Immersive program connected future eye care professionals with the technology, craftsmanship, and people behind HOYA lenses
LEWISVILLE, Texas, August 5, 2026 – HOYA Vision Care, a global leader in optical technology, recently hosted 19 third-year optometry students from the Northeastern State University (NSU) College of Optometry for a two-day technology seminar and laboratory tour at the company's U.S. headquarters in Lewisville, Texas, and its Dallas laboratory. The program was designed to give students a deeper understanding of HOYA's lens technologies and the people and processes behind them, as they prepare to enter clinical practice.
The event opened with a welcome dinner, giving students the opportunity to network directly with HOYA team members. The following day featured a full slate of educational sessions, covering practice ownership, leadership, patient care, and HOYA's approach to technology and innovation. Presenters from HOYA included Michael Gatti, Senior Manager of Professional Engagement; Kristen Langley, Senior Technical Education Manager; and Jordan Crowhurst, Technical Training Manager.
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Nineteen third-year optometry students from the Northeastern State University College of Optometry visited HOYA Vision Care's U.S. headquarters in Lewisville, Texas, for a two-day technology seminar and lab tour. |
Dr. Kennard Herring, Founder and CEO of Nostalgic Eye Care, was also a featured speaker. “Sharing my private practice journey with these students was a privilege and an inspiration. By connecting the science and technology behind today’s lenses with the realities of running a practice, they gained valuable insights that will help them become confident clinicians and future leaders. Their enthusiasm leaves me excited about the impact they will make on patients and communities for years to come.”
The experience culminated with an extensive tour of HOYA’s Dallas laboratory, where students learned firsthand about the craftsmanship, technology, and expertise applied to every lens the company produces.
“Our mission to improve life through vision relies on strong partnerships with eye care professionals who serve patients every day, and that partnership begins before graduation with optometry schools like NSU,” said Steven Haifawi, Senior Vice President, U.S. Commercial, HOYA Vision Care. “Engaging students this way allows us to reinforce our broader commitment to education, professional development, and ultimately the future of the eye care profession.”
About HOYA Corporation
Founded in 1941 in Tokyo, Japan, HOYA is a global technology and med-tech company, and a leading supplier of innovative high-tech and medical products. HOYA is active in the fields of healthcare and information technology, providing eyeglasses, medical endoscopes, intraocular lenses, optical lenses, as well as key components for semiconductor devices, LCD panels and HDDs. With over 150 offices and subsidiaries worldwide, HOYA currently employs a multinational workforce of over 35,000 people. For more information, please visit www.hoya.com.
About HOYA Vision Care
For over 60 years, HOYA Vision Care has been a global leader in the eyeglass lens industry. The company is dedicated to providing innovative vision care solutions for every stage of a patient's life. With a presence in over 50 countries, HOYA Vision Care has a leading position in the myopia management category and a proven expertise in advanced lens designs, high performance photochromic technologies, and high-quality AR coatings. HOYA Vision Care's solid market portfolio includes HOYA, Vision Ease, SEIKO and PENTAX optical lenses, as well as innovative products such as MiYOSMART myopia control lenses for children, Hoyalux iD MySelf individualized progressive lenses and the Sensity range of photochromic lenses. The company employs over 20,000 employees worldwide with large scale production facilities in Asia, Europe, and the US, and 38 local Rx laboratories globally. For more information, please visit www.hoyavision.com.
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