Topcon Healthcare announced FDA 510(k) clearance and the commercial launch of OMNIA, its compact and automated 4-in-1 pretesting system. OMNIA combines objective refraction, keratometry, tonometry, and pachymetry, which is intended to streamline pretest workflow and improve clinical efficiency for eye care practitioners.
Along with consolidating these tests into a single device, its 360-degree rotating screen offers flexibility in patient positioning and device placement, which the company says saves space in the practice and can boost productivity. In addition, OMNIA is DICOM compatible, allowing users to directly integrated with their electronic medical record system and for data sharing.
“OMNIA gives practices exactly what they’ve been asking for — fast, consistent measurements that streamline the entire pretest workflow,” said Lance Patton, Topcon Healthcare CCO. “By combining four critical tests in one device, we’re helping clinics reduce bottlenecks, shorten chair time, and elevate the patient experience.”
Testing Quality
Several features of OMNIA are intended to produce reliable measurement. First, Topcon’s Advanced Rotary Prism Technology minimizes artifact from the fundus. A super luminescent diode (SLD) delivers bright, high-quality imaging even in patients with media opacities like cataracts. Also, OMNIA features a quiet, soft air puff during tonometry is designed to improve comfort and enhance the patient experience.
“Our team loves its efficiency and reliability, and our patients are impressed when we explain that the device captures 20 points of data in under a minute,” says Brittany McMurren, OD, at Werner Optometry in El Cajon, Calif.
Training and Customization
OMNIA’s automatic alignment function is designed to ensure accurate readings at the push of a button. This interface ensures that staff with minimal training can capture reliable data. An optional manual mode allows for precise adjustments in more complex cases.
Also, ECPs can set device preferences to tailor the combination of tests to match their clinical needs.