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NORWALK, Conn., SAN DIEGO, Calif., and DUBLIN, Calif. – Sept. 1, 2019 – IDOC, ZEISS Vision Care US and ZEISS Medical Technology announced today 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.”

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 https://www.zeiss.com/vision-care/us/home.html, and for more information about ZEISS Medical Technology, visit https://www.zeiss.com/meditec/us/home.html.

About ZEISS
ZEISS is a global leader in technology, operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. The ZEISS Group develops, produces and distributes measuring technology, microscopes, medical technology, eyeglass lenses, camera and cinema lenses, binoculars and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With its solutions, the company constantly advances the world of optics and helps shape technological progress. ZEISS is divided into four business segments: Research & Quality Technology, Medical Technology, Vision Care/Consumer Products and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. The ZEISS Group is represented in more than 40 countries and has over 50 sales and service locations, more than 30 manufacturing sites and about 25 research and development centers around the globe.

Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. Carl Zeiss AG is the strategic management holding company that manages the ZEISS Group. The company is wholly owned by the Carl Zeiss Stiftung (Carl Zeiss Foundation).

Further information is available at www.zeiss.com.

About IDOC
For the past twenty years, IDOC has remained committed to building a powerful community of independent optometrists, providing advanced practice management tools, advice and support systems that drive business growth. Membership plans include expert consulting, metrics-based business solutions, negotiated vendor discounts and peer-to-peer networking. IDOC works collaboratively with 3,000+ independent ODs to help them stay ahead of industry change and achieve their business vision, their way. For more information about IDOC, call (203) 853-3333 or visit IDOC.net.