Together towards the best vision care in the world
Finnish Association of Vision and Eyecare represents optometrists, ophthalmologists and ophthalmic laboratories, manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and personal and educational organisations serving the industry. Our aim is to ensure that quality vision products and eye care services are available to all Finns in an equitable and cost-effective manner.
Press releases & news
Eye health is for everyone – Optometry Week highlights the importance of collaboration
World Optometry Week highlights the importance of optometry as part of primary health care. The 2026 theme, “A Shared Vision:…
Spring sunshine increases glare – according to a survey: 53% of Finns wear several pairs of sunglasses
The brighter spring sun increases glare and highlights the importance of sunglasses in protecting the eyes. According to the survey…
Young people and men are increasingly wearing eyeglasses – brick-and-mortar stores are winning out over “Temu-ing”
The use of eyeglasses is becoming more common in Finland, especially among young people and men. According to the study, eyeglasses…
Optometrist of the Year 2025 Riikka Torvela: “We tune the most important human sense to its full potential.”
Näe2026 Optometry Days brought together professionals from the eye care and eye health sectors in Helsinki. The customer-centric theme “Asiakas…
Retail trade continued to grow – eye health reform made it easier to purchase eyeglasses
Retail sales in the eye care sector continued to grow in the third quarter of 2025, while wholesale sales grew…
Vision is not something to save money on – people over 55 invest in quality and expertise
Finns over the age of 55 take care of their eyesight regularly – they not only spend money on vision-related…
Over 30,000 Finns are suffering in eye disease treatment queues – “The regulatory change will improve access to treatment for eye diseases and make it significantly easier to obtain spectacles.”
The status of eye patients is improving, and everyone can now purchase spectacles from an optometrist thanks to a recent…
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