Prevent Blindness Names National Vision's Fahs 2027 Person of Vision
Chicago – September 15, 2026 -- Prevent Blindness will present its 2027 Person of Vision Award to Reade Fahs, Executive Chairman of National Vision Holdings, Inc., the nation's leading eye-health advocacy organization announced.
Gala set for March 10, 2027, at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas during Vision Expo
The award ceremony will coincide with Vision Expo, with all proceeds directed toward Prevent Blindness's sight-saving programs.
Fahs led National Vision for 23 years, building one of the largest U.S. optical retail chains
Fahs took the helm of National Vision in 2002 and served as CEO through 2025 before moving into the Executive Chairman role. Under his leadership, the company's portfolio expanded to include America's Best, Eyeglass World, Vista Optical and DiscountContacts.com.