New partnership announced for low vision aids in the UK

Associated Optical has announced a new partnership with US bioptic telescope developer, Ocutech, meaning that Associated Optical will be able to supply the company’s telescopic low vision aids in the UK.

President of Ocutech, Dr Henry Greene, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Associated Optical as Ocutech’s new UK representative. Its wealth of knowledge and experience in the UK will help low vision specialists more effectively support the vision needs of their visually impaired patients.”

Dr Greene is an internationally known low vision expert and telescopic low vision aid developer. He presents courses on low vision clinical care throughout the world.

Associated Optical presents education courses accredited by the General Optical Council, as well as the British and Irish Orthoptic Society.

Dr Greene added: “With Associated Optical as partners, more people with impaired vision will be able to access the full range of innovative telescopic products developed by Ocutech.”

Ocutech was established in 1984 and is known for its innovative telescopic designs and the ease of fitting and prescribing of its products. The company has created a large amount of training and support materials to enhance the clinical methods used for prescribing telescopic low vision aids.

Since it was established in 1983, Associated Optical has been supplying the UK optical market with both optical and electronic low vision aids.

For more information, visit the Associated Optical website.