SILMO 2024: International Optics and Eyewear Exhibition in Paris

Vision sciences have made significant progress in recent years thanks to numerous research projects and innovations in equipment. This new knowledge has led to significant developments in the methods of correcting vision defects, prescriptions and the development of equipment. To help all eye care professionals in the daily practice of their profession, to give them access to the latest research, the MONDIAL DE L'OPTIQUE has hosted since 2010, SILMO ACADEMY, a place of progress and exchange, a meeting of reflection of high level for the optical-eyewear sector. This knowledge and training space offers professionals who wish it the information and experiences essential today to understand the challenges and changes in the sector. Created in 2010 under the leadership of Guy CHARLOT, SILMO ACADEMY is made up of a Scientific Council, responsible for validating the relevance of the content of the conferences. He is the guarantor of the scientific scope of the conferences. SILMO Academy Podcast The SILMO Academy brings together world experts in optics who speak at the various events organized by Silmo throughout the year. Nick Coffer speaks to one of the speakers from the sessions held at SILMO Singapore, Grant Hannaford. In a fascinating and insightful interview, Grant talks about his journey into the world of optics, his passion for lens design research, his PhD at Aston University, his desire to make optical knowledge accessible to all, his award for International Optician of the Year in 2022 and much more.

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