By Staff
Friday, February 3, 2023 12:24 AM
NEW YORK—Four new speakers will offer fresh perspectives on major business and health care trends at the
Vision Monday Leadership Summit, organizers of the event announced. The addition of these speakers to the VM Summit, “Insight, Unseen: How Leaders Uncover, Design and Scale Innovations,” significantly expands its scope. The live in-person event will feature prominent voices and key opinion leaders in communications, business consulting, human resources, retailing and vision care. Their ideas will inform a daylong program designed for senior decision makers and influencers from throughout the optical industry and eyecare professions.
By Staff
Friday, February 3, 2023 12:21 AM
ST. LOUIS—The
World Council of Optometry (WCO) Myopia Management Standard of Care Pledge challenge has been accepted by 63 global eyecare organizations and more than 25,700 practitioners.
By Staff
Monday, January 30, 2023 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—Rock4Sight 2023, will be back at the Hard Rock Café to celebrate the optical industry and raise funds for
ECN Purpose, a 501c3 Charity dedicated to providing both eye health education and connection to vision care to the underserved. The party begins on Saturday, March 18 at 8:30 pm at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, New York City. As in the past, this will be a fun night of music, dancing, camaraderie and industry fellowship, however, this year features a new twist.
By Staff
Monday, January 30, 2023 12:15 AM
PINELLAS PARK, Fla.—Transitions is hosting Transitions Certified Live events for eyecare professionals to earn their Transitions Specialist certification during in-person training events.
By Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023 12:24 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The NOW Pavilion is returning to Vision Expo East 2023. The pavilion will feature a curated selection of frames and lenses that embody the latest trends and innovations in eyewear, according to show organizers
The Vision Council and
RX Global. Participating exhibitors are invited to submit products as complimentary, value-added opportunities to gain additional exposure at the show. Final product selection will be chosen by an advisory review committee of esteemed media and retailers immediately following the February 1 product submission deadline.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 12:27 AM
PINELLAS PARK, Fla.—Aiming to further bring to life the power and relevance of Transitions lenses to an audience spending significant time in changing light conditions,
Transitions Optical on Tuesday announced a robust corporate marketing platform with a national golf organization, focused on expanding brand visibility with activations at four golf tournaments. Through this relationship, Transitions Optical will further reach “a prime target consumer to create interest in wearing Transitions lenses,” according to the company’s announcement.
By Staff
Monday, June 6, 2022 12:24 AM
ORLANDO, Fla.—
Transitions Optical Inc. announced the winners of its annual Transitions Innovation Awards during the closing ceremony here at the
25th Transitions Academy meeting. The awards recognize both individuals and companies for their innovative efforts to support Transitions lenses. More than 850 people representing many countries attended the event at the J.W. Marriott Grande Lakes. “Honoring this incredible group of Transitions Innovation Awards winners and finalists was a perfect way to round off our 25th anniversary celebration of Transitions Academy,” said Drew Smith, director, North America channels, Transitions Optical.
By Staff
Monday, April 25, 2022 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—
SUNY College of Optometry celebrated 50 years of accomplishment earlier this month here at a special event which combined the Optometric Center of New York's Eyes on New York Gala alongside the annual Student Eye Ball at Edison Ballroom.
By Staff
Friday, October 22, 2021 12:27 AM
DALLAS—
Essilor announces the creation of a state-of-the-art digital event platform, the Essilor Vision Care Center, and opens registration for the center’s inaugural event: the Global Varilux Summit.
By Staff
Friday, October 15, 2021 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—
My Vision Show, a producer of virtual and interactive events, has announced the first My Vision Show Rewind.
By Staff
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 12:18 AM
DALLAS—The
Optical Women’s Association (OWA) will be hosting its first 2021 live and in-person regional event during Vision Expo East at the Orange County Convention Center later this week.
By Staff
Monday, December 16, 2019 12:00 AM
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.—ABB Optical Group cut the ribbon in mid-November on a new optical lens fabrication facility and laboratory in Erlanger, Ky. The 42,000 square-foot facility replaces the company’s existing 8,000 square-foot building in nearby Cincinnati. The lab’s current staff of more than 60 people will move into the new building, which in the future is expected to employ approximately 200 individuals, according to an announcement.
By Staff
Monday, December 16, 2019 12:00 AM
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J.—Charmant USA held its National Sales Meeting from November 14—17, 2019, at The Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. Over the course of the four-day event, the Charmant team, including executives, the nationwide sales force, and guests, celebrated the company’s 2019 achievements and planned for 2020