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Disinfectants and cleaning products harboring toxic chemicals are widely used despite lack of screening for potential health hazards

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Vomiting, Disease, COVID-19, Disclosure, Allergic contact dermatitis, Glasses, Toxicity, Hand, Cell, Weight gain, Death, School, Disinfectant, Hospital, Patient, Water, Dust, Research, QAC, Quaternary ammonium cation, Textile, Environment, News, Social media, Safety, Fine chemical, Vaccine

Quaternary ammonium compounds, or QACs, are increasingly marketed and used in homes, schools and workplaces with limited evidence for their appropriateness or safety.

Key Points: 
  • Quaternary ammonium compounds, or QACs, are increasingly marketed and used in homes, schools and workplaces with limited evidence for their appropriateness or safety.
  • These chemicals can be found in common disinfectant solutions, wipes, hand sanitizers, sprays and even foggers.
  • We were even more surprised to find a lack of comprehensive screening for health hazards in the majority of this large class of common and widely used chemicals.
  • While reading labels can help consumers identify QACs, some products may not require disclosure of these chemicals in the ingredient list.

Warby Parker Announces First Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Fashion, Lifestyle, Retail, Health, Consumer, Optical, Contact, Pressure, Marketing, Glasses, GAAP, Optometry, EBITDA, Depreciation, Growth, Entrepreneurship, Environment, NYSE, Cryptocurrency, Pharmaceutical industry, Bank, Video game, Management

Warby Parker Inc. (NYSE: WRBY) (the “Company”), a direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand focused on vision for all, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Warby Parker Inc. (NYSE: WRBY) (the “Company”), a direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand focused on vision for all, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
  • “Our first quarter performance represents a solid start to 2023,” said Co-Founder and Co-CEO Dave Gilboa.
  • Warby Parker ended the first quarter of 2023 with $204.3 million in cash and cash equivalents.
  • A conference call to discuss Warby Parker’s first quarter 2023 results, as well as second quarter and full year 2023 outlook, is scheduled for 8:00 a.m.

Smart Glasses Global Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity and Forecast, 2018-2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 8, 2023
Technology, Wearables, Mobile Technology, Telehealth, Surgeon, Huawei, Electronics, Smartphone, Internet, Augmented reality, Alexa, EE, Human, Research, Privacy, Sunglasses, Smartglasses, Generation Z, Sale, Competition, VR, Amazon, Market, Student, Investment, Patient, Bluetooth, Vuzix, Growth, Artificial intelligence, Virtual reality, Quality control, Health, AR, Retail, Mobile phone, Consumer electronics, Television, Fashion design, Glasses, Woman

The global smart glasses market is witnessing high demand owing to the changing preferences towards technologically driven products.

Key Points: 
  • The global smart glasses market is witnessing high demand owing to the changing preferences towards technologically driven products.
  • Thus, with the rising smartphone and internet penetration, the Global Smart Glasses Market is expected to experience significant growth in the forecast years.
  • The Global Smart Glasses market is growing at an exponential rate owing to the rising trend of using smart glasses in the fashion industry.
  • In 2022, Vuzix Corporation launched its smart glasses, namely Ultralite Smart Glasses, for consumers and has other varieties of smart glasses listed on its website.

FTC Releases Agenda for May 18 Workshop on Proposed Changes to the Eyeglass Rule

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
Contact, Consumer protection, Insurance, Method, Glasses, Contact lens, DC, Prescription, Blog, Ophthalmic, Federal Trade Commission, Patient, FTC, Webcast, News, Social media, Financial adviser, Health insurance, Dietary supplement

The Federal Trade Commission released the tentative agenda for its May 18 workshop in Washington, DC, which will examine proposed changes to its Ophthalmic Practice Rules, also known as the Eyeglass Rule.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission released the tentative agenda for its May 18 workshop in Washington, DC, which will examine proposed changes to its Ophthalmic Practice Rules, also known as the Eyeglass Rule.
  • The workshop, A Clear Look at the Eyeglass Rule, is free and open to the public, and pre-registration is not required.
  • This panel will consider the need for the Eyeglass Rule’s prescription release requirement in today’s marketplace.
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FTC Releases Agenda for May 18 Workshop on Proposed Changes to the Eyeglass Rule

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
Contact, Consumer protection, Insurance, Method, Glasses, Contact lens, DC, Prescription, Blog, Ophthalmic, Federal Trade Commission, Patient, FTC, Webcast, News, Social media, Financial adviser, Health insurance, Dietary supplement

The Federal Trade Commission released the tentative agenda for its May 18 workshop in Washington, DC, which will examine proposed changes to its Ophthalmic Practice Rules, also known as the Eyeglass Rule.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission released the tentative agenda for its May 18 workshop in Washington, DC, which will examine proposed changes to its Ophthalmic Practice Rules, also known as the Eyeglass Rule.
  • The workshop, A Clear Look at the Eyeglass Rule, is free and open to the public, and pre-registration is not required.
  • This panel will consider the need for the Eyeglass Rule’s prescription release requirement in today’s marketplace.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

Aspherical Lens Global Market Report 2023: Increasing Use in Optical Instruments and Ophthalmic Applications Boosts Growth

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Contact, Far-sightedness, Lens, Glasses, USD, Astigmatism, Patient, Growth, Near-sightedness, Glass, Region, Camera

