As Expo Comes to a Close, Optical Looks to the Next Generation of ODs

As Vision Expo West 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 that has made the Show so successful. Today, students and young professionals are encouraged to check out the Career Zone-Student Lounge from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm. Located at the Innovation Stage, the Career Zone-Student Lounge is a central hub for students and young professionals to network with participating companies, all of which are actively recruiting and seeking new talent. The Career Zone-Student Lounge will also host some special events including:

The Expo Experience: Where Innovation Meets Insight and Connections Are Made

LAS VEGAS—Vision Expo West 2023 continues today with an impressive lineup of special events and education, both on and off the Show Floor. On the Show Floor, the Innovation Stage will kick off at 9:45 am with an EYEnovate session featuring presenting companies Topology, Yolia Health, Silk Tears, and VisionWEARx. EYEnovators will showcase the latest breakthroughs in automation, artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, VR/AR and other emerging technologies. At 11:45 am, the Innovation Stage will host a panel discussion in which the Contact Lens Institute and The Vision Council are poised to reveal initial findings from a new study among the U.S. eye care community, unraveling the mysteries of creating a positive contact lens culture.

CLI Previews Contact Lens Culture Research Today at Vision Expo West

LAS VEGAS—New research previewing today at Vision Expo West reveals that creating and maintaining a positive contact lens culture within eyecare practices takes a multifactorial approach, offering several pathways for patient and business success. The Contact Lens Institute—in partnership with The Vision Council—will present a sneak peek of its forthcoming report, “The Culture Calculation: Data-Backed Behaviors for Contact Lens Success,” from the conference’s Innovation Stage today at 11:45 a.m.

Vision Expo West 2023 Kicks Off in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS—Vision Expo West 2023 has just begun at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo here 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 400 exhibiting companies on the lively show floor, premieres the brand-new EYEnovate series, enhances education opportunities, streamlines the attendee experience, and presents an exciting lineup of engaging sessions and energetic events centered around buzzworthy industry topics.

Ray-Ban and Meta Launch Their Next Generation of Smart Glasses

MENLO PARK, Calif. and CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France—Meta Platforms, Inc. (META: NASDAQ) and EssilorLuxottica (ESLX:PA) introduced their next generation of smart glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, Wednesday during the annual Meta Connect event. Ray-Ban Meta represents a significant upgrade in features and performance from Ray-Ban Stories, the first collaboration between Meta and Ray-Ban’s parent company, EssilorLuxottica, released in September, 2021. The new collection offers the first ever eyewear with live streaming and Meta AI built-in, higher quality camera, and improved audio and microphone systems paired with a redesigned, more intuitive app and charging case.