24 June 2024
Ocuco Awarded SOC 2 Type II Certification for Acuitas 3 OmniChannel Edition.
Ocuco is proud to announce that it has been awarded Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2 Type II) certification for Acuitas 3 OmniChannel Edition
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02 May 2024
Ocuco Hosts Successful Innovations UGM 2024, Uniting Optical Lab Industry Professionals
Ocuco gathered over 55 customers and industry partners for its Innovations User Group Meeting 2024: SEAS THE DAY. Held from April 11 to 13, 2024, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater, Florida, USA, the event brought together optical lab professionals for three days of education and networking.
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22 October 2023
Ocuco Announced as One of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies for 2023
Ocuco has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies. The eyecare solutions company, which demonstrated superior business performance for the sixth consecutive year, was recognized at an awards ceremony in Dublin.
21 September 2023
Ocuco and Asda: A Strategic Partnership for OmniChannel Eyecare Excellence
In a significant move within the optical retail industry, software provider Ocuco has welcomed Asda as an inaugural Acuitas 3 OmniChannel Edition client, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership between two industry giants.
17 August 2023
Accel-KKR Backs Ocuco with Growth Equity Investment to Fuel Global Expansion
Ocuco, a global leader in eyecare software solutions, today announced a €60 million growth equity investment from Accel-KKR, a global technology-focused private equity firm. The investment is set to boost Ocuco's global momentum, enabling the company to meet the eyecare industry’s burgeoning omnichannel demand through Acuitas 3 OmniChannel Edition, Ocuco’s category-defining cloud-based software solution.
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08 May 2023
Innovations User Group Meeting Brings Together Ocuco Customers and Partners in Florida
Ocuco’s Lab Division recently celebrated the return of their annual Innovations User Group Meeting, between May 4-6, after a three-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 30 clients and partners gathered in Tampa, Florida, for a weekend of networking and workshops.
15 May 2023
Ocuco demonstrates Acuitas 3 OmniChannel Edition at 100% Optical
Ocuco’s Director of Product Management, Kristian Kiamos spoke to Kimberley Young of Optometry Today to provide an exclusive look at Acuitas 3 OmniChannel Edition in action.
30 September 2022
Ocuco Included as One of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies for 2022
Ocuco has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2022. The company, which demonstrated superior business performance for the fifth consecutive year, was recognised with a gala awards ceremony at The Convention Centre, Dublin, on September 29.
12 September 2022
Ocuco Appoints Clodagh Nic Canna as Chief Product Officer
As Chief Product Officer (CPO) for Ocuco, Clodagh will be responsible for creating and realizing Ocuco’s product vision. Already a crucial part of Ocuco’s Corporate Management Team, Clodagh has been leading the Product Development Department for the past 12 years.
28 March 2022
Ocuco Announces The Company’s Rebrand
Ocuco today announced the company’s rebrand to a more contemporary, refined version of its original brand. It is an evolution that reflects the direction of the whole company which is moving from providing solely single solution applications to also providing omnichannel native systems.
17 December 2021
Ocuco Invests in Ocumetra, Data Science Solutions Company for Eyecare Business
Ocuco has announced a minority investment in Ocumetra, a company that provides data science solutions for the eyecare industry. As a part of the equity deal, Leo Mac Canna, Ocuco’s CEO, joins Ocumetra’s board.
23 November 2021
Ocuco and HEA Announce Partnership Delivering Tailored eCommerce Solutions to Independent ECPs
Ocuco and Healthy Eyes Advantage (HEA) have announced a partnership for providing independent eyecare professionals (IECPs) with tailored eCommerce solutions that enable them to diversify their businesses and position their practices to thrive amid the rapid rise in consumer demand for digital solutions.
10 October 2021
Ocuco Receives ISO 27001:2017 Certification for Information Security Compliance
Ocuco, a leading international optical software company, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2017 certification for its next-generation, cloud-hosted Practice Management Software (PMS) and service offerings.
10 September 2021
Ocuco Included as One Of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies for 2021
Ocuco has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2021. The company, which demonstrated superior business performance for the fourth year, was recognised at a virtual awards ceremony on Wednesday, 8 September. The awards programme is led by Deloitte Ireland, in association with Bank of Ireland.
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17 August 2021
Ocuco Neutralises Carbon Emissions as the First Step of Sustainability Programme
Ocuco Ltd announces the launch of a sustainability program. The first action of this plan is neutralizing the carbon emissions of its global headquarters until 2022.
