Eye News October / November 2017 Press Releases

Press Release section for all the latest new products, product developments and news from companies within the field.

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Keeler: A family tradition Keeler’s history dates back to 1917, when Charles Davis Keeler, who had arrived from America in 1906, opened a dispensing practice at 47 Wigmore Street in London’s West End. This was followed by branches in the West Country and the Midlands, laying the foundations for Keeler’s future growth and establishing the high standards in product quality and customer service which have characterised Keeler for a hundred years.

His son, Charles H Keeler, joined the family business in 1922 and became involved in the design of instruments for ophthalmologists.

He patented his first instrument – a combined retinoscope and ophthalmoscope – in 1926, marking the birth of Keeler’s instrument business.

In 1935 Charles purchased the freehold of a large house in Windsor with 10 acres of grounds, where the spectacle and lens manufacturing operations were moved at the outbreak of World War Two. The present factory was built in the fields adjoining the family home. Post-war, Keeler separated its dispensing optician and instrument

Charles Henry Keeler receiving his OBE.

businesses to create a more streamlined operation and ventured into new markets overseas.

In 1958 Charles’ eldest son, Richard Keeler, joined the company, first qualifying as a dispensing optician, and then working in instrument sales. In 1970 he became managing director and steered the company through many successful years. He remained MD after Keeler was acquired by the Dollond & Aitchison Group and finally retired in 1996 when the company was acquired by Halma plc. In 1993 Richard was made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

Richard may no longer be managing director, but the family tradition and ethos continues at Keeler to this day.

For further information contact: Keeler’s UK Sales & Marketing Manager Laura Haverley T: +44 (0)1753 857177 E: info@keeler.co.uk www.keeler.co.uk

Finally a keyboard you can see! And with emojis!

Big Keys is a unique keyboard made for you to easily see all the keys. You can resize the keys and emojis sizes to make them the perfect size for you.

With Big Keys Keyboard you can: • • • • • •

Adjust the font size and emojis size on the keyboard Use a numeric keypad for faster data entry Track the last pressed key Use gestures for faster typing Use big emojis as default keyboard And more!!!

This app will change your experience on the iPad and iPhone by allowing you to see what you are typing. Finally, an amazingly great keyboard experience.

Please go to the Apple App Store to get Big Keys or visit our website: www.youapps.co/bigkeys E: info@youapps.co

HS-UK Service Division – the only authorised Haag-Streit slit-lamp service centre in the UK Regular servicing guarantees that your slit-lamp consistently provides the best detail for clinical diagnosis and reduces equipment downtime. This will help prolong the life of the device and ensure that you get the best return on investment.

The HS-UK Service Division offers three standard slit-lamp service contracts; Gold, Silver and Bronze. Each service contract is designed to give you full peace-of-mind and the different levels allow you to choose the option which is right for you.

We can also service your slit lamp on an ad-hoc basis, for a one-off fee. An HS-UK Field Service Engineer will visit your premises and carry out the same slit-lamp service procedures as for our contract customers.

HS-UK Engineers are fully-trained and certified by Haag-Streit, ensuring your slit-lamp is serviced to the highest standards. We only use genuine manufacturer-approved parts, which ensures your device complies with Haag-Streit specifications.

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Study shows time savings of nearly 25% with SPECTRALIS OCT2 Module When it comes to clinical workflow, the rate at which patients move through the clinic from arrival to exit is a key factor in determining the quality of the

patient experience and the efficiency of the clinic.

The OCT2 Module brings the next generation of OCT technology to the SPECTRALIS diagnostic imaging platform. It combines a high scan rate of 85,000 Hz with the TruTrack Active Eye Tracking developed exclusively by Heidelberg Engineering to provide excellent image quality and significantly improved acquisition speed.

The University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center in Ann Arbor (USA) conducted a study to evaluate the workflow impact of upgrading their SPECTRALIS SD-OCT from the standard OCT hardware to the new OCT2 technology and experienced a nearly 25% reduction in exam time using OCT2.

Find out how they did it by visiting www.SPECTRALIS-OCT2.com and clicking on ‘Publications‘.

