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Check out one of the latest articles from Review of Optometric Business written by Tim Petito, OD, FAAO, director of professional relations for Marco Ophthalmics and owner of Petito Eyecare.

Dr. Petito discusses the possibilities of implementing telehealth care into your practice; what is it? What are best methods with patients? What factors should you consider?

To learn more, click here to read the article, 'Future of Optometry: Implementing Telehealth So Patients Are Helped, Not Harmed.'

On January 10, 2019, Marco announced that the company would be joining the ‘Advancing Eyecare Holdings’ group, a construct of the Atlantic Street Capital private equity firm. The Advancing Eyecare portfolio includes Lombart Instruments, Innova Medical, Enhanced Medical Services (EMS), and now, Marco Ophthalmic. This powerful alliance of leading instrument providers will now blanket all of North America with a far greater armamentarium of Ophthalmic equipment and services.

Though the full press release is presented, we want to clarify a few important issues regarding this exciting partnership that impact you directly. Marco will continue to provide the exemplary sales and support you’ve come to depend on across the years. This means that you should continue to contact your Marco Area Manager for all your sales needs. In addition, the same 800.874.5274 number will provide you with the same customer care and technical service you may require. In short - nothing has changed concerning the contacts you’ve used and the quality of care provided for your practice.

Of course, for many months now, the management teams of Marco, Lombart, EMS, and Innova have been discussing integration plans that will benefit our entire customer base in terms of greater representation and more localized service. As additional benefits become available, we will continue to share them with you throughout the coming year.

We remain your sustained partner in Eyecare.
Marco Ophthalmic

Please click here to view the Press Release. 

Marco is proud to support Drs. Jessica Shantha and Steven Yeh for their Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Initiative with the use of the Handyref-K Portable ARK.

The EVD Initiative at Emory Eye Center provides care for Ebola survivors in West Africa while researching the effects of the Ebola virus's on the eyes. Many Ebola survivors develop uveitis or cataracts.

Dr. Shantha writes:

"We recently traveled to Sierra for two separate screening programs. The first was in April where we examined (ocular exams) 100 pediatric Ebola survivors and close contacts. Additionally we traveled to Sierra Leone in June and in partnership with USAID/JSI we screened over 650 Ebola survivors. The portable autorefractor was extremely helpful for both programs and we will continue to bring it on future trips. Thank you for working with our team!"

For more information on the EVD Initiative, please go to:
http://www.eyecenter.emory.edu/global-programs/ebola-initiative.htm

Marco proudly serves our customers and Greg does it with complete dedication! He’s a superstar in every sense of the word. Thank you, Greg!

Brian O'Donnell, OD describes how getting new Marco equipment helped with the re-branding of his practice, New Era Eye Care.

"Our technology investments also made us more efficient. For example, our purchase of the Marco TRS-5100 Digital Refractor allowed us to see more patients per day, and to improve the quality of the patient experience. Not only is time saved per patient encounter, but the exactness of the refraction is apparent as judged by a patient satisfaction survey about their vision with their new spectacle prescription. Patients also continuously express pleasant surprise at the automation and time saved with this advanced refractor and EHR integration.

The awe expressed by patients after experiencing the Marco TRS-5100 Digital Refractor provides a value that cannot be quantified. Further, the precision of the final refraction allows for truly excellent vision, a great reduction in remakes and, most importantly, happy patients. From the data upload to final refraction is 3-5 minutes, allowing for more than two patients more per day, which, in turn, generates an increase in revenue of $696. Our optical sales have increased each year at least 15 percent on average."

Brian O’Donnell, OD, owns New Era Eye Care in Shavertown, Penn. 

You can read the full article on the Review of Optometric Business website here: http://reviewob.com/anatomy-practice-re-branding/

Marco equipment was featured in the 15th Annual Smithsonian.com Photo contest. The Reader's Choice award went to "Rare" by Sara Jacoby.

This is Maggie. She has two rare chromosome duplications, one of which she’s the only child on record to have. This photo captures not only her vulnerability, but also the magnitude of the science for which we are so grateful. A little girl and her “Gigi” already way too familiar with hospitals and doctors offices than any child should be.

Shown in the photograph is the Marco EZ Tilt Chair and the Deluxe 2 Stand.

Marco is proud to announce that the Tabletop Refraction System TS-310 and the Auto Lensmeter LM-7P received the “Red Dot Award 2018”, one of the three world design awards in Germany. (*1)

The Red Dot Design Award is an internationally recognized design award presented by the German organization: Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen Design Center since 1954. The Red Dot Design Award has been awarded to product designs, which are commercialized in past 2 years. Winning designs are selected according to the strict criteria, preceding Innovative conception, Functionality, Human Engineering, Ecology, and Duration.

The review committee presents awards to 3 categories, and the TS-310 and the LM-7P were awarded as "Medical Instruments and Technology" in "Product Design 2018"beating out companies from 59 countries which applied for the Product Design category. 

For more information about TS-310, please click here.

For more information about LM-7P, please click here.

*1) The three major international design awards: iF (Germany), International Design Excellence Awards (USA) and the Red Dot Design Award (Germany)

WHY? "I find that small, portable equipment is less intimidating for patients and gives them a better patient experience," says Dr. Adam Ramsey of Iconic Eye Care in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

HOW? "I use Marco's HandyRef autorefractor for kids and anyone in a wheelchair. Instead of moving the patient around, I bring the equipment into the exam room when their eyes are dilated and this is less cumbersome and more efficient."

SOURCE: INVISION

The Vision is Priceless non-profit was featured on local Jacksonville network Channel 4's River City Live. The interview was set up with the Arlington Lions Club and Eye Clinic to discuss the relationship with Vision is Priceless and the wonderful vision services they provide together to the community. 

Marco works closely with Vision is Priceless. In February 2018, a Vision is Priceless free clinic was held at the Marco headquarters.

Marco Clinic Stats:

• 70 Eye Exams
• 68 Pair of Glasses (Prescribed and Fit)
• Scheduled 16 for follow up services:
  • Eight people referred for glaucoma issues
  • Two for cataracts
  • Three for retinal issues
  • One for glaucoma and cataracts
  • One for a cornea issue
  • One for an eye trauma issue

Those in need were able to get proper eye exams! Thanks to the volunteers for their time!