News Releases

The Vision Council is a non-profit trade association that serves member companies in diverse segments of the optical industry, from family-owned businesses to global companies. Access The Vision Council’s press releases below. For media inquiries, please reach out to Chelsea Pillsbury at cpillsbury@thevisioncouncil.org.

Latest News From The Vision Council

Vision Expo West 2023 Kicks Off in Las Vegas

Alexandria, VA – September 28, 2023 – Vision Expo West, the ultimate event for ophthalmic professionals, kicks off today with the opening of the Exhibit Hall at the Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show’s educational program,…

THE VISION COUNCIL RELEASES FOCUSED INSIGHTS TELEHEALTH REPORT

Alexandria, VA – September 22, 2023 – Today, The Vision Council released Focused inSights Telehealth 2023, a new report offering critical insights into the evolving role of telehealth in eyecare. Despite its ability to provide quality care to patients whenever…

SMART EYEWEAR AWARENESS GROWS ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH FROM THE VISION COUNCIL

Alexandria, VA – September 20, 2023 – On the heels of New York Fashion Week, where wearable tech was…

Vision Expo West 2023 Announces Opening Night Party and Special Events Line Up

Alexandria, VA – September 19, 2023 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, share 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…

The Vision Council Foundation’s Scholarship Program Empowers Next Generation of Optical Industry Leaders

Alexandria, VA – September 18, 2023 – As the summer fades into memory and students across the nation return to classrooms, The Vision Council Foundation strives to continuously support young and promising talent, cultivating career pipelines into the optical industry.  …

THE VISION COUNCIL RELEASES FOCUSED INSIGHTS 2023: VISION EQUIPMENT USE AND PURCHASING

Alexandria, VA – September 15, 2023 – Today, The Vision Council, the leading trade association for the optical industry, released a new report featuring key insights into U.S. eyecare providers’ lens processing and diagnostic equipment use and purchasing habits. The report,…

Dynamic New Innovation Stage Programming Announced For Vision Expo West 2023

Alexandria, VA – September 12, 2023 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, have shared the line-up 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…

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

Alexandria, VA – August 29, 2023 – The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX Global, are pleased to share that the Career Zone will return to Vision Expo West on Saturday, September 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Located on the Innovation Stage on the exhibit floor,…

OptiCon Educational Programming Returns to Vision Expo West 2023

Alexandria, VA – August 24, 2023 – 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…

EYECARE PROVIDERS’ OPTIMISM IN THE ECONOMY INCREASES ACCORDING TO THE VISION COUNCIL’S Q2 PROVIDER INSIGHTS

Alexandria, VA – Aug. 22, 2023 – The Vision Council released a new research study with key insights into operations and sentiments from eyecare providers in the U.S. including opticians, optometrists, ophthalmologists, eyecare practice managers, eyecare practice owners and other…