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Glaucoma Detection Equipment

PACHPEN AND ACCUPACH V

Accutome
■ The PachPen's ergonomic design makes taking measurements quick and easy, and its gentle-touch probe ensures patient comfort, says Accutome. The unit has the ability to take nine readings and average them. The IOP-correction calculator converts entered IOP measurements from a tonometer in seconds. Accutome's Digital Signal Analysis actually examines waveforms and eliminates marginally aligned measurements, a major improvement over older pachymeters.

The AccuPach V has a user-friendly touch-tone screen and a revolutionary voice output feature that calls out readings, allowing the user to concentrate more on the patient, rather than the unit. State-of-the-art digital signal analysis combined with a probe-sampling rate of 65 MHz ensures accurate measurements, while digital waveform technology helps to ensure measurements are properly aligned. The AccuPach V also contains an IOP-Correction Calculator.
Accutome
Phone: (800) 979-2020
www.accutome.com

GDX

Carl Zeiss Meditec
■ The GDx is a unique, custom-designed diagnostic tool that measures RNFL quickly, easily and accurately to help screen for glaucoma in suspects, says Carl Zeiss Meditec. The GDx Review with Guided Progression Analysis (GPA) software provides two additional features: Review's connectivity capability allows easy review of clinical data on a PC, streamlining workflow and providing the flexible practice management ophthalmologists seek. GPA provides users with a sophisticated and easy-to-interpret color-coded printout.

Using comprehensive statistical analyses and excellent measurement reproducibility, users are given the ability to measure patients' progression over time. GDx scans are performed easily, do not require dilation, and take between 1 and 3 minutes. The GDx is an ideal diagnostic and progression management tool for glaucoma specialists, says CZM.
Carl Zeiss Meditec
Phone: (800) 342-9821
www.meditec.zeiss.com

DGH'S FAMILY OF PACHYMETERS

DGH Technology, Inc.
■ The DGH Pachette is the exclusive Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study pachymeter. The DGH 55 Pachmate handheld is the world's lightest pachymeter. DGH says its Pachette 3 has all the features of the very best pachymeters at an economical price. The Pachmate and the Pachette 3 were designed specifically for glaucoma and LASIK screening. They feature bilateral mode, running average and standard deviation. DGH's B-Scan, the Scanmate, is an economical way to perform B-Scans using a USB port on a laptop or PC.
DGH Technology, Inc.
Phone: (800) 722-3883
www.dghkoi.com

THE HEIDELBERG HEP, HRT3 AND IOPAC ADVANCED PACHYMETER

HEIDELBERG ENGINEERING
■ The Heidelberg Edge Perimeter (HEP) uses Flicker Defined Form (FDF) to generate an illusory edge contour, while the HRT uses laser technology to produce a topographical image of the patient's optic nerve, providing an objective analysis of the structure's cup, rim and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL).

The HRT Glaucoma Module Premium Edition, version 3.1 software features the Glaucoma Probability Score, which is generated by artificial intelligence. This analysis provides a statistical probability of damage using ethnic-specific databases based on the 3-D shape of the optic disc and RNFL. It also monitors the patient's condition over time, comparing baseline images to follow-up examinations, highlighting areas of statistically significant progression.

The IOPac Glaucoma Risk Calculator is a pocket-sized, durable, hand-held pachymeter, which is used to quickly determine a patient's future risk for glaucoma.
Heidelberg Engineering
Phone: (800) 931-2230
www.HeidelbergEngineering.com

RTA5

Marco
■ The RTA5 includes the following features: fundus imaging, retinal thickness with actual retinal image slits, topography and optic nerve head mapping. The RTA5 produces color fundus images, 2-D and 3-D thickness maps, topography printouts, retinal nerve fiber layer crosssection charts, TSNIT curves, horizontal and vertical cross-section graphs, normative probability maps, progression analysis with deviation indices and dynamic 3-D anatomical cross-sections.

The versatile and modular imaging system offers a wide range of comprehensive diagnostic testing for early detection and effective monitoring of diabetic retinopathy, AMD, other retinal pathologies and glaucoma.
Marco
Phone: (800) 874-5274
www.marco.com

PALMSCAN P2000

Micro Medical Devices, Inc.
■ The PalmScan P2000 is a portable, wireless, pocket-sized, battery-operated ultrasonic biometer able to perform numerous functions, including IOP adjustment, peripheral corneal measurement, intraoperative flap thickness and corneal bed measurement, as well as measure corneal scar size and depth.

The P2000's desktop patient data-management software can interface with any existing EMR. P2000 is suited for physicians treating patients in multiple settings and can be upgraded to include an A-scan. Micro Medical Devices, Inc.
Phone: (866) 730-0663
www.micromedinc.com

POCKET II PACHYMETER

Quantel Medical
■ The Pocket II, a portable precision pachymeter that fits in a lab coat pocket, is perfect for glaucoma screening, says Quantel.

With a measurement range of 200 μm to 999 μm and accuracy of +/- 5 μm, the Pocket II is designed to measure corneal thickness in a wide variety of clinical and surgical applications. Recording from one to 10 measurements with automatic averaging and a built-in test block, this system is predicted to exceed your expectations. Pocket II combines ease of use with one-touch accuracy, precision and reliability.
Quantel Medical
Phone: (888) 660-6726
www.quantelmedical.com

OCULAR RESPONSE ANALYZER AND TONO-PEN AVIA

Reichert
■ The Ocular Response Analyzer utilizes a dynamic bi-directional applanation process to provide the world's first direct measure of corneal biomechanical properties, says Reichert. This measurement, called corneal hysteresis (CH), is a measurement of viscous damping in the corneal tissue and is an indicator of the integrity of the cornea. In addition to its usefulness in the identification of corneal pathologies such as keratoconus and Fuchs' dystrophy, clinical investigations have shown that the CH measurement provides an independent indicator of progression in glaucoma.

