Rapid Pathogen Screening has announced that the American Medical Association has issued a new CPT code that will cover the RPS Adeno Detector, effective January 1, 2008. CPT Code 87809—a code for "Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay with direct optical observation; Adenovirus"—will cover the RPS Adeno Detector, the first true point-of-care test available for conjunctivitis. Cleared by the Food and Drug Administration, this test is highly sensitive and specific, and it provides a definitive result in 10 minutes, the company says. The publication of this CPT code will expand the use of the RPS Adeno Detector and equip health-care providers with this necessary tool to make an accurate laboratory confirmation of adenoviral conjunctivitis at the time of the patient exam.
The RPS Adeno Detector is the first in a family of RPS point-of-care diagnostic devices. As a rapid, in-office, immunodiagnostic test for detecting the presence of adenoviral antigens, the RPS Adeno Detector meets the criteria established within the October 2006 Preferred Practice Pattern on Conjunctivitis from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. To learn more about RPS, visit rps-tests.com.
Same Features, Smaller Size
EyeQuip has introduced the Piccolo Corneal Topographer (joining the Scout and the original Keratron) as the third addition to the Keratron Topographer line. The Piccolo Topographer offers the same software features as the larger Keratron and Scout topographers, but in a much smaller form. Designed to mount on most slit lamps, the Piccolo has advanced miniaturization technology with extreme reliability and accuracy at a very competitive price, the maker reports. The Piccolo connects to any recent Windows computer and includes free networking.
Included are: standard maps such as Corneal Wave Front; auto-capture; keratoconus detection; spherical aberration measurement; repeatability check; free software updates and networking and Wave Contact Lens Design Software. (Wave lens fitters qualify for rebates equal to the Piccolo purchase price). For information contact Scott Lewis, 1 (800) 393-8676, or visit eyequip.com.
OfficeMate: 2,000 and Counting
OfficeMate Software Solutions is celebrating its installation of more than 2,000 Electronic Medical Records licenses within the ophthalmic market. OfficeMate says its ExamWriter electronic medical record solution provides practices with greater access to information, fewer medical documentation errors and enhanced productivity. In today's practices, many eye-care professionals are moving over to a single database system to support all functions and streamline their practices. The goal of a technology-integrated EMR system is to efficiently improve patient flow and easily access collected data so that a practice can effectively manage the business and enhance patient care.
OfficeMate is the acknowledged leader in providing practice-management software to eye-care professionals by giving eye-care business solutions to optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians, and office administrators for many years. OfficeMate products include OfficeMate/ReportWriter for practice management and patient communications/education, ExamWriter electronic medical records, iPoint Virtual Try-On systems, Delta Add-Power Systems, COS and OfficeMate Enterprise. For more information call 1 (800) 269-3666 or visit OfficeMate.net.
The Perfect Assistant
Volk's Optiflex Surgical Assistant is a precision maneuvering and control instrument for positioning of non contact lenses used during vitreoretinal surgical procedures. Compatible with all leading surgical microscopes, Optiflex provides an elegant solution to position surgical lenses, delivering the clearest, crispest views, says Volk.
Features include: superior focus control to ensure precise lens positioning; highest quality Volk optics to provide the highest resolution imaging; simple operation to facilitate surgical procedures and free up assistant help; robust titanium construction for long product life; and an available Automated or manual Reinverter option. Call 1 (800) 345-8655 or visit volk.com.
Reti Eye: An Educational Time-Saver
Gulden Ophthalmics says its new Reti Eye is an extremely useful system in kit form for ophthalmic practitioners to practice indirect ophthalmoscopy and photocoagulation. The Reti Eye device comprises two halves—the upper half includes a lens; the lower half houses replaceable retinal films that show vascularization and the optic nerve. The kit includes the Reti Eye, a wooden base, 10 retinal films and an adjustable clamp for slit lamp mounting.
For indirect ophthalmoscopy practice, the Reti Eye is placed on the wood base and rotated for a clear view of the fundus. During photocoagulation practice, tiny white spots form on the retinal film when using a green photocoagulation laser. The model is realistically colored and textured and is ideally designed for education and practice. Additional films are readily available from Gulden. For information, call (215) 884-8105, e-mail info@gulden industries.com or visit guldenoph thalmics.com.
New Heine Omega 500 Unplugged
Heine now features a power source option on the Omega 500 Indirect Ophthalmoscope. The Unplugged battery system connects to the Omega 500 and enables 100-percent mobility and freedom from cables and cords. Heine calls the Unplugged the most advanced battery system available, complete with Lithium Polymer battery technology, LED battery level indicators, complete UL approval, mobile and wall charging options and exclusive direct power capability. The battery is 27 percent lighter and 19 percent more compact than other head-worn battery systems. Conversion kits for existing Omega 500 users are available.
