Ray-Ban Meta Optics expected to widen consumer adoption, protect Essilux margins | Meta reportedly renouncing the launch of its AR glasses in the EU, for now | Leading electronics ODM and Ray-Ban Meta supplier to form lens JV with Asahi Lite | Safilo comments FY 2025 solid performance, M&A targets | KRYS GROUP grows market share, launches own smart eyewear brand | AFFLELOU slows down in Q2 | NIDEK modernizes refraction with lens-free, open-field system | Zeiss acquires Vivior’s assets | Conant Optical reports higher margins, XR plans progress | CECOP celebrates 30th anniversary with 7% growth in 2025 | Mister Spex turnaround plan yields higher margins but break-even still distant | New white paper looks industry sustainability issues in the eye | VeneVision looks to launch new eyewear brands, scouting for opportunities | iVision Tech sees eyewear sales steadying as looks to smart glasses for growth | Made in Italy and inspired by Africa, L.G.R. looks to increase its global footprint | VSP Vision announces Innovation Challenge winners and finalists | AI startup takes aim at eyewear e-tail shortcomings | JEH maintains top level margins despite ‘inbound’ business slowdown in Q4 | Vuzix books modest revenue recovery as cash reserves dwindle