REFRACTION SYSTEM

Vision-R 700 refraction system, from Essilor Instruments, is an optical module with variable focus, in combination with patented technology Digital Infinite Refraction. The system combines this technology with the properties of a precisely controlled optical module that is integrated into refraction-search algorithms. The platform also can provide for teleoptometry.

Essilor     essilorinstrumentsusa.com

 

 

BINOCULAR VISION

Measurement Device, Gen 1 (nMD2), from Neurolens, is a diagnostic technology providing measurements for binocular vision and eye alignment as small as 0.1 prism diopters. The information garnered here can be used to prescribe Neurolenses.

Neurolens     neurolenses.com

DRY EYE THERAPY

Warm Eye Compress, from NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, is a reusable heated eye compress designed to relieve the symptoms associated with blepharitis, dry eye disease, meibomian gland dysfunction, styles and chalazion. It is a companion product to Avenova and is now available on Amazon.

NovaBay     Novabay.com

REFRACTION SYSTEM

Visionix Eye Refract system, from Luneau Technology USA, is now offered in a second generation system. Among its upgrades, based on user feedback, are keratometry data to facilitate soft contact lens fits; physiological refraction to help ECPs quickly identify the patient’s comfort zone and determine the balance between clear and comfortable vision, and improvements to the algorithm and wavefront laser.

Luneau     Luneautechusa.com

 

 

ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCE

Eaglet Eye Academy is an online eLearning resource designed to enhance eye care professionals’ knowledge about 3D data-driven specialty contact lens fitting. The platform is accessible to all ECPs, but includes a gated area for users of Eaglet Eye’s Eye Surface Profiler. Initial courses available include ESP Induction Training to onboard new users, plus instructional videos and case reports.

Eaglet Eye     eaglet-eye.com

PRODUCT PLATFORM

My Oasis, from Oasis Medical Inc., maker of the Soft Plug punctal plugs and Oasis Tears Preservative-Free Lubricating Eye Drops, is a patented cyber platform. It is designed to expand the eye care practitioner’s reach as a dry eye resource via access to OASIS solutions. The product launched at SECO International.

Oasis     oasismedical.com

PRODUCT NOTES

Ampleye Multifocal, from Art Optical, can now be customized to ensure placement in front of a patient’s line of sight.

 

The FDA recently accepted a new drug application for 1% tropicamide and 2.6% phenylephrine (MydCombi, Eyenovia).

 

MacuLogix has released a software upgrade for AdaptDx Pro portable dark adaptometer. The update is automatically downloaded and installed and includes the ability for Theia, the AI-driven onboard technician, to access multiple languages, including North American Spanish, European Spanish, French, Italian, German and Canadian French.

 

Visus Therapeutics Inc. has announced that the FDA has accepted its Investigational New Drug Application to proceed with the clinical development program for Brimochol. The drug is a proprietary combination of carbachol and brimonidine tartrate, designed to be a once-a-day eye drop to correct the loss of near vision associated with presbyopia.