See the Power of Eyecare and Eyewear

Vision Expo is North America’s leading event for eyecare and eyewear, bringing the entire vision community together to learn, connect and grow. Discover the education, innovation, trends and connections shaping what’s next for the industry.

2026 Key Figures

8,000+

Industry Professionals

300+

Exhibiting Companies

80+

Countries Represented

66%

Decision Making Power

What’s Happening at Vision Expo

Learn

Unlock a world of knowledge at Vision Expo. Set up your team for success with new innovations, real-world solutions and accredited continuing education opportunities.

Explore

Discover immersive experiences with major tech showcases, product launches, celebrity guests, exclusive education, and unmatched networking—only at Vision Expo.

Connect

This annual event serves as the premier gathering for the global optical community in the Americas, uniting all industry sectors to strengthen our shared identity and purpose.

Have Fun

The annual event will rotate among major U.S. cities, ensuring regional diversity and accessibility complimented by unexpected moments, top-tier entertainment and unforgettable experiences.

What’s Covered at Vision Expo?

Eyewear & Fashion

Frames, independent design, trends, merchandising and the evolving world of optical style.

Clinical Care & Patient Outcomes

Education and solutions focused on diagnosis, treatment and delivering better patient care.

Contact Lenses & Anterior Segment

Advances in contact lenses, dry eye, ocular surface disease and anterior segment care.

Myopia & Vision Management

Strategies, research and solutions supporting myopia management and evolving approaches to vision care.

Medical & Diagnostic Technology

Imaging, diagnostics, treatment technologies and equipment advancing modern practice.

Business & Practice Growth

Education, tools and strategies for leadership, operations, profitability, staffing and long-term growth.

Technology & Innovation

AI, digital health, smart eyewear and emerging technologies transforming eyecare and eyewear.

Optical Skills & Professional Development

Hands-on learning, technical expertise and career development for opticians and the broader optical community.

EVERYONE BELONGS. NOW, BE YOU.

RX’s Vision Expo cultivates a culture of inclusion at our events, where the very things that make each of us unique are celebrated. Our exhibitors, attendees, partners and event colleagues are people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who make our shows stronger and our collective experience richer. Now, be YOU.

Please see our Code Of Conduct to better understand our expectations for everyone at Vision Expo.

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