DUBLIN, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Aspherical Lens Market by Type (Glass Aspherical lens, Plastic Aspherical lens), Offering (Double Aspherical lens and Single Aspherical lens), Manufacturing Technology (Molding, Polishing & Grinding), Application and Region - Global Forecast to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Aspherical Lens Market by Type (Glass Aspherical lens, Plastic Aspherical lens), Offering (Double Aspherical lens and Single Aspherical lens), Manufacturing Technology (Molding, Polishing & Grinding), Application and Region - Global Forecast to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Some of the major factors that are driving the growth of the aspherical lens market include rising demand for aspherical lenses for use in digital cameras, growing applications in high-end smartphone cameras, and surging use of aspherical lenses in optical instruments and ophthalmic applications.
  • The plastic aspherical lens type segment of the aspherical lens market is expected to account for the largest market size and highest growth rate during the forecast period.
  • In terms of market size, the ophthalmic application is expected to dominate the aspherical lens market and will likely witness significant growth during the forecast period.

Zenni Celebrates 20 Years of Eyewear for Everyone, Surpasses 51M Pairs Sold Since Its Inception

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Online Retail, Philanthropy, Lifestyle, Optical, Specialty, Consumer, Apps, Applications, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Fashion, Retail, Other Philanthropy, Health, NFL, Partnership, Lens (vertebrate anatomy), Catalog, Lens, Glasses, Remake, Name, Internet, Collection, Love, Major League, Sport, Growth, David Zennie

Zenni , the online eyewear retailer, announced it has sold over 51 million pairs of glasses as it celebrates its 20th anniversary and two decades of continued growth.

Key Points: 
  • Zenni , the online eyewear retailer, announced it has sold over 51 million pairs of glasses as it celebrates its 20th anniversary and two decades of continued growth.
  • “Two decades ago, Zenni disrupted the traditional eyewear retail industry due to our core and unwavering belief that stylish and quality eyewear should be affordable and accessible to everyone,” said Julia Zhen, CEO of Zenni.
  • Zenni re-introduced its mobile app in 2022, allowing customers to virtually try on and order their favorite pair of glasses while on the go.
  • Zenni has sold over 10 million pairs of Blokz, its blue light-blocking lenses, since they were introduced.

Solgaard Launches Mono-Material, Fully Circular Backpack; A Red Dot 2023 Product Design Award Winner

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
Olav Solgaard, Travel, PET, Glasses, Partnership, Life, TED, Red Dot

NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainable travel and lifestyle brand, Solgaard announces the launch of its first mono-material, fully circular backpack.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainable travel and lifestyle brand, Solgaard announces the launch of its first mono-material, fully circular backpack.
  • Named a 2023 Red Dot: Product Design Award Winner, the Solgaard Circular Backpack is made from recycled and recyclable materials, exemplifying innovative and achievable circularity in product design.
  • The Red Dot Design Award is one of the biggest international design competitions.
  • With around 20,000 entries annually from 60 countries, the best products of every year are honored with the coveted Red Dot: Product Design Award, a highly regarded seal of outstanding design quality recognized worldwide.

FTC Sends 37 New Cease and Desist Letters Regarding Agency’s Eyeglass Rule

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
Contact, Consumer protection, Contact lens, Ophthalmology, Glasses, Optometry, Federal Trade Commission, Patient, FTC, Fraud, News, Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914, Dietary supplement, Facebook

Federal Trade Commission staff sent 37 new cease and desist letters to eyeglass prescribers, including optometrists and ophthalmologists, warning them of potential violations of the agency’s Ophthalmic Practice Rules, known as the Eyeglass Rule, which ensures consumers the right to comparison shop for prescription eyeglasses.

Key Points: 
  • Federal Trade Commission staff sent 37 new cease and desist letters to eyeglass prescribers, including optometrists and ophthalmologists, warning them of potential violations of the agency’s Ophthalmic Practice Rules, known as the Eyeglass Rule, which ensures consumers the right to comparison shop for prescription eyeglasses.
  • The letters also warn the prescribers that violations of the Eyeglass Rule may result in legal action, including civil penalties of up to $50,120 per violation.
  • Along with the letters, staff provided prescribers with links to its business guidance publication, Complying with the Eyeglass Rule.
  • The primary staffer responsible for the cease and desist letters announced today is Sarah Botha in the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.

FTC Sends 37 New Cease and Desist Letters Regarding Agency’s Eyeglass Rule

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
Contact, Consumer protection, Contact lens, Ophthalmology, Glasses, Optometry, Federal Trade Commission, Patient, FTC, Fraud, News, Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914, Dietary supplement, Facebook

Federal Trade Commission staff sent 37 new cease and desist letters to eyeglass prescribers, including optometrists and ophthalmologists, warning them of potential violations of the agency’s Ophthalmic Practice Rules, known as the Eyeglass Rule, which ensures consumers the right to comparison shop for prescription eyeglasses.

Key Points: 
  • Federal Trade Commission staff sent 37 new cease and desist letters to eyeglass prescribers, including optometrists and ophthalmologists, warning them of potential violations of the agency’s Ophthalmic Practice Rules, known as the Eyeglass Rule, which ensures consumers the right to comparison shop for prescription eyeglasses.
  • The letters also warn the prescribers that violations of the Eyeglass Rule may result in legal action, including civil penalties of up to $50,120 per violation.
  • Along with the letters, staff provided prescribers with links to its business guidance publication, Complying with the Eyeglass Rule.
  • The primary staffer responsible for the cease and desist letters announced today is Sarah Botha in the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.