European Academy of Optometry and Optics

The 16th annual conference of the European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) will be held in the charming and green heart of Europe — Slovenia — in its capital city, Ljubljana, from 16–18 May 2025. EAOO Ljubljana 2025 is proud to present the conference sponsors.

The European Academy of Optometry and Optics, in collaboration with the Slovenian Optometric Association, invites you to the 16th annual conference of the European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO). The conference will take place in the picturesque capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, from 16–18 May 2025.

The EAOO Ljubljana 2025 is the largest professional gathering for optometry and optics in Europe. Students, optometrists, dispensing opticians, opticians, vision scientists, academics, researchers, and all other professionals from across the sector are warmly invited to connect and collaborate under the conference theme: “Innovative Eye Care for Life.”

Industry leaders enable the conference

EAOO Ljubljana 2025 is proud to present the event sponsors who again enable this conference and whose support plays a significant role in the development of the optical sector. A professional exhibition will be held in conjunction with the conference where sponsors and exhibitor companies will showcase their products and services.

EssilorLuxottica is proud to continue its decade-long collaboration with the European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) as a platinum sponsor for its 16th annual conference. The company looks forward to sharing its expertise in myopia management at its satellite symposium, focusing on strategies to help delay onset and slow the progression of myopia in children with Essilor® Stellest® lenses. Additionally, EssilorLuxottica will present academic sessions on progressive addition lens personalization, sunlight management, and subjective refraction techniques for children. The company will also be showcasing its latest innovations at its booth during the conference, inviting attendees to visit for in-depth discussions and demonstrations. Together with EAOO, EssilorLuxottica aims to address global eye care challenges and improve patient outcomes worldwide.

EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of advanced vision care products, eyewear and med-tech solutions. Its Mission is to help people around the world to see more and be more by addressing their evolving vision needs, personal style aspirations and desire to feel more connected to the world around them. EssilorLuxottica is home to the most innovative lens technologies, including Varilux, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley and Supreme, the most desired luxury licensed brands and world-class retailers including Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Vision Express and Apollo. Backed by robust R&D investments, distinctive capabilities and a top-quality asset portfolio, the Company drives innovation across categories, from cutting-edge medical instruments and solutions for eye health to category-defining smart glasses, all of which push the boundaries of the industry and reimagine the eyes as a gateway to new possibilities. With over 200,000 employees across 150 countries, 600 operations facilities and 18,000 stores, the Group generated consolidated revenue of Euro 26.5 billion in 2024. Its OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation has given access to sustainable vision care to nearly 1 billion people in underserved communities.

“We are pleased to continue our long-standing partnership with EAOO, united by a shared commitment to education and advancing clinical practice in vision care. This year, we’re proud to contribute to a rich scientific program through both academic and sponsored content, covering myopia management with Essilor® Stellest® lenses, pediatric vision care, light management, and personalized lens technologies in presbyopia. Together, we aim to support eye care professionals with the knowledge and tools to improve patient outcomes,” said Olga Prenat, Head of Medical & Professional Affairs, EssilorLuxottica and EAOO Founding Member and Fellow.

HOYA Vision Care is proud to support the 16th Annual EAOO conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia, as a Platinum Sponsor.

For over 60 years, HOYA Vision Care has been a global leader in the spectacle lens industry, dedicated to providing innovative vision care solutions for every stage of a patient’s life. With a presence in over 50 countries, HOYA Vision Care holds a leading position in the myopia management category and has proven expertise in advanced lens designs, high-performance photochromic technologies, and high-quality AR coatings.

HOYA Vision Care invites optometrists, opticians and students attending EAOO to participate in their special symposium on MiYOSMART and a workshop on pre-presbyopia. You are also invited to discover new innovations in instruments by the company, that cater to a very important audience. Find us at our booth to learn more.

 ‘At HOYA Vision Care, our vision is to improve life through vision. By collaborating with Eye Care Professionals globally, we strive to be their trusted partner. Together, we aim to expand our global footprint, drive impactful change, and create more opportunities for our people, partners, and communities. This commitment enables us to fulfill our mission of providing sustainable vision correction and protection for everyone, throughout their lifetime and we achieve this through our culture of continuous innovation.’; said John Goltermann Lassen, CEO of HOYA Vision Care.

