Topcon Receives FDA Clearance For 3D OCT Measurement Software

Topcon Medical Systems, Inc.

PARAMUS, NJ, January 15, 2009 – Topcon Medical Systems, Inc. (TMS), the leading supplier of ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and image management solutions, is pleased to announce that it has received FDA clearance for its enhanced 3D OCT-1000 TrueMap™ Measurement Software as an addition to its previously cleared 3D OCT-1000 Optical Coherence Tomography System.

This innovative software allows the practitioner to visualize four layers of the retina, including the inner limiting membrane (ILM), the IS/OS junction, RPE, and Bruch’s membrane. In addition, the software can seamlessly import and read data from the Stratus® 1 time domain OCT.

“Unlike other fourier or spectral domain OCT’s, the Topcon 3D OCT-1000’s thickness reports correlate directly to the legacy Stratus 3.0 data since the Topcon 3D OCT-1000 has the ability to set the thickness measurements to exactly the same parameters as the Stratus,” said Nobu Ryu, President of Topcon Medical Systems.

The cost of the new measurement software is included in the cost of the Topcon 3D OCT-1000 and the measurement software upgrade package is included in the cost of the 3D OCT-1000 warranty, so 3D OCT customers who are under warranty, will be upgraded to the measurement software at no additional charge.

The new software will be on demonstration during the upcoming Macula Foundation meeting in New York, January 16-17, and the Hawaiian Eye meeting in Wailea, Maui, January 18-23, 2009. For more information about the 3D OCT-1000 or the measurement software module, please contact Topcon Medical Systems at (800) 223-1130 or visit www.topconmedical.com.

About Topcon Medical Systems, Inc. Based in Paramus, NJ, Topcon Medical Systems (TMS) is a leader and technical innovator in the field of ophthalmic instrumentation. For over 37 years, TMS has offered the most complete and technically advanced line of ophthalmic equipment in the marketplace. This equipment comprises the largest selection of precision ophthalmic and optical instruments from one manufacturer providing a complete range of products for general and specialized applications. TMS manages ophthalmic dealer sales, corporate sales, and the Advanced Technology Products Division. TMS is a division of Topcon America Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Topcon Corporation of Tokyo, Japan.

About the 3D OCT-1000 Topcon’s 3D OCT-1000 is the world’s only Fourier-domain OCT combined with a color non-mydriatic retinal camera. It provides a true three-dimensional OCT image of the retina and enhances patient care by allowing you to quickly and easily view color fundus, B Scan, and 3D OCT images all on one screen. Topcon’s TrueMap™ software and integrated retinal camera capture technology optimize work flow and enhance diagnostic capability. Topcon continues to be a leader in the world market for Fourier Domain OCT, with over 1,500 units in place worldwide.

Topcon Medical Systems, Inc.
37 West Century Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-5100 • Fax: 201-599- 5250
Contact: Linda Dunlea, Media Coordinator

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