Specialty Lens Program
CooperVision
CooperVision has launched a series of updates for U.S. customers who fit the company’s portfolio of specialty contact lenses.
Features: The specialty lens program updates include extended warranties for all scleral, hybrid and GP lens products from 90 to 120 days; unlimited free exchanges and no cancellation fees for all products including SynergEyes VS, ScanFitPRO, Blanchard multifocals, corneal GP lenses and single vision. The updates also feature the ability to transfer to another product within the portfolio for exchanges to get the best lenses for patients (applicable for scleral, hybrid and GP lenses), the new all-inclusive Onefit and Onefit SC scleral lens option, and Paragon CRT and Dual Axis lenses are now warrantied by default, unless otherwise specified, to ensure a better fitting experience.
Carrie Wilson
NCLE Preparation Course
Laramy-K OpticianWorks
Laramy-K OpticianWorks, a division of Laramy-K Optical, has announced its partnership with Carrie Wilson, NCLEM, MA, MBA, in the field of opticianry and contact lens education. This collaboration introduces a new Contact Lens and National Contact Lens Examiner (NCLE) Preparation Course.
Features: This partnership marks a milestone for Laramy-K OpticianWorks as it expands its comprehensive curriculum. The new course, developed in collaboration with Wilson, breaks down the complexities of contact lens fitting and preparation for the NCLE exam. The Contact Lens and NCLE Prep Course features a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, covering the basics of contact lens fitting, advanced fitting techniques and the latest industry standards. Students will have access to a wealth of resources that will continue to grow in the coming months, including video lectures, interactive modules, quizzes and email support, all designed to develop a deep understanding of the course material.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
Meta/EssilorLuxottica
Meta Platforms, Inc., and EssilorLuxottica have launched a series of new software features, updates to Meta AI and a more diverse product assortment for the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.
Features: New frame styles include Skyler, inspired by Ray-Ban’s 1960s archive and the golden age of air travel, and Headliner, which features a low bridge and is designed to suit smaller faces. In addition, four new Transitions lens colors are available exclusive to the Ray-Ban Meta collection. The collection now offers 30 styles with hundreds of colors and style combinations. Ray-Ban Meta frames now feature Meta AI with Vision functionality in the U.S. and Canada in beta version, which allows users to do things such as translate text on signs, identify objects in front of them and write captions for photos. Video calling is also new to the smart glasses; users can press the capture button twice to switch to the camera on the frames.
RevEngage Patient Engagement Solution
RevolutionEHR
RevolutionEHR, a leading provider of practice management software for optometrists, has announced the release of RevEngage, a new patient engagement solution.
Features: RevEngage offers a comprehensive suite of tools for enhanced communication, including new solutions that help optometrists drive appointments and bolster their online presence. RevEngage and its counterpart RevEngage+ are equipped with recall reminders, appointment reminders, email campaigns and order notifications. RevEngage+ offers advanced features such as digital waitlist messaging, two-way image texting and automated voice reminders for an enhanced engagement experience.
