NEW PRODUCT REPORT
CENTERVUE MACULAR INTEGRITY ASSESSMENT (MAIA)
CenterVue Inc.’s MAIA scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (SLO) confocal microperimetry technology allows concurrent analysis of structural and functional aspects of the retina. Used to obtain a diagnosis decision on various retinal diseases, MAIA aids treatment efficacy progression of retinal pathology monitoring, macular function assessment prior to cataract surgery, fixation characteristics description prior to laser treatment and unexplained vision loss examinations.
CenterVue Inc.
www.centervue.com
HAAG-STREIT C.RED 900
1 Designed to be integrated with the Haag-Streit Hi-R NEO 900 ophthalmic microscope, the company’s C.RED 900 red reflex enhancer emits a bright red glow directly into the eye. This assists visualization of the anterior chamber during cataract surgery, including details during capsulorhexis and polishing of the capsular bag. For light hazard protection, it can be individually adjusted to achieve the preferred amount of glow.
Haag-Streit UK
www.haag-streit-uk.com
NICOX RETNAGENE
The Nicox RetnaGene portfolio includes two laboratory-developed genetic tests used to assess individual risk for advanced AMD. The tests, RetnaGene AMD and RetnaGene LR, were developed and validated and are performed exclusively by Seque-nom Laboratories. RetnaGene AMD evaluates risk for advancing to wet AMD within two, five and 10 years in patients age 55 years and older who have early or intermediate dry AMD. RetnaGene LR, for patients who have not been diagnosed with AMD, evaluates lifetime risk of advanced wet or dry AMD.
Nicox Inc.
www.mynicox.com
EYEMED MEMBER APP
EyeMed Vision Care’s new smartphone application allows members to access vision plan benefits and eligibility status, a digital copy of member ID cards and locate network providers. Other features include turn-by-turn directions and answers to frequently asked questions. The free app is available through the Apple iTunes store for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, with an app for Android devices planned.
EyeMed Vision Care
www.eyemed.com
EIZO RADIFORCE MONITORS
2 EIZO expanded its large monitor system by adding the RadiForce LS580W monitor and LMM0802 large monitor manager for surgical suites. The RadiForce LS580W is a large 58-inch widescreen monitor with 4K ultra HD display for viewing a variety of essential medical information on a single screen. With the LMM0802 large monitor manager, users can scale and position several source video windows to suit their preferences and working conditions to optimize their work flow.
EIZO Corporation
www.eizo.com
NPR in brief
■ Marco named G. Timothy Petito, OD, FAAO, manager of professional relations. Responsibilities will include coordinating activities of key opinion leaders who consult with the company as well as technological advancement, research and clinical support functions.
■ TearLab and the Sjögren’s Foundation partnered to promote July as Dry Eye Disease Awareness Month. TearLab’s awareness efforts include in-clinic materials, such as staff buttons. TearLab will donate $1 to the Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation for each “selfie” of staff members wearing the buttons tweeted to TearLab or emailed to marketingresourcegroup@tearlab.com through July 31. OM