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Corneal Topography Systems

many cases, these units offer greater accuracy and
sensitivity to corneal changes than conventional mea-
Scope of this Product Comparison
suring devices can. The sophisticated imaging process
This Product Comparison covers corneal topogra- creates a more complex picture and makes local vari-
phy systems. It does not include conventional ations easier to detect.
photokeratography systems or keratometers.
These devices are also called: videokera- Principles of operation
tography (VK) units, videokeratoscopes, com- Several VK imaging techniques have been utilized
puter-assisted videokeratography (CAVK) units, in the past few years, but most corneal topography
and corneal mapping devices. systems share the same basic operating steps.

UMDNS information Light is reflected from the corneal surface, typically

in the form of rings, although grids can be projected
This Product Comparison covers the following instead. A video representation of the reflected image
device term and product code as listed in ECRI’s is then created. The ring projection for this digitized
Universal Medical Device Nomenclature System™ image is based on Placido disks, named after the
(UMDNS™): specialist who developed the concept of target align-
• Corneal Topography Systems [18-038] ment. These disks are analyzed to determine their size
and shape; if disks shift in position, corneal changes
can then be observed on the image. As computerized
Purpose
Videokeratoscopes use an imaging process to deter-
mine the shape and power of the cornea. The resulting
measurements can then be used to diagnose, evaluate,
and treat vision problems. The topography procedure
helps both the clinician and the patient understand
corneal curvature and recognize changes resulting
from contact lens wear, refractive surgery, and corneal
disease. Typical applications include fitting contact
lenses, detecting keratoconus and regular and irregu-
lar astigmatism, and evaluating preoperatively and
postoperatively such surgical procedures as radial
keratotomy (RK), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK),
and cataract surgery.

Videokeratoscopes are gaining widespread accep-

tance in specialty and primary care practices alike. In

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analysis is performed, data is displayed in the form of models list produced, repeatable measurements
a color-coded map, or videokeratograph, which is cre- within 0.25 diopter (when properly used).
ated from a sample of thousands of light points (as
Alignment errors may also be misinterpreted for
opposed to only four points on the keratometer) and
real data. Since videokeratographs are often handled
can be interpreted qualitatively or quantitatively.
and maintained by a technician, documentation of
One of the color-coded maps produced by the video- errors should be recorded at this stage. If these errors
keratoscope measures corneal curvature according to are not recorded, the eye specialist may mistake them
a scale. This map, called the corneal power map, is an for real data. Such problems can be eliminated if
approximation of the corneal power at any given point. specialists use devices that have mechanisms to pre-
Because it calculates corneal power by measuring cur- vent misaligned maps (in the case that an override
vature from an axis, the map is more correctly called function has not been specified).
an axial map. The originally established scale — the
Such precision does not ensure accuracy. In the
absolute scale — uses cool colors (blue, black) to repre-
display of dioptric measurements, accuracy proves a
sent flatter areas with below-normal refractive pow-
more complex and variable factor than does precision.
ers, warm colors (orange, red) to indicate steeper areas
While spherical surfaces may be easy to measure ac-
with above-normal powers, and midlevel colors (green,
curately to within 0.1 diopter, aspheric surfaces like
yellow) to show normal powers. A standard 1.5-diopter
the cornea are more difficult to analyze. Overall, quali-
interval between color map contours has been estab-
tative descriptions of the corneal shape have shown
lished on this scale to consistently show significant
greater accuracy than have quantitative measure-
details (a diopter is the unit of measurement referring
ments of power. Such assessments of dioptric power
to a lens’s ability to bend light). While the absolute
have varied significantly among models. Technological
scale remains in clinical use, personalized scales and
advancements are likely to improve VK accuracy, par-
higher resolutions have gained preference among eye
ticularly in the cases of refractive surgery patients.
specialists.
Other maps that can be obtained with video- Purchase considerations
keratoscopes are refractive power maps, elevation
Eye specialists should take into account both the
maps, and tangential maps. The refractive power map
size and character of their practices before buying a
is similar to the axial map in that it measures corneal
videokeratoscope. They should also carefully consider
power, but the refractive power map determines cor-
the advantages of VK over conventional keratometry
neal power using Snell’s law and may be more accurate
before investing in a VK unit. The keratometer can
than axial maps. The elevation map is a map of actual
adequately measure normal corneas or those with
surface height and is a model of the overall shape of
regular astigmatism; however, it cannot provide infor-
the cornea. The tangential map (local curvature map)
mation on the shape of irregular corneas. If a specialist
measures local changes in corneal curvature relative
regularly deals with corneal abnormalities, such as
to an overall curvature. Data obtained from these
keratoconus or irregular astigmatism, he or she may
maps, as well as from the axial map, can be used to
decide that a corneal topography system is more valu-
diagnose vision problems and plan for the treatment
able than a keratometer. VK is a helpful process for all
of those problems.
patients with an atypical corneal shape, particularly
for refractive surgery and contact lens candidates.

