Standards
The Vision Council serves as the leading voice in developing and refining standards for ophthalmic optics, working with domestic U.S. and international agencies, ensuring our members are positioned properly in the industry and that their products serve the needs of the public.
The Vision Council Technical Affairs team continues to manage multiple open and active programs, working on behalf of our member companies, across the U.S. and around the globe. Serving as the secretariat for ANSI ASC Z80, The Vision Council oversees 25 national standards for ophthalmic optics and serves as the US TAG to ISO TC172/SC7 – Ophthalmic Optics. Our experts provide leadership and industry knowledge to ANSI ISEA Z87 – Eye and Face Protection and ASTM F08.57 – Eye Safety for Sports.
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Public and Members Only Standards Documents
The Vision Council has compiled a variety of standards and important technical documents. Click on the link below for the complete list of available documents. Please note that some are available to members only.
- Frame Manufacturing Standards and Regulations
- Standards for Sunglasses and Readers
- Standards for Lenses
- Standards for Communication
- Accredited Standards Committee Z80
Questions or comments? Please contact Michael Vitale, Vice President; Membership, Government Relations & Technical Affairs, at mvitale@thevisioncouncil.org.
Discussion Forums for Technical Committees
The Vision Council has developed online discussion forums for members of our technical committees. These forums, located at forums.thevisioncouncil.org, were developed following the Data Communications Standard Q&A website, launched in 2016, and contain many improvements and new features that were requested by committee members. The forums include both the Data Communications Standard Committee and the Lens Product Description Standard Committee, and are expected to grow as needs arise.
These forums provide a global resource to companies and developers implementing the Data Communications Standard and Lens Product Description Standard, and will provide a central repository of knowledge as well as a means of communicating directly with committee members.
Should you have any questions, please contact Michael Vitale, Vice President, Membership & Technical Affairs at mvitale@thevisioncouncil.org.
In 2000, four organizations merged to form Vision Council of America. They were, Optical Manufacturers Association (OMA), Optical Product Code Council (OPCC), Vision Industry Council of America (VICA) and Better Vision Institute (BVI).
In 2008, the Vision Council of America (VCA) became The Vision Council.
Materials and resources predating May, 2008, may refer to VCA, OMA, or other organizations that have become associated with The Vision Council.