📣 100% Optical News Round Up!!📣
👁 Alcon, participated as a sponsor and exhibitor and delivered a series of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions, highlighting advancements in contact lens technology and eye care solutions. Stay tuned for an exclusive interview, where we’ll delve deeper into their latest developments and insights from the event.
👁 Mondottica Group showcased their diverse 16 brand portfolio, including longstanding partnerships like Vivienne Westwood and Ted Baker. Their recent addition, Millie Bobby Brown Eyewear, targets a younger demographic, leveraging celebrity influence. With a strong focus on sustainability, they are set to introduce 3 – 4 new additions to the portfolio this year, with products available in major high street retailers and experiencing significant growth.
👁 Corza Medical introduced Onatec, a new product in their ophthalmic culture range, now available across the UK after successful implementation in Germany. This expansion reflects their dedication to providing comprehensive ophthalmic solutions.
👁 Topcon Healthcare showcasing cutting-edge technology designed to advance eye health diagnostics and treatment. From innovations in dry eye management to groundbreaking devices that assess biological age and cardiovascular risk, their portfolio demonstrated a strong commitment to the future of ophthalmic care. Stay tuned for a full post where we’ll dive deeper into the innovations and products they unveiled at the event.
👁 Menicon showcased its commitment to sustainability, highlighting its innovative contact lens solutions with minimal plastic usage. A key focus was their unique no-touch technology, allowing users to remove lenses directly from the blister pack for enhanced hygiene and convenience. Their presence reinforced their dedication to eco-friendly innovation and meeting the needs of modern, on-the-go consumers.
👁 Millmead Optical Group | Certified B Corp's brand, Kudos, received the Innovation of the Year award, recognising their commitment to advancing optical solutions and setting new industry standards. Stay tuned for a video demonstration in the coming days, showcasing the innovation in action.
👁 Woodys Eyewear made a notable impression by unveiled their latest novelties from the SS25 collection and their exclusion premium line, ATELIER. Their display featured contemporary designs that blend quality craftsmanship with exclusive colour combinations, reflecting the brand's commitment to innovation and fashion-forward aesthetics.
👁 Haag-Streit has launched METIS, an advanced ophthalmic microscope system offering superior optics, 4K visualization, and enhanced ergonomics. Designed for efficient workflow, it features intuitive controls, wireless functionality, and easy adjustment for glaucoma procedures. The modular system is future-proof, with updates like a 3D heads-up display coming in 2025, and includes sustainable LED illumination for energy efficiency.