{SPECTACLE LENSES}

Fast Uncut Service

HOYA Vision announces a new service tailored to meet the needs of practices and optical shops that have committed to in-house finishing. Sight Overnight—based out of HOYA’s specialized lab in Columbus, OH—can deliver premium digital free-form uncut lenses to in-house finishing labs in 24 hours (with AR), allowing practices to provide a variety of lens designs (including digital PALs) while still saving money and providing one-day service.

A wide range of digitally back-surfaced progressive lenses and single-vision products are available, including designs from HOYA, Seiko, and Shamir. Photochromic and polarized lenses are also available. AR coating is included.

In addition to being a source for uncut lenses, the Columbus facility is a full-service lab that can easily handle the specialty edging you may not take on in your office.

INFO: 866-502-0902, ecpALLY.com

{LOW VISION}

Award-Winning Vision Aid

seeBOOST is a new category of corrective eyeglasses for low vision patients, integrating cameras and a micro-display with a prescription lens. This combination compensates for the loss of vision for patients with AMD and diabetic retinopathy (the leading causes of blindness in the developed world), as well as Stargardt disease.

Developed by EverGlaze, LLC, the device helps the wearer make the best use of their remaining vision to continue to do things like read, use a computer, watch TV, or enjoy hobbies.

It has a magnification range of 1.4-7x (adjustable with a knob) and an autofocus function that continually changes to meet the wearer’s gaze. The ergonomic and lightweight design makes it practical to use all day long.

seeBOOST won the coveted Silmo d’Or Award in the low vision category at SILMO 2017.

INFO: 972-643-8498, seeboost.com

{PRACTICE MANAGEMENT}

Scheduling Made Easy

Solutionreach announces the launch of its newest product, SR Schedule, which allows practices to offer patients an easy-to-use online scheduling option.

SR Schedule is a significant time-saver for patients as well as staff, as the average scheduling call takes about eight minutes. It also helps to recruit new patients, as today most patients use online reviews as a first step in finding a provider, and they are likely to book if immediate online scheduling is an option, the company notes.

Other advantages include:

Real-time schedule integrated with the practice management system.

Complete practice control over the schedule and patient appointment viewing.

Customizable patient data needs for scheduling.

Insurance card photo submission.

Automated appointment submission and verification message alerts.

INFO: 866-605-6867, solutionreach.com

{LOW VISION}

New Tech for Better Independence

OrCam has launched its next-generation assistive technology: OrCam MyEye 2.0. Designed to empower those who are blind or partially sighted to achieve increased independence, the MyEye 2.0 allows wearers to hear printed text and identify faces.

Wireless, lightweight, and about the size of a finger, OrCam’s assistive technology instantly reads printed and digital text aloud. Instant face recognition improves social situations. Identification of consumer products, colors, and money notes provides additional levels of independence.

Magnetically mounted on the wearer’s eyeglasses or sunglasses frame, OrCam MyEye 2.0 is the only wearable artificial vision tech that is activated by an intuitive pointing gesture or simply by following the wearer’s gaze.

Upgrades include the ability to detach it from the frame and use it as a pen to read text; LEDs to illuminate text, faces, or colors in low-light situations; and software that can be updated over Wi-Fi.

INFO: 800-713-3741, orcam.com

{FURNITURE AND DISPLAYS}

Frames on Display

Ennco Display Systems launches a new countertop display that blends wood and acrylic materials into an attractive and unique frame display. The Ice Tower (available with pegs and without pegs) can be turned sideways to show off the temples or brought to the dispensing table to present a patient’s frame options.

The laminate base is available in nine standard colors, or can be customized to match existing displays or color themes.

INFO: 800-833-6626, ennco.com

{EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES}

OTC Eye Drop Intel

Today, there are several safe and effective over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops available to relieve various types of eye discomfort, such as dry eyes, red eyes, and eyes irritated by allergies or contact lens wear. To assist ECPs in helping patients better understand when and how to properly use OTC eye drops, The Mentholatum Company, distributors of ROHTO DRY-AID, has developed a free educational resource, “Before You Buy Eye Drops: What You Need to Know.”

The pamphlet offers information about different types of eye drops, “Do’s and Don’ts” to follow when using eye drops, instructions on how to properly instill eye drops, and links to additional eye health information resources.

Copies can be downloaded from the “resources” section at the ROHTO DRY-AID professional website.

INFO: rohtoeyedrops.com/professionals/resources/