Industry News
New OCULUS distributor for UK and Ireland
OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH and Mainline Instruments Announce UK and Ireland Distribution Agreement
Rayner announces acquisition of Sophi
Rayner, a global leader in products for cataract surgery headquartered in Worthing, UK, announced today (17 January 2024) that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Swiss-based This AG, the inventor, developer and manufacturer of Sophi phaco emulsification machines.
Surgitrac are pleased to announce that they have partnered with Surgi Lab CH to distribute their products in the UK.
Ophthalmic surgical procedures demand exceptional precision and dexterity. Not only do surgeons need to maintain hours of high level of focus and perform intricate movements, but they may need to switch between different instruments while performing a surgery.
Altomed joins sister company Mid-Optic in supporting Guide Dogs
Altomed are excited to announce that they have chosen Guide Dogs as their new charity partner.
Keeler to partner with Frost Optical Services
We are delighted to announce that Keeler has partnered with Frost Optical Services, a professional ophthalmic services provider known for their excellent service delivery.
Canon Medical announces Sense Medical as new UK distributor
Canon Medical Systems Europe today announced that it has signed an agreement with Sense Medical to be the official exclusive distributor of their ophthalmic eye care products within the United Kingdom and Ireland.
HS-UK to be authorised distributor for the Vision Engineering 3D Deep Reality Viewer
HS-UK is delighted to announce that it is now the authorised distributor for the Deep Reality Viewer (DRV) in the UK.
Oxford Ophthalmological Congress (OOC): Invitation to Tender Services for Conference Organisation and Event Management
After successfully attaining CIO status in 2019 the Council of the OOC is reviewing contracts with all service providers.
Ora and The Macular Society announce partnership to advance eyecare treatment
Ora, Inc., the world’s leading partner for ophthalmic pharmaceutical and device development, has announced that it has partnered with The Macular Society to continue to support the advancement of new treatment options in eyecare across the UK.
Lenstec SBL-3 multifocal intraocular lens for cataract surgery approved by FDA for sale in the US
The Lenstec SBL-3 IOL is a next-generation asymmetric multifocal refractive IOL which provides patients with near, intermediate and distance vision.
"The Eyesi Surgical cataract simulator has made a big difference for us"
Ophthalmology Registrar Rohan Hussain, and Consultant Ophthalmologist and Educational Supervisor, Cordelia McKechnie from the Ophthalmology Team at Whipps Cross Hospital talk about the impact that the Eyesi Surgical VR simulator has had on their trainees and junior ophthalmologists, as well as other surgical staff across London.
Sister-company, John Weiss & Son, to integrate into Haag-Streit UK from 1st January 2022
Haag-Streit UK (HS-UK) will undergo a planned reorganisational strategy which will result in sister-company John Weiss & Son’s integration within HS-UK on 1st January 2022.
