Eyecare Business delivers the latest updates across the eyecare industry, from appointments to achievements and other notable news. This week includes updates from EssilorLuxottica, EyeTech, Götti Switzerland, and Hoya Vision Care.

AKN Group, part of Alsara Investment Group, has made its first acquisition by purchasing Swiss independent eyewear brand Götti Switzerland and premium lens company Eyetech. Götti founder Sven Götti will remain involved, joining AKN Group’s board and continuing to lead creative efforts for the brand.

EssilorLuxottica has announced an agreement to acquire Optegra, a leading ophthalmology platform operating in the U.K., Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and the Netherlands. The deal expands EssilorLuxottica’s med-tech portfolio, adding Optegra’s network of more than 70 eye hospitals and diagnostic centers offering cataract, glaucoma, and vision correction procedures.

Hoya Vision Care has announced its acquisition of Centennial Optical, a Canadian distributor of ophthalmic frames, lenses, sunglasses, lab supplies, and optical accessories. The move aims to strengthen both companies’ capabilities and expand their market presence in Canada. HOYA plans to maintain Centennial’s established service standards while integrating additional resources and technologies.