Vitrectomy cutters are the fundamental tool for vitreoretinal surgeons. South Australian retinal specialist DR STEWART LAKE discusses one of the latest advances in the field and how it’s leading to safer, more efficient surgeries.
Zeiss systems streamline glaucoma management
In an ageing population with an increased disease burden, clinicians are seeking ways to manage glaucoma patients routinely presenting in already busy practices. One of these clinicians, Dr Jed Lusthaus, a glaucoma specialist at Sydney Eye Hospital and director of Eyehaus, is tackling these challenges by using an integrated, multi-modality approach to overlay and associate raw data from diagnostic devices when managing his patients.
Compact Touch – three-in-one ultrasound system
Compact in design and definitive in diagnosis, the new A/B/P ultrasound platform from Quantel Medical/Ellex is designed to transform views of even the finest ocular structures, enabling users to visualise, diagnose and treat more accurately and efficiently. Read more
A new frontier in measuring, imaging and diagnosis
Device Technologies is introducing Haag-Streit’s latest product, The Eyestar 900, to the Australian market. With Haag-Streit, the supplier say it has embarked on a new frontier in measuring, imaging and diagnosing of the human eye with the introduction of a complete Swept-Source OCT-based eye analyser. Read more
NFC-700 fully automated fundus camera
With the innovative, fully automated Crystalvue NFC-700 Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera, capturing perfect retinal images with a single touch delivers crystal clear, high resolution images with every shot. Read more
Cylite and Cobalt Design take out Good Design Australia awards
Australian OCT manufacturer Cylite and its partner Cobalt Design have received another award for the soon to be released Hyperparallel OCT (HP-OCT), this time by Good Design Australia. Read more
Date changes for O=PEN HOUSE events
The O=PEN HOUSE multi-state equipment showcase convened by four of Australia’s leading ophthalmic equipment suppliers has pivoted to accommodate changing COVID-19 restrictions in NSW and Victoria. Read more
Cylite continues to grow and launches new website
Australian HP-OCT manufacturer Cylite continues to grow with an ever-expanding workforce and the launch of its new website. Read more
Australian-made HP-OCT to hit the market
Melbourne company Cylite is putting the final touches on its Hyperparallel-OCT (HP-OCT) ahead of its official launch next month. The company discusses its journey up until this point and the sophistication that sets its technology apart.
Home-based glaucoma management
Designs For Vision is now supplying the iCare HOME2 tonometer, which it says revolutionises glaucoma care by enabling patients to capture their own intraocular pressure (IOP) at different times of the day and night.