The Nighttime Party Scene at Vision Expo East

NEW YORK—From recognizing women as major players in optical to celebrating company partnerships and products, New York City was a busy place to be during Vision Expo East’s nighttime festivities. Here’s a slideshow of some of the major parties that took place around town. Look for more Vision Expo East photos coming soon on VisionMonday.com.

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Opti-Port Hosts Reception for Members and Sponsors

At the Opti-Port reception for members and sponsors at Lucille’s Grill are Mick Kunish of Mondottica and Dave Trask of Opti-Port.

Opti-Port Hosts Reception for Members and Sponsors

Opti-Port member Jennifer Michael and Shannon Borton of Costa enjoying the reception at Lucille’s.

Opti-Port Hosts Reception for Members and Sponsors

Blaine Chippendale of Alcon and Chad Miller of Essilor at Opti-Port’s reception the evening prior to Expo East’s exhibit hall opening.

Opti-Port Hosts Reception for Members and Sponsors

(L to R) Enjoying the atmosphere at Lucille’s Grill are Raymond Kolkmann, Raymond Opticians, Rebecca Schultz, Opti-Port and Bill Power, CooperVision.

Optometry Giving Sight Hosts Party at Le Cirque

(L to R) Clive Miller, Christina Sanko, Laura Aragon and Juan Carlos Aragon all of Optometry Giving Sight, along with Kovin Naidoo, OD of the Brien Holden Institute, welcome attendees of Optometry Giving Sight’s party held at Le Cirque.

Optometry Giving Sight Hosts Party at Le Cirque

(L to R) Mark McKenna and Bill Friend, Bausch + Lomb, along with Jerry Warner, CooperVision and Guy Guglielmino, also of Bausch + Lomb, are all smiles at Optometry Giving Sight’s event at Le Cirque.

Optometry Giving Sight Hosts Party at Le Cirque

Optometry Giving Sight’s Susan Cooper, Amanda Davis, Debbie Regan-Roca and Yvette Waddell mingle with Essilor’s Deborah Shute.

Optometry Giving Sight Hosts Party at Le Cirque

(L to R) Cliff Robinson, Revo along with Pamela Capaldi, the Brien Holden Institute enjoy some drinks with Kristan Gross of the Vision Impact Institute.

Optometry Giving Sight Hosts Party at Le Cirque

(L to R) Brian Rogoff, OD, the Maryland Optometric Association with David Heath, OD, of SUNY College of Optometry and Marc Ferrara, Jobson Healthcare Information at the Optometry Giving Sight presentation.

Optometry Giving Sight Hosts Party at Le Cirque

Rick Weisbarth, OD, Alcon and Alan Ulsifer, OD, FYidoctors enjoying the discussions at Optometry Giving Sight’s presentation and reception.

Optometry Giving Sight Hosts Party at Le Cirque

(L to R) Peter Ackland, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, Pamela Capaldi, the Brien Holden Institute and Yvette Waddell, Optometry Giving Sight at the Le Cirque cocktail reception.

Optometry Giving Sight Hosts Party at Le Cirque

Debbie Regan-Roca, Optometry Giving Sight and Jon Torrey of Think About Your Eyes at the Optometry Giving Sight reception.

Optometry Giving Sight Hosts Party at Le Cirque

Marc Ferrara, Jobson Healthcare Information with Optometry Giving Sight’s Clive Miller at the Le Cirque presentation and cocktail reception.

Smart Vision Labs Reception

Smart Vision Labs co-founders Yaopeng Zhou (l) and Marc Albanese at the company’s reception Tuesday night at the firm’s offices in New York.

Smart Vision Labs Reception

Smart Vision Labs co-founder Yaopeng Zhou at the company’s reception Tuesday night at the firm’s offices in New York.

Tangible Science Hosts Kick-Off Reception

Vic McCray, MD, co-founder of Tangible Science, explains the company’s contact lens coating process at a kick-off reception.

Tangible Science Hosts Kick-Off Reception

(L to R) Vic McCray, MD, Tangible Science, and the Review Group’s Jack Perisco and Michael Iannucci.

Tangible Science Hosts Kick-Off Reception

Kevin Bligh, KB Consulting (l) and Gregg Ossip, OD, Ossip Optometry and Ophthalmology.

OWA Honors Award Winners at Champagne Breakfast

(L to R) Attending the OWA Champagne Breakfast were Dori Carlson, OD, Heartland Eye Care; Essilor of America’s Maureen Cavanagh; Pyxis honoree Lorie Lippiatt, OD, The Salem Eyecare Center; Pleiades honoree Kate Renwick-Espinosa, VSP Vision Care; and Pinnacle honoree Corinne McCormack, Corrine McCormack Inc/FGX International. PDF sponsor Luxottica, sponsored the Champagne Breakfast.

OWA Honors Award Winners at Champagne Breakfast

Pyxis honoree Lorie Lippiatt, OD, The Salem Eyecare Center.

OWA Honors Award Winners at Champagne Breakfast

CooperVision’s Mary Rothermel and Gina Blanes at the breakfast.

