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Sergio Cereda Eyewear Design Award Unveils Top 10 Contenders Ahead of MIDO 2026
Tuesday, January 20 2026 | 14 h 58 min | News
The Sergio Cereda Eyewear Design Award reveals its Top 10 student designers ahead of MIDO 2026, with Olympic-inspired concepts and a live awards ceremony in Milan.
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EssilorLuxottica Unveils New Clinical Findings Demonstrating Significant Improvements in Hearing Performance with Nuance Audio Glasses
Tuesday, January 20 2026 | 08 h 46 min | News
New clinical studies presented by EssilorLuxottica demonstrate significant improvements in hearing performance with Nuance Audio Glasses, an open-ear solution integrated into smart eyewear.
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New Vision Council Research Shows Stable Consumer Vision Care Habits in Q4 2025, with Modest Spending Increases
Monday, January 19 2026 | 13 h 28 min | News
New Consumer inSights data from The Vision Council shows stable vision care habits in Q4 2025, with modest increases in out-of-pocket spending and continued preference for in-store eyewear purchases.
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CLI and United Opticians Association to Co-Produce OptiCon ’26 Panel on Contact Lens Care
Monday, January 19 2026 | 11 h 06 min | News
The Contact Lens Institute and United Opticians Association are partnering to deliver an OptiCon ’26–exclusive panel featuring new consumer and professional research on opticianry’s role in contact lens success.
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MIDO 2026 Exhibitor List Goes Live as “The Lens of Time” Exhibition Debuts
Friday, January 16 2026 | 09 h 25 min | News
MIDO has released the exhibitor list for its 2026 edition, returning to Milan with around 1,200 exhibitors, new exhibition areas, and expanded industry programming.
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World Council of Optometry Announces 2026 World Optometry Week Theme
Friday, January 16 2026 | 09 h 19 min | News
The World Council of Optometry has announced the theme for World Optometry Week 2026, emphasizing collaboration as a cornerstone of global eye care.
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From Dr. Google to Your Exam Lane
Friday, January 16 2026 | 08 h 44 min | Magazine Optik, News, Practice Management
Patients are searching online for answers long before they see their eye doctor, changing how trust, education, and care begin.
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Centennial Optical Collaborates with Ió:ken Designs™ on Indigenous Culturally Inspired Frame Collection
Thursday, January 15 2026 | 15 h 05 min | News
Centennial Optical has partnered with Ió:ken Designs to develop and distribute a new Indigenous culturally inspired eyewear collection created in collaboration with Mohawk artist Bruce Boots.
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Menicon Announces Conclusion of ROSE K Manufacturing with Blanchard Contact Lenses, a Division of CooperVision, in Canada
Thursday, January 15 2026 | 14 h 47 min | News
Menicon has announced a change to the distribution of ROSE K lenses in Canada, concluding its licensing agreement with Blanchard Contact Lenses and continuing availability through Art Optical.
Read More The Vision Council Announces Publication of ANSI Z80.1–2025 Prescription Ophthalmic Lenses Standard
Thursday, January 15 2026 | 10 h 55 min | News
The Vision Council has announced the publication of ANSI Z80.1–2025, a revised national standard for prescription ophthalmic lenses reflecting updated tolerances, verification guidance, and industry advancements.
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