Grow Your Practice Marketing Reach With Social Media Boot Camp September 27 at Vision Expo West

By Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 12:15 AM LAS VEGAS—Marketing4ECPs is hosting a Social Media Boot Camp designed specifically for eyecare professionals looking to maximize their online presence and harness the true potential of social media platforms for their practice. This event will take place on Wednesday, September 27 at The Venetian Expo. It is designed to help eyecare professionals connect, engage and grow their patient base through effective digital marketing and social media strategies in the age of digital transformation.

Vision Expo West 2023 Announces Opening Night Party and Special Events Lineup

By Staff
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 12:21 AM ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, announced details on the opening night party and other special events planned for Vision Expo West 2023, taking place at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 27-30.

Prevent Blindness to Host Two Upcoming Golf Outings to Help Support its Sight-Saving Programs

By Staff
Friday, September 15, 2023 12:27 AM LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK—Slots are still available for two upcoming golf events hosted by Prevent Blindness, the nation’s leading nonprofit eye health organization. The 15th Annual Prevent Blindness Swing Fore Sight golf outing will be held on Wed., Sept. 27, in conjunction with Vision Expo West. Registration and breakfast will begin at 6:00 a.m. PT at the Bali Hai Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nev. The shotgun start is at 7:00 a.m. PT. For participants, foursomes are $3,000 and individual golf slots are $750 for the four-person scramble.

DaTE Show in Florence, Emphasizing Contemporary Trends, Welcomes 1,000 Professionals and Buyers

By Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023 12:15 AM MILAN—The 11th edition of DaTE closed last weekend and the contemporary eyewear show, held here Sept. 9-10, reported a varied lineup of exhibitors and a strong attendance. DaTE welcomed approximately 1,000 high-profile industry professionals and buyers, predominantly Italian but some from quite distant countries, like Chile, India, the U.S., Taiwan and Israel. “The formula of two days rather than three was well-received. It allowed exhibitors to focus their efforts and optimize the time available and their investment,” remarked Giovanni Vitaloni, president of DaTE.

Dynamic New Innovation Stage Programming Announced for Vision Expo West 2023

By Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 12:30 AM ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, have announced the lineup of events scheduled to take place on the Innovation Stage at Vision Expo West 2023, happening September 27-30, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. To register for Vision Expo West, click here. The Innovation Stage, Vision Expo West’s main stage destination located on the exhibit floor, will host a rich schedule of special events, panels, and presentations for 2023, according to an announcement from show organizers.

Special Travel Package Deals Are Now Available to Visitors to Mido 2024 From the U.S., Central or South America

By Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023 12:15 AM MILAN—Mido organizers of the international eyewear exhibition to be held at Rho-Pero in Milan Feb. 3-5, 2024, are letting prospective attendees know that there are new special travel packages being offered. In order to assist visitors and exhibitors from the U.S, Central and South America, special discounts on flight rates in economy, premium economy and business class, including baggage, three nights in four-star and five-star hotels are now available, according to an announcement from show organizers.

Getting Back to Business

By Mary Kane
Friday, September 1, 2023 8:30 AM September arrived yesterday signaling the lazy days of summer are coming to an end. And with Vision Expo just around the corner, it’s time to get down to business again. In less than a month, the optical industry will be gathering in Las Vegas for Vision Expo West, and this time around, it will have a palpable post-pandemic feel, despite the fact that COVID 19 seems to be rearing its ugly head again. (Click here to find out what some of our top docs think about the state of COVID today and what might be in store for us). This year’s Vision Expo has a lot to offer attendees including new exhibitors, new neighborhoods on the show floor, a robust curriculum of continuing education and a spate of special events so we opti folk can do what we do best—network with our colleagues.

Career Zone Returns to Vision Expo West 2023 to Support the Next Generation of Optical Industry Professionals

By Staff
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 12:24 AM ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX Global announced that the Career Zone will return to Vision Expo West on Saturday, September 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Located on the Innovation Stage on the exhibit floor, the Career Zone is a student lounge designed as a central hub for OD and opticianry students and young professionals to network with participating optical companies, all of which are actively recruiting and seeking new talent. Vision Expo West 2023 will offer students exclusive registration benefits including free Exhibit Hall admission and access to complimentary education. To register for Vision Expo West, click here.

OptiCon Educational Programming Returns to Vision Expo West 2023

By Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023 12:27 AM ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, have shared details on the OptiCon @ Vision Expo program planned for Vision Expo West 2023, taking place September 27–30 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The Show’s educational program opens Wednesday, September 27, with the Exhibit Hall opening Thursday, September 28. To register for Vision Expo West, click here. For 2023, OptiCon @ Vision Expo will return with an unmatched education program and Exhibit Hall experience for opticians, contact lens professionals, allied ophthalmic professionals, optical assistants and office managers, frame buyers and lab technicians.

The Optical Women’s Association Announces Its Annual Connection Series Luncheon and Keynote Speaker at Vision Expo West

By Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023 12:18 AM DALLAS—The Optical Women’s Association (OWA) has announced this year's Connection Series event—The RALLY Mentality—at Vision Expo West on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. PST at Venetian Level 3 - Murano, Room 3304.

Vision Expo West 2023 to Spotlight Eyecare Innovations With First-Ever EYEnovate Series, Including the New Vision Expo Ocular Horizon Awards

By Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023 12:24 AM ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, have announced that EYEnovate, a brand-new series highlighting groundbreaking technological innovations in the optical field, will debut at Vision Expo West next month. Vision Expo West 2023 will take place at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas from Sept. 27-30, 2023. To register for Vision Expo West 2023, click here. Vision Expo’s Innovation Stage, the main stage destination for attendees on the Show floor, will host the EYEnovate sessions.

Show Organizers Announce What’s New and Happening at Vision Expo West 2023

By Staff
Friday, August 11, 2023 12:21 AM ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, share details on new show features and special events planned for Vision Expo West 2023, taking place at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 27-30.

Vision Expo West to Welcome New Exhibitors and Segments to Dynamic Show Floor

By Staff
Monday, August 7, 2023 12:27 AM ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Today, The Vision Council and RX, the two organizers of Vision Expo, announced new exhibitors, brand participants and exhibitor segments for Vision Expo West 2023, which is scheduled to take place September 27-30 at the Venetian Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. “We are thrilled to share the mounting enthusiasm that is building around this year’s Vision Expo West,” said Fran Pennella, vice president of Vision Expo at RX and co-organizer of Vision Expo.

New England College of Optometry to Host Third Annual NECO Industry Collaborative in Boston, Aug. 21-22

By Staff
Monday, August 7, 2023 12:24 AM BOSTON—The New England College of Optometry (NECO) is hosting the third annual Industry Collaborative to discuss and debate issues of supply and demand in optometry.

Envision University to Host Virtual Global Conference Sept. 29-30, Showcasing the Latest Low Vision Research and Rehabilitation Practice

By Staff
Friday, August 4, 2023 12:18 AM WICHITA, Kan.—Organizers of the Envision Conference, through Envision University, have set the agenda for the Envision Virtual Fall Conference with outstanding sessions and opportunities for professionals in the vision rehabilitation field.