Jens Carlson

Dec 19, 2023 | invisionmag.com | Jens Carlson

You never know what gems you might uncover when clearing out your inbox at the end of the year. Like finding a $20 bill in a wallet you rarely use, we were pleasantly surprised when we came across this cache of pics from Vision Expo West in Las Vegas courtesy of Eden Wexler and friends at Safilo. What a great way to end the year! Let’s reminisce about the fun times that were had just a few short months ago in Vegas. Dayle Whitecross and Sheena Taff pose at Safilo’s Tommy Hilfiger party at LAVO.

Dec 19, 2023 | invisionmag.com | Jens Carlson

Welcome to INVISION Magazine’s 2023 reflections in pictures!These are some of our favorite pics from the year that was. Some we took. Some were sent to us. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Pictured: Looking up inside the Vessel at Hudson Yards in New York City. We said it then. And we’ll say it again. Vision Expo events need more people dressed in spacesuits. Day 1 Vision Expo West photo gallery here. Porsche Design Eyewear hosted a release party in March at the swanky Elsie Rooftop.

Dec 19, 2023 | invisionmag.com | Jens Carlson

This year’s America’s Finest Optical Retailers competition was one of our favorites. Quantity over quality is what we like to adhere to around here. And the 2023 AFOR group didn’t lack for quality! We couldn’t be more proud of the independent spirit on display with this year’s finalists. Independent Optical just outside of historic Charleston, SC is a destination practice worthy of its lofty status as this year’s runner up.

Dec 19, 2023 | invisionmag.com | Jens Carlson

It certainly has been one heck of a year in the optical industry. The year 2023 undoubtedly will be remembered for its challenges (the effects of inflation affected all of us!) as well as its kernels of hope (the world continued its emergence from being immerged in a global pandemic emergency.)INVISION Magazine was with you every step of the way. Here are some of the most popular and interesting stores we covered from the past year. Let’s not bury the lede here.

Dec 9, 2023 | invisionmag.com | Jens Carlson

The trade show industry in the U.S. overall has yet to return to pre-pandemic attendance levels. Economic pressures such as rising inflation and increasing costs of hosting events certainly have played a part. What does it mean for the optical industry? We addressed many of the issues involved in a post last week. Here we highlight some of the key events on the respective calendars of U.S. eyecare professionals.