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
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…
Growth in the eye care sector has leveled off – digital technology is making its way into spectacles
Retail sales in the eye care sector continued to grow in the second quarter of 2025, although growth clearly leveled…
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…
Article 16 of the Decree of Health Care Professionals has been repealed – “This is a significant step toward more equal and efficient eye healthcare throughout Finland.”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…
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NÄE represents responsible optometrists in Finland
