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

ShopVISION Is Now Live

Alexandria, VA – June 16, 2021 – The Vision Council and RX, the organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that ShopVISION, a new global digital sourcing platform for the vision care community, is now live and available to eyecare providers 365 days a year. Following a successful…

The Vision Council Releases Results of the 2020 Internet Influence Report

Alexandria, VA – June 15, 2021 – The Vision Council has released the results of the Internet Influence Report. Conducted in December 2020, the special interest consumer report examines the role of the Internet among consumers who recently purchased different types of eyewear.…

Vision Expo East 2021 Concludes Show in Orlando

Alexandria, VA – June 8, 2021Vision Expo East 2021 concluded on Saturday, June 5. The four-day event, which took place for the first time in Orlando, Florida, from June 2–5 at the Orange County Convention Center,…

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…