Exhibitors participating in Optical Middle East Fair will demonstrate how information technology is impacting the eye care profession. The exhibition, organized by the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) will be held at the Center’s Exhibition Complex on February 14-17, 2002.
Several international companies participating in the event will showcase new equipment and technology that streamlines eye care activities, including the fitting and preparation of lenses, reported a press release.
“In addition to new high-tech equipment that will help eye care professionals improve their services, there will be an array of products that incorporate new technology – including the launch of a new superlight high index plastic aspheric lens and new models of specialized low-vision aids for medial professionals,” said Ibrahim Al-Hashemi, Corporate Manager of Exhibitions at the Dubai World Trade Center.
Among the participants will be a French company that will showcase high tech marketing products. Activisu /IVS of France will showcase technical and virtual displays that feature digital imaging systems enabling consumers to compare frames with Image’in or Visual’eyes mirrors.
UK-based Gerber Coburn Optical Ltd. will showcase its Titan Lens Finishing System and the Gemini Lens Processing System at Optical Middle East. The Titan Edger system is an edging solution available as a stand-alone unit for conventional lens edging or as a component in a fully automated system.
WinOptik/ACCI of Denmark will feature and provide demonstrations of its management software for eye care professionals. The software provides links to various tracers, edgers, eye test systems and the activisu system.
Cerium Optical Products, which will feature a range of specialized equipment and consumable items for optical lenses production, will also showcase its newest addition, a drilling system for rimless lenses - the CNC Optidrill
Optical Middle East is a bi-annual event, celebrating its fifth season in 2002. The exhibition features a range of eye products including sunglasses, contact lenses, frames and eye-care products. The fourth edition, held in 2000 attracted the participation of 108 companies representing 23 countries from North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. — (menareport.com)
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