Dry eye assessment and treatment devices
Reichert Technologies has partnered with SBM Sistemi (Italy) to distribute four of SBM’s imaging and dry eye assessment and treatment devices in the United States. The IDRA evaluates all tear film layers and the meibomian glands. The OS1000 combines a corneal topographer with DED assessment in one device. The DEM100-DSLC200 anterior imaging camera system is available with comprehensive DED assessment. The Activa relieves symptoms caused by meibomian gland dysfunction and associated evaporative dry eye with controlled heating and micro-vibrations. See reichert.com/dryeye.

Nonpreserved cyclosporine
Harrow announced that Vevye (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution 0.1%), a nonpreserved, twice-daily dosed prescription drug, based on a “waterfree” semifluorinated alkane eye drop technology, is now available in the
U.S. Vevye, dispensed in a 10 μL drop, is indicated for treating both the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease and includes a 100% money-back guarantee program.
See vevye.com.   

Ocular surface analyzer
M&S Technologies and Bruder Healthcare have launched the M&S Bruder Ocular Surface Analyzer (BOSA). BOSA includes four tests with results generated in 15 seconds per eye after capture: auto interferometry for lipid layer thickness, auto tear meniscus height, auto tear breakup time, and auto blink evaluation. BOSA also performs six other tests, including auto meibography (gland detection), bulbar redness, fluorescein staining, lissamine green staining, pupillometry, and white-to- white testing. See Bruder.com/pro.

VR visual field analyzer and vision screener
Oculus has launched the Oculus Easyfield VR, a virtual reality headset that conducts visual field screenings, visual field threshold exams, as well as color vision, contrast sensitivity, and stereo vision screenings. SMARTTracker 2 Fixation Tracking technology ensures reliable, reproducible results, according to the company. Practitioners can start and monitor the exam process from a Surface Pro tablet. See oculususa.com/easyfield-vr.

Billing software to be launched
RevCycle Partners will launch OneSpot, a cloud-based, billing software product for eye care practices. The software simplifies and organizes complex billing tasks, providing the entire team with a clear view of the insurance side of the business. The first two modules, Insurance AR Manager and Claim Scrubber, will be launched at Vision Expo East, in New York this month. See revcycle-partners.com/about/news/.

 Performance-tinted contact lens
Performance Vision Technologies Inc. announced the launch of Altius Advanced Performance-Tinted Contact Lenses, the second generation to Nike Maxsight, in the United States and select international markets. In addition to performance enhancement, recent clinical feedback suggests that single-use Altius lenses, filtering 100% UV and +99% Blue Light, offer benefits to patients experiencing light sensitivity-related medical and quality-of-life issues. The lenses are offered through a partnership with ABB Optical Group. See AltiusVision.com. OM