NEW YORK—Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy in the Northeast, the deadline to vote for the annual EyeVote Readers’ Choice Awards has been extended. Hosted by Vision Monday and 20/20 Magazine, the voting process to identify the optical industry’s favorite products and companies will now close out on Nov. 5.

We’d like your opinion in identifying your favorites in eight distinct categories: optical frames, spectacle lenses, sunglasses, contact lenses, optical equipment and supplies, diagnostic equipment, practice management software and online ordering website. Selected companies will be chosen based on both brand and company choices supplied by readers. Remember, it only takes a few minutes to cast your vote, which entitles you to a chance to win a $500 American Express gift card.