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COMPANY DIRECTORY
ALTOMED
DUCKWORTH & KENT
www.altomed.com
The Altomed website features an interactive product catalogue showing the Altomed range of instruments and disposables. Downloadable user guides and cleaning instructions are also available.
www.duckworth-and-kent.com
Duckworth & Kent is a world-renowned manufacturer of quality reusable titanium surgical instruments. Visit our website to view our innovative and diverse range of instrumentation.
LITECHNICA www.litechnica.co.uk
Leading supplier of medical lasers / accessories and video imaging equipment. Litechnica has an excellent reputation for high quality after-sales service.
ASPEN MEDICAL EUROPE LTD
EYE TECHNOLOGY
MACUSHIELD
www.aspenmedicaleurope.com
www.eye-tech.co.uk
www.macushield.com
Manufacturers of the Steriseal® brand, producing a complete range of single-use cannulae. Suppling single-use procedure packs for Sub Tenon, IVT and Chalazion procedures.
Our website gives detailed catalogue information about our re-useable Ophthalmic surgical products and services; along with customer service contact details.
Macushield®: a lutein, zeaxanthin and mesozeaxanthin once-a-day food supplement, combining all three macular carotenoids in a unique formula developed in collaboration with leading eye health experts.
BAUSCH & LOMB
GRAFTON OPTICAL
MAINLINE INSTRUMENTS LTD
www.bausch.com
www.graftonoptical.com
www.main-line.co.uk
The Eye – We are fascinated with this vital, complex, indispensable window to the world. Bausch + Lomb – See Better. Live Better.
Our website allows downloads of both ophthalmology and optometry catalogues including Retinal Camera, Spectral Microscope, Scheimpflug Camera, Reichert, Easyton, Optronics, Frastema, Shin Nippon, Stereo Optical, DGH, Accutome and Visionix.
Visit us for Icare tonometers, Tomey, Keeler, Huvitz, Neitz & Magnon – A/B Scans, Specular Microscopes, Topographers, Tonometers, Slit Lamps, Lensmeters & High Res OCT’s.
BIB OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS
HAAG-STREIT UK
MALOSA MEDICAL
www.bibonline.co.uk
www.haagstreituk.com Haag-Streit UK manufactures, supplies and supports a complete line of optometry and ophthalmic equipment. We distribute leading brands, including: Haag-Streit Diagnostics, Ellex, Optovue, CenterVue and Haag-Streit Surgical.
www.malosa.com
Suppliers of quality brands inc. Optopol, Volk, Accutome, CIOM, Keeler, Medmont, Righton, Rodenstock, SBM Sistemi, Stereo Optical, Welch Allyn, FISO and EyeNetra. Please visit our web site to view all products.
HEIDELBERG ENGINEERING LTD
CARLETON LTD
Manufacturer and supplier of single-use ophthalmic instruments and complete procedure packs (standard or bespoke). All products cleaned, packed and sterilised in the UK.
M.I.S.S OPHTHALMICS LTD
www.heidelbergengineering.co.uk
www.miss-ophth.com Please visit our website to see the latest products available from our leading global manufacturers, Alchimia srl, Surgistar Inc, Kirwan Surgical Inc, Mid Labs Inc and Eagle Labs Inc. Supplying leading products and the latest technologies.
CARL ZEISS LTD
JOHN WEISS & SON LTD
www.zeiss.co.uk/meditec
www.johnweiss.com
ROYAL COLLEGE OF OPHTHALMOLOGISTS
www.carletonltd.com
Carleton proudly represents these leading international brands: Carleton, Iridex, Takagi Seiko, Ziemer, Reichert, Heine, UFSK, Optopol, PlusoptiX, Bon Optic, Meccanottica, Optotek, Sensor Medical Technologies.Trading in excess of thirty years we offer a reputable range of quality instruments with a friendly bespoke technical service and support.
ZEISS are the leading providers of complete ophthalmic solutions worldwide; from cutting-edge diagnostics, surgical equipment and connectivity, to extensive IOL and OVD portfolios.
The SPECTRALIS® multimodal imaging platform can transform clinic workflow and provides you with diagnostic confidence that inspires clinical certainty.
