Cascade: A Warm and Earthy Mocha Hue for Distinctive Style

Voila Optik Jan-Feb 2025 OGI Article One Cascade

Warm and earthy, Article One’s Cascade embodies Mocha Mousse through the blend of subtle brown hues with creamy undertones reminiscent of a rich latte of light chocolate.

This colourway would suit those seeking a neutral yet distinctive style that complements a variety of skin tones and wardrobe choices.

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March 12, 2025March 13, 2025

Safilo and Special Olympics Renew Long-standing Partnership Through to 2027

For over two decades, Safilo Group and Special Olympics have been changing lives, one pair of glasses at a time. Now, that mission continues.

The two organizations celebrated the renewal of their long-standing partnership through to 2027 at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, on 8^th March 2025. This commitment underscores a shared dedication to inclusive health and vision care for athletes with intellectual disabilities worldwide that has stood strong for more than 22 years – and counting. During this period, Special Olympics athletes from all over the world have received prescription frames and sunglasses provided by Safilo through the Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes® program. Safilo employees have also been volunteers at Opening Eyes events, where athletes receive essential eye examinations, prescription eyewear, and referrals for follow-up care.

Safilo Group and Special Olympics celebrated the renewal of their long-standing partnership at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin — David Evangelista, President and Managing Director, SOEE, and Angelo Trocchia (CEO Safilo) during Healthy Athletes – SAFILO Signing Event at Inalpi Arena on 08.03.25 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Inaki Esnaola / SOEE)

“At Safilo, we believe that clear vision is a fundamental right, not a privilege. For over 20 years, our partnership with Special Olympics has allowed us to bring not just eyewear, but dignity, confidence, and opportunity to thousands of athletes worldwide” said Angelo Trocchia, CEO of Safilo Group. “This renewed commitment reaffirms our dedication to inclusion, accessibility, and eye health—ensuring that every athlete has the vision care they need to excel, both in competitions and in daily life. We are proud to continue this journey and to stand alongside Special Olympics in their mission of empowerment. This commitment is part of Safilo’s purpose-led strategy based on three sustainability pillars: planet, product, and people”.

Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis added: “The renewal of our partnership with Safilo is more than just an extension of a collaboration, it is a testament to a shared commitment to health equity for people with intellectual disabilities. Vision care is often an overlooked but essential part of an athlete’s success, and Safilo’s contribution has transformed lives by providing access to screenings, prescription frames, and expert care. As we celebrate this milestone at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, we look forward to expanding our impact and ensuring that every athlete sees a clearer, brighter future ahead.”

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March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

National Vision Awards $12,500 to Three Optometry Students in 10th Annual Scholarship Program

National Vision Three Optometry Students in 10th Annual Scholarship Program

National Vision, Inc. announced the winners of its 10th annual scholarship program, awarding $12,500 in scholarships to empower the next generation of optometrists as they shape the future of eye care.

Pictured at the top from left to right: Faye Nie; Victoria Cao; Isabella Jenson (Photo: Business Wire)

Each year, the program challenges optometry students to explore a topic shaping the future of eye care through essays or videos. For the 2024-2025 scholarship, students tackled “AI and the Future of Eye Care,” examining the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into the field. Winners were selected for their forward-thinking perspectives on how AI can enhance accessibility, improve patient outcomes, and help optometrists bring innovative, high-quality care to diverse communities.

“AI is reshaping health care, and it’s exciting to see how future optometrists are thinking about its potential,” said Alexander Smith, O.D., Head of Doctor Network at National Vision. “This year’s scholarship winners offered fresh, innovative ideas on how AI can enhance accessibility and improve patient outcomes. As technology advances, the role of optometrists in driving meaningful, patient-centered innovation has never been more important.”

The 2024-2025 scholarship program winners include:

First Place ($7,500): Faye Nie, Southern California College of Optometry, Class of 2025

Runner-Up ($2,500): Victoria Cao, University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science, Class of 2026

Runner-Up ($2,500): Isabella Jenson, Arizona College of Optometry, Class of 2026

The program was open to third- and fourth-year optometry students in good standing at an optometry school in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada. A panel of licensed optometrists reviewed each submission, selecting one exceptional winner and two outstanding runners-up. Students were encouraged to explore the role of AI in shaping the future of eye care, supported by credible research and insights from any relevant projects or initiatives they’ve contributed to in advancing accessibility and innovation within the field.

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March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

GOLD Medal for CORE Researchers

Very exciting news from the 4th Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions in Hong Kong, where a team of researchers at the Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR) took home the GOLD! The team that included CORE’s Dr. Chau-Minh Phan and former CORE research scientist Dr. Brandon Ho was awarded the prestigious Gold Medal for their “Eye-On-A-Chip” technology.

The Eye-On-a-Chip technology mimics an eye environment for testing products like contact lens materials, multipurpose solutions, and pharmaceuticals. Utilizing microfluidics to simulate tear flow, it enables real-time imaging and employs a patented automatic image analysis algorithm—saving researchers and pharmaceutical companies both time and money while generating reliable data.

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March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Limited Edition: Ray-Ban Meta x Coperni Debut Smartglasses Collab During Paris Fashion Week

Introducing the Ray-Ban Meta X COPERNI Limited Edition, fusing Ray-Ban’s iconic design, Meta’s cutting-edge technology, and Coperni’s futuristic aesthetic to deliver a new take on the iconic Wayfarer. The style debuted March 9 during Coperni’s Fall Winter 25’ runway show centered around the digital community, where models wore the frames to record from the runway, showing Ray-Ban Meta’s hands-free recording capabilities.

The Coperni Limited Edition is Ray-Ban Meta’s first collaboration with a fashion brand and frames the iconic Ray-Ban Wayfarer shape in transparent black, featuring a unique twist of Grey Mirrored Lenses with both logos etched into the lens. For more exclusivity, the inside temple hosts a Limited Edition numbering while the arm tip hosts a Coperni logo plaque. The Ray-Ban Meta x Coperni Limited Edition comes with a black charging case with a subtle Coperni embossing on the back of the case as well as a Coperni plaque.

This cutting-edge device seamlessly integrates advanced AI capabilities, camera, audio, and voice assistant functionality, empowering you to capture life’s moments, stay connected, and access information on-the-go. Ray-Ban Meta X COPERNI is a step beyond the bounds of fashion and innovation, available in a limited quantity of 3600 for $549 USD.

Source: EssilorLuxottica

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Cascade: A Warm and Earthy Mocha Hue for Distinctive Style

About OGI Eyewear:

National Vision Awards $12,500 to Three Optometry Students in 10th Annual Scholarship Program

The 2024-2025 scholarship program winners include:

GOLD Medal for CORE Researchers

Limited Edition: Ray-Ban Meta x Coperni Debut Smartglasses Collab During Paris Fashion Week

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