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Sharpoint ClearTrap Knives are available in a wide range of sizes.

COMBO KNIFE

Surgical Specialties has added ClearTrap Knives to its Sharpoint line.

The ClearTrap combines the company's Sharpoint Clear Corneal and Implant knives into one knife, allowing you to make corneal and intraocular incisions with a single instrument.

Surgical Specialties
Phone: (800) 523-3332
Fax: (610) 404-4010
E-mail: info@surgicalspecialties.com
Web: www.surgicalspecialties.com

The Trujillo LASIK Enhancement Wedge is one of three new Rhein Medical instruments.

LASIK ENHANCEMENT TOOLS

Rhein Medical, in coordination with Michael Anthony Trujillo, COT, COSA, is introducing three laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) enhancement instruments:

The Trujillo LASIK Enhance-ment Hook, which locates and raises an area of the flap margin at the slit lamp in preparation for LASIK.
The Trujillo LASIK Enhance-ment Rake, which is used at the laser to lift the flap by raking it back.
The Trujillo LASIK Enhance-ment Wedge, which lets you complete the process of lifting the flap by pulling and using a pendulum motion.

RHEIN MEDICAL
Phone: (800) 637-4346
Fax: (813) 885-9346
E-mail: info@rheinmedical.com
Web: www.rheinmedical.com

3-D HRT II

Heidelberg Engineering is set to unveil the new 3-D imaging capabilities of the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph II (HRT II).

The HRT II lets you show your patient what his optic nerve looks like in 3-D, improving his understanding of glaucoma and helping to ensure compliance with disease management strategies. Heidelberg says the HRT II makes it possible to detect glaucoma earlier than ever before.

The HRT II stands 18 inches tall and weighs 22 pounds. Reimbursement is available under Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 92135.

Heidelberg Engineering
Phone: (760) 930-3570
Fax: (760) 930-3575
E-mail: contact@heidelbergengineering.com
Web: www.heidelbergengineering.com

LASEK INSTRUMENTS

The Sloane Micro-Hoe (top) and the Sloane Epi-Peeler (bottom) are new from Katena.

Katena Products and Herman Sloane, M.D., have developed two instruments for laser subepithelial keratectomy (LASEK): the Sloane Micro-Hoe and the Sloane Epi-Peeler.

The Micro-Hoe features a semicircular tip with a beveled edge; it's designed to lift the precut edge of the epithelial flap. Afterwards, you can use the Epi-Peeler to peel and roll back the remaining portion of the flap. The Epi-Peeler has a 1 x 5-mm tip with semi-sharp edges on both its narrow and broad contact surfaces.

You can purchase the Micro-Hoe and Epi-Peeler separately, or together in the form of a combined instrument with the Micro-Hoe on one end of the handle and the Epi-Peeler on the other end.

Katena
Phone: (800) 225-1195
Fax: (973) 989-8175
E-mail: globe@katena.com
Web: www.katena.com

WEB SITE LAUNCH

The Invicta Corporation has launched a Web site for its Solera lenses. At www.SoleraLenses.com, you'll find information on merchandising materials and current products, press releases and links to partner Web sites.

You can also order products at the site. All online Solera purchases receive a 5% discount.

Invicta
Phone: (800) 557-4677
Fax: (561) 995-9981
Web: www.invictacorp.com

Tomey's TL-100 AutoLensmeter can read RGP and orthokeratology contact lenses.

AUTOLENSMETER

The Tomey Corporation has introduced the TL-100 AutoLensmeter, which the company says offers all the features of an autolensmeter, but at the price of a manual lensmeter. The TL-100 features automatic hold and prism measurement; it allows you to read RGP or orthokeratology contact lenses.

The TL-100 detects progressive lenses immediately. In addition, once you place the lenses in the unit, finding and holding the optical center or add is elementary. You simply align a crosshair on a target display and listen for a beep.

Tomey
Phone: (800) 358-6639, ext.72
Fax: (781) 290-5885
E-mail: sales@tomey.com
Web: www.tomey.com

Diamatrix's stainless steel knives with Sharps Safety handles meet OSHA requirements.

SHARP AND STERILE

Diamatrix's stainless steel knives with Sharps Safety handles are now available in nonsterile packaging for hospitals and ambulatory service centers.

The Sharps Safety handles meet the new requirements of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration.

Diamatrix
Phone: (800) 867-8081
Fax: (281) 292-5481
E-mail: info@diamatrix.com
Web: www.diamatrix.com

NFL CONTACT LENSES

CooperVision and the National Football League (NFL) are marketing NFL Crazy Lenses, a specialty line of cosmetic contact lenses that mask your patient's iris with his favorite NFL team's logo and name. Currently, the NFL Crazy line features seven NFL teams. Information on team availability can be found at www.nflcontacts.com.

CooperVision
Phone: (800) 341-2020
Web: www.coopervision.com