By Evra Taylor and Anne Cooper
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 12:24 AM
The optical industry continues to marshal resources and adapt as it assesses the impact that tariffs ordered by the Trump administration may have on revenue, materials, products and staffing. With President Trump having inked executive orders over the weekend that were slated to take effect on February 4 that imposed 25 percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada, with a 10 percent tariff on Canadian energy products, and a 10 percent tariff on imports from China, reliable news outlets reported that U.S. consumers and businesses could expect costs to rise on products ranging from groceries to gasoline to technology, leaving few sectors unaffected.
By Sarah McGoldrick
Friday, January 24, 2025 8:30 AM
Behind every great pair of eyeglasses is a great optician. Opticians play an important role in the vision care experience by providing support to patients, and assisting with the fitting of eyeglasses and contact lenses. But they are also adept at helping patients find eyewear that fits their vision needs as well as their lifestyle requirements. National Optician Month celebrates the vital role of opticians in vision care as optometry practices throughout the U.S. pay homage to their opticians during the month of January. Here are a few examples of opticians who go above and beyond serving patients in underserved communities, both at home and abroad.
By Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:21 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council released a new research report that provides a detailed look at how eyecare providers source and select eyeglass frames for their practices. The report, titled Focused inSights 2024: Frame Buyers, investigates the motivations and choices of ECPs who are responsible for frame inventory purchases.
By Staff
Monday, January 6, 2025 12:18 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—Excitement around the
2025 VM Leadership Summit continues to build, with an all-star lineup of ECPs, thought leaders, and business and philanthropic minds planning to descend in Orlando on February 19 to explore the topic of "Elevating Vision Care's Superpowers." Scheduled to take place at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, a state-of-the-art new venue located in downtown Orlando that's just 20 minutes away from the Orange County Convention Center, the event features cutting-edge presentations, ample opportunity for networking, and a sit-down luncheon. The current lineup of presenters includes:
By Staff
Monday, December 23, 2024 12:24 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—Caroline Casey, president of the
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), has been added to the lineup of speakers for the upcoming 2025
VM Leadership Summit. Titled “Elevating Vision Care’s Superpowers,” the Summit will be held on February 19 in Orlando, just prior to Vision Expo East. Self-proclaimed troublemaker, disability activist, social entrepreneur and adventurer, Casey will move the Summit conversation on access and scope of care to a global stage, speaking about how the IAPB collaborates with key players worldwide to bring care to those most in need, and shedding light on evolving technologies that are allowing IAPB partners to provide cutting edge care to those in even the most remote regions.
By Staff
Monday, December 16, 2024 12:27 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—Howard Purcell, OD, FAAO, the president and CEO of the
New England College of Optometry (NECO), and Paul M. Karpecki, OD, FAAO, director of Cornea and External Disease for the
Kentucky Eye Institute in Lexington Ky., and chief medical editor of Jobson’s
Review of Optometry, have been added to the lineup of speakers for the upcoming 2025
VM Leadership Summit. This year’s dynamic program, titled “Elevating Vision Care’s Superpowers,” will be held on February 19 in Orlando, just prior to Vision Expo East.
By Staff
Friday, December 13, 2024 12:21 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—A special registration price is now available for the 2025 Vision Monday Leadership Summit, taking place on Wednesday, Feb. 19 in Orlando, just ahead of Vision Expo East. The special registration price of $695 will be valid through Dec. 31. The program for the VM Summit, titled, "Elevating Vision Care’s Superpowers,” will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and will once again feature a coffee break and luncheon to allow for refreshments and networking. Registration includes the full program, coffee break and lunch. Details for registration are posted at
www.visionmonday.com/summit.
By Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:27 AM
NORWALK, Conn.—More than 300 of the industry’s most influential eyecare and eyewear brands will showcase industry-leading vision products and services at the upcoming edition of
Vision Expo East, set to take place in Orlando on February 19–22, 2025, according to an announcement from show organizers,
The Vision Council and
RX Global. An integral part of the upgraded show floor experience debuting at the Orange County Convention Center will feature a roster of industry brands including Kering Eyewear, DITA, Krewe, Anna-Karin Karlsson, Mykita, Tom Davies and Silhouette.
By Staff
Monday, December 9, 2024 12:24 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—Nick Jankel, an internationally recognized thought leader and futurist, has been added to the lineup of speakers for the upcoming 2025
VM Leadership Summit. Titled “Elevating Vision Care’s Superpowers,” the Summit will be held on February 19 in Orlando, just prior to Vision Expo East. As a keynoter for organizations including Google, Intel, Kellogg’s and Merck, Jankel speaks on how next-level leadership, human-centric transformation and breakthrough innovation can—and must—be leveraged to shape a successful future of business and society in an increasingly complex, disrupted and digital world.
By Staff
Monday, December 2, 2024 12:30 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—Purti Kanodia, the senior director of strategy and innovation at
National Vision, and Sonali Bloom, the CEO of
20/20 Onsite, have been added to the lineup of speakers for the upcoming 2025
VM Leadership Summit, titled “Elevating Vision Care’s Superpowers,” which will be held on February 19 in Orlando, just prior to Vision Expo East. The two executives will be part of a panel that explores the state of today’s access to vision care.
By Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:24 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—James Taylor, MBA, a leading expert in creativity, sustainability, innovation and artificial intelligence has been announced as the keynote speaker for the upcoming 2025 VM Leadership Summit, titled “Elevating Vision Care’s Superpowers,” which will be held on February 19 in Orlando, just prior to Vision Expo East. In his keynote address, Taylor will provide informed insights about how collaboration and technology can be harnessed to tap into vision care's superpowers, and what that means to today’s eyecare leaders.
By Staff
Friday, November 15, 2024 12:15 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—
Registration is open for VM's 2025 Leadership Summit, which will be held in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, February 19, just ahead of Vision Expo East. The program for the VM Summit is titled, "Elevating Vision Care’s Superpowers. Collaborations Drive New Tech and Innovation." Early bird tickets and registration have a deadline of 11:59 p.m. ET on December 6. “We're excited to open registration for the 2025 Leadership Summit," said Anne Cooper, editorial director of
Vision Monday and
20/20.
By Staff
Friday, November 8, 2024 12:27 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—
Registration is now open for VM's 2025 Leadership Summit, which will be held in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, February 19, just ahead of Vision Expo East. The program for the VM Summit is titled, "Elevating Vision Care’s Superpowers. Collaborations Drive New Tech and Innovation." Early bird tickets and registration have a deadline of 11:59 p.m. ET on December 6. “We're excited to open registration for the 2025 Leadership Summit," said Anne Cooper, editorial director of
Vision Monday and
20/20.
By Staff
Monday, November 4, 2024 12:21 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—Jobson has introduced the
A.I. in Eye Care eJournal for optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians and other eye care professionals to stay up to date on the latest artificial intelligence technologies and news. The eJournal’s launch in Q4 2024 follows Jobson’s successful A.I. presentation during Vision Expo West 2024, titled
The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Practical Applications in Eye Care Today. All content will be located at
www.aiineyecare.com. Both the program and the eJournal launch were supported by founding sponsors Advancing Eyecare, Alcon, EssilorLuxottica and Topcon Healthcare. Supporting sponsors are Barti, CSI Dry Eye Software, Dr. Contact Lens and Neurolens.
By Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024 12:15 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—Due to the devastating effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the U.S.,
Vision Monday has launched a
survey to gauge the effects of the hurricanes on the optical industry. Click
here to let us know how your business has been affected by these two historic hurricanes. If your company or organization is providing disaster relief to the optical community, we want to
hear from you too. Stay tuned to
VMAIL for results of the survey.