Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc.

08/10/2026

Register for our live webinar on "Eschenbach's Custom Solutions Program” on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern with Speaker Lauren Gumpel, Customer Service Manager at Eschenbach, to learn all about the different products you can prescription-correct for your patients and how you can customize them to fit their specific vision needs.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5269536374704050527

08/06/2026

For National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, Prevent Blindness is providing a revised children's vision screening certification course providing approved screening practices to help treat children’s vision issues so that you can help to better protect and preserve the eye health of your young patients. Children are susceptible to a variety of vision problems so early screenings are important! Learn more here: https://preventblindness.org/childrens-eye-health-month-2026/

08/04/2026

Teleoptometry remains an important option for patients as this article shows, especially for those who live in identified “deserts” and are seniors—an age demographic that, “once they experience how convenient it is...become advocates”. Be sure to consider using Eschenbach’s Haus Call teleoptometry service for your patients with vision loss—the simplest way to offer remote low vision care.

Healthcare deserts—areas without adequate infrastructure or access to medical services—now exist in approximately 80 percent of U.S. counties and affect roughly one in three Americans, according to a 2025 report from GoodRx Health, an online health information resource. Since 2021, these regions...

07/30/2026

With an HD camera, 5” display, 3-48x magnification and an integrated handle, the new magno DIGITAL is the ideal economical solution for those with low vision who need extra magnification to read. The high-contrast buttons make zooming in and out quick and easy, and 25 contrast modes provide a variety of options for those who benefit from certain color combinations on screen. Learn more here: https://eschenbach.com/products/magno-digital-916505A.asp

07/28/2026

Looking for additional low vision education? You can take our newest courses online like “Low Vision Devices for Distance Spotting Tasks!”. Simply log into Eschenbach Academy, our e-learning platform, to learn all about the low vision devices that are best used for different tasks like reading street signs and looking at menu boards. The courses are easy to access and full of useful content for low vision providers and their staff. Check them out online here: https://eschenbach-academy-northamerica.com

07/23/2026

Learn which category of low vision aid is best for certain visual goals and patient requirements in our live webinar on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern entitled "The Pros and Cons of Each Category of Low Vision Device”. Tune in as Barbara Mora, our Customer Outreach Specialist in the North, explains the benefits and limitations of each category so you’ll know which one is to use based on the task presented and a patient’s magnification and contrast-enhancement needs. Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/377562851343600221

07/21/2026

This article shows the expected growth in geriatric optometry care and mentions how low vision devices are an instrumental part of that care due to the presence of age-related eye diseases.

Geriatric optometry, which focuses on the unique eye health and vision requirements of older adults, is having a moment in the vision care sector. Within this eyecare specialty, optometrists conduct comprehensive eye examinations specifically designed to detect age-related risks that could result in...

07/15/2026

Don’t forget! Eschenbach is sponsoring 2 lucky students to attend the Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students (SCIVIS) this year! If you know a visually impaired student aged 9-14 that likes outer space, they can apply online for this extraordinary experience. From September 27th through October 1st, 2026 our two winners will attend this unique camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Students must enter by today, July 15th to qualify. Learn more here: https://scivis.org/

07/14/2026

Introducing the new magno® DIGITAL hand-held video magnifier! This ergonomically designed portable electronic magnifier features an HD camera, 5” display, 3-48x magnification and an integrated handle that folds out to provide optimal stability and a supportive grip when needed. The high-contrast buttons make zooming in and out quick and easy, and the red Menu button is easy to locate and allows for select feature customizations. Learn more: https://eschenbach.com/products/magno-digital-916505A.asp

Eschenbach is a leading manufacturer of high quality magnification solutions.

07/09/2026

July is National UV Safety Awareness Month! Studies indicate that prolonged exposure to bright sunlight can heighten the risk of certain eye conditions like cataracts, ocular melanoma, and macular degeneration. As we enter into summer, it’s important to remember to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays with 100% UV-blocking glasses. Our Asensys® eyewear are an excellent choice with 5 tint options, 100% UV protection and extra coverage above and around the eyes. See them here: https://eschenbach.com/asensys-filters/