For further information contact: Heidelberg Engineering Ltd. T: +44 (0)1442 502330 E: info-UK@heidelbergengineering.com www.heidelbergengineering.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.

I.SPACE® – double action/double protection – anti oxidant technology

For contents and further information visit www.visionarysurgicalsolutions. com

Kestrel Ophthalmics Ltd., a cutting edge company, is pleased to launch I.SPACE® to the UK market.

I.SPACE® is an exclusive composition of pure high molecular weight (2,2MDa) hyaluronate sodium (15,5mg/g) with mannitol, with both cohesive and dispersive properties allowing for easy, safe and efficient surgery.

Mannitol ensures the stability of the protective properties of I.SPACE® on the corneal endothelium throughout the surgery in the presence of oxidative stress induced by free radicals.

Mannitol helps maintains the stability of the rheological properties of HA, to create and provide excellent space maintenance, thus guaranteeing a safe and easy procedure.

For further information contact: Visionary Surgical Solutions T: +44 (0)1246 252 810 E: admin@visionarysurgicalsolutions.com www.visionarysurgicalsolutions.com www.natural-necessity.com

For further information contact: Kestrel Ophthalmics T: +44 (0)1202 658444 E: info@kestrelophthalmics.co.uk www.kestrelophthalmics.com

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Helps maintain normal eye function and health.

Helps maintain ocular integrity and structure.

Helps support capillary health in the eye.

Promotes long-term ocular health.

This is based on both clinical experience and research findings over the past eight years.

Katena reusable & sterile single use lenses Using revolutionary manufacturing technologies, the lenses are of exceptional quality and very affordable.

The unique advantages of the Katena single use lenses include: • • • • • • • •

Perfect optics every time Single use, disposable Single piece No cleaning or disinfecting required Lower cost Convenience Compliance with disease transmission control Possible increase in inpatient volume.

In addition to the sterile single use product line, Katena have a range of reusable (non-sterile) lenses available in 20D, 28D, 60D, 78D & 90D which offer the following advantages:

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Exceptional value Incredible optics Hard coated Anti-reflection coatings.

For further information contact: Carleton Optical Equipment Ltd T: +44 (0)1494 775811 E: carleton@carletonltd.com www.carletonltd.com

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HS-UK to host first advanced Ophthalmic Ultrasound Course HS-UK is pleased to confirm that it will be hosting an Advanced Ophthalmic Ultrasound Course in Cheshire on Wednesday 18th October 2017.

The objective of this course is to provide an in-depth understanding of this ophthalmic imaging technique and will include lectures, demonstrations and hands-on sessions with real patients, delivered by a faculty of specialists including; Mr Tarek El-khashab, Mr Hatem Atta, Professor Hala M El Cheweikh and Mr David Sculfor.

The agenda will cover; ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM), axial lens calculation, opaque media & vitreoretinal disorders, intraocular tumours and the examination of the orbit & optic nerve. The course will focus on

the Ellex Eye Cubed ultrasound system, which delivers the highest-quality image resolution available, with unparalleled sensitivity, making it the premier device for an ultrasound examination of the eye.

The course costs £150 + VAT and delegates will be able to claim 6 CPD points for their attendance on the day.

For further information contact: Haag-Streit T: +44 (0)1279 883829 E: ceat@haag-streit-uk.com www.haagstreituk.com/advancedultrasound

Real-world data reveal real-world benefits of Iluvien® treatment

Latest data from an ongoing audit of real-life UK clinical practice show the number of chronic diabetic macular oedema (DMO) patients with 6/12 vision, DVLA’s minimum requirement to drive in the UK, increased from a baseline of 18.1% to 39.6% 24 months after receiving a single ILUVIEN® (190µg fluocinolone acetonide (FAc) intravitreal implant in applicator) injection.

Data have been collected on 345 eyes (305 patients) from the Medisoft™ electronic medical record (EMR) data systems used in 14 UK centres and published in Eye. At the 24 month point, the data show 86.7% of patients maintained or gained vision after receiving ILUVIEN® in routine

clinical practice. The mean best-recorded visual acuity (BRVA) increased from 51.9 to 57.2 letters at 24 months, an average 5.3 letter gain; 15% of patients achieved a ≥15 letter improvement at 12 months, increasing to 20.8% at 24 months.

