By Staff
Monday, May 13, 2024 11:13 AM
Ray-Ban has shared highlights from THE AFTER 2024, an extravagant Met Gala after-party hosted by Doja Cat, Guram Gvasalia, Serena Williams, Janelle Monae, Teyana Taylor and Rita Ora. Ray-Ban was a sponsor of the party, which had an impressive list of guests.
By Staff
Friday, May 10, 2024 2:56 PM
WATERLOO, Canada, and HYDERABAD, India—L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) and the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) at the University of Waterloo announced a strategic partnership to advance vision science research and therapeutic development, as well as to enhance eyecare delivery on a global scale.
By Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024 11:43 AM
CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France—To honor this year’s Presbyopia Awareness Month, the World Council of Optometry (WCO), in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, announced the release of the global standard of care for presbyopia and the aging eye.
By Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:05 PM
In time for Vision Health Month this May, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) has released a new survey to assess Canadians’ awareness, understanding and concerns around eye and vision health. Of the four leading eye diseases affecting vision, cataracts and glaucoma are still the most commonly known among Canadians.
By Staff
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:18 AM
Marcolin and K-Way, French brand born in 1965—currently owned by Turin-based group BasicNet—and known worldwide for its revolutionary rain jackets, have signed an exclusive licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of K-Way brand sunglasses, optical frames, ski goggles and eyewear for kids.
By Staff
Monday, May 6, 2024 12:11 PM
Safilo Group has signed a perpetual license agreement with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), for David Beckham Eyewear, which substitutes the previous contract expiring at the end of 2030. Under the new agreement, Safilo will continue to oversee the entire value chain, including the design process creatively led by David Beckham, through to its production and global distribution.
By Staff
Friday, May 3, 2024 3:22 PM
The EssilorLuxottica Annual Shareholders’ Meeting was held in Paris on April 30. The Shareholders’ Meeting approved the staggered reappointment of all previous directors to the new EssilorLuxottica board of directors. At the end of the Shareholders’ Meeting, the board of directors met and appointed the company officers, confirming Francesco Milleri as chairman and CEO and Paul du Saillant as deputy CEO.
By Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024 2:48 PM
To help advance myopia management as a standard of care, the World Council of Optometry (WCO) is partnering with CooperVision to introduce an interactive and educational resource for eyecare practitioners worldwide. The WCO CooperVision Myopia Management Navigator takes you on a journey through the three M’s of myopia management: mitigation, measurement and management.
By Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:02 AM
The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) has published an in-depth report on everyday actions that the eyecare community can take to draw interest from potential and former contact lens wearers. Based on research with more than 1,000 vision-corrected adults, “Beyond Vision: Behaviors to Attract New & Returning Contact Lens Wearers” is the latest offering from CLI’s See Tomorrow initiative.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 9:05 AM
In the heart of New Brunswick, a unique collaboration between an optician and a food bank is lighting the path for a brighter, more inclusive future for community health and well-being. This initiative, known as the Groceries and Glasses Program, has become a beacon of hope for those in need, blending essential vision care with vital food support.
By Staff
Monday, April 29, 2024 10:31 AM
L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) and the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) at the University of Waterloo have entered into a strategic partnership to advance vision science research and therapeutic development, as well as to enhance eyecare delivery on a global scale.
By Staff
Friday, April 26, 2024 11:58 AM
Specsavers announces the appointment of Dr. Laurie Lesser as their head of optometry attraction. Lesser brings an illustrious career with more than three decades of experience as an optometrist working in diverse modes of practice in both Canada and the United States.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:24 AM
Sergio Luigi Cereda, an eminent visionary figure in the eyewear world, passed away on April 18, 2024, following a courageous battle with a long illness. The family wished to remember him with a statement that we quote: “Surrounded by his loving family at his home in Castiglione Olona, Sergio left us at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy that will forever resonate within the eyewear industry.”
By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 9:00 AM
Thousands of CooperVision employees worldwide are dedicated to improving the way people see each day—and that includes making a positive impact on our planet. Earth Day 2024 was on April 22, and CooperVision had many activities planned in celebration.
By Staff
Monday, April 22, 2024 2:33 PM
The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) and the International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) announced a collaboration to provide university-level instructors with direct access to CLI-developed research publications and practice tools.