Equipment and suppliers
News on the latest instruments and equipment for optometrists, dispensing opticians and support staff to use in practice
-
Manufacturers and suppliers for the optical industry have had to switch to supporting practices remotely throughout the pandemic. With analysts suggesting the remote model is here to stay, OT spoke to companies from across the sector to hear their thoughts
-
A campaign launched by the company is sharing the experiences and stories of optometry students and professionals through coronavirus (COVID-19)
-
-
As optometrists adapt to the evolving challenges of COVID-19, suppliers have introduced solutions to support social distancing in practice, as well as remote triage
-
A poll by the company found almost three quarters of eye care professionals have found it challenging to implement new practice protocols and communicate changes to patients
-
As practices move into a new version of normal following the COVID-19 lockdown, manufacturers and suppliers have highlighted devices that can be operated from safe distances
-
From key questions on COVID-19 to marketing training, suppliers created numerous virtual learning opportunities for eye care professionals during the lockdown
-
The document has been designed to help practices plan out the quantity and type of personal protective equipment needed
-
From adjusting financial outlooks to implementing social distancing measures, OT takes a look at how EssilorLuxottica, Safilo and Johnson & Johnson Vision have responded to the outbreak
-
The platform, established by LOCSU and Primary Eyecare Services, aims to help optometrists to source and order supplies of personal protective equipment