NEW YORK—Vision Expo East 2022 is underway at The Javits Center in New York City. On behalf of the Show organizers, The Vision Council and RX, welcome to Vision Expo East 2022. On the Show Floor, you’ll find more than 360 exhibiting companies as well as cutting-edge education and engaging programming. Be sure to check out The Atelier, a new neighborhood driven by design-led ateliers dedicated to artisanal eyewear, as well as NOW by Vision Expo, Vision Expo’s inaugural eyewear trends showcase located in The Park. Other Show Floor destinations include:
 
  • The Springs – Vision Expo’s neighborhood dedicated to emerging talent. 
     
  • The Focus – Representing the foundation of eyecare, The Focus brings together lens and coating technology, lens processing techniques, disease management solutions, contact lens innovations and eyecare practice optimization.  
     
  • The Park – Industry icons, ubiquitous brands and prestigious collections unveil their latest styles and offerings in the Park.
     
  • The Union – The ultimate shopping experience for those seeking the newest in independent design, this showcase offers new collection launches, pop-culture inspired collaborations and “talk-of-the-show” trends.  
Education
 
Presented under the banner of VisionEd, Vision Expo’s education program offers more than 230 hours of seminars, workshops and presentations led by experts in clinical research, business, fashion and marketing. 
 
Clinical tracks feature key content areas including: glaucoma, posterior segment and macular degeneration, anterior segment, retina, anterior dry eye, surgical/co-management, systemic disease and more.
 
OptiCon@Vision Expo offers an unmatched education program and exhibit hall experience for opticians, contact lens practitioners and ophthalmic allied professionals. 
 
The Bridge, Vision Expo East’s main stage destination, will host the EYE2EYE Series and Innovation Stage presentations.
 
Vision Choice Awards
 
Attendees can vote for the best new product featured in the Crystal Palace Lobby as part of the Vision Choice Awards. Voting closes at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 2. The winner will be announced Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
 
Tonight, stop by the Opening Night party, featuring Bad Habits “The EyeDocs of Rock,” the rock band comprised of several practicing optometrists. The party is from 8:30 p.m. until midnight at Sony Hall at the Paramount Hotel. Attendee badges are required for entry.
 
For helpful Show resources, check out the Vision Expo East mobile app.