Eyecare Business revisits 2025's biggest stories from the eyecare and optical industry.

TVC Provides Overview of Global Reciprocal Tariffs

The Vision Council (TVC) issues a Q+A to provide an overview of how the tariffs will impact the optical industry following the April 2 executive order that implemented new reciprocal tariffs on all US imports.

VSP Vision Announces Agreement to Acquire Marcolin

VSP Vision entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Marcolin from PAI Partners and other minority shareholders.

US Retail Sales Rise in October Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season, says NRF

The October results were released as the National Retail Federation (NRF) reiterated its forecast that 2025 holiday sales will grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024, reaching just over $1 trillion.

EssilorLuxottica Launches New Event, "Switch: Vision Innovation Summit"

EssilorLuxottica launches “Switch: Vision Innovation Summit by EssilorLuxottica,” a new global event designed to explore the technological and scientific advancements transforming the vision care industry.

Target and Warby Parker Announce In-Store Eyewear Partnership

Target and Warby Parker have partnered to launch Warby Parker at Target, a shop-in-shop concept offering eyewear and vision services within select Target stores.

Survey Shows Most Americans Choose Glasses Over Contact Lenses

A survey from international research firm YouGov reveals that most Americans prefer wearing glasses to contact lenses, with clear trends emerging around convenience, comfort, and personal style.

First Eyeglass Lenses to Slow Myopia Cleared by FDA

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized marketing of the Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses, the first lenses cleared in the United States to both correct nearsightedness and slow its progression in children.

ASCO Releases Optometry Pass Rate Data for 2024

The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) has published pass rate data for US optometry schools, alongside data from previous academic years dating back to 2016-2017.

AOA Champions Optometry in One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The American Optometric Association (AOA) has reported multiple legislative victories for the profession following the passage of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that was signed into law on July 4. 

TVC Issues Update as United States and China Agree to Temporary Tariff Reductions

The Vision Council (TVC) has issued a statement regarding the agreement between the United States and China to temporarily reduce tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of goods.