NEW PRODUCT REPORT
TOPCON KR-800S AUTO KERATO-REFRACTOMETER
1 The Topcon KR-800s Auto Kerato-Refractometer is a five-device-in-one-unit that incorporates auto-refraction, a subjective visual acuity test, a contrast sensitivity test, a grid test, and glare testing. Glare testing assesses a patient’s visual acuity under glare conditions and tests candidates for cataract surgery or patients who complain of poor night vision. The device features an 8.5-inch color touchscreen display.
Topcon Medical Systems Inc.
www.topcon.com
EQUALEYES
2 Paragon Bioteck has designed EqualEyes (propylene glycol 0.6) to repair and restore the evaporative barrier of the tear film. It contains an in-situ gelling agent that adapts its viscosity to the pH of the ocular surface.
Paragon Bioteck
www.paragonbioteck.com
NIDEK RS-3000 OCT
The RS-3000 Advance OCT system, by Nidek, incorporates a scanning laser ophthalmoscope and a high-speed scanning tomographer. The tomographer function allows high-speed scanning of 53,000 A-scans per second, as well as two additional higher sensitivity scanning modes with tracing. The system is designed to evaluate the retina and choroid. It includes a tracing high-definition function and an automatic registration function that compensates for cyclotorsion during image acquisition, according to Nidek.
Nidek
www.nidek.com
CHANG LRI DIAMOND KNIFE
3 Accutome’s new surgical knife was developed in conjunction with David F. Chang, MD, of the University of California, San Francisco. The knife, made for manual astigmatic keratotomy, increases maneuverability when using the Wavetec ORA and Clarity Medical Systems Holos devices. It’s designed with a short handle to provide better control under the working distance ORA and Holos create. It also features a winged foot plate to reduce epithelium drag. It’s available in 0.5-mm, 0.55-mm and 0.6-mm depths. A fully retractable J-locking mechanism provides blade and sharps protection.
Accutome
www.accutome.com
BAUSCH + LOMB VICTUS FOR CORNEAL INCISIONS
4 The VICTUS femtosecond laser platform has been FDA-approved for the creation of corneal incisions, Bausch + Lomb announced. This new indication makes cataract surgery with the VICTUS “virtually blade-free,” the company says. Last year, the VICTUS was cleared for arcuate incisions.
Bausch + Lomb
www.bausch.com
REICHERT AUTO PHOROPTER RS REFRACTION SYSTEM
A new bidirectional integration with MaximEyes EHR software and Reichert Technologies’ Auto Phoroptor RS Refraction System allows users to quickly move through the refraction process by uploading Lensometer or Auto Refractor data directly into a MaximEyes EHR patient exam record, then exporting the final data to Reichert’s Auto Phoroptor RS Refraction System.
Reichert Technologies
www.reichert.com
SONY MCC 500MD MEDICAL VIDEO CAMERA
5 The Sony Medical MCC 500MD camera features image sensor technology. The camera has enough output flexibility to fit a range of medical environments, with HDMI, HD-SDI (1080P), S-video, composite connectivity. All outputs are active simultaneously, so it is suitable for use with second or third monitors. It can also be paired with Sony’s HVO-500MD recorder which features MPEG-4 video recording, USB connectivity, and network recording capabilities. Users can simultaneously record to an internal hard drive, a USB thumb drive, or portable hard drive. The recorder’s 500GB internal hard drive stores up to 85 hours of HD video.
Sony Medical
http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/mkt-medical/
OCUSOFT RETAIN PM
6 Retain PM preservative-free, oil-based dry eye relief ointment, from OCuSOFT, is designed to keep eyes lubricated in sleep. Retain PM is packaged in a 5-g tube.
OCuSOFT
www.ocusoft.com
IMAGENET 5 DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM
The Imagenet 5 digital imaging system software from Topcon features the ability to acquire, display, enhance, analyze and save digital images obtained from Topcon photographic devices. The software features compatibility to Topcon’s data management system as well as a variety of EHR systems.
Topcon Medical Systems Inc.
www.topcon.com
OPMI LUMERA MICROSCOPE WITH INTEGRATED OCT
The Opmi Lumera Microscope from Carl Zeiss Meditec allows surgeons to monitor progress during a procedure, even offering the ability to image transparent structures of the eye and verify clinical results in the OR. The microscope merges the Opmi Lumera 700 with the RESCAN 700. The images add a real-time third dimension directly in the eyepiece and provides with views below surgical field surface.
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
meditec.zeiss.com
STELLARIS PC VISION ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
The Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement System from B + L recently achieved approval for its integrated 532-nm laser capacity and its accompanying laser control software. The new capability adds to the system a fully integrated 532-nm green laser and a wireless foot pedal. It also includes a full portfolio of multi-function laser fibers and a redesigned interface. This system replaces B + L’s previous Millennium Microsurgical System.
Bausch + Lomb
www.bausch.com
EYE ORBIT SIZER KITS
7 Gulden’s Orbit Sizers are designed to help determine the proper size for orbital implants. Each package contains five autoclavable reusable sizers.
Gulden Ophthalmics
www.guldenophthalmics.com
NPR in brief
■ Bio-Tissue Inc. announced a new procedure to treat dry eye caused by conjunctivochalasis. The company will present the Reservoir Restoration Procedure at ASCRS in Boston. The technique addresses the Tenon’s capsule, deepens the fornix and re-establishes the diminished tear reservoir, according to the company.
■ EHR software developer Integrity Digital Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with Medical Consulting Group LLC, (MCG) of Springfield, Mo., to provide access to MCG’s eye-care consulting services.
■ Stanford University researchers have developed two new ophthalmic smartphone attachments. One images the anterior segment, like a slit lamp. The other is a clip-on ophthalmoscope. The researches have published their findings in the Journal of Mobile Technology in Medicine
■ M&S Technologies Inc. has announced the release of the 2014 version of its Smart System 20/20 software. The company says this new version includes several new features, including: ColorCheck Color Test, Dynamic Fixation Disparity, the Harris Contrast Sensitivity and Visual Acuity Test and the Richer Glare Test. OM