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February 28, 2020February 28, 2020

Safilo and Toyota Powering Sustainable Mobility

To contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere and promote a sustainable mobility, Safilo has started to renew its company car fleet in favor of Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles.

The entry of the first cars with Full Hybrid technology is part of a more extensive program for the total conversion of Safilo’s vehicle fleet towards sustainable mobility: already in 2020, the Company plans to include around 100 new cars equipped with the most advanced Full Hybrid technology of the Toyota Group, gradually replacing the rest of the fleet in Italy and abroad.

The Toyota Group’s Full Hybrid Electric technology allows not only to reduce the consumption and emissions of climate-altering gases harmful to human health, but also guarantees the best possible compromise between engine efficiency, emissions and performance.

Safilo’s sustainable change towards mobility is part of an energy efficiency plan and a progressive reduction of the ecological footprint of all the Company’s activities, which has as its objective lower CO2 emissions, a reduction in polluting consumption and therefore also greater protection of the environment and health.

Click HERE for the full press release.

February 27, 2020May 19, 2026

2020 OPTImum Retail Awards Finalists Feature Winnipeg Optical

Vision Expo announces the finalists for the third annual OPTImum Retail Award, which celebrates independent retailers by allowing them to showcase their products, stores, visions and stories to the optical industry. Applicants were asked to share their in-store innovations, individuality, culture, brand loyalty and technology usage.

The 2020 finalists are:

Black Optical – Dallas, Tulsa, Oklahoma City
G is for Glasses – Winnipeg, Manitoba (Check out their profile on Optik Magazine HERE!)
Globe Specs – Kyoto
Gogosha Optique – Los Angeles
The Eye Place – London

To determine the final winner, Vision Expo social media channels are now open for voting until March 9 to be factored into the judges’ scores. Vision Expo is encouraging the vision community to share their input and vote to help select the winner. To vote, as well as see the photos and stories of the finalists, click here.

The 2020 OPTImum Retail Award winner will be announced at Vision Expo East during the Independence @ The Creative Edge panel at The Bridge on Saturday, March 28 at 5 p.m.

To register for Vision Expo East 2020, visit visionexpoeast.com and be sure to follow along on all of Vision Expo’s social media channels, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020

Essilor Supports Coronavirus Relief Efforts in China

From ensuring employees’ safety, to providing generous financial support and in-kind donations to support the Wuhan region as well as other areas in need, Essilor Group together with its partner entities have activated quickly to help address the outbreak.

The Group leveraged its global and local interconnected lab network to ensure full business continuity for customers worldwide; this includes the restarting of its domestic business production in China.

Throughout its 170-year history, the Group has had a legacy of helping local and global communities, as part of its mission of improving lives by improving sight.

The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which originated in China, is alarming public health authorities across the world and has now spread to more than 25 countries. To further support the government in its strong and unprecedented response, Essilor has mobilized quickly to provide donations and support from across its businesses to help those impacted.

To help ensure that people who are on the frontlines of this public health crisis in China have adequate protection, Essilor has donated over 200,000 face and eye masks, protective goggles, and anti-fog goggle cloths.

Here’s a look at the Group’s efforts to date:

Implemented key internal health and safety measures for its employees
Over 200,000 masks, protective goggles and supplies have been donated to front-line respondents including local police forces, custom officers and healthcare workers
Leveraged its global network of laboratories and plants to ensure full business continuity for its customers worldwide

“Essilor takes this situation very seriously and is committed to doing what it can to support the efforts of the Chinese government and local authorities. I am extremely proud of the response and the outpouring of support from Essilor employees which have been both exemplary and heartening. Our heart is with the people of Wuhan and other parts of China, as well as our employees who are confined at home in Hubei because of the situation. We truly recognize the efforts and commitment of our teams in China and worldwide in handling the situation and their work going forward,” said Arnaud Ribadeau Dumas, CEO of Essilor Greater China and Global Instruments Division.

Click HERE for the full press release.

