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As co-organizer of Vision Expo, The Vision Council is pleased to share that registration is now open for Vision Expo West 2021, taking place September 22–25 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. With Las Vegas fully reopened, The…

United Nations General Assembly Resolution Commits Countries to Eyecare for the World’s 1.1 Billion People with Preventable Sight Loss by 2030

As a member of the United Nations (UN) Friends of Vision, The Vision Council is proud to share that the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted adopted Resolution…

Prospective members of the Emerging Optical Leaders Committee (EOL) are invited to learn more about the committee during an upcoming EOL member meeting, set to take place on Wednesday, September 22 from 3:30–5pm PST during Vision Expo West 2021 in Las Vegas.

Dear Members,

Recent legislative events in Washington D.C. have the potential to provide tremendous benefits to the members of The Vision Council. Earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced that Democrats in the Senate have a reached a deal on a $3.5 trillion package to address “human infrastructure,” which…

Michael Vitale, The Vision Council’s Senior Technical Director & Lens, Lab and Lens Processing & Technology Division Liaison, was recently interviewed for MAFO Magazine regarding the publication of the revised ANSI ASC Z80.1-2020 and the standard and committee’s work process. The interview includes information on the new prescription…

On June 27, The Vision Council brought the importance of ultraviolet (UV)-protective eyewear to life through a successful National Sunglasses Day campaign.

The social media campaign garnered more than 1.1 million impressions and more than 70,000 engagements,…

The Vision Council’s government relations and regulatory affairs (GR) team of seasoned professionals is actively monitoring and proactively engaging key lawmakers and regulators on issues of the highest priority to the industry, working to ensure a positive business environment for our members.

In the spirit of keeping members informed…

The Vision Council encourages members to maximize their membership by taking advantage of exclusive access to the organization’s government relations and regulatory affairs (GR) team. The GR team is actively monitoring and proactively engaging key lawmakers and regulators on issues of the highest priority to the industry and is available to…

The Vision Council and RX, the organizers of Vision Expo, have announced that ShopVISION, a new global digital sourcing platform for the vision care community, is now live and available to eyecare professionals 365 days a year. Following a successful platform launch at Vision…

The Vision Council has released the Internet Influence Report. The special interest report examines the role of the Internet among…