Results show a significant reduction in retinal thickness, where the mean central subfield foveal thickness reduced from 451.2µm to 355.5µm (P<0.001) at the last observation point.

Raised intraocular pressure (IOP) related emergent events (defined as use of IOP-lowering medication, a change in IOP ≥10mmHg from baseline and a rise in IOP >30mmHg or IOP-lowering surgery) were consistent with those

seen in the FAME trials at a similar timepoint.

Of patients in the Medisoft audit, 86.1% did not require IOP-lowering treatment after receiving ILUVIEN®.

Clare Bailey, Consultant Ophthalmologist from Bristol Eye Hospital, who is leading the Medisoft audit comments: “Because one injection of ILUVIEN® delivers a continuous microdose to the retina for up to three years, compliance and clinical capacity issues are reduced and we have found that routine clinical practice achieves similar outcomes to the Phase III trials. Patients are therefore likely to have improved quality of life due to vision gain and decreased requirement for additional therapies or clinic appointments.”

For further information please contact: Alimera Sciences T: +44 (0)1252 354000 E: enquiries@alimerasciences.com https://www.iluvien.co.uk/

Producing innovative products for almost 100 years Since Keeler’s inception in 1917 the company has gone on to become a world-leader in the manufacture of innovative, award-winning ophthalmic instruments.

It started when Charles H Keeler, the founder’s son, patented his first instrument – a combined retinoscope and ophthalmoscope – in 1926. Major product launches in the following years included the Fison indirect ophthalmoscope in 1959 and the Micro Ophthalmic surgical unit and Vernon Ingram Ruby laser in 1965.

The British Design Award was awarded to Keeler’s Pocket Diagnostic Set in 1979, the Vickers Microsurgery Set in 1982 and the Pulsair non-contact tonometer in 1987. The Pulsair also won the Duke of Edinburgh’s Designer’s Prize in 1988 and the highly prestigious Queen’s Award in 1989.

The first Vantage indirect ophthalmoscope was launched in the 1990s, and in the 2000s an array of products were brought to the market, including the first wireless indirect ophthalmoscope, a lighter Specialist ophthalmoscope, the Cryomatic cryogenic unit, the PSL Classic portable slit-lamp and, most recently, the Symphony slit-lamp range.

Keeler continues to innovate and lead the field in ophthalmic instruments as we head towards the 2020s.

For further information contact: Keeler’s UK Sales & Marketing Manager Laura Haverley T: +44 (0)1753 857177 E: info@keeler.co.uk www.keeler.co.uk

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SurgitracÂŽ Instruments: Custom-made procedure packs Should you wish to change from your current pack supplier, we offer a pack matching service.

Our in-house forecasters can help you to maintain the correct levels of stock, ensuring that your procedures can be carried out as planned.

We also offer standard packs including; subtenon, chalazion, intravitreal and cataract. Our packs are available on several NHS framework agreements, via the NHS chain or direct from our UK distributor SD Healthcare.

Contact us to discuss your procedure pack requirements.

For further information contact: SD Healthcare T: +44 (0)161 776 7626 E: info@sdhealthcare.com www.sdhealthcare.com

SurgitracÂŽ ophthalmic procedure packs are convenient and cost-effective. We recognise how important it is to have the correct consumables

and instruments for a procedure, packs are ready to use and assembled to your specifications and using packs can help to reduce set up time and waste.

Blink Medical launch conjunctival probe

Veni Vidi is pleased to announce the launch of a new range of vitreoretinal instruments from FCI

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Blink Medical is proud to launch Conjunctival Probe (CP), at the forthcoming ESCRS in Lisbon. This new, novel device has been designed to create a perfectly sized incision during Sub Tenons Anaesthesia. It replaces the dependence on the use of expensive Westcott Scissors and is quick and easy to use. Available in a pack format, (Part No. 270), CP comes with a pair of Moorfields Forceps and a Speculum. Having now completed initial evaluations, the feedback received is very positive. Surgeons and anaesthetists mentioned that there was less haemorrhaging of the aesthetic fluid from the incision site due to the tip being the same size as the Sub Tenon Cannula. Visit our stand P133 at the ESCRS meeting to find out more.

