By Staff
Monday, October 22, 2018 12:30 AM
LAS VEGAS—Social media experts and personalities from the optical industry gathered at La Cave Wine and Food Hideaway in the Wynn Hotel for the first EyeStyle Influencers event to discuss key trends and topics driving social media in the industry.
By Staff
Monday, October 22, 2018 12:30 AM
LAS VEGAS—Last month, the Lab Division of The Vision Council celebrated industry veterans who were recognized during the Directors’ Choice Award and the 19th annual Lab Division Hall of Fame celebration held in conjunction with the Lab Division Meeting and Vision Expo West.
By Staff
Friday, September 21, 2018 12:24 AM
NEW YORK—Registration is now open for the new online auction feature as a part of the
Optical Women’s Association’s (OWA) annual networking and raffle event. While the event will take place at Vision Expo West, the auction can be accessed from anywhere by using a mobile device, so those who may not be at Vision Expo West can still join in on the fun.
By Staff
Thursday, August 23, 2018 12:15 AM
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.—
ABB Optical Group is sponsoring this year’s
Optical Women’s Association (OWA) Connection Series event at Vision Expo West, featuring author Joann Lublin, on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the Venetian Hotel, Level 3, in the Lido room 3005. Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and former management news editor for
The Wall Street Journal, Lublin will offer advice and inspiration for women of all ages and at every stage of their careers. Her goal is to help women reach their highest potential without losing a meaningful personal life.
By Staff
Monday, August 13, 2018 12:00 AM
NEW YORK—Transitions Optical debuted its new Transitions Signature lenses style colors and Transitions XTRActive style mirrors at an exclusive event hosted by brand ambassador and fashion designer, Christian Siriano.
By Staff
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—The
Optical Women’s Association has announced its 2018
OWA Connection Series at Vision Expo West. The event, titled
Earning It: Hard-Won Lessons From Trailblazing Women at the Top of the Business World, will feature author and speaker,
Joann Lublin. Lublin’s book,
Earning It, showcases interviews with 52 high-level executives, most of whom are experienced public company CEOs. This year’s OWA Connection Series will take place on Thursday, Sept. 27. Lublin served as management news editor for
The Wall Street Journal and has covered executive pay, corporate governance, management and recruiting as well as succession.
By Staff
Monday, July 9, 2018 12:00 AM
NEW YORK—From the legacy award to the breakthrough award, The Accessories Council hosted the 22nd Annual ACE Awards held here last month at Cipriani 42nd street, which honored the individuals and companies both old and new who have furthered the awareness of the use of accessories.
By Staff
Monday, July 9, 2018 12:00 AM
NEW YORK—neubau eyewear celebrated the introduction of its first ever special edition sunglass style, Sigmund & Carl, as well as its 3D Collection at the Freehand Hotel.
By Staff
Monday, July 2, 2018 12:18 AM
CHICAGO—
Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest non-profit eye health and safety organization, will hold its 13th annual
“Eyes on Capitol Hill” advocacy day on Tuesday, July 17, in Washington, D.C. The organization along with its affiliates will bring together representative citizens to meet with members of Congress as well as their staffs to discuss vison issues and to request support for public health programs, according to an announcement. Advocates specifically will ask elected officials to:
By Staff
Thursday, June 21, 2018 12:18 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—For the fifth consecutive year,
The Vision Council is
promoting the importance of UV-protective eyewear with the celebration of National Sunglasses Day on June 27.
By Staff
Monday, June 11, 2018 12:15 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—With National Sunglasses Day 2018 a few weeks away on June 27, the
Vision Council is helping its member organizations and the industry prepare for this annual event that aims to spread the message of UV eye protection. There are various ways that individuals and organizations within the industry are gearing up for this year's event. As final plans come together, The Vision Council is encouraging organizations to keep a few things in mind to maximize the success of National Sunglasses Day 2018.
By Staff
Monday, June 11, 2018 12:00 AM
TORONTO—Plastic Plus, Canada’s largest independent optical lab, opened a state-of-the-art optical lab manufacturing facility here in late April. The new 30,000 square foot optical lab doubles the company’s lens manufacturing and coating capacity and increases both accuracy and delivery time.
By Staff
Monday, June 11, 2018 12:00 AM
LARGO, Fla.—Quest Vision Care Specialty Lab and Luxexcel hosted a reception for attendees of Ocuco’s Innovations Labzilla user group meeting here on May 3. It was attended by 85 people from 10 different labs, and kicked off Ocuco’s annual two-day seminar located at the Sheraton on Clearwater Beach, Fla. which offered training workshops and previews of new products.
By Staff
Monday, June 11, 2018 12:00 AM
NEW YORK—On May 17, Silhouette Eyewear, in collaboration with NYCxDesign, held its launch event for its new campaign, Try It. Wear It. Love It., as well as its latest collection, Titan Minimal Art. The Icon—Accent Rings. Held in the Terrace Suite of the 11 Howard Hotel, guests sipped on cocktails from a gin bar and snacked on light bites on the rooftop terrace overlooking Soho.
By Staff
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 12:21 AM
PLEASANTON, Calif.—
CooperVision Inc. intends to address the challenges facing eyecare practices amidst unprecedented change today with the debut of its
Best Practices EYEdea Lab later this month at Optometry’s Meeting in Denver. This first-of-its-kind “think tank” will take place June 21 in the exhibit hall during the American Optometric Association’s
Optometry’s Meeting 2018. In the
EYEdea Lab, CooperVision’s
Best Practices honorees will “leverage their collective experiences and expertise to advance the profession,” according to an announcement Tuesday.