Registration Is Now Open for Vision Monday's 2025 Leadership Summit, ‘Elevating Vision Care’s Superpowers,’ in Orlando on Feb. 19

By Staff
Friday, November 8, 2024 12:27 AM NEWARK, N.J.—Registration is now open for VM's 2025 Leadership Summit, which will be held in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, February 19, just ahead of Vision Expo East. The program for the VM Summit is titled, "Elevating Vision Care’s Superpowers. Collaborations Drive New Tech and Innovation." Early bird tickets and registration have a deadline of 11:59 p.m. ET on December 6. “We're excited to open registration for the 2025 Leadership Summit," said Anne Cooper, editorial director of Vision Monday and 20/20.

Jobson Launches ‘A.I. in Eye Care’ eJournal for Eye Care Professionals

By Staff
Monday, November 4, 2024 12:21 AM NEWARK, N.J.—Jobson has introduced the A.I. in Eye Care eJournal for optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians and other eye care professionals to stay up to date on the latest artificial intelligence technologies and news. The eJournal’s launch in Q4 2024 follows Jobson’s successful A.I. presentation during Vision Expo West 2024, titled The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Practical Applications in Eye Care Today. All content will be located at www.aiineyecare.com. Both the program and the eJournal launch were supported by founding sponsors Advancing Eyecare, Alcon, EssilorLuxottica and Topcon Healthcare. Supporting sponsors are Barti, CSI Dry Eye Software, Dr. Contact Lens and Neurolens.

Vision Monday Launches Survey to Gauge the Effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the Industry

By Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024 12:15 AM NEWARK, N.J.—Due to the devastating effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the U.S., Vision Monday has launched a survey to gauge the effects of the hurricanes on the optical industry. Click here to let us know how your business has been affected by these two historic hurricanes. If your company or organization is providing disaster relief to the optical community, we want to hear from you too. Stay tuned to VMAIL for results of the survey.

World Sight Day 2024 Is Embraced by the Optical Community With a Focus on Children’s Eye Health

By Staff
Monday, October 14, 2024 12:24 AM NEWARK, N.J.—The optical community came together last week on October 10 in honor of World Sight Day (WSD), marking the celebration, held annually on the second Thursday of the month, with joyous and awareness-raising events worldwide, coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). With the theme “Love Your Eyes,” events in the U.S. and across the globe included almost 200 IAPB member organizations as well as eyecare organizations, industry and eyecare professionals with a focus on the unique needs of children’s vision and eye health.

Vision Monday Launches Survey to Gauge the Effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the Industry

By Staff
Friday, October 11, 2024 12:15 AM NEWARK, N.J.—Due to the devastating effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the U.S., Vision Monday has launched a survey to gauge the effects of the hurricanes on the optical industry. Click here to let us know how your business has been affected by these two historic hurricanes. If your company or organization is providing disaster relief to the optical community, we want to hear from you too. Stay tuned to VMAIL for results of the survey.

A Busy Vision Expo West 2024 Wraps Up in Las Vegas

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Friday, September 27, 2024 8:30 AM LAS VEGAS, Nev.—Vision Expo West 2024, a four-day conference and exhibition held here at The Venetian Expo for eyewear and eyecare professionals, wrapped up its event on September 21, after drawing what organizers The Vision Council and RX estimate to be more than 10,000 industry professionals from 98 countries. Opening this year on September 18, Vision Expo West 2024 showcased the latest innovations across 103,000 square feet of exhibit space, and immersed attendees in cutting-edge advancements in lens technology, diagnostic tools and practice management solutions throughout the Show.

Vision Expo West 2024 Shows Strength in Sales, Technology and Innovation Sectors

By Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:24 AM NORWALK, Conn.—Vision Expo West 2024, a premier conference and exhibition held at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas for eyewear and eyecare professionals, wrapped up its event on September 21 after drawing more than 10,000 industry professionals from 98 countries, show organizers The Vision Council and RX stated. Opening this year on September 18, Vision Expo West 2024 showcased the latest innovations across 103,000 square feet of exhibit space, and immersed attendees in cutting-edge advancements in lens technology, diagnostic tools and practice management solutions throughout the four-day show.

