Web Resources
DocBookMD App
Created by Tim Gueramy, M.D., and Tracey Haas, D.O., DocBookMD is a new app that allows doctors to send and receive secure HIPAA-compliant patient information right from an iPhone or iPad. The doctor couple came up with the idea for the app after having many special occasions interrupted by 
non-urgent calls or questions from the hospital. “The app allows us to more effectively communicate, which means we can more effectively treat our patients,” Dr. Haas says. “We can send and receive things like X-rays, lab results or EKGs and get a response back from another physician that uses DocBookMD in minutes.”
Medical liability companies fund the app for doctors who belong to a medical society in their county or state. All activity is run through a secure server with multiple encryption levels, and the data is stored on the server instead of the physician’s mobile device. Currently, doctors in more than 20 states use the DocBookMD app. It runs on iPhone, iPad and Android. For more information, visit
www.docbookmd.com.
Redesigned VSP Website
VSP Vision Care has launched a completely redesigned website at
www.vsp.com, making it easier and faster for visitors to find the information most important to them. After listening to more than 100 hours of customer service calls to determine how members and first-time visitors use the website, the newly launched pages now features more intuitive navigation and a fresh look and feel.
VSP expects the new site to reduce customer service calls by at least 10%. Site enhancements include mobile optimization, which makes it easier for members to access their account, promotions and Member ID card while on-the-go, as well as cleaner navigation in both the Benefits Manager and Broker portals, which allows access to the most popular information more quickly.
Contact Lenses
Proclear 1-Day Multifocal Daily Disposables
New Proclear 1-Day Multifocal Daily Disposable contact lenses, from
CooperVision Inc., are designed to provide presbyopic patients with
excellent vision at all distances and address age-related dryness. They
offer the convenience of a daily disposable lens for the full-time or
occasional wearer, along with all-day comfort and high performance for
patients who want an overall, more natural visual experience. The lenses
can ease the adaptation that presbyopes encounter and can help prevent
contact lens dropouts, the company says.
The center-near aspheric design and simplified fitting approach is designed to make it easier to select the right lens for patients in all stages of presbyopia—whether they are emerging or existing presbyopes. Proclear 1-Day Multifocal lenses feature sphere powers from +6.00 to –10.00 (0.50D steps after -6.00); a base curve of 8.7mm; and a diameter of 14.2mm. They are also designed with a single power profile that can accommodate patients up to +2.50D ADD power. For more info, visit www.coopervision.com/multifocal.
Diagnostic Equipment
RPS AdenoPlus
The FDA granted waived status under CLIA to the AdenoPlus, an improved version of Rapid Pathogen Screening’s first point-of-care diagnostic test for conjunctivitis. Being granted this waiver classifies AdenoPlus as a low-complexity device, which allows medical office personnel—not just a physician—to administer the test.
Obtaining the CLIA waiver, in addition to the FDA 510(k) clearance it previously received, enables AdenoPlus to be used throughout the United States, an expansion from its current use in many international countries.
AdenoPlus allows for the rapid detection of adenoviral antigens directly from human tears on the inside of the lower eyelid. A nurse or technician can perform the test when a patient presents with a red eye or other symptoms of conjunctivitis. The patient can then be isolated while they wait just 10 minutes for the result. AdenoPlus demonstrates a clinical sensitivity of 90% and a specificity of 96% when compared against cell culture as the reference method, the company says. They anticipate that AdenoPlus will be available for sale in the U.S. by early August. To learn more, visit
www.rpsdetectors.com.
Volk Digital Series Lenses
Volk Optical now offers its Digital Series lenses with new colored ring options for easy identification and organization. The Digital Wide Field, High Mag and Clear Field can now be ordered in standard Volk blue, or with a choice of black, red, silver, gold, purple or green finish.
Colored rings can help practitioners easily distinguish their lenses from those of their colleagues or to identify one style of lens from another with just a quick glance. It’s also a convenient way to organize larger practices by color-coding the lenses in each exam room.
