TELEHEALTH

Haus Call, from Eschenbach Optik of America, is a telehealth program specifically geared to help those who have low vision connect with their eye care provider. The service allows the provider to conduct both a low vision exam and a follow-up device assessment appointment virtually. The program consists of two kits, iDoktor diagnostic kit and iProdukt trial kit ,sent directly to the patient, to facilitate the appointment.

→ Eschenbach    eschenbach.com

SHORT-TERM DED THERAPY

Kala Pharmaceuticals has announced that the FDA has approved EYSUVIS (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension) 0.25% for the short-term (up to two weeks) treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. EYSUVIS utilizes Kala’s AMPPLIFY mucus-penetrating particle (MPP) drug delivery technology to enhance penetration of loteprednol etabonate (LE) into target tissue on the ocular surface. LE targets the immune responses that drive acute dry eye disease flares. Kala plans to launch the drug in the U.S. by year-end.

→ Kala Pharmaceuticals    eysuvis.com

TOPOGRAPHER

Medmont meridia Advanced Topographer, from Medmont International, extends the company’s E300’s topography performance by combining it with anterior and fluorescein imaging and videos, and an array of dry-eye evaluation options, including detailed meibography. The single-platform device offers two models — classic and professional.

→ Medmont    medmont.com

3D DIGITAL OPTICAL TOOL

Touchless Optical Platform (TOP), from Topology, is proprietary 3D digital technology, currently found on the iPad or iPhone, to scan patients in one’s practice as part of the pre-test exam, or remotely from their home, so optical staff can fit stock frames and take optical measurements. TOP provides access to only those frames in one’s digital stock catalogue that will fit the patient’s facial features. It adjusts all critical optical measurements to 1/100th of a millimeter.

→ Topology    topologyeyewear.com

VR AND VA TESTING

VisuALL VRP, from Olleyes, is a portable visual care testing platform, which currently includes visual field and visual acuity testing. It uses virtual reality and artificial intelligence to enable remote monitoring of common eye diseases. The company has partnered with Keeler Limited for U.S. distribution.

→ Olleyes    olleyes.com

PRODUCT NOTES

→ Blanchard Contact Lenses, a CooperVision Specialty EyeCare company, has announced it has expanded its U.S. product portfolio to include Paragon CRT and Paragon CRT Dual Axis ortho-k lenses. Both are reverse geometry corneal lenses manufactured in high-Dk GP lens material for myopia management.

→ Brightlamp’s ReflexPro software, an updated version of Reflex that enables the secure capture of critical diagnostic pupillary light reflex data, was released for the iPad in October. Visit reflexapp.io for more information.

→ SynergEyes Inc. has announced a new Application and Removal Training Resource for UltraHealth hybrid lens wearers that provides patients with easy access to tools that focus on handling and care. The resource can be accessed at synergeyes.com .