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12 July 2021
Ocuco Receives €40M Finance Boost
Ocuco Ltd, the leading provider of software to the eyecare industry worldwide, has announced today a €40m refinancing including a €25m term extension of its facilities with Wells Fargo Capital Finance (Technology Finance Division) and a €10m commitment from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), with an agreement for another €5m planned.
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12 April 2021
Ocuco Appoints Dermot Walsh as CRO
As Chief Revenue Officer for Ocuco, Dermot will be responsible for all revenue across all business units. He will sit on Ocuco‘s Corporate Management Team and lead Ocuco‘s global sales and marketing team in the US and abroad.
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08 April 2021
Innovations, Ocuco's Lab Management Software (LMS), has been awarded Best Optical Lab Software Verti
Innovations, Ocuco’s Lab Management Software (LMS), has been awarded Best Optical Lab Software for 2021 by HealthCare Insights Magazine, which annually recognizes leading companies in the healthcare sector.
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06 March 2020
Ocuco Announced as one of Ireland's Best Managed Companies
Ocuco has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards programme, in association with Bank of Ireland. The company, which demonstrated superior business performance for the third year consecutively, was recognised at a gala awards dinner in Dublin on 6 March.
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12 March 2019
Ocuco Announced as one of Ireland's Best Managed Companies!
Ocuco has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards programme, in association with Bank of Ireland. The company, which demonstrated superior business performance for the second year, was recognised at a gala awards dinner in Dublin on 1 March 2019.
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06 December 2018
Ocuco Appoints Dr. Ian Lane as US Product Director and CMO
Ocuco has appointed Dr. Ian Lane, OD, FAAO to the position of US Product Director and Chief Medical Officer, focusing on Ocuco’s flagship product, Acuitas.
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30 May 2018
Ocuco Swedish and Norwegian Website Launch
Ocuco are pleased to announce that our new websites for Swedish and Norwegian customers are now live, with a Danish version in development.
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28 May 2018
Ocuco Blog Launch
Ocuco are delighted to announce that the addition of an all-new blog section is now live on the company website; embodying our dedication to advancing knowledge and best practice in all eye care and optical industry sectors.
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21 May 2018
Jim McGrann Joins Ocuco Board
Ocuco has announced the appointment of long-time optical industry executive Jim McGrann to its global board. McGrann will advise the group on its international growth, with a particular emphasis on guiding its North American strategy.
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14 May 2018
Ocuco Canadian Website Launch
Ocuco are pleased to announce that our newly refurbished website for Canadian customers is now live. We invite you to visit ocuco.com/ca/ to preview our range of products and services including our flagship Acuitas Practice/Enterprise and Innovations Lab Management Software.
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20 April 2018
Ocuco Announced as one of Ireland's Best Managed Companies!
Ocuco has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards programme. The company, which demonstrated superior business performance was recognised at an awards gala dinner in Dublin in March 2018.
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13 April 2018
Ocuco Acquires OptiCommerce
Ocuco has acquired OptiCommerce, the leading provider of websites and eCommerce services to the UK eye care market. The company will continue to be run from London, and all existing staff will be retained.
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05 April 2018
Ocuco Launches iPad Application for Acuitas and Focus PMS
Ocuco’s new iPad application delivers convenience and flexibility to front-of-shop staff and supports engagement with patients through the retail element of their practice journey.
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29 March 2017
Keep Track of Your Customer Satisfaction with Ocuco's New Patient SMS Survey Model
Share patient testimonials to attract more business. Measure, set goals and monitor results to motivate staff to provide patients with the best service.
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22 March 2017
Ocuco Rolls out Zeiss Electronic Ordering Link
Ocuco has announced the rollout of its new ZEISS Electronic Ordering Link for their Acuitas and Focus 2 PMS users. The link allows users to electronically order ZEISS lenses and treatments directly from their PMS, without having to access external systems such as ‘ZEISS Logon’.
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03 February 2017
Ocuco Sponsor AOP Optometrist of the Year 2017
Ocuco are very proud to sponsor the 2017 Association of Optometrists (AOP) Optometrist of the Year award.
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16 January 2017
Ocuco Acquires B&F Groep
Ocuco, the global eye care software company, has entered the Dutch market through the acquisition of B&F Groep, market leading optical Practice Management Software (PMS) provider in The Netherlands.
27 October 2016
Ocuco Shortlisted in 2 Categories for Irish Software Awards 2016
Ocuco has once more been nominated for the Irish Software Association (ISA) Digital Technology Company of the Year Award, and for the first time, the Excellence in Talent Development Award.
