Vision Monday - March 2024
Eschenbach Introduces its New Asensys Filters!
The new Asensys filters are a line of contrast-enhancing eyewear designed to either fit over patients’ prescription glasses or be worn alone and provide all-round protection against the sun and unpleasant glare.

Vision Monday – January 2024
Eschenbach Sponsors Two Visually Impaired Students’ Trips to Space Camp!
For the second year in a row, Eschenbach Optik of America has sponsored two visually impaired students to attend the Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students (SCVIS).

Digital Camera World – September 2023
Digital Camera World names the Eschenbach Glamour 3x25 Opera Glasses the Best Opera Glasses Overall!
These German - made premium opera glasses boast a classic and stylish design that's ideal for a visit to the opera, theatre, concert, cabaret or musical. And they're functionally great too!

20/20 Magazine - August 2023 
Eschenbach Introduces Its New Eschenbach Academy eLearning Platform
Eschenbach Optik Of America is introducing Eschenbach Academy, a new online educational platform designed to complement the low vision knowledge and training they currently provide in-person and via webinars.

Optometric Management - June 2023
Eschenbach Optik of America introduces the Elumentis LED Lamp
The Elumentis LED Lamp provides bright, adjustable illumination, which improves contrast and helps those with vision loss from macular degeneration and other eye diseases see better. The lamp allows users to select the light color temperature and brightness level.

Vision Monday - June 2023
Eschenbach Optik of America Launches Online Educational Platform, Eschenbach Academy
Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc. has launched Eschenbach Academy, a new online educational platform designed to complement the low vision knowledge and training they currently provide in-person and via webinars.


Optik Now - May 2023
Eschenbach Introduces New Adjustable Elumentis LED Lamp!
Eschenbach Optik of America introduces the new Elumentis LED Lamp which provides bright, adjustable illumination which improves contrast and helps those with vision loss from macular degeneration and other eye diseases see better.


Vision Monday - December 2022
Eschenbach Introduces the Magno Travel Lamp
Magno Travel Lamp, a handy two-in-one light that can be used as either a desk lamp or flashlight. With a compact design and multiple lighting options it’s designed for anyone who often needs a little extra light when performing everyday tasks.

Optik Now - December 2022
Eschenbach Introduces the New Magno Travel Lamp!
Eschenbach Optik of America introduces the Magno® Travel Lamp, a handy two-in-one light that can be used as either a desk lamp or flashlight. It features a compact design and multiple lighting options.

Digital Camera World - August 2022
The Best Opera Glasses of 2022
Simple, practical and stylish, albeit for a higher price tag, these German-made premium opera glasses in matt black with a silver bridge deliver. Operationally, a smooth focusing knob helps speed things along, while we get clear and bright images due to high quality lenses with an 18mm diameter, while a 3x magnification is helpful in dragging the far away that little bit closer. An imitation leather case is provided for transportation and protection.

 

Hadley Institute for the Blind Podcast – June 24, 2022
Eschenbach’s Telelowvision Program
In this Hadley podcast, Ken Bradley, the President & CEO of Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc., describes the key features and benefits of the company’s unique telehealth service for low vision care. Called Haus Call, this innovative offering allows low vision providers the ability to offer low vision care remotely to visually impaired patients or clients who are unable or unwilling to come into the office. The Telelowvision Program allows for two kinds of appointments to be held virtually:  an initial appointment where an exam or assessment is conducted and a follow-up appointment where devices selected by the provider are sent to the patient or client for them to be used with observation and training by the provider.  Learn more by listening here!

 

Envision Magazine - January/February 2022
Low Vision Care - A World of Possibilities
Low Vision assistive devices are transforming the lives of people with blindness and significant vision challenges, including Eschenbach's Telelowvision Program!

 

American Foundations for the Bind - May 2022
Eschenbach Smartlux Digital
If your passion is easy, portable access to print that can be highly customized to your reading needs, Eschenbach’s new video magnifier, the Smartlux Digital has features that may quickly convert you to a handheld video magnifier, and make you wonder how you ever got by with the other alternatives.

 

Vision Monday - December 2021 
Eschenbach Webinar to Feature New Vision Enhancing Eyewear!
In this new webinar, attendees will learn about the unique features of Eschenbach’s new Premium Prism Eyewear and how they will help eyecare practitioners fill an unmet need for high-quality magnifying eyewear. Attendees will also learn about Eschenbach’s newest line of Acunis FL-41 Eyewear and how the four frame styles and three tints can best help you find the best solution for your patients with light sensitivity due to migraines, TBI or blepharospasm. This webinar is available to all eyecare and vision rehab professionals.

 

Primary Care Optometry News - November 2021
Eschenbach Launches Customizable Handheld Video Magnifier
Eschenbach Optik of America introduced the Smartlux Digital, designed to help patients with age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy with daily living tasks, here at the American Academy of Optometry annual meeting.

