The Vision Council Announces Updated Data Communication Standard for the Optical Industry

(PRESS RELEASE) ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Vision Council, the leading voice for the optical industry, is pleased to announce the completion and approval of Version 3.14 of the Data Communication Standard.

Developed by the Data Communications Standard Committee, this updated standard reflects the optical industry’s ongoing commitment to innovation and technological advancement. The newly released version introduces essential updates to keep pace with evolving technologies and features a reorganized structure for defining data points, ensuring greater consistency in the delivery and interpretation of inspection data.

Advancing Interconnectivity in Optical Manufacturing
The Data Communication Standard provides a unified method for machines and software systems used in the fabrication of ophthalmic lenses to seamlessly exchange information. By simplifying interconnections between manufacturers of optical lab equipment and producers of optical lab software, the standard enables greater efficiency, accuracy, and interoperability throughout the industry.

Highlights of Version 3.14 include:

• Updated frameworks and definitions to align with current technological needs.
• Enhanced record structures and data point consistency to improve communication between devices and software systems.
• A refined organizational approach, informed by three years of collaboration and review by a dedicated group of volunteer experts from across the optical sector.

“This milestone underscores our mission to support the optical community with standards that meet today’s technical challenges,” said Michael Vitale, Vice President of Membership, Government Relations & Technical Affairs at The Vision Council. “Version 3.14 represents a significant step forward in fostering compatibility and efficiency within optical labs.”

Accessing the Updated Standard
The Data Communication Standard Version 3.14 is now available on The Vision Council’s website here.

Additional industry standards and technical documents for industry professionals developed by The Vision Council can be accessed here.

For questions regarding technical standards, please contact Michael Vitale, Vice President of Membership, Government Relations and Technical Affairs.