A pioneering ‘smart contact lens’ is being tested for eye infections in a quick, non-invasive way is being developed. According to the news release, proponents of the project hoped the…
Celebrating the end of an era, Walmart is launching its exclusive limited-edition commemorative sunglasses in the Elton John Eyewear collection for Elton John’s final U.S. concert at Dodger Stadium in…
Wattens, Austria and Charenton-le-Pont, France (December 6, 2022 – 8am CET) – Swarovski and EssilorLuxottica announced that they have signed an exclusive license agreement for the design, manufacture and worldwide distribution of Swarovski Eyewear. The agreement…
The International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE), a leading provider of educational and information resources essential to contact lens educators, awards eye care professionals for their efforts in contact…
Truffles the Kitty, a tuxedo cat, is a feline ambassador for children’s vision care. She wears eyeglasses to make children feel comfortable wearing them and during an eye test and fitting.
Truffles the Kitty, a tuxedo cat, is a feline ambassador for children’s vision care. She wears eyeglasses to make children feel comfortable wearing them and during an eye test and fitting.
It is for a fact that history travels across time and space. But even though we often speak of humans’ collective experience in timelines and artifacts, seldom do we recount our most treasured backstories through a geographical perspective. In this topographical retelling of the origin of eyewear, we will journey across vast oceans and territories to trail down the birth – and migration – of eyeglasses. (more…)
A guide to boosting your online presence in the optical industry with the use of online portfolio builders.
World Sight Day (WSD), co-ordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), is an international day of awareness, held annually on the second Thursday of October to focus attention on the global issue of avoidable blindness and visual impairment. This year World Sight Day falls on 10 October 2019.
Guest Post by Sally Collins
Botox injections are the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedure globally— in 2017, 5.03 million procedures were performed all over the world. Botulinum toxin, or botox, is widely used to control muscle spasms, address severe sweating, and to temporarily smooth wrinkles. While they’re generally safe when administered by experienced doctors, botox injections could lead to some serious side effects, especially around the eye area. If you’re feeling wary about getting these procedures done, read on. (more…)