As Expo Comes to a Close, Focus Shifts to Next Generation of ECPs

By Staff
Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:24 AM LAS VEGAS—As Vision Expo West 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. Today, students and young professionals are encouraged to check out the Career Resource Center from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Located at the Innovation Stage, the Career Resource Center is a dynamic hub dedicated to connecting students, recent graduates and other professionals with leading companies in the eyecare industry that are actively recruiting.

Expo West: Where Innovation Meets Insight and Connections

By Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024 12:24 AM LAS VEGAS—Vision Expo West 2024 continues today with an impressive line-up of special events and education, both on and off the Show Floor. On the Innovation Stage, the day's schedule starts with The Vision Council All Member Meeting at 8:00 a.m. This is followed by a session on AI in optometry, "How Can AI Compliment Your Practice vs. Being a Threat," from 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Then, at 11:00 a.m., Johnson & Johnson presents a discussion on Cultural Competency in Eyecare.

Vision Expo West 2024 Kicks Off in Las Vegas

By Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024 12:18 AM LAS VEGAS—Vision Expo West 2024 has just begun at The Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas. We extend a warm welcome to all attendees on behalf of the show organizers, The Vision Council and RX. This year's event boasts over 350 exhibiting companies on the lively show floor, premieres the brand new Visionaries Unveiled series, introduces the “Flaunt the Frame” eyewear fashion show series on the Innovation Stage Thursday and Friday hosted by Eyecare Business, offers enhanced education opportunities, streamlines the attendee experience, and presents an exciting lineup of engaging sessions and energetic events centered around buzzworthy industry topics.

Jobson Optical Research Releases ECP Income Study

By Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 12:15 AM NEWARK, N.J.—Jobson Optical Research has released its ECP Income Study, offering insights on what ECPs are earning across the country. This extensive study shares the average income for optometrists, opticians/dispensers and optical office managers in the U.S. A full comparison of males vs. females is broken out across all demographics. Jobson Optical Research polled its internal database of ECPs for the study.

The Optical Industry Prepares to Experience the Future of Eyecare and Eyewear at Vision Expo West in Las Vegas

By Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:21 AM NORWALK, Conn.—Vision Expo West, a premier trade-only conference and exhibition for eyecare and eyewear professionals, presented by co-owners RX and The Vision Council, will take place from September 18-21, 2024, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, according to an announcement from show organizers. This leading event for eyecare professionals, ophthalmic experts and industry innovators will feature product sourcing, trends, innovations, events, networking opportunities, show floor demonstrations, activations and an acclaimed education program designed to enlighten, inspire and elevate the industry, the announcement said.

Meet VM’s 2024 ‘Class’ of Most Influential Women in Optical

By Mary Kane
Friday, August 2, 2024 8:30 AM NEWARK, N.J.—The 22nd edition of Vision Monday’s Most Influential Women in Optical feature brings a class of leaders, changemakers and trailblazers who are as impressive and exciting as it gets. This past week, Vision Monday announced its 2024 roster of 40 women of accomplishment who were selected by VM’s editors from several hundred submissions. For this year’s Annual Report, VM considered women who are making a difference in the following five categories: Executive Suite, Rising Stars, Mentors, Innovators and Above & Beyond.

It’s a Wrap as Optical Industry Celebrates Grand Finale of Vision Expo East in NYC

By Staff
Monday, March 25, 2024 12:24 AM NEW YORK—After nearly four decades of showcasing some of the best eyewear products, eyecare technologies and countless hours of continuing education at Vision Expo in New York City, attendees at this year’s Show soaked in every moment and celebrated an Expo East that was held for the final time at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

Vision Expo East 2024 Concludes Final Show in NYC and Sets Its Sights on a Bright Future in Orlando

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.