British Association of Retinal Screening Corporate Sponsors/Membership

Over the years, BARS has benefitted from the ongoing support of a wide range of companies that have sponsored our events, provided prizes for our competitions, and enabled us to expand the work we do across the country.  We are now delighted to be able to offer Corporate Membership to companies who have previously held stands at our conferences or placed adverts in the 'Diabetic Eye Journal'.

Corporate Membership of BARS allow a company to display their logo on the home page (incl sub-sections) of the BARS website with a link direct to your own website.  You will also get your details displayed on this sponsors page below which again, will have a link to your own website along with contact details and a short paragraph (150 words) explaining about yourselves and what you do.  If you are interested in becoming a Corporate Member then please email: webadmin@eyescreening.org.uk for details.  Alternatively, please click on the Contacts Page link below.

We are currently looking for sponsors for our 2025 conference. If your company would be interested in sponsoring a lecture or prize, or having a trade stand at the conference, please visit the Contacts page for details of how to get in touch.

Corporate Members:

 

Sense Medical Ltd

3 Mulberry Court

59c London Road

Bagshot

Surrey

GU19 5DT

Tel: 01276 479068

Contact: Sales & Marketing

Email: sales@sensemedical.co.uk

Website: http://www.sensemedical.co.uk

Sense Medical is the official, exclusive distributor for Canon Medical Systems Europe ophthalmic eye care products within the United Kingdom and Ireland. Canon's extensive line of ophthalmic imaging equipment spans cutting-edge digital retinal imaging systems, optical coherence tomography systems and tonometers as well as a host of software suites that allows single and muti-site network solutions including DICOM to PACS. Our partnership sees both companies increasing the already high standards of the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Retinal screening market across the UK and Ireland. If you would like more information about any of the Canon products or to book in for a free demonstration, please get in touch by calling 01276 479 068 or emailing sales@sensemedical.co.uk

 

Topcon (GB) Medical Ltd

Topcon House

Kennetside

Bone Lane

Newbury

Berkshire

RG14 5PX

Tel: 01635 551120

Email: medical@topcon.co.uk

Website: http://www.topcon-medical.co.uk

 

EyeNews

Pinpoint Scotland Ltd

9 Gayfield Square

Edinburgh

EH1 3NT

Tel: +44 (0)131 322 6001

Email: linda@pinpoint-scotland.com

Website: www.eyenews.uk.com

Eye News magazine provides an invaluable forum both in print and online, for sharing ideas and information in the fields of ophthalmology, optometry and related specialties. Produced bi-monthly, the magazine is free to UK readers and welcomes suggestions for contributions and reviews.

Click here to register for your free subscription.

 

NEC Software Solutions

BizSpace

1st Floor, iMex Centre

575-599 Maxted Road

Hemel Hempstead

HP2 7DZ

Tel: 01625 587152

Email: enquiries@necsws.com

Website: https://www.necsws.com/solutions/health-screening-software/diabetic-eye-screening-software/

OptoMize are the leading provider of Diabetic Eye screening software in the UK.

OptoMize assists NHS Services to seamlessly and electronically manage patients through the diabetic eye screening service. With an inbuilt automated patient care pathway and specifically designed imaging tools, OptoMize minimises administration, reduces costs, enhances productivity and minimises the risk of data recording errors. Tailored to meet the local needs of your screening service, OptoMize is adaptable and configurable: designed by clinicians for clinicians.

NEC Software Solutions also provides diabetic eye screening and ophthalmology software internationally, including Trinidad & Tobago, New Zealand, Australia, USA and Ireland.

NEC Care

1 Kings Court Business Park

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1JR

Tel: 01905 362777

Email: miul.administration@nhs.net

Website: https://neccare.necsws.com/

We provide healthcare screening services across the UK, helping patients live longer and healthier lives.

We're the UK's leading independent company in providing diabetic eye screening services to the NHS.  With over 25 years' experience, we provide nine screening services across the UK, Republic of Ireland, and provide managed services for several other screening services.

By providing excellent, high quality and innovative screening services to the NHS, our aim is to provide a joined-up service to all our patients, helping to reduce the number of people going blind due to diabetes.

Regardless of age, ethnicity or geography, we treat all patients fairly, providing accessible, efficient and patient-centric services. Our screening programmes are delivered on a national scale to serve the needs of the local population with delivery standards that meet those set by the National Service Framework (NSF) and the National Screening Committee (NSC).

