PORTABLE EQUIPMENT has become very accurate, more affordable and highly durable. Data is often transferable to a PC, tablet or phone. For example, EyeNetra’s smartphone-powered refraction offers online mobile practice software to manage an OD’s events, scheduling, intake information, visit notes, e-prescriptions and payments. The instruments often have rechargeable batteries and work for hours on a single charge. They can also be used in-store to move easily between exam rooms.
EyeNetra
Auto-refractor, auto-lensometer and portable phoropter all connected to a Mobile Practice Manager. These three devices come in a case that weighs less than 7lb.
(617) 684-5680 | eyenetra.com
ICare
ICare ic100 tonometer for clinics and iCare HOME tonometer for patients.
(888) 422-7313 | icare-usa.com
DGH Technology
Pachmate 2 pachymeter, Scanmate Flex for any desired combination of A-scan, B-scan and UBM.
(800) 722-3883 | dghtechnology.com
Smart Vision Labs
SVOne autorefractor
(212) 796-6124 | smartvisionlabs.com
Marco
Marco HandyRef-K, a hand-held auto refractometer/keratometer.
(800) 874-5274 | marco.com
PlenOptika
QuickSee Wavefront Refractor
(617) 862-2203| plenoptika.com
Smart Ways to Use Portable Diagnostic Devices
Dr. Adam RamsayICONIC EYE CARE, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
I find that small, portable equipment is less intimidating for patients and gives them a better patient experience. I use Marco’s HandyRef autorefractor for kids and anyone in a wheelchair. Instead of moving the patient around, I bring the equipment into the exam room when their eyes are dilated and this is less cumbersome and more efficient. It’s also very accurate if you use it correctly. I also use Icare’s tonometer instead of an NCT to test eye pressure because it is less intimidating for patients, especially those having their first eye exam. When I do eye exams outside of my optical, for example, at schools and nursing homes, I use EyeNetra’s portable phoropter because it’s so convenient. I also use Pachmate 2, a handheld pachymeter from DGH Technology, to measure corneal fitness for patients with glaucoma or an eye infection. On the whole, I love using hand-held instruments on my patients.
Dr. Dickson Chen DAVICH OPTICAL, LOS ANGELES, CA
As I do nursing home visitations a couple of times a week, it’s important that I have diagnostic instruments that are not only portable but accurate. Having previously used the Marco Palm ARK hand-held autorefractor, my favorite autorefractor now is the SVOne by Smart Vision Labs. Its accuracy is unsurpassed because it is based on a Shack- Hartmann wavefront aberrometer. It is also fast in that it captures readings in 3 seconds per eye, which greatly enhances patient comfort and stability of readings. For tonometry, I use Icare’s ic100 tonometer, which both my techs and patients absolutely love. No more scary air puffs, and it’s accurate to boot!