Renowned for precision microsurgical instruments, we are also the exclusive UK distributor for the following trusted brands, Coronet, Ellex, Feather, Keraring, Lacrivera, MedOne & Morcher.
DAYBREAK MEDICAL
KESTREL OPHTHALMICS
www.daybreakmedical.com
www.kestrelophthalmics.co.uk
Daybreak Medical is proud to distribute the Quantel Medical laser range, MiBo Thermoflo for the treatment of dry eye and Vitreq instruments for vitreoretinal surgery.
To see our latest innovative offering visit our website. Oasis, Human Optics, e. Janach, Oftaquix, Intacs, Eye Tech Care, Molteno, Ologen, ILast, Qube and Cliradex
www.rcophth.ac.uk
18 Stephenson way London, NW1 2HD T: +44 (0)20 7935 0702 E:contact@rcophth.ac.uk
SD HEALTHCARE www.sdhealthcare.com SD Healthcare, a leading supplier to UK Ophthalmology. We specialise in single-use microsurgical instruments, devices, and diagnostics. We are the UK distributor for Surgitrac Instruments, specialist microsurgery instruments.
DTR MEDICAL®
LENSTEC
www.dtrmedical.com
www.lenstec.com
www.sensemedical.co.uk
Manufacturer of intraocular lenses and associated products; Lenstec has an extensive range available including FDA approved premium and standard monofocal IOL’s in preloaded and non-preloaded systems and premium refractive intraocular lenses. In addition to disposable knives, viscoelastic solutions and other consumables for cataract surgery.
Kowa’s ophthalmic Diagnostic Products are engineered to provide simple to use solutions for healthcare professionals, delivering meaningful clinical results to the highest standards, cost effectively and optimising clinic workflows.
Your sterile single-use solution without compromise. Our extensive range of high quality Ophthalmic instruments is developed and driven by clinical need – view our website for more details.
SENSE MEDICAL
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SIGMACON LTD
UKISCRS
WIN HEALTH LTD
www.sigmacon.co.uk
www.ukiscrs.org.uk
Specialists in Lasers and IPL for anterior segment, retina, glaucoma and dry eye representing Lumenis, Valon and A.R.C. backed up by specially trained laser engineers. We prioritise aftersales support and service. We also offer the full range of Rini Patient and Surgeon furniture specifically designed for Ophthalmologists.
33 Chestnut Drive, Pennington, Leigh, WN7 3JW, UK. T: +44 (0)7789 950412. E: ukiscrs@ukiscrs.org.uk
www.win-health.com
STERIMEDIX LTD
VISIONARY SURGICAL SOLUTIONS LTD
www.sterimedix.com
Sterimedix offers a complete range of single use cannulae, bimanual and coaxial I/A handpieces, plus vitreoretinal refractive and lachrymal products.
TOPCON GREAT BRITAIN LTD www.topcon-medical.co.uk Topcon is a global leader and technological innovator in the field of ophthalmic instrumentation, software and imaging systems. Founded in Tokyo in 1932, Topcon now has a worldwide presence and offers the most comprehensive range of optical equipment on the market.
Presenting portable Diaton Transpalpebral Non-Corneal Tonometer for in-house and in-field IOP screening. Perfect, when corneal pathologies are present, after refractive surgeries and keratoplasty.
