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Everyone’s heard of Google’s Goggles, and a few weeks ago Vision System told you about new treatments for blindness that were very promising, but have you heard about the bionic contact lenses that researchers at the University of Washington in Continue reading →

For hundreds of years we have wanted to cure blindness, we are closer now than ever before. In the past 3 to 5 years scientists, doctors and engineers have made remarkable progress, with 3 new treatment options for certain types Continue reading →

Prevent Blindness America is promoting Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month; in addition the College of Optometrists in Vision Development is promoting Children’s Vision & Learning Month. With school either starting soon or already started, Vision Systems thinks that this Continue reading →

The VS Eye Observer’s article from last week about Allvar Gullstrand’s ophthalmology contributions got us wondering about the history of the slit lamp. So we did some research and put together this article on the history of the slit lamp Continue reading →

Allvar Gullstrand was born June 5, 1862 to a respected physician, Dr. Pehr Alfred Gullstrand and his wife Sofia Mathilda née Korsell in Landskrona, Sweden [2]. He attended the Uppsala University from 1880 to 1885; he then spent a year Continue reading →

  March is recognized as Women’s History Month which corresponds with International Women’s Day on March 8, as such, Vision Systems thought it would be appropriate to take a look at the women who made history in the eye care Continue reading →

This week March 10 – March 16 is World Glaucoma Week. Worldwide, glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness after cataracts. Glaucoma has been called the “silent thief of sight” because the loss of vision often occurs gradually over a Continue reading →

The Quality is in the Details… Vision Systems Inc. prides itself on their refurbishment process, and their great reputation that has been built from over a decade of serving eye care professionals all over the world. But what makes Vision Continue reading →

Its that time of the year again… Many practices don’t think about using the section 179 expensing allowance until its too late. This time of year is extremely busy for equipment vendors. The equipment purchased by IRS rules, must be Continue reading →

Let’s take a look at the problem of lens slippage in the processing of ophthalmic lenses in the optical finish lab.  Many lab technicians end up farming out their work to an outside lab for fear of breaking an expensive Continue reading →

When it comes to equipment, it is very important to keep a solid maintenance program. Well cared for and maintained equipment will give you worry free use for many years. It will also generate revenue for your business and hold Continue reading →