Reported problems Other purchase considerations, in addition to the

device’s clinical utility, include cost, accuracy, and
While videokeratoscopes have proven to be a signifi- overall upgradability.
cant advancement in corneal measurement, they have
limitations. One potential problem is instrument mis-
alignment; the accuracy of dioptric maps can easily be Stage of development
disrupted by alignment errors. The magnitude of error Rapid technological improvements have helped
is determined by the working distance of a particular videokeratoscopes gain acceptance as corneal measur-
system. While shorter working distances may increase ing devices. The advantages of VK over conventional
the magnitude of error, such videokeratoscopes also methods continue to increase. Not only can video-
have advanced alignment mechanisms to prevent sig- keratoscopes measure a far greater number of light
nificant problems. An important consideration should points per image than can keratometers, but they can
then be whether a system’s alignment mechanism also subtract a postoperative image from a preopera-
allows precise and repeatable measurements. Some tive image in the evaluation of surgical procedures. The

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development of systems that use methods other than Young JA, Talamo JH, Siegel IM. Contour resolution
Placido disks continues. For example, holographic sys- of the EyeSys corneal analysis system. J Cataract
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the cornea to obtain data. Corneal topography systems
continue to demonstrate increased clinical utility, and Standards and guidelines
faster processors and increasingly sophisticated graph-
Note: Although every effort is made to ensure that the
ics make data acquisition and display more efficient.
following list is comprehensive, please note that other
applicable standards may exist.
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36837 Jung CK, Chung SK, Baek NH. Decentration OCULUS

