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Succession Planning Starts Long Before Retirement
Friday, September 18 2026 | 08 h 33 min | Optik Magazine, Practice Management
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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Oakley Redefines Prescription Performance with Shield Fusion
Friday, September 18 2026 | 09 h 00 min | News
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.
Read More Succession Planning Starts Long Before Retirement
Friday, September 18 2026 | 08 h 33 min | Optik Magazine, Practice Management
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 Concludes in Napoli and Sets Its Next Destination: Bologna, 11–13 September 2027
Thursday, September 17 2026 | 14 h 54 min | News
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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2026 Design Excellence Awards Finalists Announced; Voting Now Open
Thursday, September 17 2026 | 08 h 50 min | News
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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Discover the 2026 SILMO d’Or Nominees
Thursday, September 17 2026 | 08 h 35 min | News
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.
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Balanced Fusion: Balance, Contrast, and Modern Simplicity
Wednesday, September 16 2026 | 12 h 10 min | Fashion Frames, Optik Magazine
Silhouette’s Balanced Fusion collection pairs ultralight SPX® with S-Titanium™ in bold, sculptural eyewear designed for precision, comfort and confident everyday wear.
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Fall Frames + Smarter Lenses: What to Stock and Why
Friday, September 11 2026 | 07 h 55 min | Fashion Frames, Optik Magazine
Explore fall eyewear trends and smart lens innovations. Learn how to curate frame inventory, precision fit small silhouettes, and pair tech-driven lenses.
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opti 2027: “Next.” Brings Future‑Driven Technologies Into the Optical Market
Thursday, September 10 2026 | 15 h 11 min | News
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.
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New Data from The Vision Council: Rising Prices Sustain Optical Market as Volume and Provider Confidence Decline
Thursday, September 10 2026 | 12 h 01 min | News
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.
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Life Italia Debuts Playful New Gradient Designs for Kids
Wednesday, September 9 2026 | 11 h 54 min | Fashion Frames, Optik Magazine
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.
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