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Safe and precise delivery of intraocular gases Arceole is a readyto-use injection set of ophthalmic gas for inner retinal tamponade. Easy to use Its design facilitates the use of the gases in the operating theatre. The set is ready to use, it enables preparation of the gases for tamponade and asepsis is guaranteed. The single-use, sterile set comes with a validated 0.2µm filter, syringe, and cannula. Cost-effective • A single person for preparation and injection. • No investment or maintenance of equipment. • Order for next day and avoid surplus stock. Purity guaranteed Pressurised packaging guarantees the purity of the gas and the mixture; this avoids the concentration of impurities, compared to liquefied bottled gas. SD Healthcare is the exclusive UK distributor for ARCAD Ophtha’s gases and oils, including SF6, C2F6 and C3F8. Order direct or from NHS supply chain. For further information contact: SD Healthcare T: +44 (0)161 776 7626 E: info@sdhealthcare.com www.sdhealthcare.com
HS-UK appoints a new field service engineer to its expanding Service Division Haag-Streit UK has appointed a new Field Service Engineer, Clive Woodwards. Clive has over 20 years’ experience as a service engineer, previously holding positions with Sigmacon, Bausch & Lomb and Technolas Perfect Vision. Clive will be responsible for the installation and on-going maintenance of Haag-Streit UK products in the North London and East Anglia region. Philip Kirk, HS-UK Service Manager, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Clive to the Haag-Streit UK family. Clive brings with him not only vast experience as a service engineer, but also has an in-depth knowledge of the ophthalmic industry.” Speaking about his appointment, Clive said, “Haag-Streit is well known within the industry and I am pleased to be joining a company with such a rich history.” For further information contact: Haag-Streit UK T: +44 (0)1279 883829 E: service@haag-streit-uk.com www.haagstreituk.com/service
Heidelberg Engineering GmbH has acquired 100% ownership of Medisoft Limited, the leading UK-based provider of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software solutions for the ophthalmology market In healthcare IT, Heidelberg Engineering already offers comprehensive ophthalmic image management and other data solutions that address the requirements of enterprises as well as private practices. The company also recently announced an ophthalmic healthcare IT jointventure in China with its long-time local business partner. “Over the past 20 years, Medisoft has been dedicated to delivering an ophthalmology EMR that supports excellent patient care and delivers powerful analysis of medical and surgical treatment outcomes,” said David Johnston, co-founder and Chairman of Medisoft. “Joining forces with Heidelberg Engineering gives Medisoft a solid platform to accelerate further business growth outside the UK, providing access to patient records and associated images using a combined offering from the two companies.”
“The acquisition of Medisoft brings together a highly experienced team and marketproven EMR capabilities with Heidelberg Engineering’s expertise in image management and diagnostic imaging systems,” said Christoph Schoess, Managing Director at Heidelberg Engineering GmbH. “We look forward to working with the Medisoft team to provide our customers with an increasingly wider range of ophthalmic healthcare IT solutions.” “We expect to significantly strengthen our ophthalmic healthcare IT business with this strategic acquisition,” added Kfir Azoulay, Head of Strategy at Heidelberg Engineering. “Incorporating Medisoft’s advanced ophthalmic EMR product to our portfolio will enable the release of comprehensive software solutions that bring disparate data together and significantly
improve patient care as well as operational efficiencies for our customers.” While ophthalmic IT solutions will play an increasingly growing role in Heidelberg Engineering’s portfolio, the company will continue focusing on its core business of state-ofthe-art diagnostic imaging platforms for eye-care professionals. Medisoft will continue operating out of its headquarters in Leeds, UK. For further information contact: Heidelberg Engineering Ltd. E: info-UK@HeidelbergEngineering.com www.heidelbergengineering.co.uk
The Keeler Fellowship Award In 1989 a Keeler Fellowship was created to enable a young ophthalmologist to study a specialised area of ophthalmology overseas or in the UK for up to a year. It is administered by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and is awarded every second year. From its commencement in 1967 100 people have benefited and there have been 14 Fellows since 1989. Professor Philip Bloom, a Trustee of the Keeler Scholarship, was one of its first recipients. It enabled him to fund his glaucoma fellowship at Moorfields and the Western Eye Hospital, setting up his career as consultant in a subspeciality.
Richard Scawn’s 2012 award supported an oculoplastic and reconstructive fellowship at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) where he gained excellent technical surgical skills and clinical experience under international experts Dr Kikkawa and Dr Korn. Richard is now passing those skills onto the next generation of ophthalmologists. For further information contact: Laura Haverley, UK Sales & Marketing Manager, Keeler Ltd. T: +44 (0)1753 857 177 E: info@keeler.co.uk www.keeler.co.uk
Dr Kikkawa, Richard Scawn and Dr Korn.
