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:…
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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…
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Article 16 of the Decree of Health Care Professionals has been repealed – “This is a significant step toward more equal and efficient eye healthcare throughout Finland.”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…