The National Optometric Association hosted a panel discussion on the importance of diversity in optometry took place on the main stage Saturday, March 18 at Vision Expo East 2023.

From left: Dr. Johnathan Stevens, Dr. Joy Harewood, Dr. Frank Barnes, Dr. Daniel Desrivieres, and Dr. Rodolfo Rodriguez.

The National Optometric Association hosted a panel discussion on the importance of diversity in optometry took place on the main stage Saturday, March 18 at Vision Expo East 2023.

From left: Dr. Johnathan Stevens, Dr. Frank Barnes, Dr. Joy Harewood, Dr. Daniel Desrivieres, and Dr. Rodolfo Rodriguez.

Fancy frames on display at the Krom booth at Vision Expo East 2023.

Jaguar Eyewear suns on display at Vision Expo East 2023.

Catch London’s booth at Vision Expo East 2023 featured a couple dozen containers of acetate chips of various colors.

Vision Expo East 2023 attendees packed the L’Amy America booth on Day 2 for the chance to interact with French designer Nathalie Blanc (left).

French designer Nathalie Blanc (left) greeted attendees on Saturday, March 18, 2023 inside the L’Amy America booth at Vision Expo East.

The Cherry Optical Lab booth at Vision Expo East 2023.

Unique sunglass designs were featured at the Parasite Eyewear booth at Vision Expo East 2023.

Frames on display at Vision Expo East 2023.

The point totals of the contestants at the NFOS College Bowl entering the final round.

The final question at the NFOS College Bowl. Contestants were given only a short time to work out the answer.

The 2023 NFOS College Bowl Winner Camille Dubois of BFCIT is handed a oversized check for $500.

Free popcorn? Yes, please! The popcorn attendants served up free bags of freshly popped corn to attendees at Vision Expo East 2023.

A ring hook toss game was set up near the Oakley section of the massive EssilorLuxottica booth at Vision Expo East 2023.

INVISION Magazine team members regroup at their booth during a full slate of activities and meetings on Day 2 at Vision Expo East 2023.

From left: Sales Director Brett Moore, Editor-in-Chief Deirdre Carroll, and booth attendant Liam Moore.

Lafont’s colorful booth at Vision Expo East 2023.

Frames from O Six on display at Vision Expo East 2023.

Jason Romero shared his inspirational life story Saturday, March 18 at Vision Expo West 2023. Romero was the keynote speaker on the main showroom stage on Day 2 of the event.

Jason Romero went from being a successful executive to an unemployed and depressed blind man. He transformed his life and is now an elite-extreme endurance athlete who holds more than 10 world records.

Jason Romero main message during his keynote talk was: “If it doesn’t challenge you, it will never change you.” Romero’s words struck a cord with many in attendance, many of whom told him so afterwards.

Frames on display at Vision Expo East 2023.

NOW Awards ceremony during Vision Expo East 2023 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Vintage Frames won the award for Special Design/Brand Activation for their new flagship store in Miami.

Attendees take a closer look at Pierre Eyewear’s award for Best Optical $500 and above during the NOW Awards ceremony at Vision Expo East 2023.

NOW Awards winners stand with their trophies on the main showroom stage at Vision Expo East 2023.