and tilt: silicone multifocal versus acrylic soft intraocu- OCULUS Inc [392723]
lar lenses. J Cataract Refract Surg 2000 Apr;26(4): PO Box 1007
582-5. Woodinville WA 98072-1007
Phone: (425) 867-1800, (888) 284-8004
Fax: (425) 867-1881
Supplier information E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.oculususa.com
OCULUS Optikgeraete GmbH [287340]
Bausch & Lomb
Muenchholzhaeuser Strasse 29
Bausch & Lomb Canada Inc D-35549 Wetzlar/Dutenhofen
Div Bausch & Lomb Inc [103152] Germany
3762 14th Ave 2nd Floor Phone: 49 (641) 20050
Markham ON L3R 0G7 Fax: 49 (641) 2005255
Canada E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (905) 948-0023, (800) 668-7510 Internet: http://www.oculus.de
Fax: (905) 948-7656
Internet: http://www.bausch.com Optikon 2000
Optikon 2000 International SpA [185774]
Bausch & Lomb Surgical Asia Pacific via del Casale di Settebagni 13
Div Bausch & Lomb Inc [340066] I-00138 Roma
10 Anson Rd Italy
#19-16 International Plaza Phone: 39 (06) 8888355
Singapore Fax: 39 (06) 8888388
Republic of Singapore E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 65 2234440 Internet: http://www.optikon.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.blsurgical.com Tomey
Bausch & Lomb Surgical-Europe Tomey Corp [183969]
Div Bausch & Lomb Inc [340067] 2-11-33 Noritakeshinmachi
The Enterprise Centre Nishi-ku
Easthampstead Rd Nagoya City 451-0051
Reading, Berkshire RG12 1NF Aichi Pref
England Japan
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Fax: 81 (52) 5614735
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Div Bausch & Lomb Inc [340064] Internet: http://www.tomey.co.jp
555 W Arrow Hwy Tomey Corp USA [175012]
Claremont CA 91711 300 Second Ave
Phone: (909) 624-2020, (800) 338-2020 Waltham MA 02451
Fax: (909) 399-1525 Phone: (781) 890-1515, (800) 358-6639
Internet: http://www.blsurgical.com Fax: (781) 290-5885
E-mail: [email protected]
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Dicon Diagnostics
Tomey Export GmbH [192842]
Dicon Inc [151338] Am Weichselgarten 19a
10373 Roselle St D-91058 Erlangen-Tennenlohe
San Diego CA 92121-1501 Germany
Phone: (858) 554-1770, (800) 426-0493 Phone: 49 (9131) 77710
Fax: (858) 554-0332 Fax: 49 (9131) 777120
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13 rue de Temara The following abbreviations are used in the chart:
F-78100 St Germain-en-Laye
France CE mark — Conformite Europeene mark
Phone: 33 (1) 30610720
CPU — Central processing unit
Fax: 33 (1) 30610728
E-mail: [email protected] FDA — U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Internet: http://www.tomey.com
MDD — Medical Devices Directive
Zeiss
PRK — Photorefractive keratectomy
Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd [104253]
45 Valleybrook Dr RGP — Rigid gas permeable
Toronto ON M3B 2S6
SVGA — Super Video Graphics Array
Canada
Phone: (416) 449-4660, (800) 387-8037 TFT — Thin-film transistor
Fax: (416) 449-3524
Note: The data in the charts derive from suppli-
Internet: http://www.zeiss.com
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Carl Zeiss Co Ltd [185061] independent testing by ECRI or any other agency.
22 Honshio-cho Because test methods vary, different products’ specifi-
Shinjuku-ku cations are not always comparable. Moreover, prod-
Tokyo 160 ucts and specifications are subject to frequent changes.
Japan ECRI is not responsible for the quality or validity of
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Carl Zeiss Inc
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Zeiss Humphrey Systems Div [374785]
otherwise noted, the list price does not reflect supplier
5160 Hacienda Dr
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Dublin CA 94568
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Phone: (925) 557-4100, (877) 486-7473
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MODEL BAUSCH & LOMB DICON DIAGNOSTICS OCULUS OPTIKON 2000

ORBSCAN II DICON CT200 Keratograph E Keratron

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Submitted Yes

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes

CLINICAL
APPLICATIONS
Refractive surgery
planning Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cataract surgery
planning Yes Yes Yes Not specified
Keratoconus
detection Yes Yes Yes Yes
Contact lens
fitting Yes Yes Yes Yes

Others Donor eye screening Keratoconus Mapping back surface Move axis, Maloney
detection of RGP contact lens indexes, PRK simula-
tion, Calco and Wave
contact lens

ACCURACY 0.1 D (curvature), 0.1 diopter 0.1 diopter 0.1 diopter; 1 µm

0.001 mm (elevation)

AUTOFOCUS OR AUTO-
CORRECTION No, passive eye Yes Yes Both
tracking

WORKING DISTANCE, mm 89.8 105 80 1-100

COMPUTER SYSTEM
CPU 933 MHz Pentium, 32-bit User supplied Any Pentium desktop
Storage capacity
Hard drive 20 GB, 40,000 2 MB User supplied User supplied
Floppy drive 650 MB CDR-W, 1,300 2 floppies User supplied User supplied
Modem speed, bps 14,400 (network Not specified User supplied User supplied
card)
Monitor size 17" 15" User supplied User supplied
Type SVGA SVGA/opt flat screen User supplied SVGA
Pixel matrix 1024x768, Win NT 4.0 1024 x 768 Not specified >800 x 600 required
Software features See Additional Multiple custom Fourier analysis Filing, contact lens
Features displays and reports simulation, zoom,
caliper, difference,
comparison, follow-
up, trial set editor

RESOLUTION
Number of projected
rings 20; 40 slits 32 22; 22,000 points 28

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MODEL BAUSCH & LOMB DICON DIAGNOSTICS OCULUS OPTIKON 2000

ORBSCAN II DICON CT200 Keratograph E Keratron

CART Custom workstation CT, computer, print- Optional Electric base with
standard er, modem, monitor, headrest
network card, re-
fractive module,
flat-screen monitor,
opt voice module
DIMENSIONS, cm (in)
Unit 132 x 101.6 x 76.2 45.7 x 45.7 x 33 42 x 26 x 17 61 x 19 x 44
(52 x 40 x 30) (18 x 18 x 13) (16.5 x 10.2 x 6.7) (24 x 7.5 x 17.3)
measuring unit
WEIGHT, kg (lb)
Unit 92 (202.9) Not specified 12 (25) 11 (24)
POWER REQUIREMENTS 110/220 VAC, 110/120 VAC, 50/60 100-240 VAC, Desktop PC
50/60 Hz Hz; 220 VAC, 30 Hz 50/60 Hz

