News

Independent Eyewear Show Successfully Debuts in Vancouver June 4th

Supported by “Friends of Independents” and distinguished Designer Eyewear Collections, #OptikEyeStyle Tour makes its debut with over 40 eyewear collections on display.

Read More

OKIA Goes Greener with Dedicated Website, New Sustainable Materials

OKIA keeps up its effort to build a more sustainable future of the eyewear industry.

Read More

Varilux® Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary

This year, Varilux® is celebrating its 60th anniversary: it was in May 1959 that Bernard Maitenaz had created this revolutionary solution.

Read More

Artistically Inspired Etnia Barcelona Sunglasses

The Navona Sunglass is proof that the inspiration goes beyond their marketing campaign and into the design of their frames.

Read More

CooperVision, CORE Share Insights from Myopia Clinical Trial at GCOMM 2019 Conference

Eye care professionals and researchers from Canada and around the world will gather at the Global Council on Myopia Management’s 2019 Conference June 7 and 8, 2019.

Read More

Marcolin Renews Worldwide Licensing Agreement with Harley-Davidson

Marcolin Group announces the renewal of the licensing agreement for the design, manufacturing, and worldwide distribution of sunglasses and eyeglasses for Harley-Davidson Motor Company.

Read More

Celebrate #NationalSunglassesDay with a #SunglassSelfie

As National Sunglasses Day approaches, The Vision Council encourages the optical industry to utilize all social media platforms and the official hashtags, #SunglassSelfie and #NationalSunglassesDay, to spread the message of the importance of ultraviolet (UV) eye protection to consumers.

Read More

Silhouette Ends License to Produce Adidas Sports Eyewear; Launches Own Sport Eyewear Brand

Starting in fall, the Austrian premium eyewear pioneer will grow its brand portfolio, discontinuing its license for sport eyewear with the Germany-based sports goods producer.

Read More

The Vision Council’s National Sunglasses Day Campaign Wins Gold in Bulldog PR Awards

The Vision Council announces their National Sunglasses Day campaign won Gold in the 2019 Bulldog PR Awards Best Viral Campaign category.

Read More

Etnia Barcelona Foundation Partners with Von’s Vision Foundation

Etnia Barcelona has announced a partnership with Linebacker Von Miller of the NFL’s Denver Broncos and his charitable foundation, Von’s Vision.

Read More