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May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Carrot Launches Analytics Dashboard for Eye Care Practices

Carrot has announced the launch of its Analytics Dashboard, a new platform feature designed to give eye care practices real-time visibility into diagnostic workflow performance across providers, locations, and devices.

According to the company, the dashboard is intended to help practices identify inefficiencies, monitor testing activity, and improve operational performance by bringing fragmented workflow data into a single view.

Carrot says diagnostic workflow data is often spread across multiple systems, making it difficult for administrators to assess performance in real time. The company also noted that EMR records may depend on manual entry and may not always capture every test performed. The new dashboard is designed to address those gaps by centralizing testing data and presenting it in a more accessible format.

In a statement, Jeremy Barlow, CEO of Carrot, said the company sees the dashboard as an initial step in turning testing activity into operational insight that can help clinics improve efficiency and make more informed business decisions.

Carrot said the dashboard includes tools to track testing volume, evaluate device and provider utilization, measure tests per visit, and identify discrepancies between testing performed and testing captured. The company says these insights are intended to support decisions related to workflow, staffing, and revenue capture.

Charmaine Brown, PhD, Product Director at Carrot, said the dashboard was designed to focus on metrics most closely tied to efficiency, consistency, and practice performance, rather than simply increasing the volume of data available to users.

The company also says the dashboard is designed for multi-location organizations, allowing administrators to compare sites, monitor performance trends, and identify workflow variation across a network.

Carrot said the launch reflects a broader effort to expand its platform beyond measurement alone and into workflow and performance management for eye care practices. The Analytics Dashboard is now available within the Carrot Platform.

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May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Italian Eyewear Featured at Italy on Madison in New York

Italian eyewear is once again being highlighted at Italy on Madison, an initiative organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) to promote Italian companies internationally and showcase the broader Made in Italy lifestyle in New York.

The event runs from May 12 to 15, 2026, and transforms Madison Avenue into a multi-category showcase of Italian design, fashion, gastronomy, and craftsmanship.

Among the featured components is a dedicated eyewear space developed with the support of ANFAO, the Italian Optical Goods Manufacturers’ Association. According to the organizers, the eyewear installation is designed to highlight the role of Italian eyewear as a symbol of style, craftsmanship, and innovation.

A total of 13 brands are participating in the initiative: Aru, Dario Martini, Giorgio Nannini, Hj Tech, Io Unconventional, L.G.R., Lara D’, Mad In Italy, Original Vintage Sunglasses, Pier Martino, Piero Massaro, Sarno Display, and Vanni.

The eyewear component will also include a focus on the Urban Beach trend, described by organizers as a blend of performance, functionality, and style suited to both city life and leisure settings. Visitors will also be able to engage with an interactive digital photo booth featuring a smart mirror virtual try-on experience.

In a statement, Davide Degl’Incerti Tocci, Vice President of ANFAO responsible for internationalization, said the initiative gives Italian brands an opportunity not only to present products, but also to communicate the research, craftsmanship, and design culture behind them.

Erica Di Giovancarlo, Trade Commissioner and Executive Director of ITA for the United States, said the event offers a platform to showcase the quality, creativity, and innovation associated with Made in Italy, with the eyewear sector representing a strong intersection of manufacturing, design, and contemporary style.

Italy on Madison is taking place at 33 East 67th Street, New York.

Complete schedule: italyonmadison.com/schedule

Link to reserve activations: italyonmadison26.rsvpify.com/italyonmadison

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May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Myopia Profile Expands Ask Kate to Families, Opens Access During Myopia Awareness Week

Myopia Profile, the leading global provider of evidence-based myopia management education, today announced the launch of Ask Kate for families on its consumer-facing site MyKidsVision.org. The expansion builds on the AI-powered assistant’s initial debut for eye care professionals (ECPs) on Myopia Profile’s professional platform MyopiaProfile.com. During Myopia Awareness Week, May 18-24, the company is making Ask Kate freely available and open access across both platforms, to help more ECPs and families access trusted, evidence-based guidance on childhood myopia.

Ask Kate is an AI-powered assistant trained exclusively on Myopia Profile’s peer-reviewed, clinically validated content. The new consumer version is designed to help parents and caregivers better understand childhood myopia, ask questions in plain language, and navigate treatment options with confidence.

“Artificial intelligence is becoming a part of everyday learning, but trust remains essential, especially in healthcare,” said Dr. Paul Gifford, co-founder of Myopia Profile. “Named for my co-founder, Dr. Kate Gifford, and inspired by her global leadership in clinical myopia management, it’s a signal that even as AI becomes more common, clinicians still need sources they can trust. Our preliminary research found that nine in ten eye care professionals surveyed have used an AI tool in the past year, yet when it comes to clinical myopia questions, they almost always cross-check responses before acting on them. Ask Kate was created to meet that need for fast, reliable answers grounded in evidence.”

Myopia Profile’s preliminary research also found that the majority of surveyed ECPs said they would trust an AI assistant trained exclusively on peer-reviewed, clinically validated content. In addition, more than two-thirds said they would recommend a trustworthy AI-powered parent information tool to families managing childhood myopia.