ADDITIONAL FEATURES 49 different types Data archives, auto- Data archiving True curvature,
of maps, Aconic out- focus and alignment, axial, refractive,
put, incision plan- offset fixation for and elevation maps
ner, statistics central corneal (spherical offset);
package, Iomega 1- measurements, limbus process editing;
step backup, archiv- to limbus coverage, profiles; “Move
ing, import/export * stand-alone analysis Axis"; small/large
options printouts
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price, std
configuration $40,000 $8,500-16,000 $10,000-13,500 Not specified

Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year

Year first sold 1994 1998 1996 1994

Number sold >1,400 Not specified 2,000 >1,500

Delivery time, ARO 2-3 weeks 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks Not specified

Service contract $3,200 or $4,500 Not specified None Not specified

per year (available)
Cost of additional
supplies $42 for each bulb; Not specified $300 for CL holder Not specified
printer consumables,
variable

Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Posterior corneal None specified. Integrated automatic 85-95% corneal
surface; full (up to keratometer. coverage; Arc-Step
10 mm) pachymetry algorithm; 10- to
A.C. depth; white 130-diopter corneal
to white; angle curvature measuring
Kappa; thinnest range.
point; pupil size.

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MODEL OPTIKON 2000 TOMEY TOMEY ZEISS

Keratron Scout TMS-2N TMS-3 Humphrey Systems

Topographer AutoTopographer ATLAS Model 993
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes

CLINICAL
APPLICATIONS
Refractive surgery
planning Intraoperative No No Yes
Cataract surgery
planning Not specified No No No
Keratoconus
detection Yes Yes Yes Yes
Contact lens
fitting Yes Yes Yes Yes

Others Move axis, Maloney Corneal statistics, Corneal statistics, Pathfinder corneal
indexes, PRK simula- enhanced height and enhanced height and analysis, MasterFit
tion, Calco and Wave height change maps height change maps contact lens module *
contact lens

ACCURACY 0.15 diopter; 1 µm 0.1 diopter 0.1 diopter 0.25 diopter

AUTOFOCUS OR AUTO-
CORRECTION Both Joystick alignment/ Both Software driven
software correction

WORKING DISTANCE, mm 1-100; 4-103 with 70 70 70

“far” cone
COMPUTER SYSTEM
CPU Any Pentium desk/lap 233 MHz, 64 MB RAM 233 MHz, 64 MB RAM ** 566 MHz
Storage capacity
Hard drive User supplied 4 GB User supplied 20 GB
Floppy drive User supplied CD-R User supplied 1.44 MB; 12 exams
Modem speed, bps User supplied NA User supplied Not specified

Monitor size User supplied Not specified User supplied 10.4"

Type Laptop or desktop SVGA SVGA TFT
Pixel matrix >800 x 600 required 800 x 600 800 x 600 640 x 480
Software features Filing, contact lens Slide making, data Slide making, data Not specified
simulation, zoom, archiving, archiving,
caliper, difference, customizable customizable
comparison, follow- displays displays
up, trial set editor

RESOLUTION
Number of projected
rings 28 28; 34 31 20

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* VisionPro ablation planner for VISX Star Excimer laser C-CAP method, refractive diagnostics module, simulated ablation two pages covering
module, healing trend display/stars. the above model(s).
** Pentium with Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows ME operating system required. These specifications
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MODEL OPTIKON 2000 TOMEY TOMEY ZEISS

Keratron Scout TMS-2N TMS-3 Humphrey Systems

Topographer AutoTopographer ATLAS Model 993
CART Docking base and No No Optional
slit-lamp adapter,
cable (or batteries)
or intraoperative
trolley

