Focus on Autorefractors

HARK 599
Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc.

The Humphrey Automatic Refractor/Keratometer (HARK 599) is truly a productivity enhancement tool, says Zeiss Meditec. In one step, the unit's fully automatic alignment, focus and acquisition can auto-refract a patient and then allow
eyecare professionals to measure both distance and near subjective refraction with the HARK's easy-to-use visual acuity, low contrast, glare, Jackson cross-cylinder and duo-chrome modes.

The HARK allows for immediate patient response on refraction results with visual acuities.

The operator control panel can be positioned at either 90� or 180� to accommodate any office configuration. Communicom links the HARK to the Humphrey Lens Analyzer for quick and easy comparison of current and new prescriptions.

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

THE 3-D WAVE
Marco

Marco's 3-D Wave combines three advanced technologies — plus wavefront analysis — in one easy-to-use refractive diagnostic workstation. With a single device, ophthalmologists can obtain refraction, corneal topography, optical path difference, internal OPD and wavefront analysis. The 3-D Wave allows users to evaluate patients comprehensively, perform refractive and cataract surgery screenings, evaluate postoperative complaints and determine pathology diagnoses.

Measuring both low- and high- order aberrations on a single axis, the 3-D Wave system provides new vision diagnostic capabilities and delivers the power to diagnose patient complaints that could not be identified previously. The 3-D Wave utilizes the 30-Second Refraction that now has EYE-Q software enhancement. EYE-Q software automatically qualifies a patient for wavefront refraction, instantly transfers the data and simplifies the refraction experience.

A patient's total visual system can be evaluated with the 3-D Wave.

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

AUTOREFRACTORS
Topcon Medical Systems

Topcon offers a full line of autorefractors including the KR/RM-8800 Series Autorefractors/Keratometers, the KR-8000PA tri-functional Auto Kerato-Refractometer and the KR-9000PW quad-functional Wavefront Analyzer. The new 8800 Series features a color LCD display and provides measurement through pupils as small as 2.0 mm. The tri-functional KR-8000PA incorporates an autorefractor, an autokeratometer and color corneal mapping all in one unit, while providing corneal mapping measurements out to
10 mm. The KR-9000PW features a full-range autorefractor, autokeratometer and computerized corneal mapping system, as well as a wavefront analyzer. The instrument provides sphere, cylinder and axis measurements as well as indicating spherical aberrations, coma and other higher-order aberrations of the eye. It is based on the most reliable wavefront measurement principles (Hartmann-Shack wavefront sensor and Zernike Polynomials), says Topcon.  

All Topcon units feature exclusive integrated rotary prism technology for accurate measurement results.

Topcon Medical Systems
Phone: (800) 223-1130
www.topcon.com

MRK-3100P
Veatch Ophthalmic Instruments

The MRK-3100P is the third generation instrument from Huvitz. The MRK-3100P provides precise refraction and keratometry data with the push of a button. A popular scenic target assures consistent fixation to assure accuracy. The high-resolution CCD offers the ability to retro-illuminate an image of the eye on the 6 inch monitor to display opacities. In addition, the patient's interpupillary distance and contact lens base curves can be acquired. The MRK-3100P is designed to interface with the CLM-3100P auto-lensmeter and allows the combined lensmeter and autorefractor data to be printed out on one piece of printer paper. The MRK-3100P and CLM-3100P are available at a special price as the "SoulMate" package. The MRK-3100P is also designed to integrate with Huvitz's DRS-3100 Digital Refraction System.

The MRK-3100P provides precise refraction and keratometry data with the push of a button.

Veatch Ophthalmic Instruments
Phone: (800) 447-7511
www.veatchinstruments.com

SURESIGHT AUTOREFRACTOR
Welch Allyn

The Welch Allyn SureSight Autorefractor is a portable, affordable autorefractor that enables the testing of patients — both young children and adults — anytime, anywhere. The device's simple one-button operation, quick 5-second tests and flashing lights make it ideal for testing younger patients. Objective refraction can be performed from a non-threatening 14 inches (35 cm) away — even through glasses and contact lenses. Welch Allyn's proprietary technology ensures speed and accuracy, while providing complete refractive data, including sphere, cylinder (in plus or minus convention) and axis.

Training other personnel to perform the tests is simple because there is no intimidating equipment. In addition, the SureSight's comfortable, ergonomic design is lightweight and includes a replaceable, self-adjusting hand strap.

Welch Allyn SureSight Autorefractor is child-friendly, portable and affordable.