The Digital family’s three lenses increase general diagnostic capabilities and shorten exam time, the company says. Volk also offers its Pan Retinal 2.2, 20D, Super66, Super Field, 28.00D, 78.00D and 90.00D lenses in a choice of gold, red, green, purple, blue or silver finish.
For more information, visit
www.volk.com.
Endurance Tilt Chair and Stand
Reichert Technologies launched the Endurance tilt chair and stand, which has a 45° tilt angle and 360° rotation. It features a Swiss-made, industrial-strength linear actuator that provides a precise, maintenance-free alternative to common hydraulic lifts, the company says.
It has upward rotating armrests, a fully adjustable headrest and a generous seat width designed to provide improved comfort for the patient. Reichert includes a standard two-year warranty on the chair and five years on the actuator.
Endurance features three additional accessory outlets and four AC charging wells for the consolidation of power cables for auxiliary equipment, all in one location. The stand comes fully equipped with an overhead lamp, counterbalanced refractor arm and a counterbalanced lower instrument arm that allows for both standard and wheelchair access. An optional keratometer arm is also available.
For more information, visit
www.reichert.com.
Easyfield C Visual Field Perimeter
The Easyfield C is a real perimeter designed for visual field tests up to 30° eccentricity and is suitable for screening and threshold exams. This compact, lightweight perimeter is capable of performing the threshold tests in less than three minutes, the company says. Available test patterns include 30-2, 24-2,10-2 and customizable patterns.
Enhanced test methods include:
- SPARK Precision strategy for faster and more reliable threshold perimetry. (Optional for $995.)
- SPARK Light strategy for follow-up or screening examinations.
- CLIP strategy for rapid threshold tests with an increased comfort sensation for the patients.
New eye shields eliminate the need for an eye patch and a vertically adjustable chinrest is designed to make patients more comfortable. The instant ON feature saves valuable boot-up time. Maintenance is almost non-existent, as it does not contain any light bulbs or moving parts.
The 30cm (11.8”) radius bowl of the Easyfield, its background luminance and the size and luminance of the target stimuli all comply with the original Goldmann standard for perimeters.
The Easyfield C comes with a mini laptop and the patient data management software, and the standard package includes the SPARK Light strategy, Threshold Noiseless Trend progression analysis and a Glaucoma Staging Program. The Oculus software is compatible with most EMR systems. For more information, visit
www.oculususa.com.
Magnifiers
Task-Vision New Magnifiers
Task-Vision New magnifiers are optical-quality, magnification devices for low vision, the visually impaired, those with macular degeneration, dyslexia, diabetes, glaucoma, cataracts, other diseases of the eye, as well as back and neck pain, osteoporosis, arthritis and a number of neurological disorders.
These high-powered magnification products include: bar magnifiers, digital magnifiers, handheld illuminated and LED magnifiers, handheld and pocket non-illuminated magnifiers, linen testers, loupe magnifiers, mirrors, page magnifiers, pendant magnifiers, stand illuminated and LED magnifiers, stand non-illuminated magnifiers, TV and computer screen magnifiers and bulbs. For professional pricing and information, visit
www.techopticsinternational.com.
Frames Display
G2 Locking Frame Support
The new Generation 2 (G2) Locking Frame Support from Fashion Optical
Displays is designed for eye care professionals who want to deter theft
of their inventory. Simply snap each Locking Frame Support onto the
system’s crystal clear display tubes, then place a frame on the G2
support and close the lock to keep frames in place and secure.
Frames
LaCoste Spring/Summer Eyewear Collection
The Spring/Summer 2012 LaCoste Eyewear collection features iconic Petit piqué print forms to the silhouette of uplifting cat eyes. Polished metal details are inlayed onto brows, strengthening a classic profile.The collection ranges from skilled craftsmanship displayed through layered materials and dual colorations to pure simplicity with striking shapes saturated in rich colors.
• L2142. The LaCoste telescopic temples design of this ophthalmic style features metal end-piece tips that clasp together to allow versatile activity.
Polished metal brows and metal wrapped temples are available in gunmetal, brown, khaki, blue and bronze.
LaCoste Magnetic Collection Video
LaCoste also recently released “Form Meets Function,” a two-minute video that highlights LaCoste Eyewear style L640S.
