Associated Optical
Since 1983, Associated Optical, Eschenbach’s UK partner, has sought to provide eye-care professionals with innovative magnification devices to further enhance their patient care. Working closely with all its key manufacturers and education team, the company’s aim is to inspire its customers to further improve people’s lives using patient-centred optical solutions. Its key brands include Eschenbach Optik and Ocutech.
Specialisms: Magnification and reading aids, digital magnification, bioptics and CET accredited LVA training.
01628 600410
Entod Research Cell UK
Entod Research Cell is an ophthalmic specialty pharmaceutical entity specialising in the design, development and manufacturing of premium quality and innovative ocular diagnostics and Specialized Dry Eye therapies for the UK, EU and regulated markets. One of the highlighted products at the Optrafair will be the sterile CE-certified Lissamine Green strips brand, I-DEW GREEN, which is a high quality and reliable conjunctival stain useful for evaluating contact lens fitting and comfort, and early dry eye testing.
0208 144 0963
Mainline Optical Connections
Mainline has been an expert in the supply and support of Huvitz Edging Systems for more than 30 years and describes itself as ‘dedicated and truly independent.’ The company also supplies glazing and dispensing consumables to both labs and practices. Chemistrie bespoke magnetic clip on lenses are a new addition and include options for sun, readers, 3D and blue light blockers. For practices, UFO fog security system is the first ‘plug and play’ fog security system that helps deter thieves in the event of a break in.
Specialisms: Huvitz edging equipment, Chemistrie bespoke clip-on sun lenses, UFO Fog Security system, auto lens meters
01377 257752
Bondeye Optical
An award-winning family-run supplier stocking more than 2500 products. The business provides a one-stop optical solution by offering essential products needed for testing and dispensing – from eye test equipment to finished pairs of spectacles. Celebrating 15 years’ service to the industry in 2018, the company said it continues to invest, with this year representing the largest commitment to new products in a decade.
0121 772 3888
Graham Coates Services
Graham Coates, who founded the business some 30 years ago sold his company to long term manager James Boskett in 2015. The company moved from Winchcombe to Tewkesbury in April 2015, occupying new managed premises offering modern office and warehouse facility, on a site with other established businesses.
Coates offers a wide variety of products ranging from screws, nose pads, tools, glazing consumables and many other workshop accessories.
01242 603888
Dibble Optical
Since 2009 Dibble Optical has specialised in the distribution of high-quality ophthalmic consumables, accessories and small tooling.
It is the sole UK distributor for the renowned German brand Breitfeld & Schliekert (B&S), whose aim is to always deliver friendly and knowledgeable service for its customers.
The B&S range of products are presented in two catalogues and widely accepted to be the most comprehensive within the optical industry, says Dibble Optical. Thousands of products are available from stock, including small machinery, pliers, optical tooling, measurement, lens edging consumables and treatments, cleaning products and an extensive range of frame components.
01634 880885
Hilco Vision
Since 1956, thousands of eye care professionals have come to rely on Hilco Vision for ‘smart solutions to common business problems’ and for innovative products and programmes that promote business growth.
Hilco Vision describes itself as an ‘industry leading global eyewear/eye care company delivering comprehensive solutions to customers, built on a platform of innovation and operational excellence.’ It has direct subsidiaries in the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Australia, China, and the Netherlands.
The company’s product portfolio is concentrated on five primary product categories: professional tools, vision protection, consumer accessories, lens care and eye care.
01969 667 688
Scope Ophthalmics
Scope has a heritage of delivering innovative products that help improve patient outcomes and aid patient compliance.
The Scope range supports optometrists and patients throughout ocular surface disease. Its products include Tearlab, the first quantitative diagnostic device for dry eye and the Hycosan range of preservative-free lubricants for all severities of dry eye.
To help manage Meibomian gland disfunction, Scope offers the Optase moist heat mask, a reusable and soothing eye mask, Optase tea tree oil preservative-free lid wipes, the Omega Eye supplement and BlephEx, a clinician treatment for blepharitis helping optometrists extend their in-clinic offering.
Specialisms: Ocular surface disease, dry eye, blepharitis and ocular lubricants
0800 270 0253
Three-Sixty
Three-Sixty is a supplier and wholesaler of eye care and eyewear products to opticians and ophthalmic professionals in the UK.
Trading for over 40 years, the company has extensive knowledge and experience of what optometrists, eye specialists and ophthalmologists need and want in their clinical settings.
Its customers range from independent opticians to large eye care chains, who all benefit from free next day delivery.
01686 627595
Louis Stone Optical
With an inventory of over 500,000 cases, micro-fibre cloths and a fastidious logistics team, Louis Stone says it is able to deliver non-printed items overnight and printed cases and cloths within 48 hours.
It is also the largest stockist of Oculus trial frame parts in the UK and can offer not stocked parts from other trial frames in an effort to help customers in need. A repair service is also available.
The Oculus trial frame from Louis Stone Optical
The company can also supply full or reduced aperture trial set lens, including prisms, Maddox and occluders.
‘Service is what our reputation is built on,’ says the company.
Specialisms: Spectacle frames, spectacle cases, optical instruments and low vision aids.
029 2073 5293
Centrostyle
Centrostyle has been designing and creating high quality solutions in the optical sector for more than 30 years and is a leading European supplier of optical frame parts and retail accessories.
Optical Centre Supplies, Centrostyle’s UK distributor, says its attention to the customers’ requirements, together with a strong orientation towards innovation, service and quality, has allowed the company to consistently improve its ranges. This is most obvious in children’s frames and sports eyewear.
Specialisms: workshop tools and consumables, children’s frames, ready readers, accessories and bespoke products.
01923 239267
Optoplast
Established in 1946, Optoplast has seven decades as a leader in the optical industry under its belt. Throughout its history Optoplast has been at the forefront of change, says the company, adding that it revolutionised the supply and designs of cases and accessories to the optical market.
Today, Optoplast specialises in the supply of spectacle cases, sunglasses cases, optical accessories and optometry tools. In addition, the company has a dedicated printing department enabling the customisation of spectacle cases, lens cloths and dispensing bags.
0151 526 2626