NEW YORK—Vision Monday and 20/20 Magazine are pleased to announce the selections in the 12th annual EyeVote Readers’ Choice Awards, a special survey aimed at identifying readers’ favorite products and companies of the year. Optical retailers and ECP readers of the two Jobson Medical Information publications were asked to identify their “favorite” products in 19 distinct categories: optical frames, spectacle lenses, sunglasses, Rx sun lenses, contact lenses, optical equipment for wholesale prescription labs, optical supplies/consumables/tools, ECP/retail in-office lab equipment, diagnostic instruments, practice management software, EHR software, dispensing/measuring fitting systems, patient engagement systems, online ordering website, social purpose missions, online and social media marketing services, PPE, contactless dispensing services and telehealth solution.
Selected companies were chosen based on both brand and company choices supplied by readers. This year’s survey spanned a wide range of product brands and product groups.
Optical Frames
Readers’ Choice, Company: Tura
Readers’ Choice, Frame Brand, Men: Ted Baker
Readers’ Choice, Frame Brand, Women: kate spade new york
Readers’ Choice, Frame Brand, Teens: Ray-Ban
Readers’ Choice, Frame Brand, Kids: Ray-Ban
Readers’ Choice, Brand Introduced in 2020: Champion C Life
Spectacle Lenses
Readers’ Choice, Company: Essilor
Readers’ Choice, Lens Brand: Varilux
Readers’ Choice, Lens Coating Brand: Crizal
Readers’ Choice, Lens Progressive Brand: Varilux X
Readers’ Choice, Lens Photochromic Brand: Transitions
Readers’ Choice, Lens Brand, Introduced in 2020: Sensity Fast
Sunglasses
Readers’ Choice, Company: Maui Jim
Readers’ Choice, Sport Brand, Men: Oakley
Readers’ Choice, Fashion Brand, Men: Maui Jim
Readers’ Choice, Sport Brand, Women: Maui Jim
Readers’ Choice, Fashion Brand, Women: kate spade new york
Readers’ Choice, Brand, Kids: Ray-Ban
Readers’ Choice, Brand Introduced in 2020: Champion C Life
Rx Sun Lenses
Readers’ Choice, Company: Maui Jim
Readers’ Choice, Brand: Maui Jim
Contact Lenses
Readers’ Choice, Company: Alcon
Readers’ Choice, Daily Disposable Single Vision Brand: Dailies Total 1
Readers’ Choice, Toric Monthly Replacement Brand: Biofinity
Readers’ Choice, Toric Daily Disposable Brand: Biotrue
Readers’ Choice, Multifocal Monthly Replacement Brand: Ultra
Readers’ Choice, Multifocal Daily Disposable Brand: Dailies Total 1
Readers’ Choice, Gas Permeable Material Brand: Boston
Readers’ Choice, Brand Introduced in 2020: Bausch + Lomb Infuse
Optical Equipment For Wholesale Prescription Labs
Readers’ Choice, Company: Santinelli International
Readers’ Choice, Finishing Brand: Santinelli International
Readers’ Choice, Surfacing Brand: Satisloh
Readers’ Choice, Tool Brand: Hilco Vision
Optical Supplies/Consumables/Tools
Readers’ Choice, Company: Hilco Vision
Readers’ Choice, Dispensing Tools Brand: Hilco Vision
Readers’ Choice, Supplies/Consumables Brand: Hilco Vision
ECP/Retail In-Office Lab Equipment
Readers’ Choice, Company: Santinelli International
Readers’ Choice, Finishing Brand: Santinelli International
Readers’ Choice, Surfacing Brand: FastGrind
Diagnostic Instruments
Readers’ Choice, Company: ZEISS
Readers’ Choice, Brand for Equipment: ZEISS
Readers’ Choice, Brand Introduced in 2020: Cognivue
Practice Management Software
Readers’ Choice, Company: Eyefinity
Readers’ Choice, Brand: Eyefinity/OfficeMate
EHR Software
Readers’ Choice, Company: Eyefinity
Readers’ Choice, Brand: Eyefinity/ExamWRITER
Dispensing/Measuring Fitting Systems
Readers’ Choice, Company: Shamir
Readers’ Choice, Brand: Smart Mirror by ACEP
Patient Engagement Systems
Readers’ Choice, Company: Weave
Readers’ Choice, Brand: Weave
Online Ordering Website
Readers’ Choice, Company Website: VisionWeb
Social Purpose Missions
Readers’ Choice, Company: Modo
Readers’ Choice, Brand: Eco
Online and Social Media Marketing Services
Readers’ Choice, Company: EyeCarePro
PPE
Readers’ Choice, Company: ClearVision
Readers’ Choice, Brand: ClearVision
Contactless Dispensing Services
Readers’ Choice, Company: Shamir
Readers’ Choice, Brand: Smart Mirror by ACEP
Telehealth Solution
Readers’ Choice, Company: EyecareLive
The 2020 EyeVote Survey ran from Oct. 19 through Nov. 11. An incentive for a chance to win a $500 Amex Gift Card and two $100 Amex Gift Cards was offered to encourage respondents to answer the survey.