To demonstrate the Magnetic Collection’s technology, LaCoste will release a magnetic display with the integrated video broadcasting in a continuous loop. To the left of the inlayed screen, eye care professionals can display four of the 14 sun or optical styles within the collection.
The Magnetic Collection features seven sun and seven optical styles to create a 14-piece collection with innovative technology incorporated into the temples, the company says. Sleek, telescopic temples extend from around the head and clasp with a magnetic closure at end pieces for durability.
Available for both men and women, styles range from classic aviators and soft rounds to fill-rimmed metal and translucent zyl optical. All styles are available in vibrant, classic LaCoste colors. For more information, visit
www.marchon.com.
Costa Rimless Sunglasses
Galveston, Rockport and Seadrift—three new styles of Costa rimless sunglasses—are designed to provide full eye coverage and a lightweight fit, without compromising durability. Galveston features large, square-shaped lenses for optimal coverage on the water, while Rockport offers thicker, wider temples to block light from entering on the sides.
The smaller, super lightweight Seadrift is ideal for high-impact, velocity sports where speed is key, the company says.
All three styles feature adjustable no-slip Hydrolite nose pads and Costa’s signature nylon co-injected temple tips. Each is available in Costa’s 580P 100% polarized lens technology, which blocks yellow light from entering the eye in order to create sharp color enhancement and eliminate glare.
Color combinations include tortoise frames with copper or silver mirror lenses, or black or silver frames with gray or blue mirror lenses.
They retail from $169 to $189, depending on lens selection. All three styles are now available online at www.costadelmar.com and also at authorized Costa retail outlets.
Harley-Davidson Eyewear Collection
The Harley-Davidson Eyewear collection for Spring 2012 from Viva International Group features 10 new styles for men and women, including sun and optical frames. The men’s styles evoke the masculine, yet trend-driven quality of the Harley-Davidson man, and deliver a unique mix of fashion-forward styles.
The ladies’ collection offers a fashionable blend of design elements, including subtle flame accents and stone embellishments.
The new prescription-ready sunglass models from Harley-Davidson deliver full UV/UB protection, along with sporty, yet fashionable design elements. Visit www.vivagroup.com for more information.
HD 422
HDX 834
HD 423
Maui Jim Limited Edition Spiderman Sunglasses
Maui Jim will debut Kekoa (SKU# H427-04W), a new, limited- edition sunglass that will be available exclusively at Sunglass Hut in the United States and at select retailers worldwide when The Amazing Spider-Man movie debuts in July 2012.
Emulating Spider-Man’s webbed eyewear, the sunglasses feature a lightweight Red Web Grilamid frame and lenses with webbed mirroring. The lenses are lightweight polycarbonate in HCL Bronze.
Someone looking at the glasses can see the webbing on the lenses, but the person wearing them cannot. The lenses feature Maui Jim’s proprietary PolarizedPlus2 lens technology, which blocks 100% of UV rays, 99.9% of glare, and enhances colors, the company says.
Just 7,200 sunglasses will be produced; and each sunglass is individually numbered. The glasses come with a custom-branded case, storage pouch and packaging, and are priced at $219. The eye size is 68mm; bridge size is 13mm; and temple length is 127mm. For more information, visit
www.mauijim.com.
Nicole Miller Eyewear
L’Amy America launched the Nicole Miller eyewear collection for Spring/Summer 2012, offering a range of rich colors and on-trend shapes, with 19 ophthalmic styles and 15 sunglasses.
The collection features five themes with elements from each—Celtic, bicycles and bicycle parts, nstar, grafik and material effects. New York City street names are used for each style to reflect Miller’s New York City lifestyle.
The Nicole Miller Greene optical and Stanton sun are feminine and delicate with a modern shape and touch of gothic in rich colors. The Astor sun and Varick ophthalmic styles translate the urban chic of NYC in two distinct bicycle-inspired temple details. The collection comes with a corresponding clutch case featuring Nicole Miller’s logo and signature nstar pattern in chartreuse on the inside.
Visit
www.lamyamerica.com for more information.
