Dual-frequency RF device
Lumenis announced the launch of OptiPLUS, the first dual frequency radiofrequency (RF) device on the market. It delivers heat across different tissue layers, increasing blood circulation to promote medical performance and aesthetic results. OptiPLUS is a complementary device to Lumenis’ novel OptiLIGHT technology, which targets the root cause of dry eye disease. The FDA-cleared dual-frequency RF technology enables energy penetration to different skin depths, heating the superficial layer to promote collagen formation and stimulate peri-orbital skin rejuvenation while also reaching into the deeper tissue to target the meibomian glands.
Lumenis: lumenis.com/optilight
Smart glasses with Alexa
Carrera Smart Glasses with Alexa, a combination of high-end fashion with Alexa artificial intelligence (AI), are now available. The glasses feature open-ear audio technology to direct sound to the ears without covering them, while minimizing what others around can hear. They also allow wearers to use stay hands-free with Alexa to make calls, control smart home devices, listen to podcasts, and more, using voice commands. The glasses are available on Amazon.com and us.carreraworld.com.
Carrera: https://us.carreraworld.com
AR/XR headset for AMD
Ocutrx Technologies, Inc. announced the OcuLenz AR/XR headset, which is engineered to enhance visual clarity for individuals living with advanced macular degeneration (AMD). The lightweight system processes real-world video imagery and then recreates it as an augmented reality display tailored to the user’s remaining good vision to compensate for the central vision loss. Users can move freely and perform everyday tasks while using the headset, which boasts a wide field of view (60° horizontally, 40° vertically, and 72° diagonally).
Ocutrx Technologies: oculenzamd.com
Binocular approach to perimetry
Topcon Healthcare recently launched the Tempo Perimeter. The Tempo’s novel, binocular approach makes testing faster and more fluid for patients – without compromising accuracy, according to the company. The device has a “random binocular” feature which can test the right and left eyes separately, but also can randomly present the test object to either eye in a nonocclusion manner, without the examinee being aware of which eye is being tested, which may be useful in the evaluation of functional VF loss.
Topcon Healthcare: bit.ly/TopconTEMPO
New photochromic lens
Three Rivers Optical announced the introduction of Quick Changers EXTRA, a premium photochromic lens. Quick Changers EXTRA block 100% of damaging UVA and UVB rays. The lenses also offer protection from the blue light in sunlight and light from digital devices. Quick Changers EXTRA benefits include activation behind glass and a fadeback speed that is almost twice as fast as Quick Changers II. The lenses are designed to offer virtually identical functionality across all materials with stylish gray and brown color options.
Three Rivers Optical: 3riversoptical.com