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Clement Clarke centenary movie now available online
Flex Module for the SPECTRALIS used in first human aqueous angiography study
Haag-Streit UK is delighted to announce its commemorative movie, celebrating 100 years of Clement Clarke Limited, is now available online. ‘Clement Clarke Centenary Movie, 1917-2017 – the First 100 Years’, can be viewed at http://hsuk.co/ clementclarkemovie either in full or in smaller bitesized chapters. This year marks the centenary of Clement Clarke Limited and throughout 2017, Haag-Streit UK, along with sister companies; Clement Clarke International, John Weiss & Sons and Clement Clarke Holdings, will be celebrating the company’s history. The movie commences with the company’s humble beginnings in 1917, when Clement Clarke Dispensing Opticians was formed. As we move through 100 years of history, our journey celebrates the design and development of many other products still used in modern practice, for example, the Perkins hand-held tonometer, BA 904 portable slit-lamp and Tonosafe disposable prisms.
A study, headed by Dr Alex Huang, Doheny Eye Institute, USA, has confirmed the efficacy of live aqueous angiography on human patients that require cataract surgery by using the Flex Module for SPECTRALIS®. SPECTRALIS Flex Module, with its movable stand and an adjustable arm, enables all SPECTRALIS examinations to be performed on patients lying down in the supine position. “Now that we can examine individual patients to understand the physiology of aqueous humor outflow pathways, it may be possible to enhance the magnitude of IOP lowering and its predictability” explains Christopher Mody, Director of Clinical Services. The next study phase will use aqueous angiography on glaucoma subjects who need cataract surgery to determine how more effective IOP reduction can be achieved using MIGS. The Flex Module will be available for delivery in June 2017.
For further information contact: Haag-Streit UK T: +44 (0)1279 883829 E: info@haag-streit-uk.com http://hsuk.co/clementclarkemovie
For further information contact: Heidelberg Engineering Ltd. E: info-UK@HeidelbergEngineering.com www.heidelbergengineering.co.uk
NuVision and Altacor announce distribution partnership to deliver sight saving treatment
VITREAL® S preservative free 4% triamcinolone formulation for use in endocular surgery
NuVision Biotherapies Limited, a regenerative wound treatment company, and Altacor, a leading ophthalmic specialist, announced the signing of a strategic partnership in April 2017 to distribute the sight saving therapy, Omnigen, throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Omnigen is a ground-breaking ready to use, ‘off the shelf’, amniotic membrane-derived dry biological matrix.
Dr Francesca Crawford, CEO of Altacor, said: “Omnigen is a fascinating and pioneering product which we are delighted to be working with, especially in light of the multiplicity of applications and the potential for sight saving.” Omnigen is applied directly to the wound dry and is rapidly and effectively rehydrated using surrounding moisture to immediately reactivate the beneficial properties to promote tissue repair and healing in a variety of ways. Omnigen is now available to order directly through Altacor. For more information, please contact your local Altacor Sales Representative.
VITREAL® S is for use in endocular surgery to stain the vitreous body during vitrectomy. The micro particles of triamcinolone cause the vitreous humour to become opaque and make it easier to remove. VITREAL® S contains triamcinolone acetonide 4% preservative free and a saline buffer at pH 7.2. VITREAL® S is a CE marked preservative free medical device available in a single-use 0.1ml syringe containing 8mg of triamcinolone acetonide. Each syringe should only be used for the treatment of a single eye. Contact Carleton Ltd regarding the use of VITREAL® S during vitrectomy or to place an order.
For further information contact: Altacor T: +44 (0)1223 421411 E: info@altacor-pharma.com www.altacoreyeproducts.com
For further details and to arrange a demonstration contact: Carleton T: +44 (0)1494 775811 E: carleton@carletonltd.com www.carletonltd.com
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No refrigeration required – simple storage Superior cellular structure versus frozen amnion Stored to suit your needs – ready when you are Easy to apply and orientate Range of pre-cut disk sizes available
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Keeler helping eyecare project in Malawi Keeler has donated an ophthalmoscope/ retinoscope set to a group of Cardiff University students for an eyecare trip to Malawi this August. The team of 12 second year undergraduate optometry students will spend a month in the country, providing free vision screenings, donating second-hand spectacles to local communities and teaching refraction to doctors in local hospitals. “We’ll be will split into two teams of six, with one team based in Blantyre and the other in Lilongwe,” says Sorcha O’Hara, one of the students. “Both teams will be refracting the local community and will have the opportunity to observe ocular surgery and teach refraction within the local hospitals. The Lilongwe team will also give lectures to the hospital staff as well as carrying out sight tests at a local orphanage. “We’re delighted with Keeler’s donation, which will go a long way to ensuring our mission to Malawi is a success”. For further information contact: Laura Haverley, UK Sales & Marketing Manager, Keeler Ltd. T: +44 (0)1753 857 177 E: info@keeler.co.uk www.keeler.co.uk
Ocu-GLO Human Vision Formula™ Ocu-GLO Human Vision Formula™ is a blend of naturally occurring antioxidants that were specifically chosen to synergistically support the health of the human eye. This formula was designed based on research data from the Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (i.e. ARED studies I and II). The ARED studies are a major clinical trial sponsored by the National Eye Institute to identify the leading causes of vision loss in older humans. • • •
Helps maintain normal eye function and health. Helps maintain ocular integrity and structure. Helps support capillary health in the eye.