For further information contact: Blink Medical Ltd. T: +44 (0)121 386 8433 E: sales@blinkmedical.com www.blinkmedical.com

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In addition to its already well established and high quality series of VR instruments, a revolutionary 90 degree adjustable laser probe has been added, available in 23Ga or 25Ga. The probe is controlled by finger pressure and returns to straight on releasing the grip to ensure safe removal. The probe has been measured to be 50% stiffer than other probes currently in the market to ease entry and egress.

FCI have also launched a range of ergonomic, non-slip laser and laser illumination probes; colour coded for easy identification produce an ultraprecise concentric laser spot. Available in straight, curved or flexi-curved and 20, 23, 25 or 27Ga. With connectors for most laser machines, these products are available now and are competitively priced. Should you wish to view any of these then please contact us via the details below.

For further information contact: Veni-Vidi T: +44 (0)1422 254064 E: francesca@veni-vidi.co.uk www.veni-vidi.co.uk

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HS-UK to host Octopus 900 Perimetry Training Day HS-UK is delighted to confirm that it will be hosting an Octopus 900 perimetry training course in Manchester on Tuesday 14th November 2017.

The objective of the HS-UK 2017 Octopus 900 Perimetry Training Day is to provide a detailed overview of how to get the most out of the Octopus 900 full-field perimeter, which offers both static and kinetic perimetry. The day will include lectures, demonstrations and hands-on sessions delivered by perimetry specialists, including Dr Fiona Rowe, Reader in Orthoptics at the University of Liverpool.

Topics will include; system & test set-up, static & kinetic examination, test evaluation (including cluster, polar & trend analysis), creating & running automated examinations and building operating procedures & customised tests.

The course costs £150 + VAT and will be eligible for CPD points.

For further information contact Haag–Streit T: +44 (0)1279 883829 E: ceat@haag-streit-uk.com www.haagstreituk.com/octopusworkshop

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 these PlusoptiX devices include: • • • • • • •

Wireless, faster, accurate, binocular results from one 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 seconds In-built database Lightweight, portable all-encompassing design with touch screen Rechargeable battery or mains powered allowing increased flexibility

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within the clinic or community W-Lan interface for printing and databased integration.

Contact Carleton Optical to arrange a demonstration.

For further information contact Carleton Optical Equipment Ltd T: +44 (0)1494 775811 E: carleton@carletonltd.com www.carletonltd.com

Tips for successful dilation? Try our new sterile single-use double ended punctum Well balanced and double ended to suit your needs, our New Punctum Dilator has high quality polished tips to avoid trauma during entry to the punctum.

The 17 x Ø0.04mm and 21 x Ø0.3mm tapered ends are clearly labelled and provide a wide range of dilation. The knurled handle supports improved grip.

To arrange your free sample of our Double Ended Punctum Dilator contact us.

New addition to the Spectrum Team Spectrum is very pleased to announce that Vicky Abbiss has joined its team from 1st August as Director of Surgical Sales. Vicky has spent the last few years working with Thea Pharmaceuticals, leading their Surgical Sales Team and with the strong relationship between the two companies hopes to use this positive experience to help her further develop the Spectrum team.

Vicky joins Spectrum at an exciting time as its already wide portfolio has expanded in recent months to include premium solutions including products from eyemax mono, IPCL, Zepto, PhysIOL, Ophtec, Leica, Oculus, Oertli and Visiometrics. Spectrum has a range of products to satisfy the most discerning of customers in addition to enviable service and support, which will only improve with Vicky’s introduction.

Managing Director, Ian Snelson comments, “With the addition of Vicky’s leadership, I am confident Spectrum now has a fantastic team of professionals that is focussed on working closely with our customers to identify their specific needs and with our exceptional range of products can find the best and most cost-effective solution for their individual requirements.”

