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Standards and Regulations
A Leading Voice in Developing and Refining Optical StandardsWorking with U.S. and international agencies, The Vision Council and volunteer member companies have produced or contributed to multiple standards and communications to assist the industry in serving the eyeglass wearing public.
Frame Manufacturing Standards and Regulations
For Lenses
Developing standards for lenses is a key component to The Vision Council's technical initiatives. Contributing groups include the Lens Technical Committee, the Direct Surface Task Force, Lens Marking Committee, and the Lens Description Standard Committee.
- Lens Impact Resistance Guidance
- Lens Impact Resistance Plan
- Lens Description Standards (updated March 2010)
- Lens Marking Guidelines (March 2010)
For Communication
Necessary to getting the job done, several communication tools and other general standards have been produced to benefit industry and the eyeglass wearing public.
- Prescription Eyeglass tolerance summary for Z80.1
- Job Tray Automation Standard
- Optical Product Code Registry
- Data Communication Standard (Updated March 2010)
- Data Communication Standard Simulator Software - Contact The Vision Council via jendres@thevisioncouncil.org
- Various Regulatory Standards (ANSI, ISO) - Contact The Vision Council via jendres@thevisioncouncil.org
- Free Software Tools for Industry:
For more information regarding standards and regulations, please contact Jeff Endres, Technical Director, at jendres@thevisioncouncil.org.
In 2008, the Vision Council of America (VCA) became The Vision Council. Materials and resources predating May, 2008, may refer to VCA, OMA, or other organizations that have become The Vision Council.