The collaboration between MOREL and Constance Guisset, launched at SILMO Paris 2025, introduces three optical and sunglass models shaped by soft, calligraphic lines. Named Virgule, Esperluette and Parenthèse, these refined frames blend singular contours, subtle colours and exceptional comfort, creating poetic, elegant eyewear designed to be effortlessly worn and easily embraced.
Family-owned, independent and responsible, the company strives to transmit the authenticity of its expertise while developing a strong international distribution network. Today, we are present in over 90 countries!
Today, more than ever, MOREL is proud of our past and resolutely turned towards our future. Our sincere desire for improvement lies close to our hearts and has led us to embrace an environmentally and socially responsible initiative. MOREL strives to become a company that is committed to addressing the major global issues of our time.
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The SILMO Academy will bring together the global optical and vision care community in Bali from April 6–8, 2026 for its CPD-accredited International Congress.
The three-day scientific meeting will gather researchers, clinicians and international opinion leaders around a programme organized into five major themes shaping contemporary practice:
Putting People First — patient-centred care and evolving professional roles
Healthy Ageing & Presbyopia — WHO initiatives, demographic change and visual needs
Gaining a Competitive Edge in Practice — clinical innovation and differentiation
Light Management & Myopia — the influence of light on refractive development
Future Advances in Optometry & Optics — artificial intelligence, smart eyewear and med-tech evolution
The congress will feature a range of international speakers, including World Council of Optometry President Dr. Cindy Tromans, European Council of Optometry and Optics President Gabrielle Janssen, Professor Rupert Bourne (UK), Professor David Elliott (UK), Professor Eric Papas (Australia) and Professor Weizhong Lan (China).
SILMO Academy positions the event as a global scientific forum aimed at advancing knowledge exchange and professional development across the optical sector.
The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has published Issue 88 of Contact Lens Update, which focuses entirely on scleral lenses—one of the most transformative modalities in modern contact lens practice. Four feature stories examine the expanding role of sclerals, real-world prescribing trends, and the technologies shaping contemporary practice. The bi-monthly publication is available at no charge by visiting ContactLensUpdate.com.
“Today’s scleral lenses are no longer simply a last-resort option,” said Daddi Fadel, adjunct assistant professor at the University of Waterloo. “They have evolved into a powerful, highly customizable platform, giving clinicians the ability to manage complex visual and ocular surface challenges with unprecedented precision, comfort, and confidence.”
Contact Lens Update Issue 88 Contributors (clockwise from top left): Daddi Fadel, Rute J. Macedo de Araújo, Anitha Arvind, Monica Chaudhry, Jamie Kuzniar, Nicholas Brown.
Fadel, who is among the world’s most recognized authorities in specialty contact lenses, wrote the issue’s opening editorial. She outlines the “what, why, and how” of scleral lenses, describing their evolution into a versatile therapeutic and optical platform. Fadel explains their essential role in restoring visual quality, comfort, and quality of life where conventional corrections fail, and details how advanced diagnostics, customized scleral alignment, and emerging optical technologies enable optimized vision and ocular surface outcomes.
Rute J. Macedo de Araújo, PhD, is an optometrist, vision scientist, and researcher at the University of Minho (Braga, Portugal) who concentrates on specialty lenses, corneal irregularities, and visual quality. She authors the feature article on current trends in scleral lens prescription, management, and evaluation. Her review highlights real-world scleral lens prescribing and management through the SCOPE initiative, illustrating progress in lens design and care but wide variability in follow-up practices.
Anitha Arvind, PhD, associate professor and head of Optometry at GD Goenka University and an expert in contact lenses and dry eye, and Monica Chaudhry, a senior optometrist with more than 40 years’ experience in specialty lenses and founder of MCVI, offer the clinical insight. These Gurugram, India-based professionals present a case showing how scleral lenses successfully managed long-term visual instability, irregular astigmatism, and contact lens intolerance post–radial keratotomy, using advanced corneal imaging to guide lens selection for stable vision and comfort.
The conference highlight is presented by Jamie Kuzniar, FSLS, FAAO, founder of Elevate Eye Care + Eyewear (Rochester Hills, Mich., U.S.), and Nicholas Brown, director of Engineering at Ovitz Inc. (Rochester, N.Y., U.S.). This case series presents clinical outcomes using wavefront‑guided scleral lenses to enhance visual quality in keratoconus patients. The results demonstrated significant reduction in higher‑order aberrations and improved visual acuity by custom correcting patient-specific optics and optimizing lens stability and fit for better real-world vision.
Every year when Pantone announces its Color of the Year, the fashion and design worlds buzz. But in optical, we tend to ask a different question: What does this mean for eyewear? For our patients? For our dispensary?
For 2026, Pantone chose Cloud Dancer, a soft, warm white that feels clean, airy, and modern. And while you might not think “white” can drive trends, Cloud Dancer opens a lot of doors in eyewear styling and retail.