For further information contact: Spectrum Ophthalmics T: +44 (0)1625 618816 E: info@spectrum-uk.co.uk www.spectrum-uk.co.uk

For further information contact: DTR Medical T: + 44 (0)1792 797910 E: marketing@dtrmedical.com www.dtrmedical.com

VITREAL®S preservative free 4% triamcinolone formulation – for use in endocular surgery VITREAL®S is for use in endocular surgery to stain the vitreous body during vitrectomy. The micro particles of the triamcinolone cause the vitreous humour to become opaque and make it easier to remove.

Containing 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.

For further information contact: Carleton Optical Equipment Ltd T: +44 (0)1494 775811 E: carleton@carletonltd.com www.carletonltd.com

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Optegra appoints new chief medical officer and celebrates award Optegra CMO Seema Verma

Oliver Thomas (l) CEO of Doctify presents ’Top Rated Eye Hospital’ award to Optegra Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Alex Shortt.

Specialist eye hospital group Optegra Eye Health Care appoints its new Chief Medical Officer.

Seema Verma begins her new role at Optegra’s flagship hospital in the Harley Street medical area.

She brings a wealth of experience from almost three decades of ophthalmic work including 19 years at Moorfields Eye Hospital, where she undertook a corneal fellowship and was appointed Consultant.

Ms Verma became the first UK ophthalmic surgeon to head an Ophthalmic Emergency Eye Service. For the past 15 years she was the Service Director for General Ophthalmology and A&E. She says: “I have been fortunate to enjoy many highlights in my career including working towards my MD thesis with Professor Marshall on addressing pain and wound healing following excimer laser treatment, and being appointed a consultant surgeon at Moorfields.

I then worked with like-minded colleagues to co-found a national society, which resulted in Emergency Ophthalmology being recognised as a new subspecialty by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2016.

“Now I am excited to embark on a new challenge with Optegra to develop new pathways offering high quality ophthalmic services to our

Tim Cole joins the Heidelberg Engineering Academy Team Heidelberg Engineering has recruited imaging expert Tim Cole – known to many in the optical profession for his OCT knowledge.

Following six years with Topcon, Tim joins Heidelberg Engineering as Clinical Market Development Manager and will be training clinicians and supporting their research projects.

“The SPECTRALIS is amazing,” explains Tim. “Moving from a camera to a laser for image capture is always going to bring a different quality. The SPECTRALIS’s precision in capturing images of the retina surpasses anything that I have ever seen before.”

UK Heidelberg Engineering Director Krysten Williams comments – “We are very focused on strengthening our education team, via our Academy, and to hold our position as leaders in clinical education. Tim comes to us with quite a pedigree and will help us with education at every level from hospital, research and High Street optometry.”

Learn more about the Heidelberg Engineering Academy at www.

HE-Lounge.com/Academy For further information contact: Heidelberg Engineering Ltd. T: +44 (0)1442 502330 E: info-UK@heidelbergengineering.com www.HE-Lounge.com/Academy

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patients.”

Optegra is also celebrating an award having been named by healthcare platform Doctify as its ‘Top Rated Eye Hospital’.

Optegra and its 90 consultants have secured the highest number of positive reviews on the revolutionary UK health website, compared to other ophthalmic hospitals or clinics.

Mr Alex Shortt, consultant ophthalmic surgeon at Optegra Eye Hospital London, is Optegra’s highest reviewed surgeon to date. He said: “With all healthcare, recommendations of individual surgeons and hospitals are invaluable. And even more so with ophthalmic surgery as eyes are so incredibly precious to us, so naturally patients can feel particularly apprehensive about treatment.”

Optegra Eye Health Care is a specialist provider of ophthalmic services in the UK, China, Czech Republic, Poland and Germany. It operates 23 eye hospitals and clinics, bringing together leading cutting edge research, medical expertise and state-of-the-art surgical equipment. Its top ophthalmic surgeons are renowned for their areas of expertise, offering excellent clinical outcomes for the A to Z of eye healthcare.