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Promotes long-term ocular health. This is based on both clinical experience and research findings over the past eight years.
For contents and further information visit www.visionarysurgicalsolutions.com For further information contact: Visionary Surgical Solutions T: +44 (0)1246 252 810 E: admin@visionarysurgicalsolutions.com www.visionarysurgicalsolutions.com www.natural-necessity.com
PlusoptiX A12c and S12c devices These additions to the established plusoptiX line up provide lightweight, portable devices that can assist paediatric ophthalmology and optometry departments with accurate, objective results. The specifications of the new plusoptiX devices include: • • • • • • • •
Wireless, faster, accurate, binocular results from 1 metre Configurable Pass Refer criteria within the screening device Results provide Refraction, Symmetry of corneal reflexes, PD and pupil diameter Data acquisition in under 0.8 second Inbuilt database Lightweight, portable all encompassing design with touch screen Rechargeable battery or mains powered allowing increased flexibility within the clinic or community W-Lan interface for printing and database integration.
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Precise Sterile Single-use Sharp Angled Epilation Forceps
Pioneering HD updates launched for the AngioVue OCT-A system Haag-Streit UK is pleased to announce the launch of AngioVueHD imaging. This high density OCT Angiography (OCT-A) imaging will provide significant improvement in the resolution and peripheral visualisation of vasculature in the eye. AngioVueHD imaging delivers OCT-A scans with 73% more sampling points, providing the user with a 6mm x 6mm scan with outstanding resolution. It also improves image resolution by approximately 33% over the existing field-ofview. The improvements enable physicians to more closely assess the fine vasculature in the eye for changes which could indicate ocular disease. Optovue has also launched AngioVueHD Montage which automatically combines two HD images of the central macula region and at the optic disc, in a 10mm x 6mm field-of-view. This is useful for imaging vasculature in potential pathologies that may extend into the periphery of the imaging plane.
Leading single-use instrument manufacturer DTR Medical® has an exciting addition to the ophthalmic range with the Sterile Single-use Sharp Angled Epilation Forceps. This new introduction complements the Epilation Forceps range and are now available to provide you with quality at your fingertips. Engineered with high-grade stainless steel, our Sharp Angled Epilation Forceps have a correctly sprung handle and have the right amount of tension allowing for greater control. The sharp tips guarantee first time precision when removing hair or fat deposits and the angle of the tips help to increase visibility in these delicate procedures. Established for over ten years, DTR Medical® is recognised as a highquality supplier of single-use surgical instruments. Their collaboration with clinicians and academics at leading hospitals worldwide have enabled the company to develop a range of sterile single-use alternatives to re-usable instruments. The benefits of such a move come from saving time, lives and cost.
For further information contact: Haag-Streit UK T: +44 (0)1279 883829 E: angiovue@haag-streit-uk.com www.haagstreituk.com/angiovue
For further information contact: DTR Medical® T: +44 (0)1792 797910 E: marketing@dtrmedical.com www.dtrmedical.com
Inject comfortably, the 500XLS
Network Medical Products Ltd celebrates 20th anniversary
The 500XLS is a high performance ophthalmic examination chair ideally suited for intraocular injection clinics. This budget chair has multifunctional capability. Its versatile design supports a wide range of applications. • • • •
Multifunctional headrest Manual keypad with four memory positions Removable foot operated keypad Four powerful drives for adjusting the backrest, footrest, seat elements and overall chair operating height.
