Product: DigitalOptometrics remote eye exams for CECOP members
Top Line: CECOP USA, the global independent optical association, has entered into an exclusive partnership with DigitalOptometrics, US Optical and Essilor Instruments to offer state-of-the- art technology that enables optometrists to perform remote eye exams in a contactless manner.
Close Up: “We are delighted to help our members serve patients that do not wish to visit an optometrist or optical store for an eye examination due to the close contact an exam typically entails,” said Ignacio Macias, CEO of CECOP North America (formerly Combine Buying Group Inc.). “With our new program in collaboration with our brand partners, CECOP Members will have a unique and exclusive opportunity to lead the fight against COVID-19. Designing programs like this one is the essence of the CECOP value proposition.”
“We are excited to have formed a strategic vendor relationship that enables CECOP USA to offer Members our remote comprehensive eye health and vision analysis system at an outstanding value,” remarked Howard S. Fried, OD, president of DigitalOptometrics. “Our solution empowers optometric providers to deliver a quality eye exam and a safe and comfortable telehealth experience with social distancing between patient and eyecare professional.”
DigitalOptometrics has aligned with Essilor Instruments and US Optical to provide equipment upgrades that will be beneficial for delivery of telehealth services. For CECOP members, favorable financing, rebates and discounts on lenses are available. "At US Optical, we have built our business on providing services such as those of DigitalOptometrics that help our customers differentiate. We are happy to provide a solution that allows the independent eyecare professionals that are CECOP USA members to stand out from the crowd," said Dan Tedeschi, vice president of sales, US Optical.
Vital Stats: CECOP is a global association delivering collective buying power, operational best practices, strategic solutions and other services to 4,500 independent opticians and optometrists and more than 120 brand partners around the world. CECOP helps members effectively manage their businesses and grow customer loyalty; it also helps partner manufacturers in the optical space reach, build brand awareness and grow business with an active group of buyers.
Optical professionals can become members of CECOP at no cost and then take advantage of the DigitalOptometrics platform and special equipment financing offer through CECOP by calling (800) 676-2010 or visiting www.cecopusa.com.