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Top 10 News Stories From 2025

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

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  • mdspire news news staff

  • January 2, 2026

  • 3 min

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    The Vision Council issued a Q+A on the impact of new reciprocal tariffs on the optical industry following an executive order.

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

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    The National Retail Federation forecasts a 3.7% to 4.2% increase in holiday sales for 2025, reaching over $1 trillion.

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    The FDA cleared Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses, the first to correct nearsightedness and slow its progression in children.

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    The American Optometric Association reported legislative victories following the passage of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'.

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Top 10 News Stories From 2025

  • by mdspire news news staff

  • January 2, 2026

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