By Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023 12:27 AM
BENTONVILLE, Ark.—As part of what it described as "Our ongoing effort to recognize the great work of our health and wellness associates while investing for the future,"
Walmart said it will be investing in the careers, training and in some cases, licensing for 4,000 opticians and 3,700 pharmacists. In an announcement and corresponding corporate Walmart blog post issued late yesterday, co-written by David Reitnauer, vice president, Walmart Health & Wellness, optical, and Kevin Host, senior vice president, Walmart Health & Wellness, pharmacy, the executives noted, "In many communities, Walmart’s pharmacy and vision center associates are the most accessible health care providers for busy families.
By Staff
Friday, May 26, 2023 12:24 AM
NEW YORK—
EyeCarePro, a marketing agency exclusively serving eyecare providers, has announced the winners for the 2nd Annual Practice Manager of the Year Award.
By Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—The readers of
Vision Monday and
20/20 Magazine are being asked to
share their choices for great business support partners in another challenging business year, via the new Ultimate Partners program. Nominations for 2023 have been coming in over the past several weeks and the deadline for submissions has been extended until 11:59 p.m., ET, on May 24. Readers are being asked to recall when they were facing a critical challenge, in 2022 and into this year, and to salute the business partner who showed up at the right moment to reshape that problem into an opportunity or name which supplier, or representative, came to the rescue with valuable new solutions.
By Mary Kane
Friday, March 24, 2023 3:00 PM
Nearly three years to the day of when lockdowns began during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Javits Center opened its doors on March 17 to thousands of vendors, buyers, eyecare professionals and industry leaders. “This is the first year where it feels like the energy is back,” VSP Vision’s Stevie Mitchell keenly observed. Vision Expo East was the largest gathering of ophthalmic professionals in the U.S. in recent years. The Show, which ran from March 16 -19, welcomed thousands from the international vision care industry. Read on for a recap of some of Expo’s major highlights as well as photos of some of the many Show Floor events.
By Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 12:24 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Vision Expo East 2023 concluded on Sunday, March 19, following four days of new product discovery, action-packed education sessions, networking events, and business meetings. Held at New York City’s Javits Center from March 16 -19, Vision Expo East was the largest gathering of ophthalmic professionals in the U.S. in recent years. The Show welcomed thousands from the international vision care industry. Attendees included optometrists, opticians, contact lens professionals, allied ophthalmic professionals, optical assistants, office managers, frame buyers, lab technicians, students and other leaders in eyecare and eyewear.
By Staff
Sunday, March 19, 2023 12:24 AM
As
Vision Expo East 2023 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 – together we’ve had an incredibly successful show in New York City. “We were thrilled to see so many exhibitors doing business, learning, forging new relationships and connecting with longtime peers at Vision Expo East,” Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council, co-organizer of Vision Expo, said.
By Staff
Saturday, March 18, 2023 12:33 AM
NEW YORK—After exploring the different neighborhoods on the Show Floor, featuring more than 425 exhibiting companies, be sure to take full advantage of the dynamic events, compelling education and inspiring programming offered at Vision Expo East 2023. Gather at The Bridge for a variety of engaging sessions including the NOW Awards: 1st Edition, which includes a panel discussion, awards ceremony and celebration with the NOW by Vision Expo Advisory Committee. The NOW Pavilion is in the Union neighborhood and features a curated selection of frames and lenses that embody the latest trends and innovations in eyewear.
By Staff
Friday, March 17, 2023 12:27 AM
NEW YORK—Vision Expo East 2023 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 2023. On the Show Floor, you’ll find more than 425 exhibiting companies as well as 300 hours of cutting-edge education and engaging programming. Be sure to check out The Panorama, a neighborhood that debuted at Vision Expo West 2022 offering a bird’s eye view on the frontier of vision technology, as well as NOW by Vision Expo, Vision Expo’s eyewear trends showcase located in the Union.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 12:18 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council and
RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, encourage attendees to take full advantage of dynamic events, compelling education and vibrant show floor programming offered at
Vision Expo East 2023, taking place March 16 – 19 at the Javits Center in New York City.
By Staff
Friday, March 10, 2023 12:15 AM
Alexandria, VA—
The Vision Council and
RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, announced the schedule of events to take place at The Bridge during
Vision Expo East 2023, taking place March 16 – 19 at the Javits Center in New York City.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 12:18 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Funded by members and supporters of The Vision Council, the
Opening Your Eyes Scholarship is a 501(c)(3) charity designed to provide financial assistance and career opportunities to minority high school seniors throughout the U.S. who have an interest in pursuing a career in the optical industry.
By Staff
Friday, February 24, 2023 12:24 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council and
RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, announced details for its opticianary education content presented under the OptiCon @ Vision Expo umbrella during Vision Expo East 2023, taking place from March 16-19 at the Javits Center in New York City.
By Staff
Friday, January 6, 2023 12:27 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Today, The Vision Council will release its first set of comprehensive industry estimates since last year’s inSights Research Program launch. The inaugural Market inSights 2022 Report estimates that the overall size of the U.S. optical retail industry was $76.5 billion as compared to $76.09 billion for 2021, according to an announcement from The Vision Council. Both the 2021 and 2022 figures use the new methodology associated with The Vision Council's Market inSights Report.