 

Kelly and Company Podcast - November 2021
Eschenbach’s newest additions to their video magnifier range!
In the CNIB Smartlufe segment, we learn about Eschenbach's newest additions to their video magnifier range with Ryan Heeney, National Sales Manager for Eschenbach Optik. 

 

Vision Monday - October 2021
Eschenbach Releases the New Smartlux Digital Video Magnifier!
The new Smartlux Digital from Eschenbach Optik of America is an ergonomically designed, portable video magnifier with full HD camera that features a 5” reflection-free display, large field of view and personalized setting options. The LEDs are individually adjustable and a new customizable menu provides 14 color contrast mode options, adjustable lines and blinds and more. The new Smartlux Digital® has an easy-to-use interface with four color-coded tactile control buttons and provides a customizable reading and writing solution for those who are visually impaired.

 

INVISION Magazine - July 2021
Opening Your Eyes Scholarship Program Selects 7 Recipients!
The Vision Council announces that the Opening Your Eyes Scholarship Program’s selection committee has chosen the first round of scholarship recipients. Seven recipients were selected and notified this month. The Opening Your Eyes Scholarship Program is intended to provide financial assistance and career guidance to high school seniors and recent high school graduates from marginalized communities who show an interest in the eyecare and optical industry.

MP Post - April 2021
AllClean UV-C - Setting the Standard for Vision Care Sanitization
In collaboration with OptiSource International and Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc., Ear Technology Corporation is proud to announce an innovative new disinfecting system for vision care professionals in their quest to keep their products properly sanitized. Since 1992, Ear Technology Corporation has been the market leader for electronic equipment which utilizes UV-C light for sanitization.

 

Opti-Guide.com - February 2021
Introducing the New Eschenbach Easy Reader Reading Stand!
Eschenbach Optik of America introduces the new Easy Reader reading stand which holds reading material upright and at an ergonomically correct position to make reading more comfortable especially for those with visual impairment using a low vision device. This portable stand is lightweight, weighing only 17 oz., and is extremely compact, folding down to .5 inches, making it easy to travel with.

 

INVISION Magazine - February 2021
Low Vision Aids Offer Improvement in Sight for Millions!
Vario Digital FHD Advanced Desktop Video Magnifier is foldable and comes with an external remote, an HDMI-in port, dynamic line scrolling on live images and mirror mode.

 

Optometric Management - December 2020
What's New For Your Patients and Practice: TELEHEALTH

Haus Call, from Eschenbach Optik of America, is a telehealth program specifically geared to help those who have low vision connect with their eye care provider. The service allows the provider to conduct both a low vision exam and a follow-up device assessment appointment virtually.

 

INVISION - November 2020
Equistone to Sell Eschenbach Optik to Inspecs Group
Munich — Funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe (“Equistone”) have agreed to sell its majority stake in Nuremberg-based Eschenbach Holding GmbH (“Eschenbach”). Eschenbach is a German leader in eyewear and low vision products, offering correction frames, and ready to wear sunglasses, with further strong positions in Europe and the US. Eschenbach will be an even stronger player together with the British Inspecs Group plc (“Inspecs”) based in Bath and listed in London.

 

Opti-Guide.com - November 2020
Introducing the Eschenbach Haus Call Telelowvision Program!
Eschenbach Optik of America introduces Haus Call, a first-of-its kind Telelowvision Program that allows low vision providers to conveniently offer low vision care to their patients who are either unable or hesitant to visit their office for an in-person appointment.

 

Vision Monday - November 2020
Eschenbach Intros Remote Diagnosis and Device Assessment System for Low Vision Patients!
Eschenbach's Haus Call is a first-of-its kind “telelowvision” program that allows eyecare professionals to easily offer low vision care to their patients who are either unable or hesitant to visit them in-person due to health concerns, transportation issues or even bad weather. This unique service allows ECPs to conduct both a low vision exam and a follow-up device assessment appointment with patients without them having to ever leave their home.

 

EyecareBusiness - April 2020
Vario Digital FHD Advanced Featured Under Cutting Edge Products for Optical and Beyond!
Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc. introduces its new Vario Digital FHD desktop video magnifier. The device features a 15.6” Full HD monitor with 1.3x - 45x magnification and an FHD camera that provides a true color image with a wide field of view. Only the Vario Digital FHD Advanced version includes an external remote and an HDMI-in port and cable which allows an external camcorder to be attached for distance viewing.

 

Optik Now - April 3, 2020
Eschenbach and CNIB Partnership Announced!
Eschenbach Optik of America Inc. has signed a new partnership agreement with the CNIB Foundation, Canada’s largest non-profit serving people with sight loss. Through this partnership, people with sight loss across Canada will have increased access to Eschenbach’s wide range of video magnification solutions through all of the CNIB Foundation’s enterprises, including Shop CNIB, Frontier Accessibility and its affiliate organization, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada.

