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Vision Expo, 100% Optical and MIDO

Reflections on the shows from Jonathan David.

With our visits to Vision Expo in New York, 100% Optical in London and MIDO in Milan, all of us at Affinity Optical saw pockets of optimism in a very tough market.

Visitor and exhibitor numbers were definitely down, with continued COVID restrictions in some countries and global economic uncertainty keeping many attendees away.

More specifically, we have inflation at rates last seen more than 40 years ago, as well as disrupted and increasingly expensive supply chains.

Overall we couldn’t help noticing two reoccurring themes from the shows: increased marketing of sustainable product and accelerating clinical technology.

However, as highlighted in last weeks UK Optician magazine, sustainability is looking like an increasingly crowded space at the moment  so it’s important buyers do proper due diligence (Optican – Editors comment 20 May 22).

Likewise with technology, with a range of new technologies entering the market, it highlights once again the old adage of ‘buyer beware’.

Find out how we can make a positive difference to your business, contact Jonathan on 0044 7770 645555.

 

 

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  • Own brand/white label ranges for your brand
  • Affinity Eyewear collection
  • Global and local brands
  • Eco range, 100% recycled materials
  • Global brand licencing
  • Cases and cloths, sustainably sourced
  • Design, manufacture and supply of stylish Ready Readers

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Supply chain

We work alongside your team to develop and deliver a strategic approach to:

  • Product design and supply
  • Brand licensing, marketing and creative
  • Logistics and planning
  • Clinical technology –
    instore and online
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  • Economic, social and corporate governance

Technology

Digital technology is fuelling disruption and innovation in optics just as it is in the rest of our lives. Changing consumer behaviour and better data – as well as government focus on clinical efficiency and safety – creates new opportunities for our clients in prevention, intervention and care.
That’s why we partner with global leading-edge developers and suppliers to keep ahead of the curve, enhancing the clinical journey for your customers.

Contact lenses

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  • Own brand/white label to enhance your brand and margins
  • Affinity Eyewear lenses
  • Excellent partnerships with leading manufacturers
  • Lens care and dry eye products, branded or white label

Lenses

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  • Modern technology coatings – blue light and anti-reflective, polarised, colour-reacting
  • Lab equipment – advice, specification, sourcing and supply
  • Lab design, layout and operations

Frames

  • Design, manufacture and supply of prescription frames
  • Own brand/white label ranges for your brand
  • Affinity Eyewear collection
  • Global and local brands
  • Eco range, 100% recycled materials
  • Global brand licencing
  • Cases and cloths, sustainably sourced