 

Frost Optical Services Ltd

Unit 7, Fishponds Industrial Estate

Wokingham

Berkshire

RG41 2QJ

Tel: 01189 792671

Fax: 01189 786990

Email: enquiries@frostoptical.co.uk  (customer enquiries)

            greg.tomlin@frostoptical.co.uk  (accounts etc)

Website: http://www.frostoptical.co.uk

Established in 2006, Frost Optical Services provides a comprehensive range of independent support to optometrists across the UK. Without any commitments to a specific manufacturer, Frost has developed extensive experience with a range of optometric equipment across the industry, utilising technicians with many years of industry experience.

The business has grown enormously in recent years based on a reputation for, and commitment to, unparalleled customer support. Frost offers a diverse range of services, including the service, repair and full optical clean of Topcon, Nidek, Kowa and Canon non mydriatic retinal cameras.

With genuine national coverage, Frost provides on-site technical support, repairs, servicing and installation across a range of instruments and manufacturers. The company also offers annual, preventative service agreements for all types of organisation as well as comprehensive support for any relocation projects tailored to individual needs.

Furthermore, Frost has a workshop for more in-depth repairs and can supply new and reconditioned ophthalmic equipment along with replacement bulbs and consumables.

 

The Institute of Medical Illustrators

Email: See website

Website: https://www.imi.org.uk/

The Institute of Medical Illustrators is the professional institute of choice for the medical illustrator. The leading body in Europe, it exists to promote the role of the medical illustrator as a professional member of a multi-skilled team who offer a range of core clinical illustrative and communication services as part of the healthcare team for the benefit of patients and clients.

We represent Clinical Photographers, Healthcare Designers, Medical Artists and Clinical Video Producers both in the UK and international.

 

Heidelberg Engineering

Website: www.heidelbergengineering.co.uk

55 Marlowes
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP1 1LE
United Kingdom

Every step of the way, the goal of our many collaborations with scientists, clinicians and industry partners has been - and continues to be - to develop clinically relevant, innovative products to empower clinicians to improve patient care. 

 

Mainline Instruments

Website: www.main-line.co.uk

Unit 2
The Cyclo Works
Lifford Lane
Kings Norton
Birmingham, UK
B30 3DY

Tel: 0121 458 6800

Mainline Instruments was established in 1997 and have since been providing high quality ophthalmic instruments and accessories to the optical community. We pride ourselves on our outstanding service and support within both the optometry and medical divisions.

We are very proud to have such strong links with major international manufacturers, enabling us to bring you the latest technological innovations to ensure that your practice, clinic, or retail outlet operates in an efficient and profitable manner.

 

Optos

Website: www.optos.com

Optos plc
Queensferry House
Carnegie Campus
Enterprise Way
Dunfermline
Scotland KY11 8GR

Tel: 0808 100 4546

When a five-year-old boy was blinded after a regular eye exam failed to spot a retinal detachment, his father made it his life's work to help eye care professionals by revolutionising retinal imaging. Optos was founded by Douglas Anderson with the goal to make a patient-friendly device to capture a digital ultra-widefield image of the retina. Today, millions of patients around the world have benefited from optomap® retinal imaging.

 

Zeiss

Website: www.zeiss.co.uk/corporate/home.html

ZEISS House, Building 1030, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne

CB23 6DW Cambridge

United Kingdom

The entire ZEISS portfolio offers promising technology that guarantee its partners and customers true excellence. What unites all ZEISS strategic business units is our high standard of quality and innovation.

 

Abbvie

Website: www.abbvie.co.uk

AbbVie House
Vanwall Business Park
Vanwall Road
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 4UB

Tel: 01628 561 090

Blindness and vision loss impact over 1 billion people around the world. From our first discovery in 1948 at Allergan, now part of AbbVie, our scientists have pioneered research on ocular diseases and treatment for the front and back of the eye.

Today we're building on our already broad and diverse portfolio with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases of the retina and ocular surface diseases. We're investigating the genetic basis for certain diseases.

 

Thea Pharma Inc. 

Website: www.thea-pharmaceuticals.co.uk

Théa Pharmaceuticals Limited
IC5 Innovation Way
Keele University Science and Innovation Park
Keele
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 5NT

Tel: 0345 521 1290

Théa is a privately owned company solely dedicated to ophthalmology and owned by the Chibret family, based in Clermont-Ferrand, France. The story of Théa's success begins in the 1870s with Paul Chibret, a military doctor. He was stationed in Tunisia and became interested in trachoma, a disease that would, for him, become a lifelong interest and today forms the background behind the Théa Foundation.

 

Birmingham Optical

Website: www.birminghamoptical.co.uk

Tel: 0345 646 1438

Email: sales@birminghamoptical.co.uk

With over 60 years of experience, Birmingham Optical are positioned as a key supplier in the optical industry. We provide equipment, services and expertise, offering a market leading portfolio at all price points along with unrivalled levels of service.