Sonomed Escalon® Features Unique Trough Eyelid Diaton® Tonometer at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, AAO 2014, Chicago

CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Escalon Medical Corp. to feature transpalpebral Diaton tonometer at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, AAO 2014. Diaton tonometer will be featured alongside the Company's new VuPad™ ultrasound system. Diaton tonometry demo and training sessions available at Exhibit #526 with support from BiCOM Inc home of Diaton.

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Transpalpebral Diaton tonometer is the world's only non-corneal and non-contact tonometer used through the eyelid to quickly and painlessly determine intraocular pressure without directly touching the cornea or requiring use of topical anesthesia. 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.

Major Benefits of Diaton Tonometer:

•     No contact with the cornea (only upper eyelid)
•     No anesthesia drops
•     No risk of infecting or scratching cornea (eliminating virus and infection)
•     No consumables (no need to purchase replacement tips/covers..etc.,)
•     No sterilization
•     No pachymetry needed (no need to adjust for corneal biometrics)
•     No daily calibration needed
•     Handheld / Portable + Easy to use

Emil W. Chynn, MD, FASC 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."

The Sonomed Escalon booth#526 at AAO will also feature for sale the Company's newly introduced VuPad™ portable ultrasound device.

About Escalon Medical
Founded in 1987, Escalon Medical Corp. specializes in the development, marketing and distribution of ophthalmic diagnostic imaging and surgical products branded under the Sonomed Escalon name. Products include a variety of ophthalmic ultrasound, digital imaging and photography, and image management systems, as well as surgical products including intraocular gases and other surgical vitreoretinal instruments. The Company seeks to grow its ophthalmic business by further developing and diversifying its product offering through internal development programs, strategic partnerships, and the acquisition of technology so as to best leverage the Company's distribution capabilities. For additional information visit www.escalonmed.com and www.sonomedescalon.com 

About BiCOM Inc:

BiCOM, is 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.   

Diaton tonometer is presented in over 60 countries either direct by BiCOM Inc., or through distributors.

For more information or local distributors –visit: http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

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Contact:
Alina Lagoviyer / Media Relations
BiCOM Inc.
151 East Walnut Street
Long Beach, New York 11561
Phone: 1-877-342-8667
Fax: 1-888-260-0606
Email 
Web: http://www.TonometerDiaton.com  

SOURCE BiCOM Inc