06 February 2026
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Explore style
Frames
Linda Farrow has introduced The Explorer Series, a capsule collection made from Japanese titanium with 22-carat gold plating and Zeiss lenses.
The design is available in matte nickel with yellow gold and grey lenses, matte champagne and green lenses, white gold with platinum-plated mirror coatings, and matte nickel and grey lenses.
Each frame includes removable rubber side shields and temple covers in eight interchangeable colourways.
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Practice tech
Equipment
Essilor Instruments has unveiled the Visioffice X+ lens fitting solution.
The device integrates artificial intelligence technology and features for workflow efficiency, and is designed to take precise, personalised, measurements.
A key feature of the device is Autoboxing which automatically detects eye positions, reducing set up time by up to 33%.
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Petite designs
Frames
Eyespace has launched 12 new designs within its Cocoa Mint collection – its largest release to the main collection in recent years. Sizes measure between 48mm and 52mm.
Each design is offered in two colourways: one suited for warmer skin tones and one for cooler complexions.
The new edit also sees the relaunch of Cocoa Mint’s cylindrical temple design, offering minimalist aesthetic and enhanced comfort.
Signature Cocoa Mint branding appears throughout, enhancing the marble material choices.
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Scleral contact lenses
Contact lenses
Contact lens manufacturer Scotlens has launched EasyScleral X.
The lens incorporates updated toric peripheral fitting zones and independent astigmatism axis correction.
The refined fitting system includes a 13-lens fitting set and five-step fitting guide.
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Titanium craft
Frames
Morel has revealed two new titanium designs: ‘Thaïs’ and ‘Tonsberg.’
The ‘Thaïs’ frame for women features a front with “razor-sharp” bevelling and coloured edge that is enhanced by the titanium surface. The temples start from a thick base and taper into an airy wire structure.
The ‘Tonsberg’ masculine model is a monobloc piece with coloured edges.
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Infinity Collection
Silhouette has introduced new shapes to its Infinity Collection, inspired by Corsica’s coastal towns.
Roland Keplinger, design director of Silhouette, said: “The new Infinity shapes are a tribute to summer romances and bold individuality.”
“Ultralight, sculptural, and fashion-savvy, they capture the art of modern sunwear with technical excellence and effortless freedom,” he added.
Designs include an oversized frame with deep-set temples, a narrow rectangular frame, and an angular polygonal twist on the classic aviator.
Snooker glasses
The Eyewear Café has launched a design for snooker glasses.
Adam Librae, co-founder of The Eyewear Café, told OT that he added the design after receiving requests from customers.
“The benefit to the player is due to the height of the lens – they’re not looking over the top of their glasses whilst bent over the table to take a shot,” he said.
The frames are titanium and Librae said: “I always tell practices if you have one on the shelf, you’ll be surprised how many you will dispense in a year. They could create a niche amongst snooker players in their area who could also go on to become regular patients.”
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