AAO Annual Conference & Optifair
October 29 @ 7:00 am - October 31 @ 4:00 pm
We’re excited to announce that the AAO Annual Conference & Optifair will take place in Calgary, Alberta
October 29–31, 2026
Mark your calendar, more details to come!
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Oakley introduces Shield Fusion, a new prescription technology bonded directly to shield lenses, eliminating bulky inserts and delivering high performance vision correction across the Sutro family.
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The Accessories Council has announced the 2026 Design Excellence Awards finalists. Public voting across the awards’ accessory categories is open until October 26.
Read more Discover the 2026 SILMO d’Or Nominees
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Oakley introduces Shield Fusion, a new prescription technology bonded directly to shield lenses, eliminating bulky inserts and delivering high performance vision correction across the Sutro family.
Learn More Succession Planning Starts Long Before Retirement
Learn why succession planning for optometry practices should start long before retirement, with cross-training, leadership development, ownership planning, and culture preservation.
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DaTE 2026 wrapped up in Napoli with attendance surpassing expectations and strong international growth. The itinerant event now looks ahead to Bologna, where the 2027 edition will take place at Paladozza from 11 to 13 September.
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The Accessories Council has announced the 2026 Design Excellence Awards finalists. Public voting across the awards’ accessory categories is open until October 26.
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SILMO Paris has announced the nominees for the 2026 SILMO d’Or awards. Approximately 50 exhibitors are competing across 13 categories spanning eyewear, lenses, equipment and technological innovation.
Read more