Strong growth in the optics sector continued in the first quarter of 2025
The optics sector continued to grow strongly in the first quarter of 2025: retail turnover rose to EUR 107 million…
Category: Press release
Article 16 of the Decree of Health Care Professionals has been repealed – “This is a significant step toward more equal and efficient eye healthcare throughout Finland.”
The Finnish Association of Vision and Eyecare Näe thanks the government for the significant decision to repeal Article 16 of…
Growth continues in the optics and eye care sector – net sales rose by 6.3 percent
In 2024, the total market for vision and eye care grew significantly. Total turnover in the sector rose to €581.6…
The eye care sector awarded its talents – Pasi Hiukka from Rovaniemi is Optometrist of the Year
The Finnish eye care sector awarded the most deserving professionals of the year at the NÄE2025 Optometry Days in Helsinki…
Regional election is important for citizens – Eye health care needs new approaches
The challenges facing the wellbeing services counties require fresh thinking. The Finnish Association of Vision and Eyecare proposes four sets of actions…
First clinical guidelines for optometrists are published – Aiming to ensure better quality and consistency in vision testing
The Ethical Council of Optometry (OEN in Finland) has published the first two clinical guidelines for optometrists: cataract and anamnesis. The aim…
World Sight Day 2024: taking care of children’s vision
World Sight Day is celebrated on 10 October. This year, the theme focuses on children’s vision. Good eye health is…
“The government is on the right track, but the position of people suffering from eye diseases is in danger of deteriorating” – NÄE ry fears an influx of healthy-eyed people to overcrowd ophthalmologists
NÄE ry, a non-profit organisation promoting eye health, is concerned about the impact of today’s government decision to increase the…
Finnish consumers’ spending on vision-related products is growing – especially in Northern and Eastern Finland and among older age groups
A recent survey reveals that Finnish consumers have become more price-sensitive but are still willing to invest more in vision-related…
Study: 14% of Finns suffer from an eye disease – Strong support from citizens for shortening treatment queues through cooperation between the private and public sectors
An ETU (Federation of Finnish Special Commodity Trade) health care sector study reveals that 14% of Finns suffer from an…
Metropolia’s degree in optometry receives international accreditation
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is the first internationally accredited optometry education provider in Finland. In connection with the accreditation…
“Benefits to be delivered to citizens soon” – government`s decision on eye health reform at the spending limits session: better care and millions in savings
The government decided at the spending limits session to reform the division of labour in eye health, following a strong…