News Releases

The Vision Council is a non-profit trade association that serves member companies in diverse segments of the optical industry, from family-owned businesses to global companies. Access The Vision Council’s press releases below. For media inquiries, please reach out to Chelsea Pillsbury at cpillsbury@thevisioncouncil.org.

Latest News From The Vision Council

VISION EXPO EAST 2023 TO HOST LARGEST US OPTICAL INDUSTRY GATHERING IN RECENT YEARS, MARCH 16-19 IN NEW YORK CITY

Alexandria, VA – January 26, 2023 – Where eyecare meets eyewear, and education, fashion and innovation mingle, Vision Expo East 2023 is on track to be the largest optical gathering the industry has experienced in years according to show organizers The Vision Council and RX.…

Announcing New NOW Awards @ VISION EXPO East 2023

Alexandria, VA – January 26, 2023 – Launched in 2022, the NOW Pavilion at Vision Expo East 2023 will feature a curated selection of frames and lenses that embody the latest trends and innovations in eyewear. Participating exhibitors are invited to submit products as a…

The Vision Council Concludes 2023 Executive Summit in Austin, Texas

Alexandria, VA – Jan. 12, 2023 – The Vision Council’s 2023 Executive Summit kicked off on Monday, January 9 with a welcome reception hosted by Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council, and continued through Wednesday, January 11.

Taking place in Austin, Texas, a new host…

The Vision Council Announces Relaunch of VisionPAC

Alexandria, VA – Dec. 15, 2022 – The Vision Council announces today plans to relaunch VisionPAC, a Political Action Committee intended to enhance the vision community’s reputation among government officials and strengthen its impact on public policy through collaboration and…

Conference and Exhibit Hall Registration Now Open for Vision Expo East 2023

Alexandria, VA – Dec. 7, 2022 – Conference and Exhibit Hall Registration opens today for Vision Expo East 2023, taking place March 16–19, 2023 in New York City at the Javits Center.…

The Vision Council Releases Consumer inSights Q3 2022 Report

Alexandria, VA – Dec. 6, 2022 – The Vision Council has released the Consumer inSights Q3 2022 Report. The latest report to be released from The Vision Council’s new inSights Research Program, it…

NOW by Vision Expo will Return to Vision Expo East 2023

Alexandria, VA – Dec. 1, 2022 – The Vision Council and RX, co-owners of Vision Expo, today announce that NOW by Vision Expo, the trends showcase that debuted at Vision Expo East 2022, will return at Vision Expo East 2023, taking place March 16–19, 2023 at the Javits Center in…

The Vision Council Releases Focused inSights: Online vs. In-Person Buyers 2022

Alexandria, VA – Nov. 18, 2022 – The Vision Council has released Focused inSights: Online vs. In-Person Buyers 2022. The report provides information on the differences and similarities between online and in-person eyewear buyers, including demographic data, managed vision care…

ANSI Z80 ASC for Ophthalmic Optics Appoints New Sub-Committee Leaders

Alexandria, VA – Nov. 17, 2022 – As the Secretariat to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z80 Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) for Ophthalmic Optics, The Vision Council is pleased to share the appointment of two new subcommittee chairs, including Dr. Gregory…

The Vision Council Announces Release of ANSI Z80.28–2022

Alexandria, VA – Nov. 15, 2022 – As the Secretariat Administrator for Accredited Standards Committee Z80, The Vision Council is pleased to announce the revision and publication of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z80.28-2022: Ophthalmics – Methods For Reporting…