IRIDEX Introduces New Integrated Slit Lamp/Laser Workstation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting.Business Editors MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2000 New Products Will Provide Greater Clinical Versatility for Ophthalmologists IRIDEX Corporation (NASDAQ/NMS:IRIX A Unix-based operating system from SGI that is used in its computer systems from desktop to supercomputer. It is an enhanced version of Unix System V Release 4. IRIX integrates the X Window system with OpenGL, creating the first real time 3D X environment. ) announced it will display the new IRIS Medical(R) Integrated Slit Lamp/Laser Workstation at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is a medical association of ophthalmologists–medical doctors (MDs) specializing in eye care and surgery). The group is based in San Francisco, California. (AAO AAO American Association of Orthodontists; American Academy of Ophthalmology; American Academy of Otolaryngology; American Academy of Osteopathy. AAO ) being held in Dallas, Texas on October 22-25. This product will provide ophthalmologists with a full function slit lamp Slit lamp A microscope that projects a linear slit beam of light onto the eye; allows viewing of the conjunctiva, cornea, iris, aqueous humor, lens, and eyelid. Mentioned in: Corneal Abrasion, Eye Examination, Uveitis delivery device integrated with an IRIS Medical OcuLight(R) GLx 532 nm solid-state laser photocoagulator to enhance clinical versatility and convenience. The workstation combines high-quality optics, a 5-position magnification changer, and converging optics. The EasyFit(tm) Adapter, with the UltraView(tm) eye safety filter optics, improves resolution and contrast at the treatment site. The integrated eye safety filter offers the flexibility to move the filter out of the field of view when not treating, thus allowing unimpeded visualization of the target, and it is electronically interlocked with the laser console to ensure that it is always in the appropriate position at the time of laser activation. With parfocal spot sizes from 50 to 500 microns that maximize versatility, and a self-centering micromanipulator micromanipulator /mi·cro·ma·nip·u·la·tor/ (-mah-nip´u-la-ter) an instrument for the moving, dissecting, etc., of minute specimens under the microscope. micromanipulator an instrument for the moving, dissecting, etc. for greater control and precision, the new Laser Workstation is well suited for use either in the private practice or the clinic. Theodore A. Boutacoff, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of IRIDEX, commented, "This integrated system enhances our line of IRIS Medical products that are designed to provide greater clinical versatility and convenience through technology advances. The introduction of the IRIS Medical Integrated Slit Lamp/Laser Workstation is a result of expressed needs of our customers and a design solution to fulfill the need, our core philosophy. With this new product and our continuing sponsorship in clinical research in areas such as age-related macular degeneration Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) Degeneration of the macula (the central part of the retina where the rods and cones are most dense) that leads to loss of central vision in people over 60. , we are looking forward to an exciting AAO." About IRIDEX IRIDEX Corporation is the leading worldwide provider of semiconductor-based laser systems used to treat eye diseases for ophthalmology and skin lesions Skin Lesions Definition A skin lesion is a superficial growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it. Description Skin lesions can be grouped into two categories: primary and secondary. for dermatology. IRIDEX products are sold in the United States through a direct sales force and internationally through 58 independent distributors into 74 countries. The Company markets its products using three brand names: IRIS Medical to the ophthalmology market, IRIDERM to the dermatology market, and Light Solutions to the research market. IRIDEX was recognized as one of the fastest growing 100 public companies in Silicon Valley by The Business Journal in their 1999 listing. For further information, visit the Company's website at www.iridex.com. |
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