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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. The second Prototype is currently being refined, and the definitive production design will be completed by late 2008. Production of the Vi-NM1 retinal camera will commence in mid 2009.

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

Portability
Less than half the weight and half the volume of comparable retinal cameras.
Field-readiness
Sealed and ruggedised, 12v battery operation, memory card storage of images, 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.