Comanagement
Retinal Camera Software
Eye Q Capture Review software, by Canon
The Eye Q line of software conforms to DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) standards, and images taken using any Eye Q software can be used by other DICOM-approved systems.
Call 1-800-970-7227, or go to www.usa.canon.com.
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Exam Equipment
Product Suite
A new suite of exam equipment by OptiMedica Corporation consists of:
The Pascal Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope (LIO), which features user-friendly controls and a built-in monitoring system to allow for easy transitioning between the LIO and slit lamp, the company says.
Automated LaserLog software, which automatically stores treatment documentation in a PC-compatible format.
Intelligent Device Management, which provides real-time user assistance and system diagnosis.
Call 1-888-850-1230, or go to www.optimedica.com.
Dispensary
Optical Swim Goggle Display Stand
The Optical Swim Goggle display stand, from Tusa VIEW, is a display unit for the companys Optical Swim Goggles. The display unit holds up to 27 lenses and five parts kits and features blue acrylic and steel construction. You can stand it on your dispensary counter or mount it on your wall.
The goggles are sold as individual lenses and a parts kit, allowing your patient to select each lens according to his or her prescription. Call 1-800-482-2282, or go to www.tusaview.com.
What"s New on the Web
Yo No Saba Eso! by Transitions Optical, Inc., provides Spanish-speaking patients with information about eye health and vision care. The Web site is a counterpart to Eye Didnt Know That! (http://us.transitions.com/edkt/), also by Transitions. It provides games and tips on vision care to parents and teachers for use as educational tools.
Spanish Eye Health
Call 1-800-533-2081, or go to www.yonosabiaeso.com or www.transitions.com.
Ophthalmic Lenses
Polarized Polycarbonate Lenses
SunRx Melanin polarized polycarbonate lenses, by Vision-Ease, are available in the companys D28 bifocal lens, single-vision lens, Outlook progressive lens and Illumina progressive lens. SunRx Melanin lenses have been recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation and the American Optometric Association for protection against UV light, glare and high-energy visible light, the company says.
Call 1-800-328-3449, or go to www.vision-ease.com.
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Nautica by Marchon Marchon presents the Navigate Life collection by Nautica, which includes both sunwear and ophthalmic frames.
Hawks Nest, a mens Flexon metal rectangular frame. This style is offered in size 58/19-140 and in color combinations black/smoke lenses, mocha/brown lenses, dark silver/smoke lenses and navy/smoke lenses. Sea Spray, a mens Flexon modified rectangular frame. It is available in size 61/18-140 and in color combinations black/smoke lenses, moss/green lenses, bronze/brown lenses and gunmetal/smoke lenses. Chub Cay, a mens navigator-style frame in Flexon metal. This frame is available in size 61/19-140 and in color combinations black chrome/smoke lenses, tan/brown lenses, mocha/ brown lenses and dark silver/smoke lenses. The ophthalmic line includes: N7118, a unisex Monel rectangular frame that features spring hinges. This style is available in sizes 49/19-140 and 51/19-140, and in colors gunmetal, black, denim and satin brown. N7119, a unisex Monel semi-rimless modified rectangular frame. This frame is available in sizes 48/19-140 and 50/19-140 and in colors black, gunmetal, burgundy and brushed brown.
ecko unltd. by Viva International Viva International Group introduces two new metal groupings in its ecko unltd. eyewear line: a mens grouping and a new childrens grouping called Dots and Dye.
5070, a semi-rimless rectangular frame, available in size 52/18-140 and in colors black, dark brown and gunmetal. 5071, a modified full-rectangular frame, available in size 50/18-140 and in colors brown, bronze and matte black-blue. 5072, a modified full oval-shaped frame, available in size 50/17-140 and in colors brown, gunmetal and matte black-blue. The Dots and Dye collection includes two frames for girls: 4013, a modified oval-shaped frame available in size 45/17-125 and in colors brown, pink and purple. 4014, a rectangular frame available in size 44/17-125 and in colors blue, brown and pink.
Ray-Ban by Luxottica Luxottica introduces a line of ophthalmic frames for Ray-Ban and reintroduces the classic Wayfarer sunglass.
Rx 5078, a unisex rectangular zyl frame that features the Ray-Ban logo on the temples. This frame is available in sizes 51/16-135 and 53/16-135, and in colors black, tortoise and cordovan/blue horn. Rx 6105, a unisex soft rectangular Monel frame. It is available in sizes 46/17-140 and 48/17-140, and in colors pewter, blue, black and caf. Rx 6078, a mens round-oval fusion Monel frame. This style is available in sizes 44/20-135 and 53/16-135, and in colors blue, black and caf.
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