Optyse Lens Free Ophthalmoscope
The Optyse Lens Free Ophthalmoscope (Oasis Medical, Inc., Glendora, CA) provides a rapid and clear view of the retina and requires no lens adjustments. The instrument is capable of viewing the posterior pole, disc, and macula with a clear enough image to detect small lesions. The magnification and field are comparable to a standard direct ophthalmoscope. Optyse is a light weight, pen-sized device that can be carried in a pocket and operates with two triple-A batteries.

MaculaTester
Sabina Technology, LLP (San Juan, Puerto Rico), released the MaculaTester, a software application for the early diagnosis and monitoring of macular diseases, including agerelated macular degeneration (AMD). The electronic test is designed to run on portable touch-screen electronic devices. According to company literature, the MaculaTester (patent pending) is currently available for the iPhone and iPod Touch (both by Apple, Inc., Cupertino, CA) and will be available for other platforms (including the iPad) in the near future. The MaculaTester allows users to record the area of distortion, save a date-and time-stamped image, and compare the image to previous ones with a retina specialist. The free “push notification” feature reminds users to perform the test at regular intervals.