|
American Academy of Ophthalmology Web Site: www.aao.org
|
||
|
|
||
|
Products & Services
|
||
|
|
||
|
Wavefront-Guided Treatment for Hyperopia and Astigmatism Portable A-Scan and Pachymeter in One Combination Prescription Eye Drops Ultra-Widefield Angiography System Wavefront-Guided Treatment for Hyperopia and Astigmatism Visx has received FDA approval for its Customvue Hyperopic LASIK procedure. The wavefront-guided laser correction procedure is indicated for the correction of hyperopia with or without astigmatism up to +3 D, with a cylinder of up to +2 D. Physicians must complete the Customvue Hyperopic Certification Course before performing these procedures.
Portable A-Scan and Pachymeter in One Micro Medical Devices has received FDA clearance to market its PalmScan AP2000, a portable, battery-operated, A-Scan and pachymeter combination unit. The device provides physicians with axial length, anterior chamber depth, lens thickness and corneal thickness measurements. The AP2000 features automatic data capture, advanced pattern recognition, eye types and velocity configurations and automatic gain control, as well as IOP adjustments and corneal mapping. The 10-ounce unit is field upgradeable and offers wireless printing and backup capabilities, along with touchscreen controls.
Combination Prescription Eye Drops The FDA approved Bausch & Lomb’s New Drug Application for Zylet (loteprednol etabonate 0.5 percent and tobramycin 0.3 percent ophthalmic suspension) ophthalmic combination prescription eye drops. Zylet is indicated for treating steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions where a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or risk of infection is present. Bausch & Lomb states Zylet is a combination drug with power and protection for patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension, as well as those who are steroid responders. Zylet is available in 2.5-, 5- and 10-milliliter sizes.
Katena has introduced the Markomanolakis Aspirating Speculum for the removal of excess fluids during surgery. The combination wire speculum and large-bore aspiration tube was designed by Marinos Markomanolakis, MD, of Williamsville, N.Y. The speculum was designed with the tube opening positioned at the lateral canthus so that it can handle a large volume of fluid without risking occlusion by the conjunctiva. According to Katena, the design allows irrigating fluids to drain, keeping the ocular surface free of microbial or chemical contaminants during laser refractive surgery.
Ultra-Widefield Angiography System The FDA has granted Optos 510(k) marketing clearance for its Optos Panoramic200A Ultra-Widefield Scanning Laser System. The image generated by the P200A, the Optos Angiomap, provides approximately 200 degrees of internal viewing angle of the retina. This allows the ophthalmologist to view the extent of peripheral disease, see retinal landmarks, customize therapy and document and monitor post-treatment effectiveness. Through its three lasers, which provide red, green and blue wavelengths, the Optos P200A captures a sequence of ultra-widefield retinal images as fluorescein dye flows through retinal vessels.
Lumenis has introduced the Novus 3000 photocoagulator for use in treating retinal diseases. The photocoagulator is a solid-state, diode-pumped laser that delivers light at 532 nanometers with a dual-fiber output. It can emit up to 3.0 watts of laser energy. The Novus 3000 laser features an illuminated interface, remote control, and storage and integration of all required accessories, such as the laser indirect ophthalmoscope. Its integrated design is suited for both operating rooms and office environments.
|
||
|
|
Copyright © 2009 American Academy of Ophthalmology
