23rd of August 2021
otaaki Launches, Providing Eye-Opening Approach to Doing Good for all Humanity

otaaki?, a different kind of eyewear company with operations in the US, France, and China, has launched applying an ethical, sustainable, and mindful approach to every aspect of the product from design, production, and distribution. otaaki eyewear is…

Industry News Friday 20th of August 2021
Lunor at 30 Launches New Birthday Collection

A lot has happened at Lunor since its foundation in the year 1991! Founded with the vision of manufacturing frames “made in Germany” of masterful craftsmanship and made of high-quality materials, Lunor is looking back on 30 years of history producin…

Industry News Wednesday 18th of August 2021
Superflex Kids – 2021 Back-To-School

Back to school 2021 is getting a fun new look thanks to stylish and comfortable children’s frames from Superflex Kids. On-trend colors, funky temple detailing, shimmery acetate, splash details, glitter, florals, and more help kids ages 6 to 12 expres…

Industry News Monday 16th of August 2021
pVerify announces the launch of Real-time Vision Benefits Verification API

pVerify, the leader in all-payer patient insurance verification solutions, adds real-time vision benefits verification to their list of innovative solutions that combine technology with human-enabled AI to replace the manual processes of front-office …

Industry News Monday 16th of August 2021
Innovega’s eMacula System Shows Potential for Visually Impaired

pVerify, the leader in all-payer patient insurance verification solutions, adds real-time vision benefits verification to their list of innovative solutions that combine technology with human-enabled AI to replace the manual processes of front-office …