what's new
FOR YOUR PATIENTS AND PRACTICE
GP lens for keratoconus
Blanchard
Contact Lens says its Rose K2 aberration control contact lens delivers high levels
of vision and comfort for keratoconic patients. The lens design features a parabolic
section on the posterior lens surface to counteract spherical aberrations present
in steeper and higher-minus keratoconus lens designs. Additionally, the company
says, a larger posterior optical zone, reduced lens mass and aberration-controlled
optics provide up to two lines of visual acuity improvement, reduce glare, halo
and flare in dim lighting conditions. The company also says they provide longer
hours of wear with improved lens comfort.
O.D.s can use their existing Rose K fitting set to fit the Rose
K2.
Blanchard Contact Lens Inc.
Phone: (800) 367-4009
Web:
blanchardlab.com
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Volk says its Super Macula 2.2 is easier
to handle.
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A lighter, smaller lens
Volk
redesigned its Super Macula 2.2 lens to provide detailed views of the optic nerve
head and macula in a lighter, smaller lens. The Super Macula 2.2 delivers high resolution
(1.49x image magnification and 0.6x laser spot magnification). The indirect-contact
lens magnifies the treatment area and delivers a small laser spot for precise treat-ment.
The 78° view allows for detailed views of the macula and disk.
Volk
is offering a 30-day risk-free trial for customers in the United States.
Volk Optical
Phone: (800) 345-8655
Web:
volk.com
Dry eye drops
Alcon
says its Systane Free lubricant eye drops are preserved in the bottle, but preservative-free
in the eye. The liquid gel features preservation in the bottle that's achieved with
ions and buffer systems that prevent microbial growth. Once Systane Free comes in
contact with ions found in the eye, such as potassium and sodium, the ionic buffer-preserving
system is rendered inactive. Alcon says the drop is formulated at an optimal pH
for day and night use.
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Systane
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Alcon
Phone:
(800) 451-3937
Web: alconlabs.com
New & improved office software
Eyemaginations
introduces the latest version of its eyecare practice software, the 3D-Eye Office,
version 4.1. New features include a more user-friendly point-and-click format and
75 new, enhanced three-dimensional animations. Additionally, 4.1 allows users to
organize and save presentations by room (waiting room, exam room, optical). It also
features expanded material on such conditions as glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Choose between video and sketchpad modes for enhanced explanations for patients.
Eyemaginations Inc.
Phone: (877) 321-5481
Web: eyemaginations.com
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The Smart System Premier is an all-in-one system.
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Better computerized testing
M&S
Technologies says its new Smart System computerized visual acuity and contrast sensitivity
test platform bring vision testing to the next level of efficiency. Both the Smart
System Premier and Smart System Basic are single-component systems, with monitor
and CPU integrated into a single device. Features include an astigmatic dial, fixation
disparity, two-directional optotype pointer, phoria and Maddox rod. The Premier
features enhanced video options and is integrated with Eye- maginations software.
The Basic is a reduced-feature system designed for patient screening rooms.
M&S Technologies Inc.
Phone: (877) 225-6101
Web: mstech-eyes.com
Optometric Management, Issue: March 2006