3 Innovations in Myopia Management
By Linda Conlin, ABOC, NCLECUncorrected myopia is the leading cause of distance vision impairment globally. Approximately 30 percent of the world is currently myopic, and the number is increasing, projected…
Leveraging Prism to Enhance Binocular Vision
By Kai RandsECPs are often taught that binocular vision disorders can be addressed by applying prism uniformly across lenses. Recent research suggests that contoured prism may alleviate symptoms such as…
The New Collection of Colored Contact Lenses Designed for a “Timeless Gaze”
2024 brings exciting developments for Qualimed, the manufacturer and licensor of the Desio brand, a leading company in the colored contact lens industry. At Mido 2024, Qualimed unveils the Timeless…
100% Optical Announces Scavenger Hunt for Featuring Prizes Worth Over £2,600
To celebrate a decade as Europe's fastest-growing optical event, 100% Optical has announced a 10th anniversary prize scavenger hunt in collaboration with its exhibitors.The interactive challenge will take place during…
MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 04: A general view of MIDO 2023 – Milano Eyewear Show on February 04, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Pietro S. D'Aprano/Getty Images for Mido)
The Countdown to MIDO 2024 Has Begun
Milano – With just two weeks left before MIDO opens, the leading international eyewear show has reached its 52nd edition. Opticians, buyers, journalists and trade professionals from around the world…
Silmo Istanbul 2023 Highlights
SILMO Istanbul, first held in 2013, confirms its leading position and continues its expansion throughout Turkey as well as Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa.More than 500…
Video-to-Sound Tech Allows Blind People to Recognize Faces
By Loz BlainNeuroscientists have shown that blind people recognize basic faces using the same brain regions as sighted people – even if the face shapes are delivered as audio rather than…
Effective Treatment for Rare Sight-Threatening Infection
A drug candidate, based on pioneering UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital research and currently under development by SIFI S.p.A., has been found to be highly effective in treating a rare…
Eyezone International and Global Ophthalmic Institute launch OptiCE
As a collaborative effort by Eyezone International and Global Ophthalmic Institute (GOI), an international organization committed to facilitating online access to high-quality eye care education resources, OptiCE is founded as…
WOF2024: Wenzhou’s Gateway to Global Eyewear Excellence
On 10-12 May, 2024, the prestigious 22 nd China Wenzhou International Optics Fair will take place at the Wenzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center. Recognized as China’s premier optical industry…