The Vision Council

We are excited to welcome Eric O'Neill, Cybersecurity Expert, Legendary FBI Operative Featured in the Film Breach, Bestselling Author, Technology Futurist, and Attorney as one of our esteemed keynote speakers at the 2025 Executive Summit. 💥 Renowned for his role in capturing FBI spy Robert Hanssen, his story inspired the thriller Breach and his book Gray Day: My Undercover Mission to Expose America’s First Cyber Spy. With expertise in counterintelligence, cybersecurity, and AI-fueled threats, Eric now advises organizations on safeguarding against cybercriminals and emerging security risks. His upcoming book, The Invisible Threat, explores the intersection of espionage and AI. 🚀 We're excited to welcome him to Santa Barbara this January. Learn more about Eric and our keynote speakers here: https://bit.ly/4gjQz9q

EyeMed and The Vision Council Foundation are on a mission to support young children in learning about their eyes, vision health, and choosing a career in optometry. EyeMed Vision Care and The Vision Council Foundation have teamed up to engage grade-school students in understanding how clear vision enhances their quality of life and well-being. We’ve worked together to co-brand and launch the next kit in our vision and eye health curriculum kit series. The latest kit helps young students become familiar with refractive errors and what causes those to occur in our vision. Educators can find resources like these and more in our toolkit. Access today: https://bit.ly/41uCK3w

Versace announced that Grammy-nominated global superstar Sabrina Carpenter and NBA basketball player Alexandre Sarr will join the Versace Biggie eyewear campaign. 🐍 Originally named after the late rapper Notorious B.I.G., who was known for his love of luxury fashion, these sunglasses embody a blend of street style and high fashion. They reflect the cultural influence of hip-hop and celebrate the legacy that merges music and fashion. EssilorLuxottica

Marcolin and PUCCI Eyewear hosted an intimate event to celebrate the release of their latest eyewear collection at the SoHo Miami Pool House. 🐟 The celebration spotlighted PUCCI Eyewear’s new collection for the season, a true embodiment of artistry and heritage. The Fishtail logo borrowed from the RTW collections, and an incomparable burst of color inspired the design of this season’s sunglasses and eyeglasses.

Announcing new technical standards for eye protectors for racket sports! 🏓 👓 The publication of ASTM F3164-24, the Standard Specification for Eye Protectors for Racket Sports (Racquetball, Squash, Tennis, Pickleball), replaces the 2019 version and now includes testing methods for pickleball. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4fZC5vy

Traveling by Brightline Trains might be your route to Vision Expo East 2025! Vision Expo invites you to enjoy 50% off your rail travel with the promo code VISION: https://bit.ly/4eYaWHW The Brightline is the forefront of elevated travel between South Florida and Orlando. Enjoy comfortable, sustainable train service between Miami and Orlando. Skip the drive, skip the flight, and ride brighter to Vision Expo East 2025. Details: 50% off your Brightline SMART Business Class travel purchase; prices vary from destination Tickets purchased for travel between these dates only: 2/18/25 – 2/23/25 * Must be registered for Vision Expo East 2025 to access discount on Brightline. Use Promo Code: VISION

Press play on the optical industry! ▶️ We are excited to announce the release of our "Optical Industry 101" training video, the first video in a new educational series designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the optical industry. This training video is perfect for member companies and their teams—especially newcomers —offering foundational knowledge about key sectors in our industry. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4inTVtK

The Fall-Winter 2024 KARL LAGERFELD collection is here. 🖤 The pieces feature fashion-forward silhouettes, bold colorations, and design details that draw inspiration from the DNA of the house in line with seasonal fashion and accessory collections. This collection's bold, contemporary designs are crafted with high-quality materials, and offer a futuristic take on classic eyewear styles. Marchon Eyewear

This #GivingTuesday, join us in making a lasting impact by supporting The Vision Council Foundation! 💜 Every contribution helps fund critical programs that provide access to eye care, promote vision health education, and support career training in the optical industry. Donate now 👉 https://bit.ly/4eVJDhs #BetterVisionBetterLives #GivingTuesday #TheVisionCouncil #TheVisionCouncilFoundation

Mark your calendar for a breakthrough in sustainability from Silhouette Eyewear – arriving January 2025! Silhouette proudly introduces a revolutionary sustainable material free from fossil oil and derived from organic waste. This cutting-edge development assures an ultra-lightweight fit, expertly designed for lasting shape and vibrant colors. #silhouetteeyewear Silhouette Group