HISTORY 历史

The Vision Council has evolved greatly over the years, expanding and improving its services to help grow the optical industry.多年来，视觉委员会有了很大的发展，扩大和改善了服务，以帮助发展光学产业。

1940s 1940年代

The Optical Manufacturers Association (OMA), was formed to help to promote a business environment to stimulate growth and influence the eye care industry. Comprised of manufacturers of ophthalmic frames, lenses, cases and optical machinery, OMA sought to create opportunities to grow the industry and provided forums, technical standards, statistical information, advocacy services, education, communication products and management support services. OMA members benefited from many types of reports and statistical information.光学制造商协会（OMA）的成立是为了帮助促进刺激增长和影响眼科护理行业的商业环境。OMA由眼科镜架、镜片、外壳和光学机械制造商组成，旨在创造发展行业的机会，并提供论坛、技术标准、统计信息、宣传服务、教育、通信产品和管理支持服务。OMA成员受益于多种报告和统计信息。

1985

Members of the OMA set up the Vision Industry Council of America (VICA) to grow the ophthalmic market for the entire industry, including suppliers, manufacturers, practitioners and optical laboratories. The International Vision Expo shows were created as a centerpiece to showcase products and bring suppliers and their customers together.OMA的成员成立了美国视觉产业委员会（VICA），为包括供应商、制造商、从业者和光学实验室在内的整个行业发展眼科市场。国际视觉博览会展览是作为展示产品和将供应商及其客户聚集在一起的核心而创建的。

In 1985, VICA took over the Better Vision Institute (BVI). The BVI was founded in 1929 and had a reputation as an advocate of vision care. The BVI brings together representatives from the fields of ophthalmology, opticianry and optometry and advised VICA in developing programs and materials, ensuring that the vision messages were accurate.1985年，VICA接管了更好的视力研究所（BVI）。英属维尔京群岛成立于1929年，以倡导视力保健而闻名。英属维尔京群岛汇集了眼科、眼科和验光领域的代表，并为VICA制定方案和材料提供建议，确保视力信息准确无误。

1999

The VICA and OMA Board of Directors determined that the best way for the supply side of the optical industry to meet the challenges of the 21st century was to join forces and combine resources. The vision of the new organization, the Vision Council of America, was to be the recognized leader in improving and expanding eye care and eyewear products and services in North America.VICA和OMA董事会确定，光学行业的供应方应对21世纪挑战的最佳方式是联合起来，整合资源。新组织——美国视力委员会的愿景是成为北美改善和扩大眼部护理和眼镜产品和服务的公认领导者。

The first VCA Board of Directors was composed of members from the OMA and VICA boards at the time of the merger. This transition board operated in accordance with procedures set forth in the proposed VCA bylaws for a period of approximately one year. At the end of the transition period new directors were elected.第一届VCA董事会由合并时OMA和VICA董事会的成员组成。这个过渡委员会按照拟议的VCA章程中规定的程序运作，为期约一年。过渡期结束时选举了新董事。

2004

The Low Vision Council voted in 2004 to join VCA. The Low Vision Division was added, expanding VCA’s umbrella to include this segment of the optical industry. In addition, Polycarbonate Lens Council also became a part of VCA in 2004.低视力委员会于2004年投票加入VCA。增加了低视力部门，扩大了VCA的保护伞，将光学行业的这一部分包括在内。此外，聚碳酸酯透镜委员会也于2004年成为VCA的一部分。

2005

In 2005, the Anti-Reflective Council also elected to join VCA. A standing committee was developed to address the issues of the AR companies in the membership. 2005年，反反射委员会也选择加入VCA。成立了一个常设委员会来解决会员中AR公司的问题。

2008

Based on strategic direction set by the VCA board of directors and membership, the Vision Council of America launched its new brand – The Vision Council – to the vision industry. The new brand represents The Vision Council as the leading voice for enhancing life through better vision. 根据VCA董事会和会员制定的战略方向，美国视觉委员会向视觉行业推出了新品牌——视觉委员会。新品牌代表了视觉委员会通过更好的视觉改善生活的领先声音。

The re-branding process resulted in the development of a new core identity for The Vision Council, as well as new visual component of the brand. While the look of The Vision Council changed, the organization’s core services remain the same.品牌重塑过程为愿景委员会开发了新的核心身份，以及品牌的新视觉组件。虽然愿景委员会的外观发生了变化，但该组织的核心服务保持不变。

Additionally, the Sunglass Association of America voted to become a part of The Vision Council and the Sunglass and Reader Division of the organization was created.此外，美国太阳镜协会投票决定成为视觉委员会的一部分，该组织的太阳镜和读者部门成立了。

2011

In 2011, the Optical Laboratories Association (OLA) and The Vision Council announced their joint affiliation, naming OLA the new Optical Lab Division of The Vision Council and combining the activities of both associations to benefit their respective members. The Optical Lab Division will represent one of six operating divisions within The Vision Council that provide guidance, education programs, marketing materials, research and advocacy outreach to address common interests among members.2011年，光学实验室协会（OLA）和视觉委员会宣布成立联合机构，将OLA命名为视觉委员会新的光学实验室部门，并将两个协会的活动结合起来，使各自的成员受益。光学实验室部门将代表视觉委员会六个运营部门之一，提供指导、教育计划、营销材料、研究和宣传外联，以解决成员之间的共同利益。

2012

The European Sunglass Association (ESA) merged with The Vision Council in 2012, officially forming the European Sunglass Committee. This merger enabled The Vision Council to better address European issues and more effectively represent European-based member companies.欧洲太阳镜协会（ESA）于2012年与愿景理事会合并，正式成立了欧洲太阳镜委员会。此次合并使愿景理事会能够更好地解决欧洲问题，并更有效地代表欧洲成员公司。

2013

The California Optical Laboratories Association (COLA) officially merged into The Vision Council's Optical Lab Division (formally the Optical Laboratories Association) in May 2013. Founded in 1957, the California Optical Laboratories Association represents full-service optical laboratories from California and other Western states.加州光学实验室协会（COLA）于2013年5月正式合并为视觉委员会的光学实验室部门（前身为光学实验室协会）。加州光学实验室协会成立于1957年，代表来自加州和其他西部州的全方位服务光学实验室