At this year’s Vision Expo West meeting, Marco unveiled its Ion Imaging System, an all-in-one anterior segment imaging device that combines an intra-optics beam-splitter/camera adapter with the computing and imaging power of the latest Apple technology to create a highly sophisticated “mainstream” imaging system that emphasizes image quality, simplicity and efficiency. The Ion combines all […]
AngioPlex OCT Angiography from Zeiss Medical Technology is the first such technology to receive 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. With a single additional OCT scan that takes just seconds on the Cirrus HD-OCT system, images of the retinal vasculature at a depth and clarity not previously available can be obtained. AngioPlex […]
Project Foresight, the Walmart and Sam’s Club Health & Wellness optometry scholarship competition, has returned for the 2015-2016 academic year. The national business plan competition highlights the vision of Walmart & Sam’s Club Health and Wellness to provide quality, affordable, accessible health care for everyone. Students create their own two-member teams to compete for a […]
Topcon has introduced two new tools for eyecare offices, the IS-5500 Instrument Stand and the SP-1P Specular Microscope. The IS-5500 Instrument Stand features several new functions, including a white LED overhead lamp; a smaller and more compact design that brings the control panel and charging wells closer to the user; and an illuminated liquid-proof membrane […]
Essilor of America has relaunched its ECP University (ECPU) with new branding and content. ECPU is an educational solution for developing best practices and delivering growth through in-person, online and distance learning for optical staff, practice managers and practice owners. The content is designed for various practice roles and experience levels. All practice members gain […]
Pointing out that approximately 30 million children in the United States have undetected vision problems, which can directly affect their success in school, Alcon has launched an e-book designed to inspire parents to schedule a comprehensive eye exam for their children. The e-book, “Howard and the Amazing Eye Exam,” also helps to prepare children for […]
Volk Optical is offering all of its ophthalmic lens products for sale at discounted rates to students attending the schools and colleges of optometry that are members of ASCO. From non-contact BIO lenses and slit lamp lenses to contact laser and diagnostic lenses, Volk offers a full line of lenses as well as complimentary laser […]
Bausch + Lomb expanded its Ocuvite line of eye vitamin and mineral supplements with the addition of Ocuvite Eye Health Gummies for adults. The Gummies, designed to taste good, are formulated to help replenish vital nutrients, such as antioxidant Vitamins C and E, zinc and macular carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which eyes can lose with […]
Compulink Business Systems Inc. is one of three initial vendors chosen by the American Optometric Association (AOA) to support the AOA MORE registry, a private, secure database that will integrate data from a doctor’s EHR to provide a systematic way of collecting real-time patient data and reporting data as needed. The goal of AOA MORE […]
The JENVIS Dry Eye Report is a new way for eyecare professionals to create a convenient one-page overview of the exam results generated by the Oculus Keratograph 5M, a corneal topographer with a built-in real keratometer and a color camera optimized for external imaging. In addition to the meibography, NIKBUT, tear meniscus height, lipid layer […]
