Quantel Medical has introduced two new devices. The company says its new Axis II PR, the latest offering in the company's Precision A-Scan product line, addresses the preop cataract surgery biometry challenge posed by post-refractive surgery patients by providing six additional post-refractive formulas with clinical efficacy that's equivalent to laser interferometry. The system also features IOL powers in 0.25-D increments. The company says that the Axis II PR includes formulas to meet the surgeon's biometry needs whether or not the patient's preoperative keratometry or refraction history is available.

The company also recently released the new Vitra, a solid-state, shoe-box sized,12-pound, green laser for photocoagulation. Quantel says that the user can program into memory multiple control settings through the device's touch screen. The Vitra also has controls located in its footswitch, eliminating the need for assistance in adjusting the laser settings. Call 1(888) 660-6726 or visit quantelmedical.com.

Volk Dyna View Eases Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery

Volk Optical reports that its Dyna View lens overcomes small corneas, thick lenses and rigid pupils that can make pediatric vitreoretinal surgery challenging. The wide field of view and small contact surface enhance views and performance in pediatric cases.

The 98-degree static/127-degree static field of view of the Dyna View lens provides visualization of the periphery without the need for scleral depression. The contact lens produces direct images when paired with a re-inverting system. The standard lens magnification of .387 enlarges detail and can be further increased with a microscope to suit individual surgical needs, Volk says.
The Dyna View's 8.5-mm contact occupies less space on the cornea when compared to a standard 12-mm contact wide field lens. Double aspheric glass construction, a signature feature of Volk lenses, results in a clearer view with less distortion from edge to edge. Visit  volk.com, call 1 (800) 345-8655, or contact your Volk distributor.

Moran Enhancement Spatula for LASIK Retreatments

Katena's double-ended enhancement spatula instrument (K3-2524) for LASIK enhancements, developed by Mark Moran, MD, of Allentown, Pa., features a modified Paton Spatula on one end and a Fukasaku Spatula on the opposite end. The miniature Paton Spatula has a semi-sharp tip that is used to locate and elevate the edge of the previous flap, while the Fukasaku Spatula is used to undermine, lift  and retract the flap. After laser ablation the spatula is used to reposit and smooth the flap. Contact Gordon Dahl at (973) 989-1600.