(Frame: J.F. Rey, JF1590 col. 1098)
Why This Color Matters to Opticians
White is often overlooked in frame design. Many opticians remember the days when white frames felt too bold or too niche. But Cloud Dancer isn’t a harsh, bright white. It’s warmer, softer, and far more wearable. Think of it as the “gentle white” that fits easily into everyday style.
For optical professionals, this means: • It’s a neutral that works across skin tones. • It allows us to highlight shape, fit, and craftsmanship, not just color. • It supports the minimalist, clean-aesthetic trend patients are craving.
As someone who has spent decades in dispensaries, classrooms, and consulting rooms, I’ve learned that patients often want something new, but not risky. Cloud Dancer hits that sweet spot: fresh, modern, but approachable.
Cloud Dancer Frames: The New Quiet Statement
We’ve seen bright acetates, bold torts, and vibrant metals take their turn in the spotlight. Now, Cloud Dancer brings in something different: the quiet statement frame.
Picture this in your board: • Matte white titanium in soft geometric shapes • Warm white acetate with polished edges • Subtle laminated whites paired with gold or champagne metal temples • Oversized but weightless-feeling sculpted acetates
These look high-end, clean, and architectural, exactly the kind of styling that elevates a patient’s look without overwhelming them. Cloud Dancer gives opticians a chance to reintroduce white frames in a new, elegant way.
(Frame: Marchon, Linda Farrow, Boyd Explorer Sunglasses)
Why Patients Will Love It
Patients today aren’t just choosing eyewear, they’re choosing identity. Cloud Dancer fits beautifully with current lifestyle trends: • Minimalism without feeling cold • Sustainability-focused shopping, white suggests purity and simplicity • Calming neutrals that pair with everything from denim to tailored workwear
This shade also photographs beautifully, and as we know, patients love taking a selfie in their new glasses. A clean white frame pops on camera without being flashy.
Retail & Dispensary Opportunities
Opticians and optical store owners can have fun with this trend, not just in frames, but in merchandising and branding.
Suzanne Sendel Agency, Coco and Breezy, Lucy
Consider: • A Cloud Dancer–themed display wall • White props and acrylics to make colourful frames stand out • Styling cards featuring soft-white backgrounds • A “Color of the Year” window feature that highlights the trend
EssilorLuxottica, Moncler, 0ME8015U
A warm white backdrop naturally draws the eye to the eyewear itself. As the owner of Quality Optical, I’ve seen firsthand how small colour cues in merchandising shift patient perception and elevate the perceived value of the collection.
Lens Technology Meets Style
White frames pair exceptionally well with: • light tints (rose, champagne, grey-green) • gradient sun tints • blue-light filters • mirrored coatings
(Frame: Claudia Alan, AYA Optical, River)
The contrast between a Cloud Dancer frame and a warm-toned lens can create a sophisticated, fashion-forward look, especially appealing to younger buyers and multifocal wearers looking to refresh their style.
A Colour That Resets the Mood
Cloud Dancer represents clarity, softness, and a fresh start. And our patients feel this. They’re coming in looking for simplicity, calm, and items that work with their busy lives. This colour supports the shift toward mindful, intentional design.
And honestly, after the last few years, a colour that feels like a breath of fresh air is exactly what our industry needs.
Final Thoughts
Cloud Dancer isn’t just a paint-chip shade. It’s a moment. A mood. A soft reset for eyewear styling as we move into 2026.
For opticians, it’s an opportunity to: • refresh displays • introduce softer neutral frames • guide patients toward a new, clean aesthetic • bring warmth and simplicity back into fashion conversations
Eyewear doesn’t have to shout to make an impact. Sometimes the most powerful statement is the quiet one. Cloud Dancer reminds us of that.
About the Author:
Shan Khan, RO
Shan Khan, is an optician and educator passionate about advancing eye care and eyewear awareness in Canada. As Editor-in-Chief of Optik Magazine, she brings a keen industry perspective and a commitment to spotlighting innovation, style, and professionalism across the optical landscape.
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Essilor has launched Varilux Immersia, a new occupational lens designed to support presbyopes during sustained near and intermediate vision tasks, particularly those involving digital devices.
The company notes that modern visual habits increasingly involve screens and close-range multitasking, which can contribute to eye strain, focusing difficulty and postural discomfort if not properly addressed.
Varilux Immersia is intended to expand usable near vision while helping maintain a more natural head position. The lens is offered in two versions:
Immersia.mid for vision up to five feet (guaranteed up to 1.5 feet)
Immersia.room for vision up to ten feet (guaranteed up to three feet)
According to Essilor, the design is based on analysis of real-world viewing environments and screen positioning, combined with simulation modelling used during research and development. The company reports the lens can provide a wider area of clear near vision compared with a standard progressive lens and allow a broader range of comfortable head postures.
