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"After using many A-scan instruments
on previous missions (and back in the US), the AP2000 certainly
outperformed competing devices. It was able to scan the most brunescent
cataracts that one may encounter, as well as dense posterior subcapsular
cataracts that more expensive devices sometimes have trouble attaining
measurements for.
The device is highly portable. This makes it an easy carry-on item for
international travel considering the amount of gear one has on a mission
endeavor. It runs on internal battery power which is a great asset considering
the numerous power outages one experiences in this region. None of this
diminishes the device's scan power. There was not one eye that this device could not scan; and as
such, gave all those served access to sophisticated technology that would be
otherwise unavailable to them. This was evident when the mission crew observed
the gratuitous smiles on our patient's faces when the eye-patch was removed the
day following surgery!
The PalmScan is a wonderful device with a short
operational learning curve and measurements that are easy to obtain. It is
also accurate and reliable.
We gratefully thank Micro Medical Devices
for allowing us to use this medical instrument that was invaluable to our
mission."
Dr. Kranston Boodram
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It is the smallest, most compact A-scan that I know. Its' portability and ease of use made it a perfect choice for a mission trip. It functioned flawlessly for all our patients. Having had the opportunity to see how well the A-Scan worked in Ethiopia, I will be buying this same model when we upgrade the present A-scan we now have in my office. I appreciate the generosity of the manufacturers and their support of mission work in third world countries.
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Dr Steve Olkowski |
York, PA
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In trying to decide how to upgrade my trusty contact, A-scan unit to
improve my cataract outcomes, I decided to have my own right eye
measured. Most advised me that the Zeiss IOL Master was the gold
standard and so I first went there. My eye measured 24.24mm. I took the
printout with me and wandered over to Micro Medical Devices. I chose
MMD because their unit was so small, the software was so complete and
upgradeable, and because I'd be able to use the unit in any of my five
examining rooms for both biometry and pachymetry and so not have to
move any patient I didn't want to. The IOL Master measured my eye at
24.24; the PalmScan also measured it at 24.24!
Given the cost difference and the greater convenience I bought the
PalmScan on the spot. I've since logged over 450 patients with the unit
and I have nothing but praise for it. The accuracy has been marvelous
and I've had as few post op "surprises" as anyone I know who has used
the IOL Master - perhaps two out of 400+ patients, and both were off by
only about 1.5 diopters off. I'd recommend the PalmScan to anyone who
is looking for amazingly accurate biometry, quick pachymetry that comes
in a unit that comes in a very small package with great software.
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Gary L. Aguilar, MD |
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
University of California, San Francisco
909 Hyde Street, #530, San Francisco, CA 94109
415-775-3392
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Very clever and very accurate
It does it all with a vector analysis feature, a surgeon adjustable
nomogram and a very clever LaPlace calculation that takes into account
corneal rigidity based on IOP. The only down side is that you have to
have a blade with a micrometer adjustment for depth.
Our results so far have been outstanding."
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Warren E. Hill, MD, FACS Mesa, AZ (Ophthalmologist) |
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I thought
I would let you know that I bought a PalmScan a year ago for use in the
refugee camps on the Thailand /Burmese border where we conduct regular
"eyecamps". The conditions look primitive but we have been extremely
pleased with the performance of the PalmScan. It has stood up to the
conditions and is so easily moved from one location to another. With
the immersion mode it is easy to teach local workers to perform
accurate biometry. For your interest I attach a photo of my colleague
using it.
With kind regards
Yours sincerely
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Frank D Green |
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