By Staff
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:27 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Vision Expo East 2024 concluded on Sunday, March 17, following three days of new product discovery, innovative discussions, accredited education sessions, networking events and business meetings. Celebrating nearly 40 years at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City from March 14–17, Vision Expo East convened thousands of eyecare professionals, buyers, students and sellers representing all facets of the optical and vision care industry. Among the highlights were the second annual NOW Awards, standing room-only presentations of breakthrough technologies and trending fashion, in-depth market research revelations, enjoyable musical performances and explosive product launches.
By Staff
Sunday, March 17, 2024 12:33 AM
NEW YORK—As
Vision Expo East 2024 wraps up today, the organizers of Vision Expo,
The Vision Council and
RX, would like to thank all supporters, attendees and exhibitors for their enthusiasm, hard work and commitment that has made the Show so successful this year, and for the last few decades. We thank the Javits Center and the city of New York for its unwavering support and hospitality, empowering us to host and execute one of the world’s best events for the eyecare and eyewear industry.
By Staff
Saturday, March 16, 2024 12:33 AM
NEW YORK—Welcome back to
Vision Expo East 2024, where the excitement continues as we delve deeper into a world of innovation, education and camaraderie. Today, Saturday, March 16, promises to be another extraordinary day packed with special events and enriching educational opportunities, both on and off the Show floor. As we kick off Day 2, explore today’s robust lineup of events and activities. On the Show Floor, the Bridge programming begins at 9:45 a.m. with RestoringVision's session “Doing Good is Good for Business.” Following this, at 10:15 a.m., the National Optometric Association will delve into the crucial topic of Physician Burn Out.
By Staff
Saturday, March 16, 2024 12:30 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Expo East 2024 announced the winners of the inaugural NOW Awards on Friday afternoon, March 15, at the Javits Center in New York City. The awards honored brands that embodied the latest trends and innovation in eyewear. All Vision Expo East eyewear exhibitors were encouraged to participate in NOW by Vision Expo by submitting one product per brand and/or collection that they believed best encapsulated the 2024 themes. The NOW by Vision Expo trends showcase returned to Vision Expo East for its third year.
By Staff
Friday, March 15, 2024 12:33 AM
NEW YORK—As the curtains rise on
Vision Expo East 2024, the excitement is palpable, and the anticipation is electric. This year's event, co-hosted by
The Vision Council and
RX, promises to be a celebration of nearly four decades of eyewear and eyecare excellence in the heart of New York City. From March 14 to 17, the iconic Javits Center transforms into a bustling hub of industry activity, spanning an expansive 150,000 square feet of exhibit space.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 12:33 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Starting tomorrow, thousands of ophthalmic professionals, buyers, influencers and technology gurus will gather at the Javits Center for
Vision Expo East in New York City, setting the tone and agenda for what’s next in optical design, ocular health and innovation. Continuing education will take place from March 14–17 and the Show will run from March 15–17. With only days left to go before the Show begins, there is still time to
register for Vision Expo East.
By Staff
Monday, March 11, 2024 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—With the theme "What's Your AI Acuity? Sharpening a Vision for the Future," the 17th annual VM Summit brings together influential thought leaders, business experts and vision care professionals to explore the critical decisions that leaders need to wrestle with to develop a clear-eyed view of the risks and rewards of AI implementation.
By Staff
Friday, March 8, 2024 12:24 AM
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—
Eyes On Eyecare announced it will be hosting
INSIGHT, its first in-person event for eyecare professionals, from April 19 to 20, 2024 in Las Vegas at the Oquendo Campus—a 70,000-square-foot facility designed specifically for medical education. Known for delivering continuing education on a virtual platform for today’s optometrists and ophthalmologists, Eyes On Eyecare is kicking off its comprehensive in-person experience to accommodate ECPs who prefer in-person learning and networking, or who wish to fulfill their educational requirements through a mix of virtual and hands-on modalities.
By Staff
Thursday, March 7, 2024 12:27 AM
NEW YORK—
The Vision Council and
RX, co-organizers of
Vision Expo East, have announced new details on special events planned throughout the four-day Expo, scheduled for March 14 through 17 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. The Expo is marking its final show in the Big Apple before heading to Orlando, Fla., in 2025, and will be paying homage to its history in New York. “Vision Expo East 2024 is shaping up to be a most memorable event as we look forward to bringing people together from all across the industry, country and globe to celebrate nearly four decades of success in New York City, before kicking off our next chapter,” said Fran Pennella, vice president, Vision Expo at RX.
By Staff
Monday, March 4, 2024 12:27 AM
NEW YORK—
20/20 Magazine, sister publication to
Vision Monday and a leading resource in the optical industry, announces a special installation at the upcoming
Vision Expo East, to celebrate its 50th anniversary. This milestone event will feature a walk through history, with a life-sized timeline that showcases
20/20’s journey over the past five decades as well as key industry milestones. Attendees are invited to immerse themselves in this brand experience, designed by Nico Roseillier, founder, designer and creative strategist, UN-TI-TLED Creative Agency, enjoying the publication’s vast history while looking back at eyewear styles, fashion and technology of the past.
By Staff
Monday, March 4, 2024 12:24 AM
ATLANTA—What is the future of AI in optometry? That’s the question a panel discussion that included researchers, clinicians, and developers sought to answer at a
SECO 2024 keynote session titled, “Putting the Eye in AI: The Future of AI in Optometry.” Panelists discussed how AI in eyecare can be used to predict general health and systemic diseases, as well as ideas and ethical considerations on how to integrate AI into a practice. They also answered questions and addressed attendees' concerns over the rapidly growing technology.
By Staff
Thursday, February 29, 2024 12:18 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council and
RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, have shared the lineup of events scheduled to take place at The Bridge, Vision Expo East’s main stage destination. To register for Vision Expo East, click
here.
By Staff
Thursday, February 29, 2024 12:15 AM
ATLANTA—
SECO 2024 has hit the ground running in Atlanta, with a full slate of educational courses, hot topic breakfast sessions, lunch symposiums, and a timely keynote session that will explore the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in optometry. A leading source for optometric and allied health professional education in the U.S., SECO attracts thousands of eyecare professionals from around the world. The show runs from Feb. 28 to March 3, 2024. SECO is known internationally for offering high-caliber training and presenting the latest optical research and innovation, while connecting attendees to the optometry community and providing access to industry experts, thought leaders, emerging technologies, protocols and even style trendsetters.
By Staff
Thursday, February 22, 2024 12:27 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council and
RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, are gearing up to bring compelling, accredited continuing education offerings to the industry at
Vision Expo East 2024. The comprehensive VisionEd optometry and opticianry program will kick off on Thursday, March 14, one day prior to the celebratory exhibit hall opening on Friday, March 15 and will run through Sunday, March 17. “The VisionEd program at Vision Expo East 2024 is a testament to our commitment to advancing the eyecare industry through a strong education program that has been created by industry, for industry,” said Fran Pennella, vice president, Vision Expo at RX.
By Staff
Friday, February 16, 2024 12:27 AM
NEW YORK—A special registration price is now available for the live, in-person 2024 Vision Monday Leadership Summit, taking place on Wednesday, March 13, just ahead of Vision Expo East here. The special registration price of $695 will be valid through Feb. 21. Registration for the 17th annual VM Summit and details about the event are posted at
www.visionmonday.com/summit. The Summit program will open with a networking breakfast from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., and the program and lunch will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration includes the full program, networking breakfast and lunch.