“These insights tell us practitioners want innovation, but only when it is built responsibly,” said Dr. Paul Gifford. “Families are searching online for answers every day. Resources like Ask Kate gives them a place to ask questions and receive clear, accurate information they can feel confident discussing with their child’s eye doctor.”

Ask Kate draws from the regularly updated educational libraries of Myopia Profile and My Kids Vision, combining clinical rigor with accessible language. Users can ask questions about childhood myopia, treatment options, eye growth, lifestyle factors, and more, receiving responses tailored to either professional or family audiences.

“Myopia Awareness Week is an important global event for eye care practitioners and the industry to work together in increasing understanding about childhood myopia,” said Dr. Kate Gifford. “The conversations I have with colleagues every day show me that this is happening; we can enable this on an even larger scale by using the right tools.”

To explore Ask Kate during Myopia Awareness Week, May 18 – 24, visit MyopiaProfile.com or MyKidsVision.org. Information on continued access will be shared soon.

Source: Myopia Profile

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May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Oakley Expands Players Collection with Jaylen Brown and Kylian Mbappé

OAKLEY PLAYERS COLLECTION - Jaylen Brown and Kylian Mbappé may 2026

Oakley has expanded its Players Collection with new signature releases tied to athletes Jaylen Brown and Kylian Mbappé, introducing a mix of eyewear and apparel designed around performance, style, and personal identity.

According to the company, the latest chapter of the collection includes Oakley’s first sportswear offering developed with Jaylen Brown, alongside a new signature eyewear model created with Kylian Mbappé.

OAKLEY HIGHLAND JAYLEN BROWN SIGNATURE SERIES

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Brown’s collection includes both eyewear and sportswear and is built around a cocoa-brown colour palette, with his personal logo incorporated across selected pieces. The launch is anchored by the Oakley Highland Jaylen Brown Signature Series frame, fitted with Prizm™ Ruby lenses.

The apparel portion of the collection was designed in collaboration with Brown and emphasizes versatility, layering, and functional detailing intended to move across urban and outdoor settings. Pieces in the release include the Latitude Soar Parka, Reserve Momento Vest, Latitude Veil Tee, Reserve Momento Cargo Short, Reserve Spacer Pants, Meridian Low Ext, Latitude Solar Cap, and Reserve Utility Bag.

“For me, everything is connected: performance, creativity, identity,” said Jaylen Brown. “It’s how you prepare, how you think, how you show up.”

The collection also includes the Kylian Mbappé Signature Series Permian, a new eyewear model featuring a deep-set lens construction and Prizm™ Road lenses. Oakley said the frame includes Mbappé’s logo on the lens, as well as the coordinates of Bondy, referencing his origins.

OAKLEY PERMIAN KYLIAN MBAPPÉ SIGNATURE SERIES

“Style is a signature. These glasses are more than an accessory — they carry my roots, reflect my journey, and define how I move forward,” said Kylian Mbappé.

The updated Players Collection launched May 5 through Oakley.com, select Oakley retail locations, and partner channels worldwide.

Source: Oakley

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May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

24-Month Study Data Support Efficacy of DOT Lenses in Young Children

SightGlass Vision has released new 24-month clinical data indicating that its DOT™ spectacle lenses for myopia control reduced progression by more than 1.00 diopter on average in Chinese children aged 6 to 10, according to the company.

The findings build on previously reported 12-month CATHAY study results and add to the evidence base supporting contrast management as an approach to myopia control.

Across the full study population of Chinese children aged 6 to 13, SightGlass Vision reported that DOT lenses slowed average myopia progression by 0.78D and average axial length progression by 0.40 mm over 2 years, compared with the control group. According to the company, those results represent a 67% reduction in myopia progression and a 62% reduction in axial length progression.

The data were presented at the ARVO 2026 Annual Meeting in a presentation titled Control of Myopia Using Contrast Modulation Spectacle Lenses in a Chinese Population: 24-Month Results.

“Our CATHAY two-year results add to the robust data that establishes DOT lenses as a high-efficacy, non-defocus spectacle solution crucial for practices engaged in myopia management to complete their portfolio,” said Andrew Sedgwick, chief executive officer of SightGlass Vision. “The strength of the outcomes, particularly in younger children, reinforces the importance of early intervention.”

According to SightGlass Vision, DOT lenses differ from defocus-based approaches by using light-scattering elements designed to reduce retinal contrast signalling.

Additional findings from the study showed that 59% of children wearing DOT lenses experienced 0.50D or less myopia progression after 2 years, compared with 19% in the control group.

The CATHAY trial was launched following SightGlass Vision’s North American CYPRESS study and was designed to compare DOT lenses with conventional single vision lenses in Chinese children. A total of 172 myopic children aged 6 to 13 completed the second year of the study.

SightGlass Vision also cited other research presented at ARVO 2026, including findings suggesting no significant relationship between pupil size and myopia progression among children wearing DOT lenses at 12 months, as well as data indicating similar viewing behaviour between DOT lenses and single vision lenses across a range of daily activities.

DOT lenses are now commercially available in China, Canada, Israel, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

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Carrot Launches Analytics Dashboard for Eye Care Practices

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24-Month Study Data Support Efficacy of DOT Lenses in Young Children

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