OWA Honors Award Winners at Champagne Breakfast

(L to R) Luxottica's Mark Jacquot, OD, Debra Bulken, Jason Singh, OD, and Ben Chudner, OD.

OWA Honors Award Winners at Champagne Breakfast

Luxottica’s Kathie Sapnas with Ludovic Ladreyt at the Champagne Breakfast.

OWA Honors Award Winners at Champagne Breakfast

Walman's Lorinda Fraboni with her daughter, Danielle Schlauderatt.

OWA Honors Award Winners at Champagne Breakfast

Pinnacle honoree Corinne McCormack, Corrine McCormack Inc/FGX International, accepting her award.

OWA Honors Award Winners at Champagne Breakfast

Pleiades honoree Kate Renwick-Espinosa, VSP Vision Care, thanks the OWA.

OWA Honors Award Winners at Champagne Breakfast

Dori Carlson, OD, Heartland Eye Care with Essilor of America’s Maureen Cavanagh, OWA president.

VM’s Marge Axelrad Honored as 2017 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision

Vision Monday’s Marge Axelrad received her 2017 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision Award from Jobson Healthcare Information’s Marc Ferrara.

VM’s Marge Axelrad Honored as 2017 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision

(L to R) MyEyeDr.’s Sue Downes, Marge Axelrad, her mother Fran Blumenkopf and Jobson’s Dennis Murphy.

VM’s Marge Axelrad Honored as 2017 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision

Marge Axelrad (c) with SEE’s Shelley and Richard Golden.

VM’s Marge Axelrad Honored as 2017 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision

Marge Axelrad with Essilor of America’s Howard Purcell, OD.

VM’s Marge Axelrad Honored as 2017 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision

(L to R) Marchon’s Nicola Zotta with Santinelli International’s Barbara Wagner and Gerard Santinelli.

VM’s Marge Axelrad Honored as 2017 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision

(L to R) Andy Alcorn, Block Business Group’s Michael Block and Jobson’s Al Greco.

VM’s Marge Axelrad Honored as 2017 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision

Marge Axelrad and ClearVision’s Peter Friedfeld.

VM’s Marge Axelrad Honored as 2017 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision

Marge’s Mother Fran Blumenkopf and her sister, Susan Reiner.

VM’s Marge Axelrad Honored as 2017 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision

(L to R) Bob Cohen, Randy Golden and Harvey Ross.

Europa Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

(L to R) Andrea Reis, Matt McDonough, Dr. Mark Wellnitz and Kyle McDonough.

Europa Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

Scott and Amanda Shapiro of Europa are all smiles while celebrating the 40th anniversary of Europa.

Europa Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

(L to R) Europa’s Kathleen Crowley is joined for some cocktails by Max and Carol Rich of the Vision Center.

Europa Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

(L to R) Rick Leers of Europa chats with Bobby Sengsingkeo and Ashley Polk of TotalVision Eye Health Center.

Europa Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

(L to R) Virginia Bouzakis, Luis Aguiar, Dr. Jolie Turkmen, Dr. Elena Rosen and Steven Tham of MaximEyes celebrate at Europa’s event at The Jane.

Marcolin Cruises Around Manhattan

Marcolin’s Chris Robinson and Tom Carberry celebrated the first day of Vision Expo with a kick-off party aboard a Manhattan skyline cruise.

SUNY Gala’s Annual Fundraiser for the Optometric Foundation of New York

(L to R) Honoree Essilor’s Bob Colucci with Gala co-chair and presenter, Walman’s Marty Bassett and Barbara Saltzman, chair of the SUNY Foundation board.

SUNY Gala’s Annual Fundraiser for the Optometric Foundation of New York

Honoree CooperVision’s Jerry Warner (l) with Gala co-chair and presenter, B+L’s Guy Guglielmino (r) and Barbara Saltzman, chair of the SUNY Foundation board.

SUNY Gala’s Annual Fundraiser for the Optometric Foundation of New York

The SUNY Gala’s annual fundraiser for the Optometric Foundation of New York was held at New York’s legendary Plaza Hotel.

SUNY Gala’s Annual Fundraiser for the Optometric Foundation of New York

Honorary event chair, Dave Sattler (l), formerly of Alcon, was presented a special award by SUNY Optometry’s president, David Heath, OD.

Moscot Holds Music Event at Orchard Street Store

The audience is treated to some Talia music during the Moscot Music event at their Orchard Street location.

Moscot Holds Music Event at Orchard Street Store

(L to R) Luke Smith-Stevens of Moscot, with attendees Matt Ball and Stephanie Roush hang out at the Moscot store on Orchard Street.

Moscot Holds Music Event at Orchard Street Store

Singer, Talia, was center stage entertaining the crowd at the Moscot Music event.

Moscot Holds Music Event at Orchard Street Store

(L to R) Attendees Trevon Wesley, TJ Bowden and De’Marcus Woods strike a pose at the Moscot Party.

Moscot Holds Music Event at Orchard Street Store

Zack Moscot during the Moscot Music event at their Orchard Street location.