 

Closing the Gap Front Page Report - March 30, 2020
Vario Digital FHD Advanced
The Vario Digital FHD Advanced is a foldable desktop video magnifier with outstanding image quality, compact design and customizable settings. Like the Vario Digital FHD, it features a 15.6” Full HD monitor with 1.3x – 45x magnification and an FHD camera that provides a true color image with a wide field of view. 

 

Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc - March 27, 2020
Eschenbach has Partnered with the CNIB Foundation!
Eschenbach Optik of America Inc., a leading global distributor and manufacturer of premium quality magnification solutions has signed an exciting new partnership agreement with The CNIB Foundation, Canada's largest non-profit serving people with sight loss.

 

Vision Monday - March 26, 2020
New VarioLED+ Lamp Magnifier!
Eschenbach Optik of America introduces the new VarioLED+ Lamp Magnifier, featuring a large 132 mm (5.2 in.) aspherical lens, adjustable LED illumination and easy-to-use push button operation. It is available in two powers, 1.9x and 2.5x, and is ideal for patients that need hands-free magnification with a lens that can easily be moved around to where it is needed such as when reading, doing needlepoint or doing hobby work.

  

Eyecare Business Magazine - Jan/Feb 2020
New Mobilent LED Magnifier from Eschenbach!
The new Mobilent LED folding pocket magnifier from Eschenbach offers high magnification in a compact size with added illumination, as well as a built-in case designed to provide protection for the lens when the product is not in use.

 

Envision - Nov/Dec, 2019
Artificial Vision Aids - VISION AIDS ARE GETTING TECH HEAVY!
The new Vario Digital FHD desktop video magnifier was featured in Envision Magazines' Simulated Sight article as one of the top artificial vision aids in the market. Dr. Andrew Lindell also spoke highly of Eschenbach's products stating that "Eschenbach's video magnifiers work well and are easy to use, color coded, large and tactile."

 

One News Page - August 20, 2019
Introducing the Vario Digital FHD!
Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality magnification and vision enhancing products for those with vision loss, introduces its new Vario Digital FHD desktop video magnifier. The device provides magnification from 1.3x to 45x and there are multiple viewing options available along with the ability to add a moveable reading line if desired. 

 

WFMZ-TV - August 20, 2019
Introducing the Vario Digital FHD Desktop Video Magnifier!
Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality magnification and vision enhancing products for those with vision loss, introduces its new Vario Digital FHD desktop video magnifier that can easily fold down to only 5 inches in height!

 

Vision PRNewswire - August 20, 2019
Introducing the Vario Digital FHD Desktop Video Magnifier!
Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality magnification and vision enhancing products for those with vision loss, introduces its new Vario Digital FHD desktop video magnifier that can easily fold down to only 5 inches in height! The device provides magnification from 1.3x to 45x and there are multiple viewing options available along with the ability to add a moveable reading line if desired. 

 

Vision Monday - April 24, 2019
Eschenbach's New Vario Digital FHD Desktop Video Magnifier!
Eschenbach Optik of America is introducing the Vario Digital FHD, a foldable desktop video magnifier featuring outstanding image quality, a simple user interface and compact design. The Vario Digital FHD features a 15.6” full HD monitor with optical digital zoom from 1.3x - 45x magnification and an FHD camera that provides a true color image with a large field of view.

 

OptometryWeb - April 17, 2019
Eschenbach's Introduces the New Vario Digital FHD Foldable Desktop Video Magnifier!
Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc has introduced this month the New Vario Digital FHD foldable desktop video magnifier. The magnifier features outstanding image quality, a simple user interface and compact design. It utilizes a 15.6” full HD monitor with optical digital zoom from 1.3x - 45x magnification and an FHD camera that provides a true color image with a large field of view.

 

OphthalmologyWeb - April 17, 2019
Eschenbach's Introduces the New Vario Digital FHD Foldable Desktop Video Magnifier!
Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc has introduced this month the New Vario Digital FHD foldable desktop video magnifier. The magnifier features outstanding image quality, a simple user interface and compact design. It utilizes a 15.6” full HD monitor with optical digital zoom from 1.3x - 45x magnification and an FHD camera that provides a true color image with a large field of view. And the widescreen format and tilting camera make it easier to read large documents, write under and see close-up while doing hobby work.

 

Eyecare Business - March 1, 2018
The New VisoPOCKET Folding Pocket Magnifier from Eschenbach!
New for low vision patients is this folding magnifier featuring an ultra-thin lens, 2.5x (6D) magnification, and a built-in leather case. Its large (3- by 2-inch) diffractive aspheric lens provides a wide field of view and is extremely lightweight, making it ideal for quick viewing tasks.

 

Vision Monday Launchpad - February 1, 2018
Eschenbach Launches The New Visolux Digital XL FHD Video Magnifier!
Eschenbach Optik of America is debuting the new Visolux Digital XL FHD portable video magnifier. The unit features a 12” interactive touch screen with speech output, Dynamic Line Scrolling, an FHD camera, and HDMI input and output functionality. It is easy to use, provides bright LED illumination and includes a high magnification range from 2x-22x, making it ideal for low vision patients.