Glimpses
VISION EXPO WEST 2014 INTRODUCES EXCLUSIVE
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY CE TRACK
As wearable technology continues
to invigorate the world of eye care
through both formand function,
International Vision Expo & Conference will introduce a targeted new
CE track dedicated to educating
attendees on what this technology
means for the industry’s future,
and how to maximize its business
potential.
Held Friday, September 19 at Vision
Expo West the track will highlight
everything from Google Glass to
augmented reality goggles to GPS
and Bluetooth enabled frames:
The Glass Class – a one hour group
discussion about Google Glass and
other wearable technologies that
relate to eye care;
42 Optical Prism | September 2014
The Future of Digital Vision
and Wearable Technology –
need-to-know information about
smart glasses and other wearable
technology innovations, and how to
effectively market these solutions;
Technology Within the Blink of
an Eye – a look at how the next
generation of GPS and Bluetooth
heads-up display technology
is integrated into unique frame
design to maximize field of view;
Eye2: What you Need to Know
About Eyewear and Eyecare’s Pivotal
New Role in Wearable Technology:
a discussion and demonstration
on the latest developments in
wearable optical technology, from
smart glasses and contact lenses
to augmented and virtual reality
systems and low vision devices
and how these technologies are
benefitting patients;
Wired and Blurry! – an overview
of products to increase contrast,
comfort and focus for the digital
generation.
Additionally, the popular 10-hour
Spectacle Lens Expert track returns
this year to educate attendees on
the latest lens technology, trends
in freeform lens processing and
digital eyestrain.
Registration is open for Vision Expo
West, which returns this year to the
Sands Expo & Convention Center
in Las Vegas, Nevada (Education:
September 17-20, Exhibition:
September 18-20).