BUSINESS: Associations http://www.visionmonday.com/rss/business/associations/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:07:49 -0400 Vision Expo East Concludes Show and Historic Residency in New York City http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/meetings/article/vision-expo-east-concludes-show-and-historic-residency-in-new-york-city/ Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:33:00 -0400 NEW YORK—As <a href="https://east.visionexpo.com/" target="_blank">Vision Expo East 2024</a> wraps up today, the organizers of Vision Expo, <a href="http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/" target="_blank">The Vision Council</a> and <a href="https://www.rxglobal.com/" target="_blank">RX</a>, would like to thank all supporters, attendees and exhibitors for their enthusiasm, hard work and commitment that has made the Show so successful this year, and for the last few decades. We thank the Javits Center and the city of New York for its unwavering support and hospitality, empowering us to host and execute one of the world’s best events for the eyecare and eyewear industry. http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/meetings/article/vision-expo-east-concludes-show-and-historic-residency-in-new-york-city/ Vision Expo East 2024 Continues With Engaging Programming and Entertainment http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/meetings/article/vision-expo-east-2024-continues-with-engaging-programming-and-entertainment/ Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:33:00 -0400 NEW YORK—Welcome back to <a href="https://east.visionexpo.com/" target="_blank">Vision Expo East 2024</a>, where the excitement continues as we delve deeper into a world of innovation, education and camaraderie. Today, Saturday, March 16, promises to be another extraordinary day packed with special events and enriching educational opportunities, both on and off the Show floor. As we kick off Day 2, explore today’s robust lineup of events and activities. On the Show Floor, the Bridge programming begins at 9:45 a.m. with RestoringVision's session “Doing Good is Good for Business.” Following this, at 10:15 a.m., the National Optometric Association will delve into the crucial topic of Physician Burn Out. http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/meetings/article/vision-expo-east-2024-continues-with-engaging-programming-and-entertainment/ Welcome to Vision Expo East, Where Eyewear Innovation and NYC Style Shine http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/meetings/article/welcome-to-vision-expo-east-where-eyewear-innovation-and-nyc-style-shine/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:33:00 -0400 NEW YORK—As the curtains rise on <a href="https://east.visionexpo.com/" target="_blank">Vision Expo East 2024</a>, the excitement is palpable, and the anticipation is electric. This year's event, co-hosted by <a href="http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/" target="_blank">The Vision Council</a> and <a href="https://www.rxglobal.com/" target="_blank">RX</a>, promises to be a celebration of nearly four decades of eyewear and eyecare excellence in the heart of New York City. From March 14 to 17, the iconic Javits Center transforms into a bustling hub of industry activity, spanning an expansive 150,000 square feet of exhibit space. http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/meetings/article/welcome-to-vision-expo-east-where-eyewear-innovation-and-nyc-style-shine/ Majority of Shoppers Continue to Buy Prescription and Nonprescription Optical Products In-Store, Focused inSights Report Reveals http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/majority-of-shoppers-continue-to-buy-prescription-and-nonprescription-optical-products-instore-focused-insights-report-reveals/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:30:00 -0400 ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council, a trade association dedicated to supporting the optical industry, released Focused inSights 2024: Online vs. In-Person Purchase Patterns, offering a comprehensive examination of consumer shopping habits for eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses and readers. The report detailed both online and in-person buying trends, providing valuable insights for a variety of optical businesses. A summary, along with the full research report, is available in The Vision Council’s <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/research-reports" target="_blank">Research Download Center</a> as a complimentary download for members of The Vision Council, with a paid option for non-members. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/majority-of-shoppers-continue-to-buy-prescription-and-nonprescription-optical-products-instore-focused-insights-report-reveals/ The Vision Council Announces Expanded Membership Structure http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/the-vision-council-announces-expanded-membership-structure/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:18:00 -0400 ALEXANDRIA, Va.