LAS VEGAS—From “ice” parties to product launch celebrations and awards for lab industry greats, Las Vegas was the place to be for Vision Expo West’s nighttime festivities. Here’s a slideshow of some of the major parties that took place around town last week. Look for more Vision Expo West photos covering special sessions, and celebrity sightings coming your way soon on VisionMonday.com.
Lab Division Hall of Fame
The Vision Council’s Steve Sutherlin (r) presented the awards to the Hall of Fame honorees. Dave Cole, former president of Transitions Optical, was the 2018 recipient of the Directors’ Choice Award, honoring his more than 26 years in the optical industry.
Lab Division Hall of Fame
Dr. Ronald Cooke created a large and successful network of laboratories and started one of the first true buying groups.
Lab Division Hall of Fame
(L to R) John Art, Interstate Optical, honoree Dana Weeks, who ran Optical Services International, and Rob Art Interstate Optical.
Lab Division Hall of Fame
Ralph Kent was recognized for his long history of accomplishments in the industry starting from his time at Bausch + Lomb.
Lab Division Hall of Fame
Daniel Lundberg has spent the past 29 years working with the Digital Vision, Inc.
Lab Division Hall of Fame
(L to R) Essilor’s Sherianne James, Holly Gillentine and Dr. Millicent Knight.
Lab Division Hall of Fame
With 35 years of industry experience, Mike Nathe was recognized for his work with Midwest Vision Centers, and ultimately Essilor.
Lab Division Hall of Fame
Richard Palmer was recognized for his 45-year career in the industry, most notably with Walman Optical.
Lab Division Hall of Fame
Essilor’s Cory Lawson and Courtney Myers, Transitions Optical before the start of the Hall of Fame dinner.
Lab Division Hall of Fame
As vice president of Sutherlin Optical, Mike Sutherlin helped lead them to being one of the largest independent labs.
Lab Division Hall of Fame
Michael Walach was recognized for his 45-year career in the industry, most notably his multiple patents for progressive lens technology.
Lab Division Hall of Fame
Dana Weeks, a 28-year veteran of the optical industry, served as president of Optical Services International for 23 years.
Lab Division Hall of Fame
The honorees gathered on stage to pose for a group shot.
Opti-Port Welcome Reception
(L to R) Erin Meyer, Opti-Port, Aaron Schubach, Standard Optical, Gary Podhaizer, Tura and Megan Murphy, Opti-Port at the Opti-Port reception at Tao.
Opti-Port Welcome Reception
(L to R) Mick Hall, Bard Optical, Brad MacLeod, Alcon and Opti-Port’s Jim Edwards at the firm’s welcoming reception.
Opti-Port Welcome Reception
Adam Hyman (l), Visual Eyes and Diana Hall, Bard Optical at the Opti-Port reception.
Healthy Eyes Advantage Celebrates Solutions Simplified
At the HEA reception, a prize of a $20,000 trip was awarded to one lucky winner to travel anywhere in the world. (L to R) HEA’s Keith McAuliffe, Josh Mesirow, John Martin, Jim McGrann, the lucky winner, Monica Martinez, Central Valley Eye Care, Bakersfield, Calif. and HEA’s Stephanie Lukas.
Healthy Eyes Advantage Celebrates Solutions Simplified
(L to R) Attending the Healthy Eyes Advantage reception to celebrate the launch for Solutions Simplified are Salem Eyecare Center’s Heather Bright, Melissa Craine and Dr. Ruth Lipson
Shamir Hosts ‘Ice’ Party at Minus5
Shamir hosted an ice party at Minus5 in the Venetian to celebrate the launch of its Autograph Intelligence progressive lens.
Shamir Hosts ‘Ice’ Party at Minus5
The crew from Boulder Medical in Boulder, Colo. was all bundled up for the party. (L to R) Warren Freier, Carl Dreiling, Marie Dreiling and Lisa Wisse.
Shamir Hosts ‘Ice’ Party at Minus5
(L to R) Cooling off by the ice sculpture are Shamir’s Raanan Naftalovich, Riki Atias and Mark Becker.
Shamir Hosts ‘Ice’ Party at Minus5
Shamir’s Joe Lamm and Jorge Zapata at the launch party.
Shamir Hosts ‘Ice’ Party at Minus5
(L to R) Enjoying the cooler temps are Laura Bustamante, Eric Leser, Haydee Lopez and Sarah Rice.
Europa Launches Alan J Collection
Scott Shapiro (l) and Nico Roseillier of Europa and State Optical Co. celebrating the launch of Europa’s Alan J collection.
Europa Launches Alan J Collection
Mitch Barkley, The Vision Council, Scott Shapiro, Europa and Mike Hundert, De Rigo REM toast to the launch of Europa’s new Alan J Collection.
Europa Launches Alan J Collection
Dan Uzl, Kristin Hales, Eric Patten, and Julie Patten enjoy a glass of wine at Europa’s Alan J Collection launch party.
Europa Launches Alan J Collection
Michelle Young, Kayla Ralston, and Ashten Villalobos taste test the hors d’oeuvres at the Europa party.
De Rigo REM at John Varvatos Store
Claudio Ninotti (l) and Jim Sepanek celebrate De Rigo REM at the John Varvatos store.
De Rigo REM at John Varvatos Store
(L to R) De Rigo REM’s Jim Sepanek, Alessandro Baronti, Claudio Ninotti, and Nicola Perini are all smiles inside the John Varvatos store.
De Rigo REM at John Varvatos Store
Attendees Jennifer Droddy (l), Cindy Dellolio, Sarah Degener, and Esther Luna enjoy a drink at the De Rigo REM party.
De Rigo REM at John Varvatos Store
Attendees Lonnie Klein (l), Lorie McBroom, and Mario Cash check out some of the John Varvatos designs while celebrating De Rigo REM.
Marcolin Celebrates Guess at Tao Nightclub
Attendees Natalie Brodsky (l) and Joann Olmo have a great time in the photo booth at the Marcolin Guess event.
Marcolin Celebrates Guess at Tao Nightclub
Casey Markulic (l) and John G. Rosen enjoy a quiet moment at the Marcolin Guess TAO Nightclub party.
Marcolin Celebrates Guess at Tao Nightclub
Tom Carberry (l) and Enrico Sanavia are all smiles at the Marcolin Guess party.