Independent eyewear wholesaler Eyes Right Optical is set to launch Project Green, a new eyewear brand described as “the Tesla of sustainable eyewear”.
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Mark Wymond to lead new Morel Australasia subsidiary
Australian optical’s well-known Wymond family and Morel have forged a close eyewear distributor-manufacturer relationship spanning more than two decades, which will go to new heights in July 2023 when they establish a new subsidiary, Morel Australasia.
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Australia a snug fit for Safilo’s optical objectives
Australia was a shining light for global eyewear supplier Safilo last year. But the company holds even greater hopes for the country’s thriving independent market and has plans to significantly expand its presence here in 2021 and beyond.
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Safilo protective eyewear catches on in Australian COVID-19 hotspots
Optometry practices in Victoria are behind increasing demand for newly released COVID-19 protective eyewear from Italian eyewear manufacturer Safilo.
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ODMA unveils latest board appointees for upcoming term
Essilor’s new Australasian head Mr Pierre Longerna has joined the Optical Distributors and Manufacturers Association (ODMA) as a director, while Mr Robert Sparkes returns for a third term as chairman.
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Transitions announces a new style ambassador
Essilor Australia has announced Ms Tegan Martin, former Miss Universe Australia and 2019 Melbourne Cup style ambassador, as style ambassador for its ‘Transitions Style Academy’ campaign.
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Menicon obtains first European approval for OrthoK lens
Japanese contact lens manufacturer Menicon officially launched its Bloom Myopia Control Managent Syst on 24 May after European regulators cleared its Bloom Night OrthoK
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EU opens official investigation into merger
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into the proposed merger between Essilor and Luxottica.
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Hoya to invest ‘millions’ in Australia
Hoya has revealed that it plans to make a significant investment in the Australian market and open a state-of-the-art facility in the coming years.
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3D system to improve retinal surgery
Alcon has launched a 3D syst designed to assist eye surgeons by enhancing the visualisation of the back of the eye.
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