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EssilorLuxottica's Inaugural SWITCH: Vision Innovation Summit delivers an inspiring deep dive into the future of vision care and healthcare, from AI wearables to breakthroughs in neuroscience
From March 9–11, EssilorLuxottica hosted its inaugural SWITCH: Vision Innovation Summit for the Americas, gathering more than 1,000 leading doctors, scientists, academia, entrepreneurs, and cultural voices to examine how the convergence of artificial intelligence, medical science, and wearable technology is reshaping the future of vision care and beyond.
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