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Zeiss and IDOC Forge Partnership

This is to bring high-quality medical and vision care products to independent optometrists nationwide.

Published

4 years ago

September 17, 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) IDOC, ZEISS Vision Care US and ZEISS Medical Technology announced a five-year agreement to bring ZEISS’ industry-leading lab services, lens products and medical equipment to all 3,000+ IDOC independent optometrists across the US. The latest innovations from ZEISS, including ZEISS UVProtect Technology, ZEISS DriveSafe lenses, ZEISS CLARUS 700, ZEISS CIRRUS HD-OCT and more, are now available to all IDOC practices via new partnership programs.

“This new partnership with a recognized technology leader in optics is exactly what our members need to strengthen independent practices,” said Dave Brown, president and CEO of IDOC. “We’ve heard from our members that they want a lens and equipment partner as independent as they are, and with an unmatched track record of innovation. ZEISS is unique in the industry with its 170+ years legacy of industry firsts.”

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IDOC offers a suite of programs and services that empower its members to grow and succeed. The partnership with ZEISS aligns very well with IDOC’s long-term strategy of bringing high-quality offerings to its independent optometrist members. It further helps the member differentiate their practice with ZEISS’ internationally renowned consumer brand and commitment to a sustainably high level of re-investment into optical science.

“We are excited to join the IDOC community by offering members the very best in patient care solutions as well as a true partnership spirit that will strengthen their ability to remain independent. In a rapidly consolidating industry with vertical integration accelerating, ZEISS achieves this by being a true partner to independent ECPs. This philosophy is deeply rooted in our history, our identity and our corporate values. Additionally, ZEISS empowers its independent partners with breakthrough innovations such as ZEISS UVProtect Technology, the ZEISS C-UVProtect tablet, and ZEISS PhotoFusion, which originate from our passion to raise the standard of optical care well beyond industry norms,” said Jens Boy, president of ZEISS Vision Care US.

“We are pleased to partner with IDOC and its members to ensure quality eye care is available to everyone,” said Jim Mazzo, global president of Ophthalmic Devices at ZEISS Medical Technology. “This partnership will enable doctors to maximize clinical efficiency and performance while advancing eye care, every step of the way.”

To learn more about IDOC, contact a member of the IDOC team at 203-853-3333 or visit the website at idoc.net.

For more information about ZEISS Vision Care US, visit here, and for more information about ZEISS Medical Technology, visit here.

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