Press Releases

Record numbers attend 13th International SPECTRALIS Symposium 2015 in Valencia

Heidelberg, Germany – More than 400 participants from 49 countries accepted an invitation from the Heidelberg Engineering Academy to the 13th International SPECTRALIS Symposium in Valencia, Spain, held on October 16 and 17, 2015. “This success was certainly partly due to the attractive venue” explained Dr Stephan Schultz, Head of the Heidelberg Engineering Academy, “but […]

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Research Initiative awarded at 3rd Annual Glaucoma Masterclass

Hemel Hempstead, UK – The Heidelberg Engineering Academy Glaucoma Faculty recently held the third annual Glaucoma Masterclass at the City Rooms Hotel, Leicester. After a warm welcome from the Faculty Co-Chairman, Nick Strouthidis, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Director of the Glaucoma Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital, guests enjoyed an informative keynote lecture from Colm O’Brien, Professor […]

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Heidelberg Engineering Academy launches Optometric Faculty at 100% Optical

Hemel Hempstead, UK – The Heidelberg Engineering Academy has announced they are setting up a new faculty, made up of likeminded optometric practitioners who are passionate about promoting enhanced clinical services, and developing clinical confidence in a multi-modal imaging approach to improved patient care in the community. The primary function of the faculty will be […]

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Heidelberg launch second in series of interactive video tutorials for new Widefield Imaging Module

Hemel Hempstead, UK – The Widefield Imaging interactive video tutorial is an innovative self-education tool that allows clinicians and operators to educate themselves individually and to self-test their knowledge about the use of the new software and lens attachment. The Widefield Imaging Module provides a 55 degree field of view for all SPECTRALIS fundus imaging […]

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Heidelberg Engineering Appoints Sales Manager for the North

Hemel Hempstead, UK – Heidelberg Engineering has appointed Mike Riley as Sales Manager for the North of England adding another 20 years of optical sales experience to the team. Mike, who most recently worked for Optos, knows the optometric diagnostics market well and is delighted with his new role. “In my opinion, Heidelberg Engineering sets […]

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Heidelberg Engineering presents its integrated diagnostic imaging solutions at the AAO Meeting

Heidelberg, Germany – Celebrating its 25th anniversary at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Meeting in Las Vegas, Heidelberg Engineering will present its latest diagnostic imaging technologies and services. For a quarter of a century, the company has been committed to delivering solutions to fundamental clinical needs in ophthalmology. “Our focus is to offer integrated […]

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Bedford sees new era in practice ethos

Hemel Hempstead, UK – The grand opening of optometrist Jude Edwards’ new practice in Bedford was an opportunity to share his excitement with the local community. HEALTHY U, is designed to be much more than a place for eye examinations and specs, believes Jude, who has been planning his new business for two years. “Being […]

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In a Class of its Own

Heidelberg, Germany – A leader in the world of high tech medical devices, Heidelberg Engineering is paving the way for the earlier recognition of eye disease to prevent and delay the most common causes of blindness. Mark Holloway VN: Why did you decide to invest in OCT? Mark: We were drawn to the SPECTRALIS as […]

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First Widefield Imaging Module Shipped to Optometrist

Hemel Hempstead, UK – Heidelberg Engineering UK’s first Widefield Imaging Module, which offers a 55 degree fundus image and simultaneous 16.5mm widefield OCT scan, has been shipped to Opticians Awards Practice of the Year winner Alisdair Buchanan. Just released, the much in demand upgrade facilitates the detection of peripheral pathologies, as Alisdair said – “One […]

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Strengthening the team

Heidelberg, Germany – Heidelberg Engineering’s commitment to integrate the advanced eye scanning technology used by astronauts on the International Space Station into High Street practices is strengthened with several recent promotions of in-house experts. The Heidelberg Engineering Academy is actively working to ensure seamless integration of the SPECTRALIS technology into a wide range of ophthalmic […]

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