Press Releases | Corporate UK

New study proves advantages of MultiColor imaging over fundus photography for early diagnosis and monitoring of AMD

25 September 2017

Heidelberg, Germany – A research group from the Centre for Public Health at the Queen’s University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has just published the results of a study comparing SPECTRALIS® MultiColor imaging and traditional color fundus photography for the detection of features of early and late age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study’s findings demonstrate the […]

SPECTRALIS OCT Angiography Module update enhances speed and expands the field of view

23 June 2017

Hemel Hempstead, UK – Heidelberg Engineering has released an update for the SPECTRALIS OCT Angiography Module, which is now available to all new and existing customers. New benefits include a significantly faster image processing time and the ability to customise the field of view of the OCTA image to suit the level of detail required […]

Flex Module for the SPECTRALIS used in first human aqueous angiography study

21 June 2017

Hemel Hempstead, UK – A pilot study, headed by Dr Alex Huang, Doheny Eye Institute, USA, has confirmed the efficacy of live aqueous angiography on human patients in need of cataract surgery. Using the Flex Module for SPECTRALIS, the study demonstrated the ability to safely perform such a procedure, allowing for refinement of the surgical […]

Heidelberg Engineering strengthens its support team

19 June 2017

Hemel Hempstead, UK – Heidelberg Engineering has expanded its support team with several new appointments in order to enhance the customer experience and maintain excellent technical support standards. John Tudor and Kevin Hughes have joined the company as Technical Support Managers for the Central and Northern regions of the country respectively. They bring a combined […]

Record numbers attend annual Heidelberg Engineering Academy Masterclass

13 June 2017

Hemel Hempstead, UK – Over 100 eye care professionals attended the 6th Annual Heidelberg Engineering Academy Masterclass, making it the company’s biggest Masterclass yet. The popular event, which took place at the historic Royal Liver Building in Liverpool, showcased the latest innovations in non-invasive vascular imaging of the retina. Dr Pearse Keane from Moorfields Eye […]

Dr. Massimo Fazio receives 2017 Xtreme Research Award

6 June 2017

Heidelberg, Germany – Massimo Fazio, PhD, a biomechanics and mechanobiology researcher at the Department of Ophthalmology in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) received the award at an event held by Heidelberg Engineering during ARVO’s Annual Meeting in Baltimore. Dr. Fazio has a background in mechanical engineering, and as part of the UAB Ocular […]

Heidelberg Engineering adds Optik Mizen to lens partner portfolio

8 May 2017

Hemel Hempstead, UK – Heidelberg Engineering has added Optik Mizen to their range of lens suppliers who offer a special reward on the cost of a SPECTRALIS with lens spend. Optik Mizen joins Shamir, Essilor and Seiko to provide practice owners with an affordable, alternative route to becoming a SPECTRALIS owner with the added benefit […]

Heidelberg Engineering celebrates the Spirit of SPECTRALIS at Optrafair in the UK

5 May 2017

Hemel Hempstead, UK – Heidelberg Engineering, shortlisted as a finalist for Optician Supplier of the Year, has welcomed a new addition to the SPECTRALIS family exclusively at Optrafair. Designed specifically for High Street optometric practices in the UK, the unique configuration features a optimised workflow for retina and glaucoma that makes it very easy to […]

Private SPECTRALIS collection exhibited for the first time ever at Optrafair 2017

25 April 2017

Hemel Hempstead, UK – The private Heidelberg Engineering SPECTRALIS collection has gone on display for the first time in public at Optrafair, Birmingham. The collection comprises of custom SPECTRALIS camera casings that were specially made and gifted by the manufacturer to Christoph Schoess, Director of Heidelberg Engineering GmbH. The camera casings on show are painted […]

Heidelberg Engineering to Expand its Ophthalmic Healthcare IT Business through the Acquisition of Medisoft

18 April 2017

Heidelberg, Germany – Heidelberg Engineering GmbH today announced that it has acquired 100% ownership of Medisoft Limited, the leading UK-based provider of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software solutions for the ophthalmology market. In healthcare IT, Heidelberg Engineering already offers comprehensive ophthalmic image management and other data solutions that address the requirements of enterprises as well […]