DIMENSIONS, cm (in)
Unit 28 x 10 x 24 52.5 x 39.7 x 44.1 38.1 x 22.9 x 35.6 31.3 x 45.7
(11 x 3.9 x 9.4) (20.5 x 15.5 x 17.5) (15 x 9 x 14) (12.3 x 18)

WEIGHT, kg (lb)
Unit 1 (2.2) 22 (48) 5.5 (12.1) 17 (38)
POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-240 VAC 110/220 VAC, 110-120/220-240 VAC, 100/120/220/240
and/or battery 50/60 Hz, 50/60 Hz VAC ±10%
operated using ~100 VA (max)
battery module
ADDITIONAL FEATURES True curvature, Pupil detection, Automatic focus, QuickVue and Full
axial, and elevation Klyce corneal alignment, and Exam MultiVue dis-
maps (spherical statistics, 3-D acquisition; pupil plays, Arc-Step
offset); process maps, height maps detection; 3-D maps; algorithm, shape
editing; profiles height maps; Klyce factor, simulated
and 3-D plots; “Move corneal statistics keratometry, CIM,
Axis"; repeatability FileVue archiving *
check **
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price, std
configuration Not specified $13,495 $8,595 $16,950

Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year

Year first sold 1999 2000 1997 2000

Number sold >400 Not specified Not specified Not specified

Delivery time, ARO Not specified 2 weeks 2 weeks 2 weeks

Service contract Not specified $1,595 $750-950/year Gold Plan $995,

Silver Plan $600
Cost of additional
supplies Not specified None None 3.5" floppy diskette
with 1.44 MB $9/10;
blank Zip disk
(100 MB) $25
Fiscal year Not specified February to January February to January October to September
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 90% corneal Low-luminosity light Low-luminosity light 64 MB RAM and 3.5"
coverage; Arc-Step cone. cone. floppy drive on PC;
algorithm; 10- to USB and Ethernet
130-diopter corneal sockets; 18-bit
curvature measuring color; 1-button
range; portable joystick control;
slit lamp, or intra- compact keyboard;
operative; modular Glidepoint touchpad;
system. patented chinrest
design.

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* Software-driven auto alignment and cone-of-focus MasterNet communications.
** Customized printouts (screen or template).

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MODEL ZEISS

Humphrey Systems
ATLAS Eclipse 995
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE Yes

CE MARK (MDD) Yes

CLINICAL
APPLICATIONS
Refractive surgery
planning Yes
Cataract surgery
planning No
Keratoconus
detection Yes
Contact lens
fitting Yes

Others Pathfinder corneal

analysis, MasterFit
contact lens module *

ACCURACY 0.25 diopter

AUTOFOCUS OR AUTO-
CORRECTION Software driven

WORKING DISTANCE, mm 70

COMPUTER SYSTEM
CPU 566 MHz
Storage capacity
Hard drive 20 GB
Floppy drive 1.44 MB; 12 exams
Modem speed, bps Not specified

Monitor size 10.4"

Type TFT
Pixel matrix 640 x 480
Software features Not specified

RESOLUTION
Number of projected
rings 22 (18 superiorly)

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module, healing trend display/stars. the above model(s).
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MODEL ZEISS

Humphrey Systems
ATLAS Eclipse 995
CART Optional

DIMENSIONS, cm (in)
Unit 31.3 x 45.7
(12.3 x 18)

WEIGHT, kg (lb)
Unit 20 (43)
POWER REQUIREMENTS 100/120/220/240
VAC ±10%

ADDITIONAL FEATURES QuickVue and Full

Exam MultiVue dis-
plays, Arc-Step
algorithm, shape
factor, simulated
keratometry, CIM,
FileVue archiving *

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price, std
configuration $18,950

Warranty 1 year

Year first sold 2000

Number sold Not specified

Delivery time, ARO 2 weeks

Service contract Gold Plan $995,

Silver Plan $600
Cost of additional
supplies 3.5" floppy diskette
with 1.44 MB $9/10;
blank Zip disk
(100 MB) $25
Fiscal year October to September
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 64 MB RAM and 3.5"
floppy drive on PC;
USB and Ethernet
sockets; 18-bit
color; 1-button
joystick control;
compact keyboard;
Glidepoint touchpad;
patented chinrest
design; infrared
chinrest sensors.

Colons separate data on similar models of a device.

* Software-driven auto alignment and cone-of-focus MasterNet communications.

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