Optical companies are unveiling new initiatives to help eye care practices deal the the difficulties of COVID-19. Here is a recap of what some of the companies are doing:
Bausch + Lomb Canada
Bausch + Lomb Canada are providing free home delivery of Contact Lenses direct to patients. This initiative will assist practice staff and patients in social distancing. All B+L Territory Managers will be working from home until further notice but will remain available to assist ECPs including handling sample requests of PreserVision® and Bepreve®.
View the company’s COVID-19 Statement here.
ESSILOR Canada
Essilor Canada is providing a measure of financial relief by providing flexible case-by-case payment terms, immediate late fee suspension for all iECP customers, and pre-authorized payment suspension (lens purchase accounts only) for a period of 90 days. Click here to view the Essilor’s statement.
Company initiatives to support ECPs during the COVID-19 difficulties will be updated on this page.