For further information contact: Carleton T: +44 (0)1494 775811 E: carleton@carletonltd.com www.carletonltd.com
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Network Medical is proud to announce its 20th anniversary as a fully integrated designer and manufacturer of quality ENT and ophthalmic products. Established in 1997, Network Medical has built its reputation on consistent and reliable product quality that surgeons trust time and time again. The last 20 years has seen Network Medical grow from its modest origins into a global company operating across 72 countries, with manufacturing sites in both the UK and USA. “Modern materials, modern design and modern process control are the drivers behind Network Medicals success. Our innovative and patent protected designs which have been proven to improve surgical outcomes are amongst our proudest achievements” said Phil Weston CEO. For further information contact: Network Medical T: +44 (0)1765 609555 E: info@networkmedical.co.uk www.networkmedical.co.uk
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Glaucoma update: iStent®
As part of a global expansion initiative, Glaukos Corporation has established a UK operation to directly manage sales, marketing, training and support of the iStent®. Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic medical technology company focused on the development and commercialisation of breakthrough products and procedures designed to transform the treatment of glaucoma, one of the world’s leading causes of blindness. The company pioneered micro-invasive glaucoma surgery, or MIGS, to revolutionise the traditional glaucoma treatment and management paradigm. Our mission is to pioneer and lead the global glaucoma market with micro-scale injectable therapies that advance the existing standardof-care and enrich the lives and treatment alternatives for glaucoma patients worldwide.
Our iStent® Trabecular Micro-Bypass stent is the first-ever MIGS solution, providing a viable alternative to daily, multi-dose prescription eye drop regimens or complex, invasive surgeries for numerous glaucoma patients. Believed to be the smallest device ever implanted in the human body, iStent® has been inserted into more than 250,000 eyes to date. Inserted through a small corneal incision made during cataract surgery, iStent® bypasses the trabecular meshwork, which is the area of greatest resistance to aqueous humor outflow, and is placed directly into Schlemm’s canal, the eye’s drainage system. Once in place, it restores natural fluid outflow for sustained reductions in intraocular pressure. With more than five years of published efficacy and safety data, clinical studies show that most iStent® patients experience a reduction in reliance on topical glaucoma medications [1]. Our breakthrough glaucoma devices are currently approved for use in more than 30 countries. 1. Data on file.
For further information contact: Glaukos, Customer Services T: +44 (0)800 3586049 E: customerservice-UK@glaukos.com www.glaukos.com
Grafton Optical – exclusive partnership with Visionix on the revolutionary new Eye Refract Grafton Optical has announced its exclusive partnership with Visionix to supply the revolutionary new Eye Refract within the UK and Ireland. Available now, the Eye Refract is the perfect instrument for eye care professionals wishing to achieve a highly accurate refraction in a quarter of the time of traditional methods. Eye Refract features a dual Aberrometer that utilises a unique and innovative technology which couples an automatic refraction measurement and a simultaneous iterative lens adjustment. This instrument has revolutionised the practice of refraction offering quick, accurate, and reliable measurements. Eye Refract allows eye care professionals to optimise time spent with patients
by offering a highly customised experience with an exceptional prescription. The instrument brings the average time of a standard refraction down from 8-10 minutes, to 2 minutes. Eye Refract features two Shack-Hartmann sensors running simultaneously to provide real time binocular refraction. These sensors combined with the phoropter head allow Eye Refract to automatically correct visual defects. • Perfect visual acuity in less than one minute less dedicated time for refraction, more time to interact with patients. • Accurate and reliable prescriptions offer maximum patient comfort in less time. • Monocular measurement in a binocular environment offers a more precise and comfortable prescription based on individual visual behaviour. • Real time lens adjustment based on patient brain reactions.
