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Retinal Imaging
Portable Retinal Imaging System
Doctors who want to use their smartphone for clinical imaging can now get a phone case-sized add-on that turns an iPhone or Android phone into a fundus camera capable of taking high-definition images and video of the eye for health screening and evaluation, according to the manufacturer, D-Eye.
The camera offers a 20-degree field of view for easy visualization of ocular structures, including the optic nerve, without corneal glare, the company says. A HIPAA-compliant subscription-based cloud service allows storage and sharing of images among medical professionals, the company says.
Visit www.d-eyecare.com.
Contact Lenses
New Lens for Post-RK Patients
A second-generation hybrid lens for post-RK patients and those with oblate corneal surfaces is now available, in a limited release, from SynergEyes. UltraHealth FC is designed for post-surgical, refractive error and trauma cases, and is being prescribed primarily for post-RK patients, the company says.
The updated lens and landing zones are designed to improve tear exchange and comfort, while the new reverse geometry GP design has twice the lift of previous designs, accommodating a broader range of corneal irregularities, SynergEyes says.
SynergEyes anticipates wide release later this year.
Visit www.synergeyes.com/professional.
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Intraocular Lenses
Toric IOL in Full Diopter Range
Eye care practitioners can now offer the full range of Bausch + Lomb’s Trulign toric IOL for cataract patients, according to a company release. B+L recently added 10.0 to 16.5 powers (in half diopter steps), to meet the needs of cataract patients who desire a broader range of vision for their everyday life.
The Trulign toric IOL corrects for astigmatism, and offers an option to address visual acuity at intermediate and distance, according to Bausch + Lomb.
Visit www.trulign.com.
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Contact Lens Care
Cleaning, Disinfecting—and Wetting—Solution
Clear Care Plus, a new generation of Alcon’s Clear Care contact lens solution, combines the product line’s traditional preservative-free 3% hydrogen peroxide cleaning and disinfecting solution with the wetting agent HydraGlyde, also found in the company’s Opti-Free PureMoist solution. Adding HydraGlyde, says Alcon, provides patients with sustained contact lens moisture throughout the day.
The Clear Care and Clear Care Plus Cleaning & Disinfecting Solutions are indicated for use with both soft and gas permeable contact lenses.
Visit www.novartis.com.
FDA Approves High-Tech CL Cleaning Case
Contact lens wearers will soon be able to use a ‘smart’ contact lens case when disinfecting lenses with hydrogen peroxide.
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The intelli-case, which was recently cleared by the FDA, uses electronics embedded in the cap to monitor the neutralization of hydrogen peroxide during the disinfection cycle, according to manufacturer NovaBay.
The cap has three LED lights, labeled “unsafe,” “busy” and “ready.” Once lenses are placed into the case with hydrogen peroxide solution, the green light blinks when lenses are safe to insert into the eyes and continues to blink green until the contact lenses are removed from the case.
Visit www.novabay.com.
Education
OCT Training
If you and/or your staff would like advice on how to use OCT to provide better clinical care, Optovue Academy—a new online learning portal—offers clinicians and staff clinical education, technician training and practice development tracks, the company says.
The educational opportunities include video PowerPoint presentations, recordings of live presentations, a library of research documents, a forum where learners can comment and a calendar of live events supported or hosted by Optovue Academy, the company says.
Visit www.optovueacademy.com.
