NEW PRODUCT REPORT
ICONNECT RETINAL SCREENING
Merge Healthcare’s end-to-end retinal screening solution provides doctors a tool to identify and diagnose patients with diabetic retinal disease. The iConnect, the latest addition to Merge’s Interoperability Suite, enables doctors to capture retinal images through an automated camera, reducing the necessity for staff to receive specialty training. The images are then transferred to a reading center where trained technicians and pathologists interpret results. The results are transmitted to the doctor’s EHR.
Merge Healthcare Inc.
www.merge.com
DGH PACHETTE 4/PACHMATE 2
1,2 DGH Technology introduced two new pachymeters at the year’s ASCRS meeting in Boston. The Pachette 4 and the Pachmate 2 each feature a memory system that stores multiple patient records for automatic report generation using wireless technology. Records can be stored electronically or printed from either device.
DGH Technology Inc.
www.dghkoi.com
AVELLINO DNA DUAL TEST FOR LASIK SAFETY
The latest genetic test from Avellino Lab USA is designed to detect both ACD and another genetic mutation, Granular Corneal Dystrophy type I. Patients with these conditions could experience postoperative complications, such as blindness, if they undergo LASIK. The test is simply a mouth swab that determines whether a person carries the gene mutations for these conditions. Results are sent to an Avellino lab and returned in 24 to 48 hours.
Avellino Lab Inc.
www.avellinolab.com
NOVABAY I-LID CLEANSER
Launched at the ASCRS meeting in Boston, the new i–Lid Cleanser from Novabay Pharmaceuticals Inc. is designed to help patients clean eyelids and lashes, removing debris and organisms and helping prevent irritation. The i-Lid Cleanser features a stabilized form of pure hypochlorous acid solution.
Novabay Pharmaceuticals Inc.
www.novabay.com
LENSAR LASER SYSTEM WITH TRUEVISION TRUEGUIDE
Lensar Inc.’s femtosecond cataract surgery laser suite offered a new feature at this year’s ASCRS meeting in Boston. The suite now integrates TrueVision’s TrueGuide system, a digital 3D visualization and microsurgery guidance software platform. The duo can be used to enhance surgical procedures. For example, the Lensar Laser System can be used for astigmatism incision creation and cataract fragmentation. Then, the TruVision software can be used to guide and position lens implants.
Lensar Inc.
www.lensar.com
TrueVision
www.truevisionsys.com
ENVISU INTRASURGICAL OCT SYSTEM
The Envisu Intrasurgical OCT, from Bioptigen, offers real-time imaging during ophthalmic procedures. The Envisu system features a wide, flat scan and focal controls that operate independently of a microscope. The OCT is modularly designed for compatibility with new and existing operating microscopes. The system was debuted at the ASCRS meeting in Boston.
Bioptigen
www.bioptigen.com
NPR in brief
■ TearScience will make its LipiView Interferometer and LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System available for individual purchase.
■ Eyemaginations has made several updates to its ECHO app, including new native applications for the Mac and the iPhone. The ECHO app allows users to access Eyemaginations, draw on-screen and share presentations via e-mail or social media.
■ MediGain, a medical billing and reimbursements company, and Nextech, a provider of specialty-focused healthcare technology solutions for physician practices, have announced a new partnership. Through this partnership, Nextech will be the exclusive EHR and practice management solution for MediGain’s clients.
TRABLAPEBRAL DIATION TONOMETER
3 Designed to assist in the early diagnosis of glaucoma through IOP measurements, BiCOM’s Trablapebral Diation Tonometer is capable of measuring IOP even for patients with chronic conjunctivitis, erosions, edema and corneal dimness as well as patients who have undergone corneal surgery. The test can be performed without the need for patients to remove their contact lenses. The test requires no anesthesia and makes contact with the upper eyelid only, not the cornea itself.
BiCOM Inc.
www.tonometerdiaton.com
BAUSCH + LOMB ACTIVATE SOFTWARE
4 Bausch + Lomb’s Activate system control software for the Stellaris and Stellaris PC line of phacoemulsification and vitrectomy equipment includes a host of new features. New features include the Digiflow infusion control system, file transportability from Stellaris to Stellaris PC, enhanced on-screen user controls and drop-down menus, and enhanced messaging features. For the Stellaris PC exclusively, the company offers even more additional capabilities, including endoillumination for use during cataract surgery and 5000 CPM anterior vitrectomy cut rates standard.
Bausch + Lomb
www.bausch.com
ASICO ECCENTRIC TIP
The ‘eccentric’ in eccentric tip, a part of the Harmonyx transformational lens removal technology from Asico, refers to the tip’s off-center port. An asymmetrical weight balance creates up- and down-movement. This additional movement transforms longitudinal systems into oscillatory technology. Harmonyx can be applied to any phaco system. The eccentric tip has no sharp edges and is polished to ensure a safe lens-removal procedure.
Asico
www.asico.com
GULDEN DISTOMETER
5 The latest distometer set from Gulden includes an all-metal distometer. The metal design is meant to give the distometer longer life and more accurate measurements than plastic devices. The set also includes a circular conversion calculator.
Gulden Ophthalmics
www.guldenophthalmics.com
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