Make up your own mind if they qualify for an optical summit..........................
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Originally Posted by Fezz;417404
The vision council is an association of optical manufacturers and suppliers and use the profits of the VEE and VEW for common advertising towards the consumers. That is the original intention.
Here is some some history from their website:
History
The Vision Council has evolved greatly over the years, expanding and improving its services to help grow the optical industry.
1940s
The Optical Industry Association (OMA), was formed to help to promote a business environment to stimulate growth and influence the eye care industry. Comprised of manufacturers of ophthalmic frames, lenses, cases and optical machinery, OMA sought to create opportunities to grow the industry and provided forums, technical standards, statistical information, advocacy services, education, communication products and management support services. OMA members benefited from many types of reports and statistical information.
This article, written in 1980, provides more background about the OMA.
1985
Members of the OMA set up the Vision Industry Council of America (VICA) to grow the ophthalmic market for the entire industry, including suppliers, manufacturers, practitioners and optical laboratories. The International Vision Expo shows were created as a centerpiece to showcase products and bring suppliers and their customers together.
In 1985, VICA took over the Better Vision Institute (BVI). The BVI was founded in 1929 and had a reputation as an advocate of vision care. The BVI brings together representatives from the fields of ophthalmology, opticianry and optometry and advised VICA in developing programs and materials, ensuring that the vision messages were accurate.
Read more --------------------------> http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/cont....cfm?navID=279
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Make up your own mind if they qualify for an optical summit............................................They are both driven by commercial interest's.