Industry News
Surgitrac Instruments is pleased to welcome back Scott Shipley as our new Clinical Representative for the Midlands region.
Sugitac Instruments is delighted to announce the addition of Scott Shipley as our new Clinical Representative for the Midlands region. Scott brings a strong passion for ophthalmology, a dedication to client relations, and a wealth of expertise that make him...
50th Trends in Ophthalmology meeting: 13th & 14th March 2025
The 50th anniversary of St Thomas’ ‘Trends in Ophthalmology’ meeting, will be two days of exciting discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities with leading experts in the field. This meeting will be extra special as we are also celebrating 75 years...
Haag-Streit UK relaunches the Perkins Mk 3 hand-held applanation tonometer
Haag-Streit UK (HS-UK), the leading manufacturer and distributor of gold-standard diagnostic and surgical devices and instruments for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and orthoptists, is pleased to announce that they have relaunched the Perkins Mk 3 hand-held applanation tonometer. Haag-Streit UK discontinued the...
Heidelberg Engineering Ltd. appoints Grahame Wood as General Manager
Heidelberg Engineering Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Grahame Wood as the new General Manager. Wood brings with him a wealth of experience and insight that will undoubtedly enhance operations and strengthen the continued success of the wholly...
Sister Companies Launch Joint Web Shop
Leading Volk distributors, Altomed and Mid-Optic, have teamed up to launch a new, user-friendly online shopping experience. Whether you're buying your first Volk lens or expanding your collection, the new web shop offers tools to help you find the perfect...
Haag-Streit Academy announces course schedule for 2025
Haag-Streit Academy are pleased to announce their course schedule for 2025, which features eight slit lamp and biometry courses in prime locations across the UK. The courses offer attendees the vital skills and knowledge to utilise their slit lamp and...
London-based My i-Clinic offers cutting-edge CAIRS treatment for keratoconus
Revolutionary treatment paves the way for reducing cases of degenerative eye condition My i-Clinic is spearheading the treatment of keratoconus after adopting the innovative ‘CAIRS’ procedure to treat patients. Hailed as a game-changer by experts, the minimally invasive procedure is...
Biotech Healthcare Successfully Concludes Global Phakic Users Meeting 2024 in Barcelona
October 3, 2024 – Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Biotech Healthcare hosted the Global Phakic Users Meeting 2024 at the stunning Joan Miró Foundation in Barcelona on 5th September. Bringing together over 150 ophthalmologists from 28 countries, the event showcased Biotech's...
Hanson Medical is bringing Market Leading Norlase® Eye Lasers to the UK
Hanson Medical, a leading supplier of medical technology, has secured an exclusive agreement to become the sole distributor of Norlase's next-generation ophthalmic laser solutions. Hanson Medical will be offering all three of Norlase’s lasers to UK and Republic of Ireland...
Vabysmo receives NICE approval
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recently approved Vabysmo▼(faricimab) for treating adults with visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to branch and central retinal vein occlusion (BRVO and CRVO). The NICE approval of Vabysmo was...
A game changer in meibomian gland treatment
Introducing the new Meibomian Gland Dredger by Gaush Meditech Ltd. Meibomian gland dredging is important in the treatment of dry eye and has a great influence on treatment outcomes. Many types of dye eye treatment combined with meibomian gland dredging...
30 Years of Excellence: Surgitrac Instruments at the 42nd ESCRS Congress
Surgitrac Instruments proudly participated in the 42nd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) this September, celebrating 30 years of heritage. The congress was the ideal opportunity to showcase our expertise in manufacturing and supplying high-quality...
