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

The Vision Council Unveils Forward-Looking Lens Product Description Standard (LPDS)

Alexandria, VA – October 13, 2023 – The Vision Council is pleased to announce the completion and approval of Version 1.00 of the Lens Product Description Standard (LPDS). Created by The Vision…

Voices from the Show Floor

Alexandria, VA – October 5, 2023 – Vision Expo, the premier biannual event in the US optical world co-hosted by The Vision Council and RX, concluded in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 30, with resounding praise and excitement from exhibiting companies and attendees. As the…

Vision Expo West 2023 Concludes Successful Show In Las Vegas

Alexandria, VA – October 3, 2023 – Vision Expo West 2023 concluded on Saturday, September 30, following four days of new product discovery, innovative discussions, accredited education sessions, networking events and business meetings. Held at The Venetian Convention Center…

Vision Expo West 2023 Kicks Off in Las Vegas

Alexandria, VA – September 28, 2023 – Vision Expo West, the ultimate event for ophthalmic professionals, kicks off today with the opening of the Exhibit Hall at the Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show’s educational program,…

THE VISION COUNCIL RELEASES FOCUSED INSIGHTS TELEHEALTH REPORT

Alexandria, VA – September 22, 2023 – Today, The Vision Council released Focused inSights Telehealth 2023, a new report offering critical insights into the evolving role of telehealth in eyecare. Despite its ability to provide quality care to patients whenever…

SMART EYEWEAR AWARENESS GROWS ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH FROM THE VISION COUNCIL

Alexandria, VA – September 20, 2023 – On the heels of New York Fashion Week, where wearable tech was…

Vision Expo West 2023 Announces Opening Night Party and Special Events Line Up

Alexandria, VA – September 19, 2023 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, share details on the opening night party and other special events planned for Vision Expo West 2023, taking place at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada from…

The Vision Council Foundation’s Scholarship Program Empowers Next Generation of Optical Industry Leaders

Alexandria, VA – September 18, 2023 – As the summer fades into memory and students across the nation return to classrooms, The Vision Council Foundation strives to continuously support young and promising talent, cultivating career pipelines into the optical industry.  …

THE VISION COUNCIL RELEASES FOCUSED INSIGHTS 2023: VISION EQUIPMENT USE AND PURCHASING

Alexandria, VA – September 15, 2023 – Today, The Vision Council, the leading trade association for the optical industry, released a new report featuring key insights into U.S. eyecare providers’ lens processing and diagnostic equipment use and purchasing habits. The report,…

Dynamic New Innovation Stage Programming Announced For Vision Expo West 2023

Alexandria, VA – September 12, 2023 – The Vision Council and RX, co-organizers of Vision Expo, have shared the line-up of events scheduled to take place on the Innovation Stage at Vision Expo West 2023, happening September 27-30, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. To register for…