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Focus on Glaucoma Lasers

ACCLAIM
Laserex

Laserex Systems, which now offers five different lasers for treating glaucoma, markets its Acclaim product as the world's smallest 532-nm green solid-state photocoagulator.

Compact and versatile, the lightweight and portable Acclaim delivers up to 2W of power. It can be easily adapted to multiple delivery systems (slit lamp adapter, LIO and Endoprobe), for office, clinic or operating room.

Phone: (800) 824-7444
E-mail: sales@laserexsystems.com
Web: www.laserexsystems.com

E2 ENDOLASER
Medtronic Ophthalmics

The compact E2 ENDOLaser System is designed to perform endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation, a surgical approach to glaucoma management that employs light, endoscopy and visualized laser application.

The E2 unit contains a video camera, xenon light source, and a semiconductor diode laser tuned to an 810-nm wavelength. The power console features adjustable laser output, pulse width, light and aiming beam intensity.

The E2 can be used to treat all forms of glaucoma. It selectively ablates pigmented ciliary epithelium tissue, with minimal impact to surrounding, non-targeted anatomy.

Phone: (800) 535-4646
Web: www.medtronicophthal mics.com

GYC-1000
Nidek

Nidek is marketing its just-introduced GYC-1000 green laser/photocoagulator as the industry's smallest and lightest green laser. The portable, solid-state laser provides up to 1.7W of energy and plugs into any wall outlet. It has its own built-in handle, making it easy to move between locations and rooms.

The GYC-1000 can be used in the office or OR, with many delivery options for slit lamps, indirects and endophotocoagulation. It has a dual fiber option for immediate switching between delivery systems.

Spot size is adjustable down to 50 microns, permitting ALTs to be performed at standard parameters.

Phone: (800) 223-9044
E-mail: info@nidek.com
Web: www.nidek.com

OCULIGHT SL/SLX
Iridex

The Iris Medical OcuLight SL/SLx infrared (810-nm) solid-state lasers manufactured by Iridex Corporation are indicated for retinal photocoagulation and glaucoma. For glaucoma management, the SL and SLx combined with the G-Probe are ideally suited for transscleral cyclophotocoagulation of end-stage glaucoma. The G-Probe is a non-invasive fiber-optic laser handpiece specially designed for the selective ablation of ciliary processes. G-Probe treatment is repeatable and can be performed in the office.

Phone: (800) 388-4747
E-mail: info@iridex.com
Web: www.iridex.com

SELECTA II
Lumenis

The Selecta II Glaucoma Laser System is a portable Q-switched 532 Nd:YAG laser used to perform Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty on patients with open-angle glaucoma. The system selectively targets pigmented cells and increases fluid output, lowering IOP.

The Selecta II is equipped with a Q-switch that produces a 3-nanosecond low-energy beam of light, which does not burn the trabecular meshwork. The laser's short pulse targets melanin-rich cells, but doesn't allow time for heat to spread to adjacent non-melanin cells. This evokes a cellular response mechanism to increase aqueous outflow.

Phone: (877) 586-3647
Web: www.ophthalmic.lumenis.com

VIRIDIS
Quantel Medical

Quantel Medical has introduced the Viridis laser to the U.S. market under its own label.

The Viridis 532nm green is a solid-state portable laser that features a wide range of adapters and probes, including a continuous parfocal zoom from 50 to 500 microns with no preset spot sizes. Power can be controlled through the footswitch, keeping the doctor's hands free.

Phone: (888) 660-6726
E-mail: info@quantelmedical.com

VISULAS 532/YAG COMBI
Carl Zeiss Meditec

The Combi features both a 532-nm coagulation laser and a 1064-nm disruption laser completely integrated into one laser slit lamp.

Because the Combi can be switched quickly between the coagulation and disruption modes, Carl Zeiss Meditec says it's suitable for performing fast, safe and patient-friendly combined iridotomy procedures. The Combi offers the full power of the laser at small spot sizes (50 microns), and its design prevents beam-clipping, enabling the Combi to deliver an accurate spot with full energy.

Phone: (877) 324-9821
Web: www.meditec.zeiss.com

More Products & Services

The blades of the Rousseau IntraLase Flap Spreader are shaped to conform to the curvature of the cornea.

INTRALASE/LASIK FORCEPS
Rhein Medical and Paul B. Rousseau designed the Rousseau IntraLase Flap Spreader for the IntraLase procedure and LASIK retreatments.

The instrument is reverse-acting with two thin, spatulated blades. When you compress the handles, the tips of the blades open, applying equal, opposing pressure between the flap and stromal bed.

In addition, the even separation of the flap from the bed provided by the spatulated blades helps to disrupt stromal micro-adhesions in the flap interface.

Rhein Medical
Phone: (800) 637-4346
E-mail: info@rheinmedical.com
Web: www.rheinmedical.com

The tip of the Medina Irrigating Nucleus Chopper is offset 30º to redirect the irrigation around the nucleus while chopping.

MEDINA CHOPPER
Angel Medina, M.D., has designed an irrigating chopper for micro-incision cataract surgery.

The Medina Irrigating Nucleus Chopper features an end-opening, 19-gauge shaft for maximum irrigation in a closed environment. The tip has a wedge-shaped inferior edge for chopping and a smooth superior notch to push back the iris when the surgeon encounters a small pupil.

Katena
Phone: (800) 225-1195
Web: www.katena.com

Marco's ARK-730A automated refractor/keratometer provides an array of advanced diagnostic tools.

REFRACTOR/KERATOMETER
Marco has added the ARK-730A, offering several enhanced features, to its line of automated refractors/keratometers. The ARK-730A provides fully automatic alignment, tracking and focusing to ensure reliable and repeatable data for refractive measurements and keratometry.

The ARK-730A also allows the operator to take peripheral keratometric measurements including sagittal radius and eccentricity values used in corneal evaluations for contact lens fitting and refractive surgery evaluations.

Marco
Phone: (800) 874-5274
Web: www.marcooph.com

PACHYMETER/A-SCAN
After receiving FDA approval, Nidek Inc. has launched the US-1800 Pachymeter and A-Scan Ultra Sound combination unit in the United States.

The unit features the latest IOL power calculation software, a touch screen panel, and is portable for use in remote locations. The US-1800 can be combined with Nidek's US-2500 for an A/B Scan combo unit.

Nidek
Phone: (800) 223-9044
Web: www.nidek.com

PROGRESION ANALYSIS
Carl Zeiss Meditec has introduced Humphrey Glaucoma Progression Analysis software as an upgrade for the Humphrey Field Analyzer II and II-I instruments. The software is designed to differentiate true glaucoma progression from random variability in visual field testing. The new software applies knowledge gained from a multicenter clinical trial, in which the actual test-retest variability of hundreds of glaucoma patients was measured.

Carl Zeiss Meditec
Phone: (877) 486-7473
Web: www.meditec.zeiss.com

The Pachmate DGH-55 can easily fit into a lab coat or shirt pocket.

HANDHELD PACHYMETER
The Pachmate model DGH-55, which weighs only 3.6 ounces, is one of the world's smallest and lightest pachymeters. Its manufacturer calls it "the first true one-handed pachymeter."

Powered by two AAA batteries, the Pachmate is designed specifically to assist in glaucoma screening. It obtains fast and accurate corneal thickness measurements, with the data shown on an LCD display. An IOP correction calculation can also be displayed.

DGH Technology, Inc.
Phone: (800) 722-3883
Web: www.pachymeter.com