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INVISION Magazine's webinar, "What is the Future of Eyecare," is now available to download. The webinar presented some of the industry's top thought leaders as they discussed the changes the vision community may experience following the COVID-19…
After receiving Congressional approval and with the President's signature, H.R. 266 will reopen the shuttered Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Members who qualify for funding from this program and did not receive funding through the initial funding should…
INVISION Magazine Presents: What is the Future of Eyecare?
Wednesday, April 22 at 3 p.m. EDT
This Wednesday, INVISION Magazine will host a webinar, "What is the Future of Eyecare," that will delve into the changes the optical industry may see following the COVID-19 pandemic such as the implementation of telemedicine, e-commerce…
U.S. Consumer Sentiment and Market Insights During the Covid-19 Crisis
The Vision Council's second webinar presentation, U.S. Consumer Sentiment and Market Insights During the Covid-19 Crisis, is now available for download. The research team presented data from the latest VisionWatch report including a detailed breakdown of consumers'…
On Thursday, April 16, 2020, President Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force issued new guidelines to reopen the national economy. The guidance document does not lay out a specific timeline for relaxing social distancing restrictions. Rather, it outlines a phased-in set of criteria to include testing, medical supplies, hospital…
Last week, California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) issued a Proposition 65 Safe Use Determination (SUD) for exposure to Bisphenol A (BpA) from polycarbonate prescription glasses, non-prescription sunglasses, over-the-counter reading glasses and safety glasses manufactured, distributed or sold by members of The…
Invitation to Virtual Presentation of the Award on Thursday, April 23
The California Lab Committee has announced Norm Kester, President of ophthalmic coatings company Quantum Innovations, Inc., as the recipient of the 2020 Goodfellow award. The award will be presented to Kester during a virtual happy hour on Thursday, April 23 at 5 p.m…
In the midst of a very uncertain and challenging time, The Vision Council's members are responding to the spread of COVID-19 in inspiring and innovative ways. From businesses that are pivoting their operating models to stay afloat and those that are creating entirely new products to contribute to the fight against the pandemic, to members…
U.S. Consumer Sentiment and Market Insights During the Covid-19 Crisis
Thursday, April 16 at 12 p.m. EDT
The Vision Council will host the second in a new series of webinars this Thursday, April 16 with The Vision Council's research team. The webinar, U.S. Consumer Sentiment and Market Insights During the Covid-19…
Dear Valued Member,
As the leading trade association for the optical industry, The Vision Council aims to arm its members with the key information and resources needed to run a successful business. With this in mind, The Vision Council has partnered with Reed Technology and Information Services Inc. (Reed Tech) to provide members with a…