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Is there a way to find when I have presented at the OPS Annual Meeting in the past? I know I should have kept up with this but wanted to include this information in my CV (and just for my general information). I know i presented at Orlando, Chicago, and pretty sure NOLA. If one of my imaging cousins can help me find this info or how to find it myself, it would be greatly appreciated 

 Just wanted to know why kind of gel people use for their B-scan, I use genteal gel, but I was wondering if there was anything out there that you think might work better.

Thanks!

I've been bouncing the idea around in my head and I'm curious if anyone has heard of this and if they think something like this could be successful. On the one hand, just about every ophthalmic practice has a few cameras and rotating staff that could use some in depth instruction on. On the other, some places just don't quite see the value in staff that can do something quickly and with high quality ie: the "good enough" mentality, not knowing what your camera/people are capable of. 

Let me know what y'all think! 

We're looking to possibly update our PACS (currently on a radiology tool, MD's wanting something ophthalmology focused) and I wanted to hear updated opinions on what's the best out there.

I have the most experience on Continuum, and feel inclined to recommend that, but have heard about Topcon's "Harmony" as well as Zeiss' Veracity as an imaging PACs. I'm sure there are several others out there as well, this is just what's been in the conversation here. Anyone have any recommendations or warnings?

Our clinic is a hospital setting, 10+ modality set up, brands ranging over HE, Zeiss, Visionix, Optos and more.

We also have DICOM worklisting on (almost) all our devices, set up through Epic. 

Let me know if I've missed any helpful information, thanks in advance for any thoughts on this!

Kaitlyn

Thanks!

Sarah

Anybody out there have a suggestion for an AIT the includes a mobile power source?  Not looking to power a non-myd camera during operation, just move it from room-to-room without power-down/restart.

I haven't done a deep google yet, but quick searches when i think of it haven't been fruitful. 

Alternately, a UPS hanger that could adjust to the table column could also work. Most of the PC-centric solutions seem to fit smaller diameter posts.

Thanks!

j-

We are fine-tuning the color capture settings on a new Topcon 50DX. Any suggestions for imaging optic nerve pallor, GA, blonde fundus etc?  Even at 9 w/s (lowest flash output) these imaging scenarios are prone to overexposure and loss of detail. Where possible, we are moving the donut of light off axis to decrease the amount of light and then refocusing. However moving off axis isn't always an option.

Is there a neutral density filter available for the filter turret?  Is there something we can adjust in the color sensor / capture config settings? Our color sensor is a Basler acA4112 (4096-3000). The color calibration looks good, however exposure is challenging with atrophy or nerve pallor etc. 

Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

Steph

I am having a hard time locating Ophthalmic Photography: Retinal Photography, Angiography, and Electronic Imaging (Hardcover) by Patrick J. Saine 2nd Ed, on the internet. Does anyone know of any hidden sites that may have a copy?

 Amazon cancelled my last few orders since this is a hot ticket item! I would love to have my own copy to use for studying for the CRA exam. So far no other sites have been in stock.....

 Looking forward to meeting some of you in Chapel Hill in a few weeks :)!

 Thanks,

 Adeline Stone

What is the wavelength of the barrier filter for FAF for the Optos California?

Looking for input on the current crop of Specular Microscopy products.

Anyone have suggestions (or warnings) they'd like to share? 

We're working with a circa 2008 Tomey that eventually won't meet cybersecurity's threshold.

Any input appreciated!

j-

Just a shot in the dark, but if anyone knows I'm betting it's one of our crowd :)

Thanks!

My practice is looking at upgrading our OCTs and I would like some recommendations on instruments. 

We currently are using Zeiss Cirrus 5000s and we are looking only at instruments that are OCT-A capable.

While the Cirrus 6000 is probably top of the list for us, are there any good OCT-A capable instruments from other manufacturers? Or is Zeiss still leading that market?

Any info would be appreciated. 

Thanks!