Alexandria, VA – May 1, 2025 – The Vision Council Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 National Sunglasses Day campaign, leading up to the annual celebration on June 27. With fresh resources, exclusive events, and new opportunities for public engagement, this year’s initiative reinforces the importance of wearing UV-protective eyewear for long-term eye health.

Alexandria, VA – April 30, 2025 – The Vision Council, the leading organization representing the optical industry, proudly hosted the 2025 Lab Leadership Forum on April 24-25 at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel. This exclusive event brought together 150 executives across the optical laboratory sector, fostering education, professional growth and peer connection. 

Alexandria, VA – April 15, 2025 – From April 6-8, professionals across the optical industry gathered in Clearwater, Florida, for the Accredited Standards Committee for Ophthalmic Optics (ASC) Z80 spring meeting. ASC Z80 is the only entity accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop national standards in the ophthalmic optics field. 

Alexandria, VA – March 24, 2025 – The Vision Council is proud to announce Michael Vitale as the recipient of the 2025 Goodfellow Award, which recognizes an individual who has significantly contributed to the advancement of the optical industry. Vitale, who serves as Vice President of Membership, Government Relations & Technical Affairs at The Vision Council, was nominated and selected unanimously by his peers and will be honored during the Lab Leadership Forum, taking place April 24-25 in Addison, Texas.

Alexandria, VA – January 27, 2025 – Last week, The Vision Council’s 2025 Executive Summit brought together nearly 300 optical executives on the scenic Pacific coast in Santa Barbara, California, for three dynamic days of networking, leadership development, and forward-thinking discussions designed to shape the future of the vision industry.

Alexandria, VA, – December 5, 2024 – Today, The Vision Council announced the release of “Optical Industry 101,” a new training video designed to provide an educational overview of the optical industry. This video, the first in a planned series, highlights the critical role of eye care providers and details the extensive network of manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors who deliver essential vision products and services worldwide.

Alexandria, Va. – October 23, 2024 – Today, The Vision Council announces that registration is open for the 2025 Executive Summit, the organization’s premier event bringing together industry leaders for high-level networking and leadership development.