—<a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/" target="_blank">The Vision Council</a> has announced that it is expanding its membership structure. The move, made to reflect the evolving optical industry and further the success of its more than 500 member organizations, will extend The Vision Council’s membership base to include health care, technology, and contact lens companies. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/the-vision-council-announces-expanded-membership-structure/ IDOC Celebrates Success at Its Annual National Conference, The Connection 2024 http://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/article/idoc-celebrates-success-at-its-annual-national-conference-the-connection-2024/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:21:00 -0400 TRUMBULL, Conn.—<a href="https://idoc.net/" target="_blank">IDOC’s</a> annual national conference, The Connection 2024, drew more than 1,000 attendees to Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Texas, including IDOC members, sponsor representatives, and other industry professionals from across the country. http://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/article/idoc-celebrates-success-at-its-annual-national-conference-the-connection-2024/ ECPs Play a Key Partner Role in Workplace Safety http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/todays-read/article/ecps-play-a-key-partner-role-in-workplace-safety/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:30:00 -0400 With March just around the corner, eyecare professionals (ECPs) are focusing their attention on Workplace Eye Awareness Month. Each year, thousands of Americans experience some form of workplace eye injury. These types of injuries can be the result of many things, ranging from chemical spills to sharp objects. Many ECPs are also trying to educate their patients about the risks of spending too many hours in front of the computer, which can cause digital eyestrain. According to the <a href="https://www.aao.org/newsroom/observances" target="_blank">American Academy of Ophthalmology</a>, approximately 25,000 Americans are sent to the emergency room each year with a workplace eye injury. http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/todays-read/article/ecps-play-a-key-partner-role-in-workplace-safety/ The Vision Council Convened More Than 300 Optical Industry Leaders in Naples, Florida for 2024 Executive Summit http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/meetings/article/the-vision-council-convened-more-than-300-optical-industry-leaders-in-naples-florida-for-2024-executive-summit/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:27:00 -0400 ALEXANDRIA, Va.—<a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/" target="_blank">The Vision Council’s</a> 2024 Executive Summit commenced on Monday, January 22 with a beachfront welcome reception hosted by Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council, and continued through Wednesday, January 24. The Executive Summit in Naples, Florida gathered 330 industry professionals on the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico for three action-packed days of networking, leadership development, and critical discussions that will shape the future of the optical industry. The Summit’s programming highlights emerging business trends and offers tangible strategies to tackle the evolving challenges of the eyecare and eyewear industry, as well as the economy at large. http://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/meetings/article/the-vision-council-convened-more-than-300-optical-industry-leaders-in-naples-florida-for-2024-executive-summit/ The Vision Council Foundation Launches Silent Auction in Support of Scholarships for Tomorrow's Opticians http://www.visionmonday.com/business/associations/article/the-vision-council-foundation-launches-silent-auction-in-support-of-scholarships-for-tomorrows-opticians/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:21:00 -0400 ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Today, The Vision Council Foundation kicked off an exclusive silent auction aimed at supporting The Vision Council Foundation’s <a href="https://thevisioncouncilfoundation.org/opening-your-eyes/" target="_blank">Opening Your Eyes Scholarship Fund</a>. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/associations/article/the-vision-council-foundation-launches-silent-auction-in-support-of-scholarships-for-tomorrows-opticians/ Services to Be Held for Steve Sutherlin, Influential Lab Executive and Optical Industry Mainstay http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/services-to-be-held-for-steve-sutherlin-influential-lab-executive-and-optical-industry-mainstay/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:21:00 -0400 OVERLAND PARK, Kan.—Steve Sutherlin, an optical laboratory executive who was instrumental in the success of his family’s business, Sutherlin Optical, and who later played a key role in merging the Optical Laboratories Association (OLA) into <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/" target="_blank">The Vision Council</a>, died of a heart attack on December 28, 2023. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/services-to-be-held-for-steve-sutherlin-influential-lab-executive-and-optical-industry-mainstay/