Accessories
Associated Optical
The Mobilux LED hand magnifier from German manufacturer Eschenbach is said to offer exceptional magnification, comfortable operation and outstanding illumination in order to make life a great deal easier for many people. Suitable for reading small print on packaging, looking at train timetables or having a quick glance at a menu, the LED illuminated magnifier is designed to be simple to use and comfortable to hold. The energy-saving LEDs can be switched on in poor light conditions to provide constant optimum illumination, even when the batteries are getting low.
Mid-Optic
Lens cleaning sprays now available in Mid-Optic’s Guide Dogs range of products. Underneath the Guide Dog charity packaging, the product is a Calocoat Lens Spray. This, says Mid-Optic, gives assurances that the product is of high quality and is a trusted brand on the optical market. The sprays are suitable for cleaning glasses, screens, phones and tablets, camera lenses, sports eyewear and other applications. Supplied in a pack of 12 x 25ml sprays, the company will donate to Guide Dogs for every pack sold.
Eyewear Direct
The Fog Stopper anti-fog treatment from Eyewear Direct is said to be a premium defogger that works on all lens types and materials and is guaranteed to be safe and effective on anti-reflective lenses. Whether a patient is wearing a face mask, swimming, working or out in cold weather, the company says the drops go on clear and defog glasses instantly and prevent lenses from fogging until removal.
Mainline Optical Connections
Mainline says it has a host of products available for same day dispatch and next day delivery, one of these being bespoke magnetic clip-on Chemistrie. The product aims to maximise the performance of complex lenses and give additional benefits to a favourite frame. Available in 24 polarised colours with 100% UV protection, each Chemistrie is custom made and can be manufactured for new or old glasses, allowing for a Rx frame to be easily converted into a polarised sunglass.
Le Kevin
Le Kevin Wood says its new optical lifestyle collection of frames holders is aimed at an upmarket optical audience with a sense of humour. The products are two-tone wooden shapes in warm pastel tones that each attach to a silver Belcher chain. Each style has silver push catches grooved into the wood that hook on to silver chains. The push catches are detachable, which means the customers can purchase and interchange one chain to work with more than one style.
Bondeye
The No Fog family of anti-fog products, available from Bondeye, is said to provide relief to customers from the ongoing issues associated with steamed up glasses thanks to a leave-on formula that lasts for up to 24 hours. No Fog is available either as a wet wipe in box sizes of 30 and 100 or as a microfibre cloth that can be reused up to 200 times. Bondeye says raising awareness of the need for anti-fog products in communities and businesses has helped ensure employees are able to work safely when wearing a mask. The company provides digital assets, posters and videos to practices that either want to become a stockist or for practices already stocking to promote sales further.
Norville
With anti-fog products having seen a huge increase in purchase levels since the beginning of the pandemic and the introduction of face masks, Norville says that scientists are now finding harmful substances, per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), in some anti-fog products. The company notes that PFAS have a history of contributing to health problems such as cancer, thyroid disease, impaired immune function and other disorders. In response Norville offers its Progear Anti-Fog products, which have been tested and certified as PFAS-free.
Caseco
With 25 years’ experience in the quality segment of the accessories market, Caseco’s range includes a selection of luxury Italian leather cases, both classical styles and more colourful, avant garde models. The company also offers a growing range of attractive sustainability-led case options too. ‘Extra profit from accessories isn’t the whole picture. If your objective is to attract a high-value patient, then tastefully displaying easy-to-buy items of quality and value attracts your desired patient. This creates an introduction and opportunity for you to make a good first impression,’ says Julian Clarke, managing director of Caseco. ‘This, of course, can lead to a profitable dispense and a lifetime of value.’
Butterflies Healthcare
Eye Care Cosmetics, an award winning range of make-up from Butterflies Healthcare, is said to build patient loyalty and allow a practice to differentiate from competitors. Able to be worn all day thanks to specialist manufacturing techniques, the range is designed to be as free from as many chemical or irritating ingredients as possible, which makes it a possible purchase for contact lens wearers and people with sensitive eyes. To help optical practices there is a wide range of point-of-sale material displays that showcase the products.
Consumables
Dibble Optical
Dibble Optical Supplies specialises in the distribution of ophthalmic consumables, accessories and small tooling. The Dibble Optical Workshop catalogue covers almost every aspect of spectacle manufacture, repair and adjustment, including a large range of quality tooling, lab consumables and spectacle frame components. The company draws particular attention to an extensive selection of specialist frame parts including replacement temple tips, spectacle frame screws, washers and sleeves, and silicone, PVC and acetate nose pads including hypo-allergenic and latex-free styles. All frame spares are accessible in a range of sizes, materials and mounting types, plus a wide range of optical tools to carry out a professional repair and ensure a complete solution.
Louis Stone
Louis Stone offers a whole range of PPE for optical practices to protect themselves and their patients; from slit lamp breath shields and protective masks to gloves, disinfectant wipes and frame sterilising machines. The company’s disposable protective face masks are three-ply type IIR and come in packs of 50, 200 or 500 and while its slit lamp breath shields are available in large or small and can be purchased individually or in a pack of three or 20.
Centrostyle
The CentroStyle portfolio of over 8,000 products is said to cover a multitude of requirements for practices, workshops and labs. With over 40 years of experience in this field, the company says its products reflect the needs of both customers and consumers. In the consumables category, CentroStyle has a wide range of choices including tools, repair parts, lab consumables as well as offering accessories such as chains, lens cleaning, cases, clip-ons and a multitude of fog no more products.
Hilco
The frame adjusting Bionic Thumb from Hilco is said to alleviate hand stress and deliver precise frame adjustments. The tool can be utilised to bend and adjust various parts of a frame (including temple, mastoid and bridge) while benefiting from a comfortable, ergonomic design and durable stainless steel construction. Additionally, the device protects from hot frame components when using a frame warmer and doubles as a hand anvil to protect against screwdriver slip. The product is now available in three new colours: black, gold and fuchsia.
