Opening Your Eyes Scholarship

A key program of The Vision Council Foundation, our Opening Your Eyes Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance and career opportunities to minority high school seniors throughout the United States who have an interest in pursuing a career in the optical industry as a Licensed Optician.

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The Vision Council Foundation Launches 2025 Campaign Encouraging “Better Vision for Better Lives”

Alexandria, Va., Nov. 26, 2024— The Vision Council Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 campaign, Better Vision for Better Lives, an ambitious initiative designed to increase access to vision care products and services as a critical component of overall health and well-being. Through this campaign, the Foundation aims to bring vision […] Better Vision for Better Lives 2025 Campaign

2024 Holiday Gift Guide

‘Tis the season for holiday shopping! Here at The Vision Council Foundation, we’ve rounded up some of the best eyewear picks so you can be prepared for those Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals in this year’s gift guide. For the Gamer GUNNAR Optiks is the world’s first computer eyewear company and has worked to […] Get the Best Gifts for Your Loved Ones this Season

EyeMed Vision Care® and The Vision Council Foundation Join Forces to Increase Eye Health Awareness and Advocacy 

Cincinnati, Ohio & Alexandria, VA, November 13, 2024 – EyeMed Vision Care® and The Vision Council Foundation have established a partnership focused on their shared mission to drive the optical industry forward by raising public awareness and advocacy on the importance of overall eye health. This multi-phased collaboration brings together both organizations to develop and launch a unique series of […] EyeMed and The Vision Council Foundation Join Forces

Veteran-Owned Eyewear Companies to Support This Veterans Day

Veteran’s Day is observed on November 11 to honor the individuals that have served in America’s military. This year, The Vision Council Foundation would like to call attention to veteran-owned eyewear companies and encourage you to support their businesses. By shopping at a veteran-owned business, you show gratitude to those who have protected our country […] Support Veteran-Owned Eyewear Brands This Veteran’s Day

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