Optician article on remote vision assessment using Thomson Test Chart

The Optician Magazine has published an article explaining how the Thomson Test Chart can be used to provide a reliable way to test the vision of patients remotely. The article explains that by sharing your screen while using Zoom, Teams or any other video-conferencing software, various charts can be displayed on the patient’s PC, laptop…

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Norville back on track

We are happy to confirm that Norville are back in business and will continue to supply ReadEZ prescription lenses. ReadEZ Overlays, Reading guides, Clip-ons and Plano uncut lenses should be ordered directly through Thomson Software Solutions. Prescription ReadEZ lenses and glazed plano lenses should be ordered directly through Norville.

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RNIB adopts Digital Field Screener

The RNIB have recently adopted the Thomson Digital Fields Screener to provide a means of screening the visual fields of patients seen as part of their domicilary service. Before the advent of the Digital Field Screener clinicians had to choose between a crude confrontation test or “lugging” a bulky field screener between visits. The Digital…

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Thomson wins Moorfields contract

Thomson Software Solutions has won a prestigious contract to supply their computer-based test charts to Moorfields Eye Hospital and their satellite sites. The contract which will take three years to fully implement, will involve replacing all back-illuminated Snellen charts with the latest Thomson Test Chart. The charts, originally developed by Professor David Thomson, are already…

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Free virtual tutorials

The current situation has forced many of us to take a break from our normal day-to-day activities. Why not take advantage of this time by updating your skills and knowledge? Prof Thomson and his team are offering free on-line demonstrations and tutorials to anyone who is interested. Select a topic, gather your staff around a…

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