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Eye and Robot: When machines learn to see

16 juin 2025
Reading time : 5 minutes

Our vision, a complex biological marvel, is now inspiring the world's leading robotics laboratories. By attempting to replicate the performance of the human eye, engineers, neuroscientists, and industrialists have given birth to a new discipline at the intersection of optics, artificial intelligence, and biomechanics: computer vision. What are the links between the biological eye and […]

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Optics and Rurality: what models in underserved areas?

13 juin 2025
Reading time : 4 minutes

In France, territorial inequalities in access to healthcare are a well-known reality, and optical care is no exception. While large cities concentrate the majority of services, many rural areas suffer from limited access to eye care, sometimes marking a dividing line between optical and rural areas. Few ophthalmology practices, sometimes no opticians within several dozen […]

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Opticians: What if you offered glasses rental?

2 juin 2025
Reading time : 3 minutes

Buying a pair of glasses is something customers repeat every two to three years. But in a world where renting goods is becoming increasingly popular—cars, clothing, bikes, phones—why not consider the same model for eyewear? In recent years, new players and brands have been testing alternative offerings: long-term eyewear rentals, all-inclusive subscriptions, or leasing. These […]

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Zebrafish, hope for retinal regeneration?

19 mai 2025
Reading time : 3 minutes

Blindness, whether partial or total, affects millions of people worldwide. Current treatments primarily aim to slow the progression of retinal degeneration, without offering a cure. However, recent research on zebrafish offers new hope. This small tropical fish has a remarkable ability to spontaneously regenerate its retina after injury. Understanding the mechanisms at work could pave […]

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FILE Vision and learning: the role of visual health in academic success

12 mai 2025
Reading time : 4 minutes

At a time when learning disabilities and concentration difficulties are at the heart of educational concerns, the link between vision and learning remains undervalued. Yet, nearly 80% of learning occurs through the eyes. Reading, writing, spatial awareness, prolonged attention span… All of these academic skills directly depend on good visual health. If poorly identified, visual […]

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