EC 100
The EC 100 (Eye Photo Systems, Portland, Oregon) is a high-resolution
digital system for slit-lamp photography with direct computer and software
control over all photographic functions and integrated live view.
According to company literature, the device captures crisp still pictures
with the use of a flash
and high-definition video
at 60 frames per second.
The aluminum body of
the EC 100 optical assembly
adapts a state-of-the
art digital single-lens
reflex camera to fit an
existing slit lamp without
affecting the normal
functioning of the oculars. The EC 100 has a movable beam-splitter and
adjustable aperture that allow complete automation of the photo-taking
process. With Eye Photo Systems' EasyCapture technology, the
EC 100's intuitive user interface has configurable presets for capturing
images of all eye regions. Captured images are stored as part of the
patient's record and annotated with date of capture, camera settings,
and the patient's age and sex.
TruFocals
TruFocals (Zoom Focus Eyewear LLC, Van Nuys, California) adjustable
focus eyeglasses are biomimetic lenses designed to correct presbyopia.
The eyeglasses provide a full field of view, focus on objects at all distances,
and offer optical accuracy, bilateral tracking, and distance vision
correction, according to company
literature. Each lens is
made of two lenses—a flexible
lens near the eye and a conventional,
firm lens. The flexible
lens has a transparent distensible
membrane attached
to a clear, rigid surface. The
space between the membrane
and the clear rigid surface holds a small amount of clear optical fluid. As
a slider on the bridge is moved, the fluid is pushed forward to alter the
shape of the membrane, which alters the flexible lens and changes its
focus, mimicking the performance of the natural lens. TruFocals allow
the user to adjust the focus of his lens at any distance and under any
lighting condition.