By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:24 AM
CHICAGO—
Prevent Blindness, a nonprofit eye health and safety organization,
Vision Ireland, a nonprofit national sight loss agency, and the
TAD Foundation, dedicated to increasing employment for the blind and low vision community, have announced that the 2nd Annual New York Golf Classic will be held at the
Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle, N.Y., on Monday, May 20, 2024. Wykagyl is challenging for the expert golfer yet playable and enjoyable for the novice, and it is ranked one of the top 100 golf courses in the U.S., according to the announcement.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—The optical industry is experiencing rapid technological change, with advancements being announced every day. Staying on top of the latest innovations and trends, however, has never been easier. Over the past few years, podcasts have been one of the top ways to access current industry news and hear from optical experts. The Power Hour, now in its 12th season, is one of the leading sources for interviews and information about the optical industry.
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 12:18 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council has announced that it is expanding its membership structure. The move, made to reflect the evolving optical industry and further the success of its more than 500 member organizations, will extend The Vision Council’s membership base to include health care, technology, and contact lens companies.
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
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 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
Thursday, February 15, 2024 12:18 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council and
RX, co-owners of Vision Expo, announced the return of the Italian Trade Commission to Vision Expo East 2024, taking place from March 14-17 at the Javits Center in New York City.
By Staff
Friday, February 9, 2024 12:18 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Atelier at Vision Expo East 2024, a large collection of sought-after international independent designers and home to a diverse community of the industry’s leading design-led brands, will be making an enhanced, expanded and sold-out return to Vision Expo East 2024.
By Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024 12:21 AM
MILAN—The 2024 edition of
Mido concluded on February 5 with a total attendance of over 40,000 attendees during the three-day show, an 11 percent gain over last year. Mido reports that this upswing was equally distributed among Italian and international participants from 160 countries across Asia and Europe, as well as the U.S. Mido president Giovanni Vitaloni said, “Prior to the show opening, we had hoped for an increase in visitors compared to last year. Thanks to everyone’s efforts and the industry’s trust in us each year, we achieved the ambitious goal we had set for ourselves.
By Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 12:21 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Vision Expo East 2024, co-hosted by
The Vision Council and
RX, is on track to be a landmark event for the eyecare and eyewear industry worldwide, with over 450 eyewear and eyecare companies gearing up to display their latest products and technologies across an expansive 150,000 square feet of exhibit space for one final show in New York City before heading to the sunshine state, according to an announcement from show organizers. Taking place from March 14 to 17 at the Javits Center,
Vision Expo East 2024 holds particular significance as it will pay homage to its rich history in New York City before making its anticipated relocation to Orlando, Florida in 2025.
By Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—Rock4Sight 2024 will be back at the Hard Rock Café here on Friday, March 15 to raise funds for
ECN Purpose, a 501c3 charity dedicated to providing eye health education and a connection to vision care for those who are underserved.
By Staff
Monday, December 4, 2023 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—In order to be representative of those ODs who will be entering the workforce in the next few years,
Women In Optometry has created a WO Student Advisory board.
By Staff
Thursday, November 30, 2023 12:27 AM
NEW YORK—Registration is now open for VM's 2024 Leadership Summit, which will be held in New York on Wednesday, March 13, just ahead of Vision Expo East. The program for the VM Summit is titled, "What's Your AI Acuity? Sharpening a Vision for the Future." Early bird tickets and registration have a deadline of 11:59 p.m. ET on Dec. 31. "The growing use of Artificial Intelligence in both health care and retail portends a seismic shift in how companies are operating," noted Marge Axelrad, SVP editorial director of
Vision Monday and
VMAIL.