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11 October 2015
Ocuco Shortlisted for Irish Software Association Awards 2015
Ocuco Ltd. has been shortlisted for the 2015 Irish Software Association (ISA) Digital Technology Company of the Year award. Of the 26 companies that were vying for the title at this year’s ISA Awards only 5 have been nominated.
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09 September 2015
OWA Board Appoints six new Directors, Names Executive Committee
The Optical Women’s Association (OWA) has announced the addition of six new board members: Katherine Allen, marketing manager for Luneau Technology Group? North America; Maureen Cavanagh, president of the Vision...
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03 September 2015
Ocuco Acquires the Optical Business of Retail Planit
Hjørring, Denmark and Dublin, Ireland. Ocuco has acquired the Optical Software business of Retail Planit A/S, a Danish company with wholly owned subsidiaries operating in Norway as Retail Planit Norge (formerly Optimal Optik) and in Sweden as Retail Planit Sweden AB (formerly Optitec AB).
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04 June 2015
Ocuco Acquires the Optical Business of Acumenex
Ocuco has acquired the optical business of Acumenex, provider of E-Commerce solutions to leading chains, insurers and independent ECPs in the USA and Canada. The acquisition is part of Ocuco’s global Omni-channel strategy for its independent and chain customers worldwide.
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05 March 2015
Ocuco Acuitas ActiveHR is now Drummond Certified
Ocuco is pleased to announce that Acuitas activEHR 2.0, a new Ocuco product being tailored specifically for the US optometry market, has achieved Certification as a 2014 Edition Complete EHR.
15 August 2014
Ocuco Acquires CC Systems
Ocuco, provider of the Innovations Lab Management System (LMS) has acquired Florida and Toronto based CC Systems which provides the Labzilla LMS.
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25 June 2014
Ocuco Opens new Office in China
Ocuco are opening today their first office in China. The office is located in the prestigious Nanjing West Road area of Shanghai. Having secured contracts of over 300,000 Euro in the past 12 months, Ocuco will continue to develop the Chinese market with Business Development and Technical Support based there.
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31 March 2014
Ocuco Acquires SEE20/20
Ocuco, the UK’s market leading practice management system vendor, has acquired See20/20, the supplier of the world’s first entirely cloud-based practice management system.
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08 July 2013
Ocuco's Seiko Freeform Challenge to Proceed
The president of Ocuco Inc., Robert Shanbaum, reports that Ocucos request for an examination of Seikos USA Patent US6019470 has been granted. Mr Shanbaum stated: This is the first hurdle we had to pass in our effort to get Seikos patent cancelled.
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05 June 2013
Ocuco Requests Re-examination of Seiko "Freeform" Patient
MANCHESTER, Connecticut. Ocuco, Inc., the developer and provider of Innovations lab management software, has filed a request with the U.S. Patent Office, seeking re-examination of Seiko Epson Corp.s Patent 6,019,470, which covers the invention of back-surface progressive lenses.
16 March 2013
Ocuco Software Electronic Claims Feature Accredited by the NHS
Ocuco have announced the release of the improved eGOS Management module which directly benefits the optical practice by enabling quicker receipt of payment and greatly reducing administration.
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20 January 2013
Ocuco and OptiCommerce Launch Independent Online Trading Solution
Ocuco, the UK market leading practice management system vendor, and OptiCommerce, the UK market leading ecommerce site vendor, will launch a number of new integrated web solutions at Optrafair (Stand O-10) in April.
09 March 2012
Recall Revolution for Focus & Acuitas Customers
Ocuco presents the latest in its series of optical webinars entitled ‘Recall Revolution, Proven to Boost Your Practice Performance’. These webinars demonstrate how to target patients who have dropped from active recalls, optimise current recall configuration and increase the cost effectiveness of recalls.
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19 January 2012
European Software Partners Form New Alliance
There is growing recognition, from Opticians and Optometrists, of the importance of IT for their business success. And this trend is not exclusive to the UK and Ireland, but most of Europe and the rest of the developed world.
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01 June 2011
Ocuco Announces new Webinar Series for Opticians
Ocuco proudly presents a new series of webinars over the coming months, open for all opticians to attend. A webinar is an online meeting where the participants can listen in to highly relevant material on subjects they choose.
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09 March 2011
Largest Italian Optical Retail Chain Chooses Ocuco Enterprise Software
Ocuco announces a major deal with 500 store chain Salmoiraghi & Viganò, the largest optical chain in Italy.