Sandra S. Block, OD, to Deliver Keynote Address at Most Influential Women in Optical Luncheon

Published on February 17, 2026
NEWARK, N.J.—Vision Monday is pleased to announce that the keynote address for the 2026 Most Influential Women in Optical (MIWO) luncheon will be delivered by Sandra S. Block, OD, DOS, (h.c), M. Ed., MPH, FAAO, Dipl AAO, FOVDRA, DAAO, FNAP, FARVO, professor emeritus at Illinois College of Optometry (ICO). This year’s special luncheon event and program to pay tribute to this year’s roster of MIWO honorees will take place on Friday, March 13, during Vision Expo in Orlando, Fla., at 12:00 p.m. in Room W414C in the Orange County Convention Center. Tickets to the luncheon are priced at $95 and registration includes the program and lunch. Registration is available here.
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