Keeler: looking forward With access to Halma’s resources, Keeler can make bigger strides than it would have been able to on its own. And it also has access to a valuable resource – people to collaborate with within its sister Halma companies. Keeler is growing its influence in the Far East (with a strong team in place in China), India and the Middle East. It has local hubs or key distributors, or both, in developing Abbas Sotoudeh, countries. These hubs are being encouraged to go into Managing Director local production. It is also establishing new markets in places like Africa through its links with UK charities which support African communities; these are the customers of the future. Keeler’s Managing Director Abbas Sotoudeh says, “We’ve been actively going out, finding out about markets around the world. What do they need and what are their immediate issues. This has really deepened innovation and growth.” For further information contact: Laura Haverley, UK Sales & Marketing Manager, Keeler Ltd. T: +44 (0)1753 857 177 E: info@keeler.co.uk www.keeler.co.uk
• Distance and near vision measurement. • Fully automatic eye tracking and auto-focusing. • Based on patented Wavefront Technology developed by Visionix®. • Controlled by a Wi-Fi enabled tablet remote which allows the operator freedom of movement. • True addition which takes into account real distance results in unmatched comfort for patients. • Easy-to-use refractive instrument featuring highly repeatable results independent of operator, patient, or methods used. For further information contact: Grafton Optical T: +44 (0)1923 233980 E: sales@graftonoptical.com
Enhance your clinical workflow with the HaagStreit Fundus Module 300 imaging device The Fundus Module 300 (FM 300) imaging device allows the integration of non-mydriatic retinal imaging into a regular slit-lamp examination, enhancing clinical workflow and saving clinician and patient time. Simpleto-use, the instrument can be mounted on the slit-lamp in seconds, ready to capture an image. The compact fundus imaging solution provides high-quality retinal images which can rival those of a fundus camera, making it very cost-efficient. Images can be immediately transferred to the intuitive EyeSuite software, allowing easy documentation and increasing the quality and accuracy of referrals. The FM 300 allows users of all Haag-Streit slit-lamps to access simple and instant documentation of the retina, enhancing and extending the functionality of the slit-lamp. For further information contact: Haag-Streit UK T: +44 (0)1279 883829 E: slitlamp@haag-streit-uk.com www.haagstreituk.com/slitlamps
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SPECTRALIS OCT Angiography Module update enhances speed and expands the field of view Heidelberg Engineering has released an update for the SPECTRALIS OCT Angiography Module, which includes a significantly faster image processing time and the ability to customise the OCTA image field of view to suit the level of detail required for clinical assessment. The field of view ranges from a high resolution 10°x10° at 5.7µm/ pixel lateral resolution to a full field of 30°x15° at 11µm/pixel. “The unique algorithm utilised in the SPECTRALIS OCT Angiography Module separates vascular flow from structure using a sophisticated statistical analysis that, put simply, assigns flow as white and structure as black in the image,” explains Christopher Mody, Director of Clinical
SPECTRALIS OCT Angiography 30˚x15˚ full field image
Services. “This approach, combined with patented TruTrack Active Eye Tracking, ensures there are no grey areas of uncertainty in the OCTA image and produces the highest resolution OCTA images in any field of view.” For further information contact: Heidelberg Engineering Ltd. E: info-UK@HeidelbergEngineering.com www.spectralis-oct-angiography.com
Kestrels range continues to expand into VR… Since the last century, vitrectomy has become a more and more important field in ophthalmic surgery and the techniques have considerably improved. Due to the dynamic progression of medical knowledge, the requirements for surgical liquids have likewise increased. Kestrel Ophthalmics, a Cutting Edge company, is delighted to introduce the new range of silicone oils and perfluorocarbons, in order to provide high-quality surgical liquids, which meet all of the surgeon’s needs. C-Sil C-Sil silicone oil completes the range in both viscosities 1000 and 5000. Used as an ocular endotamponade in severe cases of retinal detachment with, e.g. solid proliferavite vitreoretinopathy, traumatic detachment, giant tears, as well as other detachments of the retina which cannot be treated with other forms of therapy. C-Deca and C-Octa Commonly used as a perioperative tool for treatment of giant tears, RD complicated by PVR, proliferated diabetic retinopathy, macular holes with peripheral RD, lens or IOL subluxation, these products are of the highest quality. C-Deca comes in both 5ml and 7ml sizes whilst
C-Octa comes in a 7ml size. To trial the products, please contact customer services below. We have plans to add to the range so keep checking the website for up to date information. For more information contact: T: +44 (0)1202 658444 E: info@kestrelophthalmics.co.uk www.kestrelophthalmics.co.uk
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