Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

Essilor and Delfin have signed an agreement designed to create an integrated player dedicated to visual health and superior consumer experience by combining Essilor and Luxottica Group, according to a press release from Essilor.

Bausch + Lomb announced that its Ultra for Presbyopia contact lenses are now available in an expanded parameter range.

CooperVision announced the beginning of its limited rollout of Avaira Vitality toric, which is the latest addition to the Avaira Vitality family.

SynergEyes announced a new partnership with NKL Contact Lens, a subsidiary of Menicon Co. Ltd.

LensFerry S has expanded to include all contact lens modalities, bringing automatic monthly payments and quarterly or semi-annual contact lens deliveries to a broader population of patients while maintaining a central role for the eye care professional, according to a press release from EyeCare Prime.

Taiwan-based Argus Vision announced a partnership with PogoTec to manufacture a line of sun wear equipped with the PogoTrack wearable device platform, according to a press release.

3M announced that it has completed the sale of its safety prescription eye wear business to Hoya Vision Care, which has global involvement in the eyeglass lens industry.

ANAHEIM, Calif. – A survey conducted among Canadian residents indicated a strong sense of loyalty to practitioners and concern over ethics of shopping the Internet for eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Transitions Optical has named Darragh O’Connor vice president, global marketing, according to a press release from the company

Essilor of America announced leadership and organizational changes focused on improving operations, expanding lab partnerships with eye care professionals, and increasing business with retail, managed care and consolidated ECP groups.