For more information contact: Optegra Eye Health Care T: +44 (0)808 159 9580 www.optegra.com

Putting employees first for 100 years Keeler’s employees have always been integral to the company’s success. Of Keeler’s first eight key personnel – all vital in building the business in the early years from 1917 to around 1935 – six left school at the age 14, including the founder.

“They were all fighters, all hands-on, very practical people. They all came from humble beginnings, including my grandfather. What drove them? What made them so hardworking, so dedicated, so intuitive? There’s a common thread: they all had a great willingness to serve the customer.” Those are the words of Richard Keeler, who was Managing Director from 1970 until his retirement in 1986.

There are still many employees who have been with the company for over 30 years, helping to maintain the company’s very close-knit, family tradition.

The longest-serving person is Judy Meaks, now 80, an instrument assembler who has been with Keeler for 53 years.

Commenting on her many years of loyal service, Judy said: “I love it here, I really do. It’s always been hands-on; the best thing has been learning on the job. The people are nice and I’m lucky to live close by.”

Another ‘lifer’ is Steve Marriott, the Site Services Manager, who has 43 years’ service with Keeler. “I cover the company’s history in my induction talk to new employees. I’m fascinated by it; and it’s a pleasure to pass on the little bits I know about the characters, the products and the culture that has made Keeler so special.”

These and many other employees clearly have a love for Keeler and are proud to have remained loyal for so many years. This is a huge testament to the company’s status as an employer that puts its workers first.

For further information contact: Keeler’s UK Sales & Marketing Manager Laura Haverley T: +44 (0)1753 857177 E: info@keeler.co.uk www.keeler.co.uk

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Keeler – A British global success story From its foundation in 1917 as a dispensing practice in London, Keeler has gone on to become a global leader in ophthalmic instruments, with many award-winning products to its name.

The decision to target global markets – especially the USA – began after the Second World War. The British economy was struggling and Keeler knew it had to pursue exports to remain viable, so it separated its dispensing optician and instrument businesses to create a more streamlined operation and ventured into new markets overseas.

In 1984 Keeler faced increased domestic competition due to the deregulation of retail optics in the UK. This meant increased pressure to maintain a profitable dispensing optician business. Three years later the company won a major lawsuit in the USA, enabling it to continue selling its Pulsair non-contact tonometer – one of its flagship products – in the USA and globally.

This was a turning point in the company’s global success and helped establish Keeler USA as a leading player in the North American

ophthalmic industry – no mean feat for a British interloper (albeit one whose founder was originally from America!)

Keeler’s products are now helping improve the eyesight of patients all over the world, from India and China to Brazil, Australia and South Africa.

For further information contact: Keeler’s UK Sales & Marketing Manager Laura Haverley T: +44 (0)1753 857177 E: info@keeler.co.uk www.keeler.co.uk

Why should you regularly service your tonometer?

Regular servicing guarantees that your tonometer consistently provides accurate measurements, reduces equipment downtime and prolongs the life of your device. It also ensures the Perkins or Goldmann tonometer performs in accordance with required Haag-Streit standards and specifications.

Patient safety is critical and, as tonometers come into direct contact with patients’ eyes, regular servicing means any faults can be quickly identified and rectified.

As the only Haag-Streit authorised tonometer service agent in the UK, the HS-UK Service Division is the only organisation that uses genuine Haag-Streit tonometer parts and test jigs calibrated to Haag-Streit standards. We

automatically replace worn or damaged parts, such as cone arms and internal bearings, as part of the standard service, meaning your tonometer is automatically refurbished.

To provide full peace-of-mind, you will receive an authentic certificate of calibration to confirm your device has undertaken a full Haag-Streitapproved service procedure. A three month warranty is also provided, as standard.

For further information contact: Haag-Streit T: +44 (0)1279 883829 E: service@haag-streit-uk.com http://hsuk.co/ tonometerservice

EMS Healthcare launches flexible new mobile ophthalmology unit EMS Healthcare, the UK’s leading provider of mobile ophthalmology units, has launched its latest macular unit, Quest+, designed to help alleviate the growing pressures and demands facing NHS Trusts in association with macular disease.

