Kimberley Young

1 week ago | aop.org.uk | Kimberley Young |Laurence Derbyshire

Hoya Lens UK brought its latest lenses in myopia management and photochromic solutions to 100% Optical (1-3 March). The company highlighted a range extension for its Miyosmart myopia management lens. Sofia Fazal, professional services manager for Hoya Lens UK and Ireland, reflected on how myopia management has evolved, with professional bodies encouraging practitioners to have meaningful conversations about myopia with patients and their families.

1 week ago | aop.org.uk | Kimberley Young |Laurence Derbyshire

EssilorLuxottica brought the Cellview WRI-1 ultra widefield imaging system to 100% Optical, 1-3 March. The device is new to the EssilorLuxottica portfolio and follows an acquisition towards the end of 2024. Darren Taylor, optometry sales and product training manager for Essilor Instruments UK, shared that the device provides a much wider view of the retina.

1 week ago | aop.org.uk | Kimberley Young |Laurence Derbyshire

Grafton Optical brought the latest in optical technology to 100% Optical 2025, including innovations in visual fields evaluation and widefield imaging. The second-generation, family-run company has a focus on diagnostic optical equipment. A one-box ultra widefield solutionAmongst the products on showcase was the RetiCam 3100 Plus Ultra Widefield Retinal Camera by Syseye.

2 weeks ago | aop.org.uk | Kimberley Young |Laurence Derbyshire

Independent eyewear brand Kirk & Kirk brought a dazzling array of colourful eyewear to 100% Optical (1-3 March), made from the brand's own K-Light material.

2 weeks ago | aop.org.uk | Kimberley Young |Laurence Derbyshire

British eyewear brand, Waterhaul, revealed its new traceability system at 100% Optical (1-3 March). The brand produces eyewear from abandoned fishing gear and nets, the most abundant form of plastic in the ocean. The new traceability system follows the discarded material from collection to recycled plastic pellet, to product production. The system records the weightage of discarded fishing material the Waterhaul team collects, along with photo evidence from the collection.