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 Offers Important Back-to-School Eye Care Tips

Guide Spotlights How Parents Can Help Spot and Address Childhood Myopia Alexandria, Va., September 4, 2024—As tens of millions of kids return to school across the United States, The Vision Council Foundation has compiled some of the best informational and educational resources for parents and teachers regarding myopia—the increasingly common pediatric eye condition that has […]

The Ultimate Guide to Kid’s Eye Health and Myopia Management This School Year

Summer went by in the blink of an eye, and just like that– it’s back-to-school season! Here at The Vision Council Foundation, we’ve rounded up some resources to ensure you’re equipped with the information you need to know to protect your children’s eye health this school year. Prevent Blindness Prevent Blindness is the championing organization […] Back to School Eye Health

The Vision Council Launches its Foundation, Benefitting the Optical Industry and Consumers

New Website and Resources Now Available;Abigail Crosby Appointed to Expand and Enhance Donor Relationships Alexandria, Va., August 7, 2024—Today, The Vision Council is introducing The Vision Council Foundation, its philanthropic arm that expands the knowledge, access, and opportunities needed for professionals and consumers alike to make informed decisions about eye health. A new website (thevisioncouncilfoundation.org) […] Read the Press Release

Gold Medal Glasses: Eyewear at the 2024 Summer Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics are in full swing and the best athletes from around the globe have taken the world by storm. While the competition heats up in the pool or on the track- the Olympians’ eyewear deserves gold medals all around. From performance sunglasses designed to enhance athletic performance to stylish frames that are making […] Eyewear at the Summer Games