Vision Expo East 2018 Event Slideshow

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VM Summit Explores Leadership Tactics for Transformative Times

Business trend analysts, branding experts and health and vision care experts shared their views about how leaders can help their organizations adapt to rapid changes in the “climate” of technology and work at the 12th annual Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit, held at the Times Center in New York on March 14. Speakers Erin Byrne, CEO of GreyHealth Group (l) and Jason Dorsey, a leading Millennials and Gen Z researcher, kicked off the Summit.

VM Summit Explores Leadership Tactics for Transformative Times

The day-long Summit program and networking event explored the theme, “workSMART: Leadership Tactics for Transformative Times.”

VM Summit Explores Leadership Tactics for Transformative Times

National Vision’s Reade Fahs urged the optical community to come together in an effort to eliminate the lack of eyeglasses in the world, calling it our “moon shot.”

VM Summit Explores Leadership Tactics for Transformative Times

Luxottica Wholesale’s Fabrizio Uguzzoni with Vision Monday’s Marge Axelrad.

VM Summit Explores Leadership Tactics for Transformative Times

MyEyeDr.’s Sue Downes with Essilor’s Eric Leonard.

VM Summit Explores Leadership Tactics for Transformative Times

Scott and Amanda Shapiro from Europa Eyewear.

VM Summit Explores Leadership Tactics for Transformative Times

(L to R) Edward Beiner, Edward Beiner Eyes Forward; Gerard Santinelli, Santinelli International; and David Friedfeld, ClearVision Optical.

VM Summit Explores Leadership Tactics for Transformative Times

(L to R) VM’s Marge Axelrad; Latoya Thomas, American Telemedicine Association; Daniel Cody, attorney, Jones and Day; and Wallace Lovejoy, Lovejoy Eyecare Consulting discussed telehealth’s regulatory and compliance issues.

VM Summit Explores Leadership Tactics for Transformative Times

Jobson’s Marc Ferrara said the modern business is an “evolving organism.”

VM Summit Explores Leadership Tactics for Transformative Times

Jobson’s Andrew Karp (l) discussed telemedicine’s implementation with Michael Duenas OD, AOA; Rupe Hansra, OD, For Eyes; Sukumar Pandit, OD, Philadelphia Eyeglass Labs; Jonathan Rosin, MD, Rosin Eyecare; and Daniel Stanton, Stanton Optical and My EyeLab.

VM Summit Explores Leadership Tactics for Transformative Times

Robert Safian, founder of Flux Group and former editor-in-chief of Fast Company engaged the audience through four lessons and seven questions.

ODs and Investors Weigh Pros and Cons of Private Equity in Optical Retail

A decision many ECPs are weighing today—whether or not to sell their practice to a private equity investment group—took center stage Saturday afternoon as a distinguished panel of ECPs and executives with PE firms tackled the topic from varying perspectives. The special Vision Expo session, “Private Equity Takes Root – What Does It Mean for Optometry?” drew an overflow crowd of interested executives from across the optical industry.

ODs and Investors Weigh Pros and Cons of Private Equity in Optical Retail

The speakers at the Private Equity session (l to r) are Michael Kling, OD, Roger Mummert of Jobson’s Review of Optometric Business, Kelly McCrann of EyeCare Partners, Jeff Fronterhouse of Riata Capital, Sue Downes of MyEyeDr., Eric Anderson of Acuity EyeCare Group (back row), Mark Wright, OD, FCOVD, Marge Axelrad of Vision Monday, Justin MacCormack of Imperial Capital (back row) and Brian Chou, OD, FAAO.

ODs and Investors Weigh Pros and Cons of Private Equity in Optical Retail

(L to R) The OD panel included Mark Wright, OD, FCOVD; Michael Kling, OD; Brian Chou, OD, FAAO; and Roger Mummert of Jobson’s Review of Optometric Business.

ODs and Investors Weigh Pros and Cons of Private Equity in Optical Retail

The management group panel addressing questions about managed care and ECP retention, among other topics, from moderators Marge Axelrad of Vision Monday (far left) and Roger Mummert of Review of Optometric Business (far right).

