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Introducing the Vi-NM1 Retinal Camera

Vi-NM1 retinal camera Vision Instruments is developing a cost effective instrument for capturing digital images of the eye's retina for public health retinal eye disease screening programs. This retinal camera is portable, will require minimal training for use by paramedic staff, and is non-mydriatic (i.e. does not require pharmacological pupil dilation).

There is a growing need for retinopathy screening to reduce preventable blindness through early diagnosis of diabetic eye disease, glaucoma and macular degeneration. The Vi retinal camera has a uniquely intuitive alignment system and an autofocus capability to facilitate ease of use by inexperienced operators. It will be robust, sealed against adverse environments and portable for application in remote areas and the developing world. The new retinal camera will be available directly from Vision Instruments.

Although developed for retinopathy screening, the retinal camera will also be suitable for Optometry and Ophthalmology practices.

A final prototype has been completed and production design is being refined. Production will commence in September 2009, with the first production cameras already allocated to customers working in remote area screening. Further cameras will be available for delivery from February 2010 and VI is now signing agreements to reserve production cameras for customers who are happy to pay a deposit for a VI NM1 Retinal Camera. Customers signing such an agreement before 31 December 2009 may qualify for the current 50% federal government tax break (please see Australian Government Media Release 061).

Key Features

The Vi_NM1 Retinal Camera is designed with the following keypoints taken in consideration:

Using the Vi-NM1 retinal camera
Portability
Less than half the weight and half the volume of comparable retinal cameras.

Field-readiness
Sealed and ruggedised, 12v battery operation, download images direct to USB stick, no PC required.

Ease of use
Simple operation and automatic focus.

Performance
Image quality equal to the best non-mydriatic retinal cameras.


Please see the Specifications page for more detailed information.