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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 2021 Explores Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Series of Panels and Courses

Alexandria, VA – May 27, 2021 – The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, today share details on the panels, discussions and education courses dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion planned for Vision Expo East 2021, taking place June 2–5 at the…

Organizers of Vision Expo Announce Vision Expo+

Alexandria, VA – May 20, 2021 – The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, the organizers of Vision Expo, today announce Vision Expo+, a free digital extension of the Vision Expo East experience that will be offered from June 3–5 in conjunction with Vision Expo East 2021 through…

Show Organizers Announce Education Program Planned for Vision Expo East 2021

Alexandria, VA – May 14, 2021 – The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, today announce the education program curated by the Conference Advisory Board for Vision Expo East 2021, taking place June 2–5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando,…

The Vision Council Announces Evolution of Consumer Education Campaign

Alexandria, VA – May 10, 2021 – The Vision Council today shares details on the evolution of the organization’s consumer education campaign. In an effort to broaden the scope and reach of The Vision Council’s consumer education and awareness work, The Vision Council will phase…

Vision Expo Extends Free Registration in Response to Strong Momentum in Attendee Registration

Alexandria, VA – May 5, 2021 – The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that free registration for Vision Expo East 2021, taking place June 2–5 in Orlando, Florida, will be extended indefinitely. The decision to extend the free…

The Vision Council Releases 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey Report

Alexandria, VA – April 16, 2021 – The Vision Council today releases the 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey Report. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the custom survey The Vision Council fielded to the vision care community in November 2020. The confidential…

The Vision Council Releases Results of March 2021 Eyecare Provider Insights Survey

Alexandria, VA – April 9, 2021 – The Vision Council has released the results of the March 2021 Eyecare Provider Insights Survey.  The Vision Council fielded the survey to the organization’s panel of more than 1,700 eyecare…

The Vision Council Announces the Publication of ANSI Z80.1-2020, Prescription Ophthalmic Lenses - Recommendations

Alexandria, VA – April 6, 2021 – The Vision Council is pleased to announce the publication by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) of the 2020 revision of Standard Z80.1, Prescription Ophthalmic Lenses – Recommendations. The standard applies to all prescription dress…

The Professional Opticians of Florida Commit to Vision Expo East 2021 as an Official Supporter

Alexandria, VA – April 5, 2021 – The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that the Professional Opticians of Florida will join Vision Expo East 2021, taking place June 2–5 in Orlando,…

Registration Now Open for Vision Expo East 2021, taking place June 2-5 in Orlando, Florida

Alexandria, VA – Mar. 22, 2021 - The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, announce that registration for Vision Expo East 2021, taking place June 2–5 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center, opens today, Monday, March 22 under…