Cryopreserved amniotic membrane solution
CAM360 AmnioGraft, from BioTissue, is a hydrated, shelf-stable cryopreserved amniotic membrane solution, which has begun shipping nationwide. This ringless cryopreserved amniotic membrane solution does not require refrigeration. Its adhesive properties ensure that the produce stays placed under a bandage contact lens, allowing patients to go on with their normal daily lives. For more information, go to bit.ly/btamniograft.

Daily disposable contact lenses
Bausch + Lomb announced the U.S. introduction of Bausch + Lomb Infuse for Astigmatism daily disposable contact lenses. The new lenses use ProBalance Technology and Bausch + Lomb’s proprietary OpticAlign design to provide wearers with stable, comfortable vision that minimizes contact lens dryness. The company expects to start shipping Infuse for Astigmatism fitting sets to eye care professionals in July 2024. For more information, go to bit.ly/blinfuse.

Enhanced reference database for OCT device
Zeiss announced the Cirrus 6000 is now supported by an optical coherence tomography (OCT) reference database, which offers a comprehensive library of 870 healthy eyes, more than tripling the previous versions, with greater diversity, taking into account different optic disc sizes in addition to age. The Cirrus 6000 also offers enhancements to its cybersecurity features, including advanced data and password security, and more. For more information, go to bit.ly/zeisscirrus6000.

Slit lamp 3D imaging module 
Haag-Streit released a new addition for its Imaging Module 910: The Imaging Module 910 3D records 3D content, including videos and images. The inclusion of depth information in the visual representation, according to the company, is meant to enhance clarity and interpretability of the images. For information, go to bit.ly/hs3dmodule.

Tonometer with new positioning system
Reichert announced the availability of the Tono-Vera tonometer. This rebound tonometer uses Reichert’s ActiveView Positioning System, which guides the user to the apex of the cornea to provide accuracy in IOP readings. When correct alignment is achieved, Tono-Vera automatically measures IOP, providing results in as few as three measurements taken in under one second. Tono-Vera features a Flexi-Soft forehead rest designed for easy distance control and patient comfort. It is equipped with Bluetooth connectivity for transferring data. The tonometer has two model options to choose from: Rechargeable and AA Battery, both of which allow for battery change with no tools required. For more information, go to bit.ly/reicherttonovera.

Transition lenses with UVA, UVB, and blue violet light filtering
Transitions Optical has released the Transitions Gen S lens. The Transitions Gen S lens is fully clear indoors and can quickly darken when outdoors, according to the company, reaching category three levels of darkness in 25 seconds and fading back in less than two minutes. The Transitions Gen S lenses are available in 8 colors, including the new color ruby. The lenses are also capable of blocking 100 percent UVA & UVB rays and filtering up to 32 percent of blue violet light in the clear state and up to 85 percent when activated. For more information, go to TransitionsPRO.com/GenS.

Virtual reality visual field
Virtual Vision Health, an ophthalmic virtual reality visual field company, unveiled new testing features to its Virtual Eye Pro headset. One of the new features, Live Eye Monitoring and Streaming, uses infrared cameras and lights to track gaze and improve exam reliability; the system alerts the patient if their gaze is not fixated on the focus point, freeing staff to perform other tasks in clinic while testing is conducted. Additionally, it enables pupillometry and improved ptosis and dermatochalasis testing. The second feature, pupillography, measures and records pupillary responses. It is used to study, identify, and treat the underlying stimuli that cause certain pupillary reactions. For more information, go to https://virtualvision.health/.