NEW YORK—With Expo still fresh on everyone’s minds, Vision Monday presents a slideshow to recap some of the sights and excitement that helped make up Vision Expo East. See who was at the industry parties held around New York City, starting with Thursday, April 14. Highlights include a look at how the optical community honored individuals who have made lasting contributions to the industry.
Look for more Vision Expo East photos coming soon on VisionMonday.com.
OWA Champagne Breakfast
Attendees at the OWA breakfast gathered to raise a glass in honor of Sue Downes, the 2016 Pleiades Award honoree and Ann Englert, OWA Pyxis Award honoree.
OWA Champagne Breakfast
MyEyeDr.’s CEO Sue Downes, the 2016 Pleiades Award honoree, speaks on leadership at the OWA Champagne Breakfast.
OWA Champagne Breakfast
OWA president, VisionWeb's Heather Smith thanks outgoing board member Kate Renwick-Espinosa of VSP Vision Care for her service to the OWA.
OWA Champagne Breakfast
Ann Englert, OWA Pyxis Award honoree (r) was joined by her husband, Thomas Nootz (l) at the OWA Champagne Breakfast.
OWA Champagne Breakfast
Sherianne James, Transitions Optical, was interviewed by Christie Walker, Jobson Publishing, as part of “An Intimate Conversation with Sherianne James” at the OWA Champagne Breakfast.
OWA Champagne Breakfast
Top row, (l to r) VSP’s Robin Crimmins, Ocuco’s Janet Johnson, Jean Sabre Uptown Vision Clinic, VSP Vision Care's Kate Renwick-Espinosa, Safilo’s Tiara Claxton, Pacific Northern’s Debbie Myres and VisionWeb’s Heather Smith.
Seated (l to r) Lorie Lippiatt, OD, Jobson/LabTalk’s Christie Walker, Vision Impact Institute’s Maureen Cavanagh and PFO Global’s Katherine Allen.
Gold & Wood at 10/10 Optics
Maurice Leonard, Gold & Wood (l) with Ruth Domber (c) and the 10/10 Optics staff celebrated the official flagship launch of Gold & Wood at the 10/10 Optics boutique near Madison Park on Thursday.
Gold & Wood at 10/10 Optics
Maurice Leonard, CEO, Gold & Wood and Ruth Domber, owner, 10/10 Optics partnered to make 10/10 Optics the New York flagship of Gold & Wood.
Think About Your Eyes Reception
Ashley Mills of The Vision Council spoke passionately about the optometric industry’s duty and calling to work with Think About Your Eyes (TAYE) during a presentation on Thursday.
Think About Your Eyes Reception
(L to R) Jill Paasche, Optical Illusion and Norman Paasche, Hard Case were joined by Jim Sepanek and Brittany Sison of Spy at the TAYE cocktail hour on Thursday.
Think About Your Eyes Reception
Ron Krefman, OD of focalCenter (l) and Dave Plogmann, Jon Torrey, Rick Holt and Laurel O’Connor of Think About Your Eyes at the TAYE presentation and cocktail hour on Thursday.
Zeiss Hosts Premier of ‘Seeing’ at the Planetarium
Luminaries gathered at the Hayden Planetarium for the world premier of the new film “Seeing,” sponsored by Zeiss. The film is part of "Sight: Story of Vision" multimedia project.
Zeiss Hosts Premier of ‘Seeing’ at the Planetarium
Zeiss executives hosted the world premiere of the film "Seeing" Thursday night at the Hayden Planetarium.
Zeiss Hosts Premier of ‘Seeing’ at the Planetarium
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson (l) narrator of "Seeing," attended the film's world premiere Thursday with its writer-director Kris Koenig.
Zeiss Hosts Premier of ‘Seeing’ at the Planetarium
Joe Kuss, a spokesperson for Carl Zeiss, demos a new Nike sunglass featuring Zeiss lenses.
Michael Block Honored as Person of Vision
Block Business Group’s Michael Block was honored as Prevent Blindness’ Person of Vision. Block (c) received the award from Prevent Blindness’ Hugh Parry (l) and Superior Vision’s Andy Alcorn, dinner chair.
Michael Block Honored as Person of Vision
Michael Block and his family take a moment to celebrate his honor at the Lotte New York Palace. (L to R) Block, his wife Saree Block, daughter Rachel Block Smith and son-in-law Neil Smith.
Michael Block Honored as Person of Vision
Hugh Parry (l) of Prevent Blindness with Ed Greene, formerly of The Vision Council and the 2015 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision honoree.
Michael Block Honored as Person of Vision
Visibility Management’s Richard Sanchez (l) and MyEyeDr.’s David Scheffer.
Michael Block Honored as Person of Vision
(L to R) Harriet Shapss with Michael Block and Jobson’s Joe Savarese.
Michael Block Honored as Person of Vision
Rachel Block-Smith (l) with C&E’s Brad Shapiro (r) and his wife, Kathy.
Michael Block Honored as Person of Vision
Nancy and Larry Roth.
Michael Block Honored as Person of Vision
(L to R) Michael Asher, Marchon’s Les Abel, Amy Asher and Michael Block.
Michael Block Honored as Person of Vision
(L to R) Jobson’s Marc Ferrara, SEE’s Richard Golden, Ogi Eyewear’s Joe Tallier and Vision Monday’s Marge Axelrad.
Michael Block Honored as Person of Vision
Reed Exhibition’s Val Scott and The Vision Council’s Ashley Mills.
Michael Block Honored as Person of Vision
The Prevent Blindness team.
VSP and Marchon Celebrate Expansion of The Shop
(L to R) Kate Renwick-Espinosa, VSP Vision Care; Jay Sales, The Shop; and Kelly Freitas, VSP Global during the VSP/Marchon The Shop ribbon cutting event.
VSP and Marchon Celebrate Expansion of The Shop
(L to R) Claudio Gottardi, Marchon; Sue Downes, MyEyeDr.; Leslie Muller, The Shop; Mark Ginsberg, VSP Global; and Jim McGrann, VSP Global.
VSP and Marchon Celebrate Expansion of The Shop
(L to R) Professor Neil Gershenfeld, MIT The Center for Bits and Atoms; Dr. Khizer Khaderi, Vizzario; Don Oakley, VSP Optics; Dr. Leslie Saxon, USC’s Center for Body Computing; and Scott Dorman, USC Center for Body Computing.
Adlens at MOMA: The Focuss Experience
(L to R) Drew Eichelberger with Madison Small and Catherine Wong of Adlens.
Adlens at MOMA: The Focuss Experience
Ted Haggerty (l) and Luke Helsel of Adlens enjoy drinks at the “Seeing Is Believing” Adlens Focuss event at MOMA.
Adlens at MOMA: The Focuss Experience
Victoria Whitman, OD and David Hunt of Adlens take a moment to pose for the cameras during the Adlens Focuss event.
View the Friday and Saturday night party slideshows. Read the Digital Editions of the Show Dailies for April 15, 16 and 17.