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020

CORE Offers Insights on Contact Lens Industry Growth, Safety, Wearer Satisfaction and Pediatric Use at NCC 2020

Scientists from the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) will have their largest-ever presence at the 8th Dutch Contact Lens Congress (Nederlands Contactlens Congress / NCC), which runs March 15-16 in Veldhoven, The Netherlands. CORE researchers are scheduled to present multiple papers, posters and education sessions on some of the most critical issues in contact lens prescribing and development, including industry growth, contact lens safety, wearer satisfaction and pediatric use.

“The theme of the conference is ‘Beyond 2020’ and we consider this an apt description of what we have in store for NCC this year,” said CORE Head of Clinical Research Jill Woods, MSc, MCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA. “Our topics are central to what’s ahead for the entire contact lens category. CORE’s independence, the breadth of our research capabilities, and our work with a range of sponsors globally generate unique perspectives—ones we’re excited to share in Veldhoven.”

Dr. Woods is the lead author of “5 years of daily disposable contact lens wear in children,” which will be presented in conjunction with the MiSight® 1 day clinical study group. She will also deliver a podium review of the “Satisfaction of habitual wearers of reusable multifocal lenses when refitted with a daily disposable, silicone hydrogel multifocal lens” poster in addition to co-moderating the larger session.

Doerte Luensmann, PhD, Dipl. Ing. (AO), FAAO, a senior clinical scientist at CORE, will speak on new digitally aided techniques for successful lens fitting as part of two paper presentations.

CORE Clinical Scientist Karen Walsh, BSc(Hons), PGDip, MCOptom, FIACLE, FBCLA, and Director Lyndon Jones, PhD, DSc, FCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA, are teaming up at NCC for two continuing education programs that are sure to draw sizable crowds.

Click HERE for the full press release.

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020

MIDO 2020: New Dates Announced for 50th Edition

After the February 22 announc e ment of MIDO’s postponement made made its way around the world, the international eyewear exhibition is immediately getting back on track. Today the organizers announced the new dates to celebrate the fair’s 50^th anniversary, which will now take place from Sunday, July 5 through Tuesday, July 7 2020, dates compatible with any coming provisions made by the competent authority for the health crisis and for the evolution of the national and international situation.

“After the decision to postpone MIDO, the wisdom of which we are ever more convinced of after seeing how the emergency has escalated in the past few days and the relative precautions adopted by the Italian government – comments the President Giovanni Vitaloni – we have worked nonstop in the last 72 hours to be able to define the new dates, carefully chosen to meet the needs of the sector. Thanks to the tireless work of the whole staff and to the collaboration with Fiera Milano, we are already able to announce the new dates. In addition to the support of the most important companies, in these hours we have met with our exhibitors, buyers, and stakeholders, because MIDO is the reference point for the sector, and, above all in this delicate moment, it is the reflection of Italian and international eyewear, a unique resource recognized worldwide as an important economic segment for our country.
The new date will allow the brands to present the new collections in preview, as it always happens in February at MIDO, and to meet with buyers that arrive from all around the globe, in order to understand the coming season’s trends.”

In the last few days the access to the digital platform MIDO4U has been activated for all the exhibitors: connecting to the website www.mido4u.com , the companies can upload their collections, giving the registered buyers for MIDO 2020 the chance to see the products and make direct contact with the exhibitors. Starting from Tuesday, March 3 until Friday, July 3 the platform will be open to visitors as well.

The program of appointments for the 2020 edition of MIDO is still being defined. All the updates will be available online on the website www.mido.com .

Click HERE for the full press release.

Safilo and Toyota Powering Sustainable Mobility

2020 OPTImum Retail Awards Finalists Feature Winnipeg Optical

Essilor Supports Coronavirus Relief Efforts in China

CORE Offers Insights on Contact Lens Industry Growth, Safety, Wearer Satisfaction and Pediatric Use at NCC 2020

MIDO 2020: New Dates Announced for 50th Edition

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