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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

The Vision Council Releases April COVID-19 Optical Impact Consumer Study

Alexandria, VA – May 13, 2020 – The Vision Council has released the results of the April COVID-19 Optical Impact Consumer Study. The study, which launched in February and has continued since then as part of The Vision Council’s monthly VisionWatch consumer survey, gauges…

The Vision Council Announces the Publication of ANSI Z87.1-2020, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices

Alexandria, VA – April 24, 2020 – The Vision Council is pleased to announce the revision of the ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 American National…

California Lab Committee Announces Norm Kester as 2020 Goodfellow Award Recipient

Alexandria, VA – April 20, 2020 – The California Lab Committee is pleased to announce Norm Kester, President of ophthalmic coatings company Quantum…

California Lab Committee Announces Norm Kester as 2020 Goodfellow Award Recipient

Alexandria, VA – April 20, 2020 – The California Lab Committee is pleased to announce Norm Kester, President of ophthalmic coatings company Quantum…

The Vision Council's April 16 Member Insights Webinar Available for Download

Alexandria, VA – April 17, 2020 – The Vision Council’s second webinar presentation—U.S. Consumer Sentiment and Market Insights During the Covid-19 Crisis—is now available for download…

Vision Expo Announces Virtual EYE2EYE Series, Launching April 15

Vision Expo Announces Virtual EYE2EYE Series, Launching April 15

Weekly Series of Online Panels to Feature Industry Experts Discussing Challenges in the Vision Community and How to Prepare for the Future

Alexandria, VA – April 14, 2020 – Vision Expo is launching…

The Vision Council Announces Success in Efforts to Win an Issuance of a Proposition 65 Safe Use Determination (SUD) for Exposures to Bisphenol A (BPA) from Certain Polycarbonate Eyewear Products

Alexandria, VA – April 7, 2020 – The Vision Council today announces that the State of California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is issuing a Proposition 65 Safe Use Determination (SUD) for exposure to Bisphenol A (BpA) from polycarbonate prescription…

The Vision Council Announces Ongoing COVID-19 Eyecare Provider Study; Releases Consolidated Results through March 28

Alexandria, VA – April 1, 2020 – The Vision Council has released results for the COVID-19 Eyecare Provider Study, an ongoing research project aimed at gaining a broad understanding of how the market is reacting to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a weekly survey fielded to 400…

The Vision Council Releases Midpoint March COVID-19 Optical Impact Consumer Study to Members

Alexandria, VA – Mar. 23, 2020 – The Vision Council has released the results of the Midpoint March COVID-19 Optical Impact Consumer Study to members. Conducted by The Vision Council’s research team as part of The Vision Council’s monthly VisionWatch survey, the Midpoint March…

The Vision Council Releases COVID-19 Optical Impact Consumer Study to Members as Part of VisionWatch February 2020 Survey

Alexandria, VA (Mar. 12, 2020) – The Vision Council today announces the release of a new COVID-19 Optical Impact consumer survey. Conducted by The Vision Council's research team in February, the study surveyed more than 10,000 adults across the United States and was designed to…