NEW PRODUCT REPORT

1. TRULIGN TORIC IOL

Bausch + Lomb’s new Trulign toric IOL corrects for astigmatism and has the capacity to deliver improved vision across a natural range of focus, the company says. The IOL is designed for primary implantation in the capsular bag for the correction of aphakia and refractive astigmatism following cataract removal in both patients with and without presbyopia. According to the company, the haptic design provides rotational stability.

Bausch + Lomb
www.bausch.com

2. INCISE IOL

The new micro-incision Incise IOL, from Bausch + Lomb, is an enhanced acrylic IOL that assists in the surgeon’s ability to perform cataract surgery with an incision smaller than 2 mm. This can be accomplished when combining the Incise IOL with the Stellaris Vision Enhancement System and the single-use Incise Viscojet Bioinjector to allow for a 1.8 mm in-the-bag and 1.4 mm woundassist implantation. The IOL itself is designed to minimize posterior capsule opacification and has a 360° barrier edge.

Bausch + Lomb
www.bausch.com

3. EYEMAGINATIONS HTML5 OPTIMIZED ECHO SOFTWARE

Health-care software company Eyemaginations now offers it’s expansive ECHO platform with support for HTML5 videos. The ECHO platform consists of a library of high-quality videos designed for patient education the user can view on a PC, tablet or smartphone device. This HTML5 update helps users stream videos and operate with more functionality across different platforms, the company says. The update is also intended to provide for better quality and optimal speed.

Eyemaginations
www.eyemaginations.com

4. OCTOPUS/OPTOVUE BUNDLE

Haag-Streit USA and Optovue have teamed up to provide a combined perimeter/OCT system. Haag-Streit’s contribution, the Octopus 900, is a 90°, full-field projection perimeter designed for testing all levels of disease from early detection through to sensitive end-stages. Now, that perimeter is available with Optovue’s RTVue and iVue OCT technology. The RTVue and iVue OCT provide Fourier domain, also known as spectral domain, imaging of the cornea, retina and retinal nerve fibers.

Haag-Streit USA
www.haag-streit-usa.com
Optovue
www.optovue.com

5. TECNIS TORIC 1-PIECE IOL

Abbott’s Tecnis toric IOL is now approved for the treatment of cataract patients with pre-existing corneal astigmatism. This IOL can help correct a patient’s loss of focus due to pre-existing astigmatism of 1.00 D or greater, the company says. In addition, the Tecnis is designed to minimize spherical aberrations and provide for sharper distance focusing.

Abbot Medical Optics
www.abbott.com

6. VISIOMETRICS HD ANALYZER

This new diagnostics system, from Visiometrics objectively analyzes optical quality by providing a measure of light scatter. Wavefront aberrometry devices cannot measure light scatter, which can result from corneal disease, variations in the refractive index or imperfections on the ocular surface. The HD analyzer can also help diagnose and monitor the progression of pathologies or tear film quality changes over time. It can also mark an increase in the level of light scatter for the early detection of cataracts and compare pre- and post-cataract and refractive surgery measurements.

Employing double-pass retinal imaging, the HD analyzer uses a punctual light source that is imaged on the retina. The side and shape of the light are analyzed to determine higher order aberrations and scattered light.

Visiometrics
www.visiometrics.com

7. NEXTGEN NEXTPEN

The NextPen is a digital pen device designed to pair up with NextGen practice management software. The NextPen eliminates the need to scan and transcribe records because it instantly captures data using a tiny camera in the pen tip and storing it within the pen itself. Then, the pen can be used in a manner similar to a flash drive to upload the data to NextGen’s EHR software. Use of the NextPen essentially renders the paper a temporary storage while the pen itself stores the record.

NextGen
www.nextgen.com

8. TOPCON KR/RM 800 REFRACTOR SERIES

The newest product line from Topcon Medical Inc. includes the KR-800 Refractometer and the RM-800 Auto Refractor. The pair feature a high-resolution, color touch screen display and a 23% reduction in weight from previous Topcon refractors, according to the company. The weight reduction assists in improved joystick operation. The products also feature rotary prism technology designed to assist with accuracy, reliable keratometric and refraction measurements. LAN and RS232 connectivity help with connecting to other devices such as the Topcon CV-5000S Automated Vision Tester and EMR. The series also has a built-in printer.

Topcon Medical Inc.
www.topconmedical.com

9. STERIMEDIX BIMANUAL HANDPIECE HANDLES

Sterimedix, manufacturer of a range of single-use products for ophthalmic surgery, announced a new, updated handle for all its bimanual handpieces. The ergonomically designed handles are designed to improve handling of instruments during surgery.

Sterimedix
www.sterimedix.com

R-TECH UENO RU-101

A new ophthalmic solution from R-Tech Ueno has received FDA approval for an investigational new drug application. The recombinant human serum albumin-containing solution (RU-101) has been designed to treat severe dry eye symptoms. The approval allows for phase 1 and 2 clinical trials in the United States.

R-Tech Ueno
www.rtechueno.com/en/
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