The
agreement
allows
International Vision Expo to broaden
its contact lens offerings and further
solidify its position as a world-class
content provider.
“We’re proud to collaborate with
the BCLA on this entirely new, standalone contact lens program,” said
Kirk Smick, OD, FAAO, chairman
of International Vision Expo’s
Conference Advisory Board. “The
BCLA is the most respected contact
lens meeting on the globe and Vision
Expo is leading the field in practice
management trends and business
strategies. It’s the perfect collision
of scientific education and business
content.”
New Products
Attendees can view entries and vote
for the best new product featured
in the New Product Gallery as part
of the Vision Choice Awards. Votes
can be cast by ballot throughout the
show and all those who vote will be
automatically entered to win a $500
exhibit hall shopping spree. Voting
ends at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March
29th. The Vision Choice Award and
the shopping spree winner will be
announced at 4 p.m. the same day.
New Media
Vision Expo East has made every
effort to create an environment that is
social media friendly. Fans get special
offers, enter contests, post questions and
share information all through the Vision
Expo East website and social media
tools such as Facebook and T
witter.
Vision Expo shares information
about the ophthalmic community at
large, not just about the show with
thousands of eyecare professionals
following Vision Expo all year long.
To learn more about other exciting events
and education seminars happening at
Vision Expo East, visit them online at
www.visionexpoeast.com.
New Look
Due to renovation at the Javits Center,
several changes have been made to
the layout of the show.
The same amazing designs and
technology will be on hand, but in
different locations than previous years.
• The Galleria, The Underground
and The Atrium will be located in
the North Hall on Level 2. All
areas will present a fresh take on
eyewear trends, designs and
collections perfectly timed for
Spring.
• Lenses & Processing Technology
and Medical & Scientific will be
located on Level One
• Continuing Education can now be
found on Level One in Halls A
& D and the Level One Meeting
Rooms.
• The NEW Galleria will be located
on the Main Level
• Eyewear & Accessories Pavilion
will be on Level 3
• Registration will be located on the
main concourse of Level 2
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