Standard progessive lens / Varilux Immersia lens
The product also incorporates W.A.V.E 2.0 technology to manage higher-order aberrations and maintain visual quality in different lighting conditions.
In supporting materials, Essilor suggests occupational lenses may complement progressive lenses for presbyopes who spend long periods on close-range tasks. The company positions the Immersia.room option as suitable for early or emmetropic presbyopes, while Immersia.mid may serve as an additional pair for ametropic presbyopes.
Essilor states the goal of the lens is to provide more comfortable near-range vision during work and daily activities involving multiple viewing distances.
opti 2027 expands its See. Hear. Next. vision with SMART TECH, a new area dedicated to smart eyewear, wearables and connected applications. Director Cathleen Kabashi explains how “Next.” turns future technologies into real business opportunities for optics and hearing care.
New data from The Vision Council shows that rising prices are sustaining optical market revenue in early 2026, even as exam volume, patient visits and provider confidence decline. Market inSights and Provider inSights reports reveal a sector holding steady on value while underlying softness continues to build.
Life Italia adds a playful new dimension to children’s eyewear with the NI-157, combining bright gradient colours with durable TR-90 Grilamid, hypoallergenic rubber and flexible hinge technology.
Nikon launches Z Series Single Vision, a new portfolio of single vision lenses engineered with Asymmetric Z Contrast Technology to enhance binocular contrast and clarity.
SightGlass Vision’s DOT™ spectacle lenses have won a Gold Stevie® Award for Technology Breakthrough of the Year, recognizing their contrast management innovation and clinical impact in slowing myopia progression in children. The award highlights strong clinical evidence, rapid adoption and growing industry recognition.
opti 2027 expands its See. Hear. Next. vision with SMART TECH, a new area dedicated to smart eyewear, wearables and connected applications. Director Cathleen Kabashi explains how “Next.” turns future technologies into real business opportunities for optics and hearing care.
New data from The Vision Council shows that rising prices are sustaining optical market revenue in early 2026, even as exam volume, patient visits and provider confidence decline. Market inSights and Provider inSights reports reveal a sector holding steady on value while underlying softness continues to build.
Life Italia adds a playful new dimension to children’s eyewear with the NI-157, combining bright gradient colours with durable TR-90 Grilamid, hypoallergenic rubber and flexible hinge technology.
Nikon launches Z Series Single Vision, a new portfolio of single vision lenses engineered with Asymmetric Z Contrast Technology to enhance binocular contrast and clarity.
SightGlass Vision’s DOT™ spectacle lenses have won a Gold Stevie® Award for Technology Breakthrough of the Year, recognizing their contrast management innovation and clinical impact in slowing myopia progression in children. The award highlights strong clinical evidence, rapid adoption and growing industry recognition.
opti 2027 expands its See. Hear. Next. vision with SMART TECH, a new area dedicated to smart eyewear, wearables and connected applications. Director Cathleen Kabashi explains how “Next.” turns future technologies into real business opportunities for optics and hearing care.
New data from The Vision Council shows that rising prices are sustaining optical market revenue in early 2026, even as exam volume, patient visits and provider confidence decline. Market inSights and Provider inSights reports reveal a sector holding steady on value while underlying softness continues to build.
Life Italia adds a playful new dimension to children’s eyewear with the NI-157, combining bright gradient colours with durable TR-90 Grilamid, hypoallergenic rubber and flexible hinge technology.
Nikon launches Z Series Single Vision, a new portfolio of single vision lenses engineered with Asymmetric Z Contrast Technology to enhance binocular contrast and clarity.
SightGlass Vision’s DOT™ spectacle lenses have won a Gold Stevie® Award for Technology Breakthrough of the Year, recognizing their contrast management innovation and clinical impact in slowing myopia progression in children. The award highlights strong clinical evidence, rapid adoption and growing industry recognition.
opti 2027 expands its See. Hear. Next. vision with SMART TECH, a new area dedicated to smart eyewear, wearables and connected applications. Director Cathleen Kabashi explains how “Next.” turns future technologies into real business opportunities for optics and hearing care.
New data from The Vision Council shows that rising prices are sustaining optical market revenue in early 2026, even as exam volume, patient visits and provider confidence decline. Market inSights and Provider inSights reports reveal a sector holding steady on value while underlying softness continues to build.
Life Italia adds a playful new dimension to children’s eyewear with the NI-157, combining bright gradient colours with durable TR-90 Grilamid, hypoallergenic rubber and flexible hinge technology.
Nikon launches Z Series Single Vision, a new portfolio of single vision lenses engineered with Asymmetric Z Contrast Technology to enhance binocular contrast and clarity.
SightGlass Vision’s DOT™ spectacle lenses have won a Gold Stevie® Award for Technology Breakthrough of the Year, recognizing their contrast management innovation and clinical impact in slowing myopia progression in children. The award highlights strong clinical evidence, rapid adoption and growing industry recognition.
