Device Tech's Tony Miglino with the Tono-Vera tonometer at RANZCO 2023

Taking pride of place among a wealth of larger technologies on Device Technologies’ stand was Reichert’s Tono-Vera tonometer.

Now registered for sale in New Zealand, with Australian approval pending, the Tono-Vera is a compact, light rebound tonometer. Its patented ActiView Positioning System enables correct centration of the corneal apex for precise IOP measurements, said Device Technologies product specialist and former orthoptist Tony Miglino. When proper alignment is achieved, the device automatically takes three measurements. It provides more objective and repeatable results, giving the practitioner more confidence in the readings, and its rechargeable stand means it doesn’t require batteries and is easy to store, he said. “It’s fantastic. Optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmologists will love this.”

Moving up the size scale, but still new to the region, was the new YAG-SLT dual laser from Meridian. Versatile and ergonomic, eyecare practitioners can choose between coaxial retro illumination for premium treatments or standard illumination, said Miglino, adding it’s also very simple to use. “It’s a great balance of good price and good quality.”

Miglino was also proud to demonstrate the new Topcon Solos fully automated lensmeter with full-range spectrometer. It enables practitioners and their staff to quickly, fully analyse a patient’s glasses with the touch of a button. According to Topcon, “Solos combines a mapping-type lensmeter with a full-range spectrometer and lens marking for advanced lens analysis. The spectral transmittance meter is designed to measure light wavelength transmission in all types of lens material.”

It's brilliant because it’s so quick and so automated, said Miglino. “If I was still working in clinic, I’d absolutely love this machine because you can be talking the patient through a whole lot of other things while this machine measures their glasses.”