Zeiss Customer Appreciation Party

(L to R) Hosts Claude Labeeuw, Jens Boy and Andrew Hyncik welcomed guests at the Zeiss customer appreciation party at Bea restaurant.

Zeiss Customer Appreciation Party

(L to R) Enjoying the Zeiss party on Friday night are Zeiss execs Troy Anderson, Jon Goldberg and Michael Racioppi.

ODs on Facebook Reception

Alan Glazier, OD (l) and Dane Moloney of Zeiss during the ODs on Facebook party.

ODs on Facebook Reception

Ed and Marci Buffington along with Evan Kenstenbaum of GPN at the reception.

ODs on Facebook Reception

Brittany Reyes (l) and Gabriela Miller, OD, of MVEC Inc. enjoy the ODs on Facebook event at B.B. Kings in Times Square.

OWA Star Awards Ceremony and Reception

(L to R) Jobson Healthcare Information’s Marc Ferrara, OWA’s Dave Beebe, MyEyeDr.’s Sue Downes, and Essilor of America’s Maureen Cavanagh.VSP Global and Marchon Eyewear sponsored the evening reception.

OWA Star Awards Ceremony and Reception

Vision Monday’s Marge Axelrad presented the Pinnacle award to Corinne McCormack, Corrine McCormack Inc/FGX International.

OWA Star Awards Ceremony and Reception

Pyxis honoree Lorie Lippiatt, OD, The Salem Eyecare Center.

OWA Star Awards Ceremony and Reception

Pleiades honoree Kate Renwick-Espinosa, VSP Vision Care received her award from VSP Global’s Jim McGrann.

OWA Star Awards Ceremony and Reception

Valerie Manso, with Gilbert Displays’ Barry Ballen and ClearVision’s Mimi Friedfeld.

OWA Star Awards Ceremony and Reception

OWA board members Tiara Claxton, Safilo, Laura Dorris, Vision West and Deb Bulken, Luxottica.

OWA Star Awards Ceremony and Reception

(L to R) Mike Crimmins, VSP’s Dave Delle Donne, Robyn Crimmins and Andrew Fader, Eye Designs.

OWA Star Awards Ceremony and Reception

The Optical Women's Association board of directors.

Safilo Holds ‘American Eyes’ Exhibit Event

(L to R) Safilo’s Jade Sanscartier, Matt Jensen and Craig Parker welcome attendees to the “American Eyes,” exhibit at the Caelum Gallery.

Safilo Holds ‘American Eyes’ Exhibit Event

Elisabeth Morikawa (l) and Daniel Rocker of Safilo are all smiles at the “American Eyes” exhibit.

Safilo Holds ‘American Eyes’ Exhibit Event

Sam Morgenstern who was featured in Safilo’s American Eyes campaign for Elasta and Emozioni stands beside his photo during the event.

Safilo Holds ‘American Eyes’ Exhibit Event

(L to R) Henri Blomqvist, CEO of Safilo North America ,Geena Wichryk, Sam Morgenstern, Laura Wesolowski (who were all featured in the American Eyes campaign) and Enrico Sanavia of Safilo.

Safilo Holds ‘American Eyes’ Exhibit Event

Lori Carter, Safilo’s director of professional relations for the U.S., during the American Eyes event for Elasta and Emozioni.

I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll… and New Eyes for the Needy

The Retrospex Band, with leader George Alexandrovich front and center, got the show off to an energetic start. All Rockin’ for New Eyes photos courtesy of Kelsey DeLaney.

I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll… and New Eyes for the Needy

“Visionary” rockers David Salk of eClips (r) grins as Pete Heyward of ClearVision Optical tears it up on bass guitar.

I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll… and New Eyes for the Needy

(L to R) Keyboard ace Dr. Gary Gerber rocks out, with saxy support from Dr. Bruce Meyer and Dr. Terry Marquardt.

I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll… and New Eyes for the Needy

Members of the student optometry band, Punctum Remotum, closed the show with an electrifying performance.

I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll… and New Eyes for the Needy

Vocalists Gary Stone (l) and Malcolm Stewart captured the spotlight during an exciting set by The Bass Curve Band.

I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll… and New Eyes for the Needy

The enthusiastic audience at the Hard Rock Cafe gave a warm reception to all the performers.

I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll… and New Eyes for the Needy

Two of the several hundred optometry students who joined in the fun, thanks to support from Diamond Sponsor National Vision.

I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll… and New Eyes for the Needy

Jean Gajano, executive director of New Eyes for the Needy, (r) thanks the musicians and audience for their support. Standing behind her (l to r) are producer Craig Sasson, MC Bill Gerber, OMG, Denise Mogil, Costco and John Alofs, ROI, who presented New Eyes with a $203,000 donation generated mainly by contributions from sponsors.

Orgreen and Goldsmith Host Cocktail Party

Grant (l) and Spencer Lowe of Eye Style Optics enjoy some cocktails at the Orgreen and Goldsmith Soiree.

Orgreen and Goldsmith Host Cocktail Party

(L to R) Attendees Tatiana Niz, Elizabeth Blackwell and Victor Gonzalez enjoy some art décor courtesy of Orgreen and Goldsmith.