Welch Allyn
Phone: (800) 535-6663
www.welchallyn.com

23 GAUGE ENDOPROBE
Iridex Corporation

Iridex's new 23-gauge EndoProbe is designed to meet the growing demand from vitreoretinal surgeons who are beginning to adopt the new 23-gauge vitrectomy systems offered by companies such as Dutch Ophthalmic Research Corp. This new device is designed to bridge the gap between the traditional
20-gauge laser probe and the
smaller, more fragile 25-gauge laser devices. The 23-gauge EndoProbe has the benefit of being sturdy, while also offering a reduced size for smaller incisions or cannula systems.

The new 23-gauge EndoProbe is compatible with the IRIS Medical OcuLight GL/GLx (532 nm, green), OcuLight SL/SLx and IQ 810 (810 nm) infrared laser photocoagulators, as well as competitive laser systems that accept a universal SMA connector.

Iridex's 23-gauge EndoProbe is designed to bridge the gap between the 20-gauge laser probe and the 25-gauge laser devices.

Iridex Corporation
Phone: (800) 388-9087
www.iridex.com

BRIGHT FIELD MAGNIFIER
Eschenbach

K Eschenbach's Bright Field Magnifiers, which look like dome paperweights, work well with patients who need a small amount of magnification in a simple design. Until now, built-in illumination has never been available in this type of product. With the introduction of Eschenbach's Bright Field LED Magnifier, patients can benefit from built-in LED illumination in a Bright Field design making it easier to read menus in a dark restaurant, maps in a dark car, etc. This magnifier provides 1.9 x magnification and features a 35-mm lens that provides edge-to-edge clarity.

Eschenbach's Bright Field Magnifiers work well with patients that need a small amount of magnification in a simple design.

Eschenbach
Phone: (800) 487-5389
www.eschenbach.com

MEDFORMIX G2
Crowell Systems

Crowell Systems plans to release a new version of Medformix next year. The Medformix G2 features a revolutionary new approach to application software with its Multiple User Interface (MUI). The MUI will allow clients to choose from the following types of interface: a Windows or Graphic User Interface, a Web Browser (which enables use on a wider range of computers including Macs) or a Character Based Interface (keyboard).

The MUI instantly allows users to switch back and forth to the interface they wish to employ, limited only by their workstation's technical capabilities. For example, if one staff member wishes to use the character interface, another could be using the graphic user interface, while yet another could be using the web browser. All three interfaces work simultaneously.

Crowell Systems
Phone: (800) 366-4564
www.crowellsystems.com

PATIENTBUILDER.COM
PatientBuilder.com

Advertising and marketing for medical practices has been made easier by using PatientBuilder.com, an online resource for creating personalized materials.

PatientBuilder.com offers hundreds of online templates that help users create marketing pieces and practice development tools. The company's services are available as a subscription-only online service. A complete line of ophthalmology materials is available, including refractive and cataract specialties.

The site features a complete section of practice development tools that include sample letters for managing patient contact/follow-up, PowerPoint educational materials and word-of-mouth referral campaigns. Marketing materials available include print ads, brochures, newsletters, postcards, posters, counter cards, radio and television spots, Web site copy and even an image library. Fulfillment features economical and quick turnaround on printing, addressing and mailing to prospective patients, says PatientBuilder.com.

PatientBuilder.com
Phone: 417-447-5050
www.PatientBuilder.com

VISIONBLUE
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA

Dutch Ophthalmic's VisionBlue capsule staining facilitates the performance of a capsulorhexis in the absence of a red fundus reflex, and reduces the risk of capsulorrhexis-related complications by better visualization of radial capsule tears. VisionBlue can be injected directly onto the anterior lens capsule and stains the capsule instantly. The capsule-staining procedure is quick and easy to perform.

VisionBlue enhances the contrast between the anterior and posterior lens capsule and the adjacent tissue structures. It comes ready-to-use in a syringe, with no mixing required and has a shelf life of 24 months.

Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
Phone: (800) 75-DUTCH
sales@dutchophthalmicusa.com

ULTIMATE TASK LAMP
Giraffe Lighting Systems

The Ultimate Task Lamp is the latest product designed by Giraffe Lighting Systems. The Lamp requires no tools to install and is designed with a special mount that functions as a dual-head with magnifier lamp. The revolutionary bulb in the lamp, the Chromalux Full-Spectrum Color-Corrected Halogen Light Bulb, provides enhanced illumination, with a brighter, cleaner, more natural balance of full spectrum, color-corrected light. The bulb can be retrofitted to all existing Giraffe models.

Giraffe Lighting Systems
Phone: (800) 282-5267
www.giraffelamps.com