Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc.

04/09/2026

Join us on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern for a live webinar on “Visual Acuity, Illumination and Magnification” with our Southeast Territory Manager, Jeff Bachand. Learn about different ways to test visual acuity, how to predict magnification requirements and why contrast is so important when selecting magnification solutions. (Approved for 1 ACVREP CE Credit). Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1796005418925800287

04/07/2026

April was declared Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month by Prevent Blindness, a national non-profit organization with a mission to prevent blindness and preserve eyesight. Women are actually more susceptible to eye issues and have a higher risk of permanently losing their sight compared to men. It is recommended that women stay a step ahead by finding out about their family history of eye diseases and seeing an eye doctor for a yearly comprehensive eye exam. Learn more at: https://preventblindness.org/womens-eye-health-safety-2026/

Prevent Blindness has once again declared April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Because women are at higher risk of eye disease and certain eye

04/02/2026

The Scribolux illuminated stand magnifier has been updated with the addition of three color temperatures and three brightness settings! It still features a large, open viewing area under the 100mm x 75mm lens, and now, pressing and holding the power button allows users to choose which color temperature/brightness they want! Check it out: https://eschenbach.com/products/stand-scribolux.asp

03/30/2026

Join us on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern for an important webinar on "Reimbursement for Low Vision Services” with our clinical consultant, Thomas I. Porter, OD, MBA, MPH, Director of Low Vision Services, Saint Louis University, Department of Ophthalmology. Learn how to maximize your return and get some helpful coding suggestions. (Approved for 1 ACVREP CE Credit) Register her: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2929303938315214432

03/25/2026

See how those with geographic atrophy can also benefit from low vision devices to help them with their visual tasks. Read more here:

CCTV, high-contrast labels, magnifiers, prismatic glasses and other optical or electronic devices can help when you’re living with geographic atrophy.

03/23/2026

Introducing our new Eschenbach Academy Course “Low Vision Devices for Distance Spotting Tasks”! This course reviews the different types of low vision devices designed to enable the visually impaired to accomplish distance spotting tasks such as reading street signs and looking at menu boards, thereby enhancing your ability to provide effective consultations for them. Eyecare and vision rehab professionals can sign up and enroll at: https://eschenbach-academy-northamerica.com

03/17/2026

Check out our new Elumentis LED Lamp which can now be ordered with a rechargeable battery! The battery version gives the user the ability to easily transport and use the lamp in different locations without being plugged in. It’s a great option for those with low vision because it allows users to select the optimal light color temperature and brightness level they need to maximize their viewing environment. Learn more: https://eschenbach.com/non-optical-task-lighting-elumentis-led-with-battery.asp

03/13/2026

We're at Vision Expo in Orland, Florida showing off the new Optaro XL iPad Video Magnifier! Stop by Booth 2802 at the show to check it out and see how it turns an iPad into a full-featured reading and writing solution. Learn more about this innovative new vision aid at https://eschenbach.com/optaro-xl/

03/12/2026

Check out our new webinar next Monday, March 16th at 3:00 PM Eastern on “Accessories that Expand the Utility of Electronic Magnifiers”. Listen in as our Director of Marketing, Timothy Gels, takes you through a review of some unique accessories that allow your patients/clients get even more use out of their video magnifier. Register for free here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4421328023066993498

03/11/2026

We're at the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference this week in Anaheim showing off our new Optaro XL iPad Video Magnifier. Come by our booth to get a demonstration of this innovative reading aid designed to turn your iPad into a full-featured video magnifier - and get a free gift! Learn more here: https://eschenbach.com/optaro-xl/

03/11/2026

It’s Brain Injury Awareness Month! Did you know that Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients often have light sensitivity after their injury and can usually benefit from wearing special FL-41 filters because they can reduce glare? Eschenbach carries a variety of FL-41 filters in different shades and in different styles that you can see online here: https://eschenbach.com/products/fl-41-filters.asp

03/06/2026

A low vision exam inclusive of the dispensing of a magnification or other vision enhancing device can often be enough to help many people with a vision impairment meet their visual goals and enjoy an improved quality of life. However, don’t forget that for patients with more severe vision loss—even when due to glaucoma—referral out for vision rehabilitation and psychological support can be very beneficial.

Referral for low vision rehabilitation is uneven, and clinicians may be overlooking eligible patients, according to a study published in Life.“Despite evidence supporting the effectiveness of LVR and its growing availability, utilization of LVR in the U.S. remains low,” study author Davi...