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Optaro®* Now Has Cases for iPhone Models 15 Pro and 16s!
Optaro® is the first video magnifier specifically made for a smartphone. It easily attaches to an iPhone turning two devices into one. By downloading the free app, it allows the iPhone to communicate with the Optaro® camera, turning the phone into a full-featured video magnifier.
You can attach Optaro® to an iPhone one of two ways, one of which is an integrated case that holds the iPhone and Optaro® camera module together. There are now 18 iPhone cases available, including our new cases for iPhone 15 Pro and 16 models. (The Optaro® Universal Stand is available for models outside of this range.)
*Patent Pending.
Optaro® Special Offer: When you order 2 Optaro® with iPhone Case or Universal Stand, You Get 1 Free! (No quantity limitations.)
Optaro® iPhone Case
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Our New Eschenbach Academy Course “World of Electronic Vision Aids” is Now Available!
Electronic vision aids come in many sizes and designs. Learn about the advantages of each video magnifier that Eschenbach carries and which applications they are most suitable for in our new course on Eschenbach Academy. Sign in or create a login HERE and take the course today!
July is National UV Safety Awareness Month!
Studies indicate that prolonged exposure to bright sunlight can heighten the risk of conditions like cataracts, ocular melanoma, and macular degeneration. As we enter into UV Safety Month this July, it’s important to remind your patients about safeguarding their eyes from the sun’s harmful rays with 100% UV-blocking glasses.
Whether your patients are enjoying outdoor excursions or just doing errands in town, Eschenbach offers UV-blocking eyewear options that are designed to shield their eyes. Our Asensys® eyewear are an excellent choice for those with light sensitivity. They provide 100% UV protection and the shield coverage above the eyes and side shields on the temples maximize the amount of protection. Plus, the are prescription correctable.
View all of the Asensys® filters we have available online HERE!
It’s Almost Time for Space Camp!
The Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students (SCIVIS) is a one-of-a-kind program designed specifically for students with vision impairments. It offers an immersive experience inspired by NASA’s astronaut training program with adapted equipment that ensures full participation for all. Campers will collaborate on exciting missions, building their confidence along the way. Learn more about the program and how to apply for our sponsorship through July 15th at www.scivis.org.
Say Hello to Z!
Zack—known to us as Z—is the Operations Coordinator in our warehouse. He oversees product evaluations, repairs, and manages the packing of our Haus Call Telelowvision Program Kits.
Since joining the Eschenbach family in 2023, Z has brought his experience from his previous Eschenbach role as a Warehouse Associate to his current position. He has also held positions as a Fencing Coach, Building Administrator and Digital Project Manager.
Outside of work, Z channels his creativity into songwriting and music production.
Thanks for all you do, Z!
From Exotic to Mainstream
When I started my career, video magnifiers were considered very exotic and were reserved for only the most profoundly impaired patients. The only design available was the big, bulky desktop models. They had few features and, relatively speaking, were expensive. In 1985 the first demo model we had in my clinic cost about $3,000. To put this in perspective, a new Chevrolet Camaro MSRP was about $7,000.
Today’s video magnifiers offer so much more to our patients than ever before. We now have an incredibly wide range of sizes and options for our patients. A desk top model like Eschenbach’s Vario Digital 22 FHD is lightweight, foldable, and can easily be moved from place to place. Images are much better today, and controls are much more user-friendly. Mid-sized video magnifiers like the Visolux HD and XL series give me a tool that can be thrown in a book bag by a student or used in virtually any location by my seniors. For magnification on the move, I’ve found the small Smartlux® Digital is a great tool for many of my patients on the go. Most of us feel lost if we don’t have our smartphones. Optaro® provides my patients with a very versatile device that turns an iPhone into a powerful video reading device.
With so many options, video magnification is certainly not exotic anymore and is often the best solution to help your patients achieve their goals!
Check out our low vision products like the new Optaro® iPhone Video Magnifier, Asensys® filters, Elumentis LED Lamp, and EasyPOCKET 6x magnifier at these upcoming national exhibitions!
Eschenbach provides live webinars every month. You can register for our upcoming webinars online or, to be added directly to our webinar notification list, please email us at webinar@eschenbach.com. If you missed a webinar and would like to view it at a time more convenient for you, please visit our Eschenbach Academy eLearning platform which is where all past webinars are now being saved. Contact your Territory Manager with any questions on how to access Eschenbach Academy.
Monday, July 21, 2025, at 2pm Eastern “Low Vision Patient History”
Speaker: Joe Teghtmeyer, Central Lakes Territory Manager, Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc.
Monday, July 28, 2025, at 3pm Eastern “Hand-Held Magnifiers”
Speaker: Matthew Malmon, North Central Territory Manager, Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc.
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