Main Street Takes on Vision Expo During VM Pop Up Talk

(L to R) Vision Monday’s Jamie Wilson and Stephanie Sengwe were joined by 10/10 Optic’s Ruth Domber and Karen Freidus of Center Stage Optique for a Pop Up Talk titled “Independents A to Z: A Guide to Standing out on Main Street.”

20/20 Magazine Hosts ‘Seeing Eye to Eye’ Pop Up Talk

20/20 Magazine’s James Spina hosts a Pop Up talk titled “Seeing Eye to Eye” featuring eyewear retailers discussing their partnerships with independent eyewear vendors.

OPTImum Award Finalists

20/20 Magazine’s James Spina (far right) interviews OPTImum award finalists—Todd Rogers, Todd Rogers Eyewear; Alicia Hartman, Eye Q Stylist Opticians; Rama Valentin, Atelier Mira; and Ryan Horne, Spex by Ryan.

OPTImum Award Winner

The winning retailer of the OPTImum award, Todd Rogers Eyewear, was selected by a panel of industry judges including James Spina, 20/20 Magazine editor in chief and senior VP; Christian Roth, designer and co-founder of Christian Roth Eyewear; and Arian Fartash, OD and Instagram social influencer, @glamoptometrist. (L to R) Reed Exhibitions Joanne Mohr, Todd Rogers and The Vision Council’s Mitch Barkley.

Boutique Buyers VIP Event

20/20 Magazine’s James Spina moderated exclusive Boutique Buyers VIP event in the Galleria Lounge.

Boutique Buyers VIP Event

(L to R) Titled “Eye Believe,” the panel included Giulia Valassoi, Thema Eyewear; Tanya Gill OD, Oakland Vision Center; Scott Shapiro, STATE Optical; Gary Black, Black Optical; Jennifer Coppel, Tura Inc; Edward Beiner, Edward Beiner Eyes Forward; and Nate Ogura, Eyes on Fremont.

Vision Choice Award Winner

Ian Rubnstein (c) of Specs of Wood accepts the Vision Choice award for first place. He is flanked by Reed’s Joanne Mohr and The Vision Council’s Mitch Barkley.

Best New Booth at Expo

De Rigo REM was the winner of the Most Creative Booth Design. Showing off the new booth at De Rigo REM are Nico Roseillier (l) and Alessandro Baronti.

Best Use of Technology at Expo

The winner in the category of “Best Use of Technology” was Kuusoft Corporation, located at Booth #1779.

Barbara Bradley Baekgaard’s Meet and Greet at McGee

(L to R) Matthew McGee, Wayne McGee, Vera Bradley co-founder Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Weston McGee at the meet and greet for Baekgaard.

Cynthia Bailey, ‘Real Houesewives Star,’ Stops at OptiCon Hub

Cynthia Bailey of “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” made guest appearances at the OptiCon Hub on Friday and Sunday.

Tyler Eifert’s Guest Appearance at Eye Q Eyewear

All-Pro NFL player and Yudu co-founder Tyler Eifert signs autographs at the Eye Q Eyewear booth.

Costa Doing Business on the Show Floor

Costa’s Holly Rush was busy with attendees on day one of the show.

Zeiss Promotes the UVProtect Product

Carl Zeiss Vision’s Jens Boy helping to promote the company’s UVProtect product.

Modern Optical Welcomes Show Attendees

Modern Optical International’s Ken Weissman (l) and Chris Millet at their booth.

Maui Jim Says Aloha to Show Goers

Maui Jim’s Jay Black (l) and Craig Lamanna celebrate the company’s new optical launch.

Attendees Gather at The OptiCon Hub

(L to R) Bria Twait, Stephanie Morris, Dianna Finisecy, Naomi Mundy and James Morris meet up in the OptiCon hub.

Popticals Urges People to Pack Small and Live Big

Preston and David Porter man the booth at Popticals.