New York State Optometric Association Endorses Internesiona Vision Expo East

The New York State Optometric Association (NYSOA), in conjunction with International Vision Expo, today announce the NYSOA's official endorsement of the International Vision Expo East Conference as an educational provider supporting the business and educational needs of the NYSOA's membership. International Vision Expo East Conference is scheduled for March 20-23, 2003 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, NY.

The NYSOA is an affiliate of the American Optometric Association representing over 1,000 optometrists in the State of New York. Says Mitchell Horowitz, Vice President of the NYSOA, 'We are committed to offering our membership a full range of high caliber educational opportunities, and International Vision Expo's educational program helps us fulfill this commitment. International Vision Expo's conference provides our membership with another highly regarded educational source, to complement the other educational providers the NYSOA supports.'

'We are pleased that our 'neighborhood' association has recognized International Vision Expo as a high quality educational venue that serves its membership, ' says Eileen Baird, Vice President of International Vision Expo. 'Working together, we will be able to provide NYSOA members with another valuable educational outlet to their menu of options, as well as provide them with direct access to the largest array of exhibits in the United States. This partnership will also provide our suppliers with the opportunity to meet with more NYSOA practitioners than in years past.'

The New York State Optometric Association was founded in 1895. It is dedicated to enhancing the vision care and health of the public and promoting the art and science of optometry. For over 100 years, it has continued to benefit individual doctors of optometry, the profession and the quality of life of New Yorkers. NYSOA plays a significant role in how optometry is perceived by other professions, government agencies and the public at large.
NYSOA is a non-profit individual membership organization, which works with local affiliated optometric associations throughout New York State and is affiliated with the American Optometric Association.

For more information on the New York State Optometric Association call 800/342-9836 or visit the web site.

For more information on International Vision Expo East please visit the web site or call 800/811-7151.