VOLK OPTICAL REPORTS THAT ITS CHALAM FLAT SSV STERL Disposable Vitrectomy Lens, developed with K.V. Chalam, MD, offers physicians a disposable convenience design without sacrificing optical quality. The patented self-stabilizing (SSV) feature holds the lens on the cornea, eliminating the need for sutures or an assistant, and reducing surgical prep time and trauma to the patient.
The lenses are shipped in dual sterile packages and are ready for use and disposal, eliminating processing time for lens sterilization between surgeries. For more information, visit volk.com or call Volk at 1 (800) 345-8655.
DLEK Shovel Eases Atraumatic Insertion
KATENA"S 4 x 8-mm DLEK SHOVEL (K3-4260) FOR INSERTION of the donor lamella, developed by George Rossenwasser, MD, has a retaining rim on two sides to prevent the folded donor lamella from sliding off the shovel during insertion. The shovel's design facilitates an easy insertion process alleviating the concern of crushing the tissue as can occur when using forceps. For further information, contact Gordon Dahl at (973) 989-1600. 
THE SPECTROLINE Q-22 ULTRAVIOLET LAMP by Spectronics is designed with a built-in magnifier lens, offering ophthalmologists more precise fluorescence analyses in identifying cataracts and eye injuries, including corneal scratches and abrasions. Optically ground and polished, the Q-22 2 x 4-inch, high-resolution magnifier lens provides users three-power magnification at an 8-inch focal length, making the faintest traces of fluorescence detectable.
Handheld IOL Measuring Devices For Multiple Settings Use
MICRO MEDICAL DEVICES INTRODUCES THE PALMSCAN A2000 and AP2000 A-Scan or Pachymeter/A-scan combination IOL diagnostic devices, offering portability in examining patients in multiple settings.
The A2000 weighs just10 ounces, is battery-operated, and is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket. Despite its small size, the A2000 features include the latest IOL equations, auto data capture, advanced pattern recognition, and an easy-use desktop application for managing patient data. The company says it is accurate (±5.75µm), with a resolution of ±1µm, and can store up to 1,000 patient records.
In addition to the features of the Palmscan A2000, the AP2000 Ascan and Pachymeter combination handheld unit, offers a configurable IOP adjustment, built-in data base, capable of measuring corneal scars, mapping of 17 corneal lo-cations, and the ability to superimpose corneal waveforms. Ascan (±5.75µm) and pachymeter (±3.1µm) accuracy and probe frequencies of 10MHz and 20MHz respectively, provides portability and the precision found in larger diagnostic devices. For more information, call 1 (866) 730-0663, or e-mail info@micromedinc.com.
CYNACON/OCUSOFT ANNOUNCES THAT TETRAVISC, its new high viscosity topical anesthetic offers a longer anesthetiztion time during surgical procedures. The topical ophthalmic drop also significantly improves pain levels in postoperative pa-tients, thereby increasing patient comfort, while providing rapid and im-mediate dispersion across the cornea. Call 1 (800) 233-5469.
RHEIN MEDICAL"S OPHTHALMIC CHIN LIFT eliminates the "drifting" that occurs during surgery by maintaining patient positioning and ensuring accuracy during refractive, cataract, retinal and ophthalmic procedures, the company says.
Designed with a telescoping arm and an adjustable should harness, the Rousseau Chin Lift is fully ad-justable, allowing accommodation for all patients. The device is lightweight, easy to use and does not interfere with the surgical field.
