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New Optometric Faculty share secrets to success at launch event

Hemel Hempstead, UK – Eye care professionals interested in improving the standard of patient care recently shared an opportunity to learn more from a new optometric education faculty. The Optometric Faculty, made up of eye care professionals passionate about patient care, will help organise CET accredited educational events nationwide where they will provide the education […]

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SPECTRALIS Connect Investment Club now open!

Hemel Hempstead, UK – The SPECTRALIS Connect Investment Club was officially opened for its second year on Saturday 6th February 2016 by Heidelberg Engineering and is set to bring cost savings and to facilitate access to advanced eye scanning technology. All purchasers of the SPECTRALIS expandable imaging platform are eligible to join the club, which […]

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Heidelberg Engineering brings OCT to life with OCT LIVE

OCT LIVE is a new series of CET-accredited educational events nationwide with a glaucoma theme. Hemel Hempstead, UK – Running from 2nd February, the roadshows will guide you through the patient journey, from scanning the patient live in HD on the big screen to interpreting the images and making a decision on patient management. These […]

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Heidelberg Engineering launches OCTips column in collaboration with Dispensing Optics Magazine

Hemel Hempstead, UK – Heidelberg Engineering have produced a new series called OCTips in collaboration with Dispensing Optics magazine. The six part series will offer helpful insights on fundus imaging and OCT scanning. “OCT imaging is increasingly being included in the array of tests performed by dispensing opticians routinely in practice” explains Christopher Mody, Director […]

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First SPECTRALIS OCT2 delivered at University Hospital Southampton

Hemel Hempstead, UK – The first SPECTRALIS OCT2 Module, the next generation OCT from Heidelberg Engineering, has been delivered at Southampton General Hospital. Just released, the much in demand upgrade provides a platform for advanced applications such as OCT angiography*. “The imaging team and the consultants are all very excited about the new investment we […]

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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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