Review of Benefits of DIATON tonometer by Drs Mark Latina & Emil Chynn ASCRS

Live From ASCRS: Dr. Mark Latina & Dr. Emil Chynn Review Benefits & Advantages of DIATON transpalpebral tonometer - tonometry through eyelid and sclera
Booth Talk: Benefits of Translpalpebral and Trans-scleral Tonometry with DIATON® Tonometer Pen
Presented by:
- Mark Latina, MD
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary - Harvard Medical School
Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Tufts University School of Medicine
Advanced Glaucoma Specialists, Reading, MA
- Emil W. Chynn, MD, FASC
Park Avenue LASEK, New York, NY

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Recent Diaton Press:
DIATON Tonometers Unique Transpalpebral Tonometry Capabilities Revealed at ASCRS ASOA Congress in San Diego to 1000's of Eye Doctors

Unique Transpalpebral Diaton tonometer, IOP through EYELID, featured at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, ASCRS / ASOA 2015. Diaton tonometer is the world’s only Non-corneal and Non-contact tonometer used through the eyelid to quickly and painlessly screen for intraocular pressure for glaucoma without directly touching the cornea or requiring use of topical anesthesia. Diaton tonometry demo and training sessions available at Sonomed Exhibit #2745

SAN DIEGO, CA - Diaton tonometer is particularly useful in cases where standard direct applanation (corneal) tonometry is difficult or not viable, such as with pediatric patients, in presence of certain corneal pathology, edema, infection, following corneal surgery, KPro and in cases of eye trauma.

Emil W. Chynn, MD, FASC from Park Avenue LASEK stated, – “As a Cornea-Refractive trained specialist, I encounter many situations where Goldmann readings are inherently inaccurate–like post-LASIK, in cases of corneal edema, scarring, post-keratoprosthesis or transplant. In such cases, it’s both invaluable and reassuring to have the Diaton device available to measure IOP that’s independent of corneal pathology”

It works, said Dr. Mark Latina, glaucoma specialist and the inventor of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), after revealing results of the study titled: Accuracy of Transpalpebral Tonometer Diaton Compared to Goldmann Applanation Tonometer in Normal and Glaucomatous Eyes

Additional Clinical Trials Show that Diaton tonometer is Irreplaceable:
• Diaton Tonometer use in Boston KPro Type 1. Clinical Study from University of Illinois at Chicago:Agreement among Transpalpebral,Transcleral and Tactile Intraocular Pressure Measurements in Eyes with Type 1 Boston Keratoprosthesis
• Diaton tonometer in Keratoconus study: Tonometric Values of Intraocular Pressure, Using the Goldmann Tonometer, Tonopen and Diaton Transpalpebral Tonometer in Keratoconus
• Clinical Comparison of 3 tonometers: Comparative Agreement Among Three Methods of Tonometry: Goldmann Applanation, Transpalpebral and Dynamic Contour
• Diaton tonometer use post LASIK: Diaton tonometer for intraocular pressure measurements after laser in situ keratomileusis

The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is an international, educational society with more than 9,000 members. Its mission is to advance the art and science of ophthalmic surgery and the knowledge and skills of ophthalmic surgeons by providing clinical and practice management education and by working with patients, government, and the medical community to promote the delivery and advancement of high-quality eye care.

Major Benefits of Diaton Tonometer:

No contact with the cornea (only upper eyelid)
No anesthesia drops
No risk of infecting or scratching cornea
No consumables (no need to purchase replacement tips/covers..etc.,)
No sterilization
No pachymetry needed (no need to adjust for CCT or other corneal parameters)
No daily calibration needed (easy tonometer maintenance)
Handheld / Portable + Easy to use

About BiCOM Inc:
BiCOM, home of Diaton tonometer – committed to the global fight against blindness caused by glaucoma. A unique team of engineers, medical, legal and business experts makes BiCOM Inc. uniquely placed to provide DIATON diagnostic tonometer, which measures intraocular pressure (IOP) through the eyelid and sclera, making it possible to diagnose glaucoma on the early stage and appoint necessary treatment and medicines and provide a more favorable outcome for the patient.
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