Vision Expo East 2022: Opening Night Party and Special Events

As a co-owner of Vision Expo, The Vision Council is pleased to share details on the opening night party and other special events planned for Vision Expo East 2022, taking place March 31–April 3 at the Javits Center in New York City.

Bad Habits “The EyeDocs of Rock,” the longtime rock band comprised of several practicing optometrists, will perform at Vision Expo East’s opening night party on Friday, April 1. The party will take place from 8:30 pm until midnight at Sony Hall in the Paramount Hotel, located at 235 W 46th Street. All Vision Expo attendees are invited to the opening night party. Attendee badges are required for entry.

The longtime band started playing together in 1987 when three of the current members were optometry students at Ohio State. Bassist Michael “Jules” Raies, OD; keyboardist/guitarist Mark Schindler; guitarist Pat Dollenmayer, OD; keyboard player Bob Glass, OD; and drummer Tony Fenton, OD have performed at numerous optometry conventions and events since 2000. The band has also played at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has been an opening act for classic rock bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Cheap Trick. All the band members but Schindler are practicing optometrists.

For more information on the opening night party, click here.

Special Events

To browse the complete directory of events planned for Vision Expo East 2022, click here. While on-site, attendees are encouraged to reference the mobile app for the most up-to-date schedule.

Vision Expo East 2022 will take place at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City from March 31–April 3, 2022. To register, click here.