NEW YORK—At its annual industry event which benefits the Optometric Center of New York, SUNY College of Optometry will honor two industry executives during the group’s “Eyes on New York” gala to be held April 11 at the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center.

SUNY’s 2008 honorees will be Rick Elias, chief executive officer, Transitions Optical Inc., and vice president, optical products, PPG Industries Inc. as well as Julian Gangolli, corporate vice president and president of North America pharmaceuticals, Allergan, Inc.

The event will include a cocktail reception, dinner and entertainment, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11. Additional information will be forthcoming and other details including ticket and journal participation are available from SUNY at (212) 938-5600 or via email to [email protected].