New Canon CR-1 Non-Mydriatic Digital Retinal Camera for Ophthalmic Professionals
Strengthening its position as a leading provider of total digital imaging and workflow management solutions for eyecare professionals, Canon U.S.A., introduced the Canon CR-1 Non-Mydriatic Digital Retinal Camera at Vision Expo East.
Featuring a redesigned optical system that achieves extremely detailed, high-resolution diagnostic images of the retina, the new Canon CR-1 Digital Retinal Camera enables a full 45-degree view angle to help the eyecare professional detect and monitor ocular conditions. When attached to a Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera (sold separately), which provides up to 10.1 million pixels resolution, the CR-1 Non-Mydriatic Digital Retinal Camera is capable of delivering clear and detailed diagnostic images for virtually immediate review.
"Ever since developing the world's first non-mydriatic retinal camera in 1976, Canon has been a pioneer and leader in the field of retinal imaging," said Tsuneo Imai, senior director and general manager, Canon Medical Systems. "From easy alignment to outstanding digital image capture, Canon's latest advancement, the CR-1 Non-Mydriatic Digital Retinal Camera, has all the features needed to enhance eye exam efficiency by providing outstanding digital imaging technology."
The CR-1 integrates advanced specifications into an ergonomic unit, all of which have been designed for improved ease of use and comfort in a streamlined form. One-hand joystick operation and an illuminated operation panel enable easy one-handed operation in darkened rooms, while a shorter working distance allows closer interaction with the patient and easy access to the patient's eyes.
The CR-1 system, when combined with the optional Canon imageSPECTRUM Version 3.0 software, facilitates comprehensive study management and image capture control at the operator's finger tips through a simple graphical interface. This newly enhanced PC-based software package allows for quick, easy input and access to information and images. imageSPECTRUM Version 3.0 features Multi-image Compare, which allows the comparison of up to eight images simultaneously. The DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine) Standard-compliant interface facilitates easy integration with select DICOM modalities and allows connection to a variety of local- and wide-area network configurations.
Canon offers and markets a full line of digital imaging solutions for the ophthalmic world, including Non-Mydriatic and Mydriatic Retinal cameras, and full auto-tonometer and full auto-ref keratometers, all of which will be on display at the show. In addition to the new CR-1, the Canon product line includes:
- CR-DGi Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera: The CR-DGi camera provides up to 8.2 megapixels resolution to enable the capture of well-defined retinal images which can help the eyecare professional detect and monitor pathologies, including glaucoma and diabetes.
- RK-F1 Full Auto Ref-Keratometer: The RK-F1 Keratometer from Canon, inventor of the first Auto Ref-Keratometer, allows for extremely easy operation with full automatic alignment for refractometry and keratometry.
- TX-F Full Auto Tonometer: Using innovative Canon Full Automatic technology and its 3D tracking system, the TX-F Tonometer allows doctors to perform simple eye exams efficiently and reliably.