The Ocular Response Analyzer can also present IOPcc, a new measure of IOP that correlates with Goldmann on average, but is less affected by corneal properties.

The Tono-Pen Avia tonometer is an easy-to-use, hand-held instrument that provides IOP readings that correlate strongly with Goldmann tonometry. The Avia has a lightweight, ergonomic design and advanced electronic measurement technology, enabling operators to take fast and accurate IOP measurements with minimal training, says Reichert.
Reichert
Phone: (716) 686-4500
www.ocularresponseanalyzer.com

PACSCAN

Sonomed
■ The Sonomed PacScan is a portable, digital pachymeter with intuitive touch-screen operation and automatic scan capture. The 20 MHz transducer provides excellent accuracy and measurements as thin as 100 μm, says Sonomed. On-board diagnostic system calibration and probe sensitivity tests are performed automatically to ensure accurate and repeatable readings. The PacScan is available as a stand-alone pachymeter with choice of probes.
Sonomed
Phone: (800) 227-1285
www.sonomedinc.com

ULTRASONIC PACHYMETER

Vision Medical Instruments
■ Vision Medical Instruments offers Ultrasonic Pachymeters that self-calibrate, keeping them "showroom-new" permanently and allowing probes to be replaced without returning the instrument, says the company. They also have ultra-high resolution and a 5-year warranty.

The Eagle Eye 3000 Pachymeter accurately measures and tracks corneal thickness as it relates to patients with glaucoma or elevated IOP (>23 mm Hg), corneal transplants, corneal refractive surgery, corneal edema, Fuch's endothelial dystrophy, Bullous keratopathy or posterior polymorphous dystrophy.
Vision Medical Instruments, Inc.
Phone: (440) 338-5981
www.visionmedicalusa.com

OPTOMAP RETINAL EXAM

Optos
■ The Optomap is an effective tool to aid in the detection of glaucoma or a glaucoma suspect, says Optos. The software allows users to compare the right and left eye side-by-side, enabling assessment of any difference in the optic nerves. Differences can be qualitatively and quantitatively distinguished.

The Optos Review software includes a tool to determine if the patient is a glaucoma suspect — the ISNT rule. First, users draw the part of the neuroretinal rim with the thickest tissue, which is inferior, followed by superior, nasal and temporal rim, the last being the thinnest. The software gives users a cup-to-disc and vertical cup-to-disc measurement. Glaucomatous discs typically violate the ISNT rule when there is damage at the superior and inferior poles of the disc. The annotation color will indicate if the result is within expected parameters; green when results are within expected parameters and pink when results should be queried.
Optos
Phone: 1 866-Optomap
www.optos.com

SP-100 HANDY PACHYMETER

Tomey
■ The Tomey SP-100 hand-held portable pachymeter has a built-in printer, does IOP calculation and is network ready. Measurements are simple and quick using the Tomey tone-assisted measurement system. The SP-100 delivers up to 160 readings in just seconds, displaying average and standard deviation for more accurate results. The SP-100 IOP calculation nomogram can be adjusted by the user as technology evolves. The easy-to-read printout includes all the patient data as well as all the measurement results. Angled, straight and disposable probes are available.
Tomey
Phone: (888) 449-4045
www.tomeyusa.com

CT-80 NON-CONTACT COMPUTERIZED TONOMETER

Topcon Medical Systems
■ The CT-80 Non-Contact Computerized Tonometer makes intraocular pressure readings easier and more comfortable, says Topcon. With the aid of a new alignment bar and an improved air cylinder, the interval time between measurements has been reduced by over 30%.

The CT-80 also features a triplepatient safety function with an adjustable safety stopper set by the operator, a "too-close" display to guide alignment and a warning buzzer to inform the operator if the cornea and the instrument are too close.

Topcon's dual-sensor measuring system eliminates atmospheric and environmental influences on the measuring results. Additional features include an internal fixation target and alignment via infrared illumination for increased patient comfort.

A built-in printer prints up to three measurements and an average value for each eye.
Topcon Medical Systems, Inc.
Phone: (800) 223-1130
www.TopconMedical.com

THE PASCAL DYNAMIC CONTOUR TONOMETER

Ziemer Ophthalmology
■ The Pascal Dynamic Contour Tonometer provides an accurate, direct measurement of true IOP which is independent of inter-individual variations in corneal properties and biomechanics. In contrast, conventional applanation tonometers are influenced by corneal thickness and other characteristics of the cornea, and hence may produce misleading estimates of IOP. IOP measurement with Pascal is accurate even on post-LASIK and keratoconic eyes, says Ziemer.

The Pascal detects and accurately measures the dynamic fluctuations in IOP and thus permits a more detailed assessment of the pressure range to which the eye is subjected due to pulsatile ocular blood flow (ocular pulse amplitude).

Silicone tip covers prevent crosscontamination and eliminate risk of corneal abrasion.
Ziemer Ophthalmology
Phone: (618) 251-9537
www.ziemer-ophthalmics.com