 HOYA Vision Care remains committed to strengthening its market position in Myopia Management and delivering innovative and competitive technologies such as high-performing photochromic materials, lens designs, and coatings, while ensuring a high level of service reliability. As a trusted ally to Eye Care Professionals globally, HOYA Vision Care leads the way in optical innovation and excellence. With large-scale production facilities in Asia, Europe, and the US, and 38 local Rx laboratories globally, the company is 20,000 employees strong. For more information, please visit https://www.hoyavision.com/.

Gold sponsors

Amblyoplay: Revolutionizing Binocular Vision Training Worldwide

AmblyoPlay is proud to be recognized as a global leader in binocular vision training, transforming the way vision therapy is delivered to patients of all ages. With users in over 100 countries, AmblyoPlay combines cutting-edge technology and gamification to deliver engaging, clinically-backed vision training from the comfort of home.

Designed by eye care professionals, AmblyoPlay has helped tens of thousands of children and adults improve visual functions such as amblyopia, strabismus, and convergence insufficiency. The platform leverages AI-driven personalization, ensuring each training session adapts to the user’s progress and needs.

Over 80% of users report measurable improvements in just a few months of consistent training. With a network of over 1,500 partnering eye care clinics and growing, AmblyoPlay empowers practitioners to extend their reach and enhance patient outcomes with ease and flexibility.

As the demand for non-invasive, accessible vision therapy solutions grows globally, AmblyoPlay remains at the forefront of innovation—driving change, accessibility, and better visual health outcomes for patients around the world.

 Learn more at www.amblyoplay.com. 

CooperVision: Bringing better vision to the world – today, tomorrow and beyond!

CooperVision is honoured to sponsor the European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) conference 2025, taking place in Slovenia 16-18 May!

CooperVision is committed to helping people around the world see better every day. Through scientific and technological innovation, operational excellence and close partnerships with eye care professionals, we have helped improve the vision of millions of individuals – enabling them to experience life’s beautiful moments.

We envision a world where myopia progression is effectively managed, and eye care is proactive, not reactive. We are leading the way in innovative myopia management solutions, transforming eye care into something that’s accessible, preventative and patient- centric. Our mission is simple – to empower eye care professionals to deliver the best care for their patients by providing them with the necessary knowledge, tools and support for effective myopia management.

Together, we will establish myopia management as a standard of care! Discover more about childhood myopia, how MiSight® 1 day contact lenses can help, and tools to help explain myopia management to parents of myopic children.

We are also deeply grateful to our Silver Sponsors, Oculus and Topcon Healthcare, as well as our Bronze Sponsors, Rodenstock and Oktal Pharma, for their valuable contributions to making this conference a success.

About EAOO

The European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) is a membership organisation that provides a much-needed voice to help advance optometry and optics, develop the scientific knowledge base and support and promote lifelong learning for optometrists, opticians, vision scientists and all those involved in eye health care across Europe. The Academy’s strategic aims are to:

• develop scientific knowledge of optometry and optics,

• advance and promote education into optometry and optics and related subjects,

• advance and promote research into optometry and optics and related subjects,

• promote for the public benefit the science and practice of optometry and optics,

• promote for the public benefit the professional competence and conduct of Academy members.

The Academy was launched in Lausanne, Switzerland in May 2009, at the Spring Meeting of the European Council of Optometry and Optics (ECOO).

Address: European Academy of Optometry and Optics, 42 Craven Street, London, WC2N 5NG, United Kingdom

Info: www.eaoo.info

Contact: admin@eaoo.info

About Optical Association of Slovenia (DOOS)

The Slovenian Society of Opticians is dedicated to raising the quality of optical services in Slovenia, as well as ensuring the continuous education and professional development of opticians. They collaborate with similar organizations abroad, particularly with the European Council of Optometry and Optics (ECOO), and actively support the transfer of the latest professional knowledge to their members. One of their key projects is the ECOO-DOOS quality certification, which is awarded only to opticians who engage in continuous education.

Info: https://www.doos.si/

Contact: info@doos.si