EssilorLuxottica Summit Addresses Intersection of Vision and Hearing Health

Event featured discussions on wearable technology for sight and hearing challenges.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:21am

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EssilorLuxottica hosted its first Switch: Vision Innovation Summit in Orlando, Florida from March 9-11, 2026, gathering over 1,000 professionals to examine the convergence of artificial intelligence, medical science, and wearable technology in vision care and its connection to overall health. A session on vision and hearing solutions addressed the intersection of the two sensory fields, with actress Jane Lynch sharing her personal experience with hearing challenges while wearing EssilorLuxottica's Nuance Audio glasses.

Why it matters

The summit highlighted how wearable technology can help maintain quality of life by addressing both vision and hearing challenges. It also explored the emerging field of oculomics, which uses advanced imaging and AI to identify systemic diseases through the eye, expanding the role of vision care in overall health.

The details

The summit covered several key themes, including the growth of AI-powered smart eyewear, advances in neuroscience for personalizing vision, myopia management, and new lens technologies for presbyopia. It also featured clinical workshops and an experience center where attendees could interact with new diagnostic tools and wearable technologies.

  • The Summit took place from March 9-11, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
  • A virtual webcast of the event will be available for industry professionals across the Americas on April 2, 2026.
  • EssilorLuxottica will also host a Switch summit for EMEA and Asia on April 13-15, 2026 in Monaco.

The players

EssilorLuxottica

A global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses.

Jane Lynch

An American actress who shared her personal experience with hearing challenges while wearing EssilorLuxottica's Nuance Audio glasses.

Fabrizio Uguzzoni

The president of professional solutions Americas at EssilorLuxottica.

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What they’re saying

“Our eyes have always been our window to the outside world. Now, through the field of oculomics, they are also increasingly becoming the gateway to our inside world – our overall health.”

— Fabrizio Uguzzoni, President of professional solutions Americas at EssilorLuxottica (Press Release)

What’s next

A virtual webcast of the event will be available for industry professionals across the Americas on April 2, 2026. EssilorLuxottica will also host a Switch summit for EMEA and Asia on April 13-15, 2026 in Monaco.

The takeaway

The EssilorLuxottica Summit highlighted how wearable technology is converging vision and hearing health, using advanced imaging, AI, and personalized solutions to not only improve sensory experiences but also identify broader health conditions. This points to an expanding role for vision care professionals in overall patient wellness.