By Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 12:15 AM
PARIS—
Silmo Singapore, ASEAN Optical Fair, was held from April 12-14, 2023 at Suntec Singapore Exhibition and Convention Centre. Jointly organized by
Silmo International and
MP Singapore, the show welcomed over 250 international and local brands from over 15 countries representing most product families and ranges in the optics and eyewear industry. Organizers reported that 2,175 professional visitors, optometrists, dispensing opticians and buying groups had the opportunity to browse the latest eyewear, optical products and technologies, according to an announcement.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:21 AM
KINGWOOD, Texas—Last week,
Vision Source, North America's largest network of private practice optometrists, gathered in San Antonio to celebrate their members' success at the groups annual national meeting,
The Exchange 2023, that allow its members to reach their full potential.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 12:21 AM
ROSEMONT, Illinois, and VANCOUVER, Canada —The
Review Education Group will host THE Myopia Meeting in Rosemont, Illinois, and Vancouver, Canada, on Sunday, May 21, and Sunday, June 11, respectively.
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
Friday, March 17, 2023 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—On Thursday, EssilorLuxottica kicked off a North American series of educational customer events with the day-long EssilorLuxottica 360 Insider Education Event in New York. The inaugural event was attended by more than 200 independent eyecare professionals who are members of the company’s
EssilorLuxottica 360 and
Essilor Experts programs.
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
Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:27 AM
TRUMBULL, Conn.—
IDOC’s national conference, The Connection 2023, drew more than 1,000 attendees, including record-breaking attendance by IDOC members, sponsor representative, and other industry professionals from across the country, according to the company. The theme for this year’s event was "Explore The Possibilities," inspiring attendees to think outside the box, get out of their comfort zone and learn and grow to enhance their practices’ success. The keynote speakers—world-renowned explorer Alison Levine, leadership guru Chris Goede, and optometry expert Sharon Carter—championed the conference theme with keynote sessions that helped owners and staff alike to better understand their personal values, work as a team, build trust and accept change.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 12:21 AM
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—
Eyes On Eyecare has announced the launch of Eyes On Myopia, a virtual event, to be held April 7-8, 2023.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—THE Myopia Meeting will hold four live continuing education events this year to bring in-depth knowledge about myopia management to eyecare professionals throughout North America.