Top 10 News Stories From 2025
Eyecare Business revisits 2025's biggest stories from the eyecare and optical industry.
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By
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Conexiant News Staff
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January 2, 2026
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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'.
