News Heidelberg Engineering Spectralis with Shift technology is now available for sale in EU markets. It is the first commercially available optical coherence tomographer (OCT) that allows clinicians to switch between 20, 85 and 125 kHz A-scan rates to find the ideal balance of image quality and clinical workflow. “We are excited to offer this innovative approach to optimising the performance of SpectralisS for each individual patient,” said Krysten Williams, head of global marketing and education at Heidelberg Engineering. “Shift technology is a new addition to the core DNA that is built into every Spectralis. We want to empower clinicians to strike a balance between workflow efficiency and image quality at the point of care,” added Krysten. Shift technology, available for third generation Spectralis devices, is based on the latest Spectralis features including a more powerful OCT engine, updated graphics processing technology and a software redesign. With the latest software comes the electronic instructions for use (eIFU) as the new standard.
Variable A-scan rates for customised care
Millmead Optical Group This year marks the centenary of Winston Churchill’s purchase of Chartwell Manor, his country residence in Kent. Following its purchase in September 1922, Churchill lived there until his death in 1965 and reportedly enjoyed some of his happiest memories at the property. In commemoration of Churchill’s contribution to British culture and identity, Walter & Herbert has produced a limited-edition range called the Chartwell. The one-off creation is based on the exact same design, specification and colour scheme as Churchill’s original glasses, right down to the elongated temples and the different numbers of dots on their tips. This was said to have helped the then prime minister determine which pair were for reading and which pair were for speeches. One-hundred pieces have been produced, and more details can be found at walterandherbert.com
EssilorLuxottica
Franco Ferrante
Franco Ferrante has joined EssilorLuxottica as North Europe vice president for professional solutions (UK&I, Nordics and BeNeLux). With Luxottica for 17 years, most recently looking after North Europe, France and Israel as regional director, Franco said: “My key focus will be to champion the wholesale channel and support industry growth by reinventing added value within practice to enable our customers to grow... Stemming the tide of plastic
Eyespace Eyespace has introduced three new models made from recycled sea-bottle plastic. Basebox Slimology introduces a capsule collection of super-thin feather-light models composed of recycled ocean plastic, recycled stainless steel and bio-acetate. All frames feature lightweight rims with streamlined temples and tips, brought to life in a spring colour palette.
Our photograph shows women’s retro model BB6105 in C2: teal paired with clear crystal and high impact fuchsia tips. It is also available in C1 with an off-white eyefront, hot pink tip ends and gold tone hardware. For men, model BB6104 is a rectangular eyeshape with Slimology componentry available in C2 black with cobalt blue plating and crystal tips, and C2 earth-inspired olive with smoky crystal tips and amber tip ends.
“Independent ECPs are our strategic partners, and we will keep investing in them to create brand preference and leverage untapped categories such as with Stellest, our latest innovation for myopia control in children. We are fully confident that our stronger collaboration will deliver even more benefits and increase value creation for our ECP business partners. By powering sight and style, EssilorLuxottica’s ambition is to continue to shape the future of the industry,” he added. Vision Now May 2022 9
