Eyemaginations Partners with SoloHealth to Enhance Public Eye Health Education with...

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Eyemaginations Partners with SoloHealth to Enhance Public Eye Health Education
with EyeSite(TM) Vision Kiosks
Kiosks Provide Vision Assessment, Drive Consumers to Eyecare Providers for Eye
Exams

 

ATLANTA, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- SoloHealth (www.solo-health.com), maker of
EyeSite(TM) self-service vision testing kiosks, announced today it will team
with Eyemaginations, the leader in eye care education, to enhance the
educational experience featured in the kiosks.  The EyeSite kiosks contribute
to eye care industry growth by offering free, simple and quick vision
assessments and driving consumers to local eye care professionals for
comprehensive eye exams.

"Our goal is to get people to think about their eyes when they think about
their overall health, and to take the appropriate steps to minimize their eye
health risks," said Bart Foster, CEO & founder of SoloHealth. "In line with
this goal, Eyemaginations provides a wealth of educational content and 3D
animations which will enhance the EyeSite kiosk experience to educate people
about various eye conditions and diseases, and encourage them to continue the
eye health dialogue with an eyecare professional."  

Initial kiosks are being sponsored by Transitions Optical, Inc., Optos, and
other leading eye care companies who demonstrate a mission to educate
consumers on the importance of eye health.  EyeSite kiosks are not a
replacement for a comprehensive eye exam.  Rather, prospective patients answer
a series of lifestyle questions on a touch screen, and are presented with
various-sized letters to determine near and far distance acuity, all in less
than five minutes.  They are then given a printout with basic results (not a
prescription) and are encouraged to schedule a full, comprehensive examination
with a local eye care provider who is listed in the system or located via
zipcode.  The EyeSite system can advise the selected eyecare practice to
follow up with the prospective patient, or the consumer can contact the
practice directly.

"Health care is changing rapidly, and people need a reliable and trusted means
to receive information," said Jeff Peres, CEO of Eyemaginations.  "By
collaborating with SoloHealth, we are able to heighten eye health awareness
among the public.  We believe that this empowers consumers to make
increasingly educated health care decisions, such as seeing an eye care
practitioner for their specific eye health needs."

Established in late 2007, SoloHealth has placed EyeSite kiosks throughout its
home base of Atlanta in retail locations such as Walgreens, Kroger and
shopping malls.  Additional kiosks are being placed in high-traffic retail
environments within new markets later this summer. Kiosk locations may include
grocery stores, drug stores, hospitals and malls.

Since September of 2008, SoloHealth's EyeSite kiosks have been used by more
than 125,000 people.  Results have shown that of the people who have used the
EyeSite kiosk, over 45 percent report a family history of eye disease, yet 25
percent have never had an eye exam, Foster said.  Many of these people go on
to book appointments, becoming integrated into the eye care system. 

About SoloHealth

SoloHealth (www.solo-health.com) is a healthcare technology company developed
in response to the growing consumer preference for self-directed healthcare
services.  SoloHealth's inaugural product is EyeSite(TM), an interactive kiosk
that provides vision health information, as well as a customized vision
report, and also directs consumers to a local eye care professional.  

The company has garnered many awards, earning a spot in the top five of
Forbes.com's 2008 "Boost Your Business" entrepreneurial contest.  EyeSite has
won three Awards of Excellence, including "Best in Show" at the Kiosk.Com Self
Service Expo and The Digital Signage Show in Las Vegas.  SoloHealth was also
selected as one of the 2008 "Top 40" Innovative Technology companies in
Georgia by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG).  Additionally,
SoloHealth was accepted for membership by Georgia Tech's Advanced Technology
Development Center (ATDC) in 2008 and was featured on CNBC in June 2009.

About Eyemaginations

Eyemaginations, Inc. is a health care media company focused on solutions that
support professionals, patients and corporations in communicating and
understanding complex topics. The company's in-depth experience with
animation, design, and software has enabled Eyemaginations to create
integrated systems that provide clear and concise education solutions.
Eyemaginations has a portfolio of products that are focused on eye care,
hearing, allergies, asthma, ENT and facial aesthetics. The company has offices
in the United States and Europe. Eyemaginations can be reached at 877-321-5481
or www.eyemaginations.com.

SOURCE  SoloHealth

Bart Foster of SoloHealth, +1-770-622-4158, bfoster@solo-health.com

 

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