When it comes to an individual’s health, there’s no such phrase as information overload. For patients and practitioners, the more details that can be observed, evaluated and treated the better the outcomes. Whether it’s joints, cardiac care, vision or another medical condition, knowledge is power.
The Huvitz HTG-1 Full Corneal Topography System is an information superhighway for comprehensive corneal analysis. The HTG-1 system offers the most reliable, precise and detailed corneal information. Coburn Technologies is the exclusive distributor of Huvitz products in the United States.
Corneal topography is a diagnostic tool that provides 3D images of the cornea, which is responsible for about 70 percent of the eye’s focusing power. A corneal topography test provides 3D maps of the cornea’s shape and curvature and enables the detection of corneal diseases and irregular corneal conditions.
The Huvitz system adds a new dimension to corneal topography. It provides high-accuracy corneal data that supports the diagnosis and monitoring of various corneal diseases, refractive power variations, irregular astigmatism, keratoconus and more. HTG-1 measures the curvature, pupil and corneal aberration data. The information is presented in various maps and graphs and provides dependable results in assessing refractive status and guiding cataract surgery.
Corneal disease includes a wide range of disorders, including infections, degenerations or inherited disorders. Corneal diseases can cause clouding, distortion, opaquing, scarring and eventually blindness. The cornea plays a vital role in vision, as it protects the eye from foreign materials such as dust, germs and harmful UV rays. The cornea also works to focus light and enables clear vision.
More than 10 million people worldwide are impacted by corneal disease, and it is the second leading cause of vision loss. Keratoconus, one of the diseases that is evident with analysis from the Huvitz system, is one of the most common corneal diseases in the United States. It affects about one in 2,000 people and is a progressive thinning of the cornea that causes it to bulge into a cone shape, causing distorted or blurred vision.
Fuchs dystrophy is another common condition and results in fluid buildup in the cornea. The condition can cause swelling, leading to blurred or cloudy vision and eye discomfort. Corneal dystrophies are often hereditary, but they can also be caused by bacterial, fungal or viral infections.
While there are a variety of corneal conditions, there are also a range of treatment options. Drops, ointments and medications may be used, and glasses or contact lenses might also be the best treatment. Laser procedures or surgery to replace the cornea are more aggressive corrective steps.
For eye care professionals, the most important objective is to get an accurate assessment of the corneal disease. The Huvitz HTG-1 system plays an important role in obtaining the data professionals need to determine the best treatment option.
“After 13 years as partners, we have seen the difference Huvitz diagnostic tools can make to an eyecare practice,’’ said Wayne Labrecque, Vice President of Sales at Coburn Technologies. “Huvitz delivers reliable, efficient, precise affordable options to outfit an entire exam lane and pre-testing system, and our long history working together is a testament to that.”
Learn more about the Huvitz HTG-1 Full Corneal Topographer’s capabilities.
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