News
Alcon Launches Art-focused Campaign for Cataract Awareness Month
Tuesday, June 11 2019 | 09 h 16 min | News, Press Release
Alcon is launching a new art-focused campaign in honour of Cataract Awareness Month, which illustrates the impact cataracts can have on seeing colour and encourages those diagnosed with cataracts to understand the benefits of cataract surgery.
Read MoreThe Vision Council Hosts Second Event in Summit Series
Tuesday, June 11 2019 | 07 h 26 min | Events, News, Press Release
Last week The Vision Council hosted the second of four events in their new Summit Series.
Read MoreIndependent Eyewear Show Successfully Debuts in Vancouver June 4th
Friday, June 7 2019 | 07 h 47 min | Events, News, Press Release
Supported by “Friends of Independents” and distinguished Designer Eyewear Collections, #OptikEyeStyle Tour makes its debut with over 40 eyewear collections on display.
Read MoreOKIA Goes Greener with Dedicated Website, New Sustainable Materials
Thursday, June 6 2019 | 11 h 55 min | News, Press Release
OKIA keeps up its effort to build a more sustainable future of the eyewear industry.
Read MoreVarilux® Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary
Thursday, June 6 2019 | 11 h 13 min | News, Press Release
This year, Varilux® is celebrating its 60th anniversary: it was in May 1959 that Bernard Maitenaz had created this revolutionary solution.
Read MoreArtistically Inspired Etnia Barcelona Sunglasses
Wednesday, June 5 2019 | 13 h 36 min | New Products, VOILÀ New Releases
The Navona Sunglass is proof that the inspiration goes beyond their marketing campaign and into the design of their frames.
Read MoreCooperVision, CORE Share Insights from Myopia Clinical Trial at GCOMM 2019 Conference
Tuesday, June 4 2019 | 21 h 07 min | Events, News, Press Release
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 MoreMarcolin Renews Worldwide Licensing Agreement with Harley-Davidson
Tuesday, June 4 2019 | 10 h 41 min | Agreements, News, Press Release
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 MoreCelebrate #NationalSunglassesDay with a #SunglassSelfie
Tuesday, June 4 2019 | 10 h 28 min | News, Press Release
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 MoreSilhouette Ends License to Produce Adidas Sports Eyewear; Launches Own Sport Eyewear Brand
Tuesday, June 4 2019 | 09 h 30 min | Announcements, News, Press Release
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.
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