OUR OUTLOOK TOWARDS OTHERS
We have been engaged in social responsibility activities for many years through the support of young graduates in Optics and Optometry and the funding of non-profit associations working in the field of vision protection.
Supporting the profession
VISIONOTTICA AWARD
In order to encourage and develop research and studies related to the profession of Optometry Optician, we have set up an annual, national competition called VisionOttica Award in collaboration with ALOeO (Association of Optics and Optometry Graduates), the Board of Optometrists (Federottica) and the Italian Universities with Degree Courses in Optics and Optometry.
THE AWARD
The competition, launched in 2013 and now in its thirteenth edition, recognises degree theses of particular scientific relevance in the fields of Optics, Optometry, Contact Lens Science, Visual Training, and Vision Science in general.
Winners receive a significant cash prize, the opportunity to attend two professional and managerial training courses free of charge at the SIOO school, and a two-month internship at VisionOttica selected centres.
MILESTONES
The Award represents a valuable scientific and cultural asset within the field of vision sciences. Today, the VisionOttica Award includes an archive of more than 210 degree theses in Optics and Optometry, submitted by students from all Italian universities offering degree programmes in Optics and Optometry.
On the occasion of its tenth anniversary, a published volume was released collecting the special abstracts of all winning theses from the first edition to the present day. The publication is dedicated to Jeff Longoni, psychologist and optometrist and founder of the VisionOttica Award.
FONDAZIONE AMICI PER LA VISTA
The Fondazione Amici per la Vista ETS is a non-profit organisation through which Vision Group supports social initiatives dedicated to visual health in Italy and worldwide. Established in 2023 thanks to an initial donation from Vision Group, the Foundation promotes a culture of visual prevention and supports social and humanitarian projects aimed at people in vulnerable conditions.
I PROGETTI
Among the main initiatives supported are the #VediAMOciBene solidarity campaign, developed with the International School of Optics and Optometry in Florence (SIOO), the Andasibe Madagascar Project in collaboration with Vision+ Onlus, and the Visual Wellbeing Mission project. The Foundation operates through collaboration with vision care professionals and strategic partners, promoting a multidisciplinary and inclusive approach focused on social impact, education, and professional quality within the optical sector.
SUPPORTING NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATIONS
Andasibé Project Madagascar
For several years, Vision Group has supported disadvantaged communities through financial contributions and professional volunteering within the Andasibé project in Madagascar, promoted by the association Vision+ Onlus. The mission is to combat blindness by supporting the ophthalmology department of a small hospital in the northern part of the country, located approximately 300 kilometres from Antananarivo.
THE PROJECT
The initiative combines financial resources with the specialist expertise of Vision Group professionals to improve access to high-quality ophthalmic care, strengthen the skills of local staff, and ensure the operational continuity of the department. More than 600,000 people have already benefited from the Andasibé Project initiatives.
ACHIEVEMENTS
In 2013, a car was purchased to transport doctors and patients along the roads of Madagascar, in 2014, a training programme was defined and activated for both the ophthalmology and optics part, the following year the ophthalmology operating theatre was inaugurated, and in 2016 the outpatient clinic and laboratory were completed.
Sustainability Report 2025
Vision Group presents its first Sustainability Report, a document outlining and highlighting the key initiatives undertaken, the results achieved, and the Group’s future ESG objectives. The Report provides a clear overview of Vision Group’s commitment to its employees, affiliated entrepreneurs, customers, and communities, contributing to the development of a more conscious and sustainable growth model.
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