Vision Associates

Vision Associates was founded in 1993 to provide optical dispensary management and consulting expertise to busy ophthalmic practices. The need for such services had become increasingly evident, as practices were realizing that maximizing optical dispensary profits required far more than simply hiring an optician and displaying eyeglass frames. Vision Associates' comprehensive approach to dispensary management represented a much-needed break from the prevailing "gift shop" mentality that had caused dispensary profits to stagnate at many practices. As a result, the company quickly grew to become a leader in this burgeoning niche industry. Vision Associates operates from a state-of-the-art facility in Warren, NJ. The corporate headquarters combines a laboratory, executive offices and frames inventory department under one roof. In 2002, Vision Associates' optical laboratory facility was acquired by Essilor Labs of America, the nation's leading lens manufacturer. This relationship enabled Vision Associates to benefit from Essilor's lens expertise and high-tech manufacturing processes, allowing Vision Associates to focus solely on managing its clients' dispensaries. Shortly thereafter, Vision Associates computerized its entire operation, streamlining efficiencies and enhancing its own productivity to better help its customers optimize theirs. Vision Associates' founders, Kurt Behrle and Joseph Casorio, remain the company's co-principals today - a continuity of leadership and expertise that has helped Vision Associates become the recognized leader in optical dispensary management and consulting. Vision Associates participates in professional events associated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Academy of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and has been featured in a variety of ophthalmology trade publications. Vision Associates continues to grow, while remaining true to its personal VISION: Value, Integrity, Service, Innovation, Outsourcing and Networking.