The new 40-foot unit has all the required facilities of a macular clinic, including a welcoming patient reception / waiting area, a visual acuity room, a consultation and OCT scanning room, and a HTM-compliant clean room. It is fully DDA-compliant and incorporates medical grade materials that meet infection control standards, meaning patient care is never compromised. These facilities enable an independent one-stop follow-up assessment and treatment service, eliminating the need for patients to re-enter the main hospital environment.

Taking just one hour to set up, Quest+ can be relocated on a daily basis, aiding clinicians in the delivery of out of hospital and community-led care, a national target underlined throughout the NHS’s Five Year Forward View.

This presents particular benefits to patients with

impaired vision, for whom the option to attend appointments closer to home offers a more convenient experience than travelling to and from hospitals for regular intravitreal injections.

The official launch of Quest+ took place at May’s Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCO) Annual Congress, where it made its debut showcase to leading industry professionals.

Feedback given by ophthalmologists during the week proved the unit offers suitable flexibility to assist NHS Trusts when dealing with insufficient clinic space, vital hospital refurbishment works or when looking to deliver care in the community.

EMS Healthcare’s listing on the NHS’s Mobile Diagnostics, Theatres, Treatment and Therapy Services framework enables healthcare providers to access its mobile medical units through a much quicker procurement process, meaning trailers can be deployed and installed within six to eight weeks of initial enquiry.

For further information contact: EMS Healthcare Ltd T: +44 (0)151 350 1500 E: info@ems-healthcare.com www.ems-healthcare.com

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Spectrum announces new partnership has great experience in the implementation of Radiology PACS and will be heavily involved in all IT related implementations across Spectrum’s vast diagnostic portfolio.

This portfolio will continue to be headed by John Brooks, Spectrum’s UK & Eire Commercial Manager. He said “We are very lucky to have two individuals of exceptional talent heading up the Merge Eye Care product line. We continue to provide vendor-wide image management solutions within ophthalmology without the limitations other PACS/EMR platforms continue to struggle with. Ophthalmic clinics should always invest in the instrumentation which best fits the clinical need, not which best fits the PACS solution”.

To book your clinic survey or to talk about Proof of Concept offers please contact Spectrum.

Spectrum and Vision Ophthalmology Group are proud to announce the extension of their partnership with Merge Healthcare with new releases of EyeStation and Eye Care PACS. Under the ownership of IBM Watson, Merge Healthcare continues to improve functionality within their Eye Care hardware and software

platforms.

In tandem with this, Spectrum is also excited to announce the appointment of Jonathan Sugden as the Merge Product Manager who will look after all sales activities nationwide. A new member of the Spectrum IT team is Geoff Burgess who has joined from GE Healthcare. Geoff

For further information contact: Spectrum Ophthalmics T: +44 (0)1625 618816 E: info@spectrum-uk.co.uk www.spectrum-uk.co.uk

Aspire launches Eysano®: first preservative free Timolol eye drops in a multidose device Aspire Pharma recently launched Eysano 2.5mg/ ml and 5mg/ml eye drops, solution (Timolol), a new preservative free eye drop indicated in ocular hypertension, chronic open-angle glaucoma including aphakic patients, and in some adult patients with secondary glaucoma [1].

Eysano is an innovation for the UK market, being the first preservative free solution of Timolol in a multidose device.

Eysano is the first in a new range of preservative free ophthalmic medications from Aspire Pharma to be marketed under the ‘ey’ brand.

Aspire’s Managing Director, Graham Fraser-Pye stated: “We are delighted to be launching the first multidose preservative free version of Timolol to the UK market. Eysano is an innovation for

patients and for those healthcare professionals treating glaucoma.“ About Aspire Pharma Aspire Pharma, is a British company established in 2009. The company specialises in the licensing and marketing of both branded and generic medicines with a clear focus on value and sustainability. Aspire aims to develop products that are differentiated and designed to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and patients.

Reference: 1. Eysano SmPCs For further information contact: Aspire Pharma Ltd E: info@aspirepharma.co.uk www.aspirepharma.co.uk

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