Eyecare Business delivers the latest updates across the eyecare industry, from appointments to achievements and other notable news. This week includes updates from Advancing Eyecare, EssilorLuxottica, and Eyenavision.

Advancing Eyecare (AEC) has acquired Birmingham Optical, a top supplier of optical equipment and services in the U.K., marking AEC’s expansion into the European market. Birmingham Optical will continue operating under its current leadership as a division of AEC.

EssilorLuxottica has acquired Belgium-based Automation & Robotics (A&R), a specialist in automated optical lens quality control systems. Founded in 1983, A&R is known for its proprietary technologies and expertise in digital transformation for lens production.

Ben Rollins and Dan Bruton have acquired Eyenavision, the company behind the Chemistrie magnetic clip-on lens system. Eyenavision’s staff and service model will remain unchanged, with plans to expand into new markets and launch additional lens solutions under the new ownership.