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

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council has announced the completion and approval of Version 3.14 of the Data Communication Standard, which provides a unified method for machines and software systems used in the fabrication of ophthalmic lenses to 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, The Vision Council said. Developed by the Data Communication Standard Committee at The Vision Council, this updated standard reflects the optical industry’s ongoing commitment to innovation and technological advancement, the announcement said.