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OPTOPOL Technology S.A.

ul. Żabia 42, 42-400 Zawiercie, POLAND

Tel/Fax: +48 32 6709173


info@optopol.com.pl

www.optopol.com SOCT Copernicus


Local Distributor:

ver. SOCT Copernicus 11-2009


SOCT Copernicus Optical tomography is a very modern, non-invasive


­technology of cross-sectional imaging of tissue
(eg. eye ­retina), in which light is diffused on parti-
SOCT Copernicus Glaucoma Module ­­­Healthy Disc

A Powerful Predictor of Change


Spectral Optical Coherence cular layers of the examined tissue.
By implementing new solutions such as spectral
– Validated by Ophthalmologists to predict
structural change
Tomography System ­tomography the SOCT Copernicus is the most ad- – Optic disc analysis outperforms expert
interpretation
vanced OCT system in its class.
Future in ophthalmic diagnosis The SOCT Copernicus uses cutting edge techno-
– Large normative database
– Asymmetrical analysis
logy which is constantly developed. Every single – Network ready
software and hardware advancement is made – DICOM connectivity.
The SOCT Copernicus Glaucoma Module is anessen-
available as an upgrade to an already purcha-
tial tool for the detection and management of Glau-
sed Copernicus. This means that as the SOCT’s coma. Essentially, the tool allows detection on pu-
­possibilities evolve no Copernicus will be left be- pillary defect and tracks progression with time. The
hind*. essential components of the Glaucoma Module are: DDLS scale shows RNFL trend follows
In comparison with other devices of this type (ie. 1. Disk Damage Likelihood Scale (DDLS): The DDLS “caution” rating. normative curve.
is a new way to analyze the optic nerve. Instead
So called time domain), images acquired with the
of a cup/disc (c/d) ratio, a rim/disc (r/d) ratio and the
SOCT Copernicus have much higher resolution nerve size is measured. This methodology is supe-
and examining may last around 50 times shorter. rior than any other reporting measure for two Glaucomatous Disc
Receiving three dimensional images is simple reasons:
thanks to the short time of making B-scans. a. DDLS eliminates the effects of disc size,which
is so variable in people.
In addition to precise OCT images and optic nerve b. DDLS measure provides more weightage to
diagnosis the SOCT Copernicus provides analytical the rim, which is the actual part that is dama-

SOCT Copernicus
support to the ­generated images, including maps ged in Glaucoma.
and graphs presenting Retina and RNFL thickness 2. Asymmetry analysis: Asymmetry analysis cor-
rectly identifies patients with glaucomatous field
and RPE deformations. lossand shows abnormalities in many patients
The SOCT Copernicus is the first and longest com- considered at high risk for glaucoma who
mercially available SOCT device. Our experience still have normal fields. Asymmetry analysis
and expertise means that we will keep on is also able to identify objectively the extent of
glaucomatous damage and detects changes
expanding new possibilities in ophthalmologic before subjective field loss occurs.
diagnosis. 3. Symmetrical progressions analysis: Glaucoma
module allows complete and detailed
* Please contact your local distributor for further progression analysis of the RNFL thickness, DDLS scale shows RNFL thickness at
comparison to the normal population, DDLS scale high damage. the rim is below normal.
details.
and difference from baseline plots to highlight
progression and/or comparison of disc scans at
various stages of time.
Symmetrical Analysis Asymmetrical Analysis
Available product functions:

– Glaucoma analysis module:


- ONH data
- DDLS
Laboratory and assembly of - RNFL analysis
SOCT Copernicus - automatic disc and cup detection
- disc, cup, rim area
Every device is carefully assembled and thoroughly re- - cup/disc area ratio
checked in order to make sure that the received ­product - disc, cup, rim volume
is of the highest quality. - cup/disc volume ratio
At Optopol we ­understand the importance of expanding - mean and max cup depth
new possibilities in ophthalmologic diagnosis. That is why - disc, cup diameter RNFL thickness map DDLS graph showing Differences in the value A comparison of functionally
a team of qualified professionals constantly work to deve- – Retina Analysis Module shows significant damage progression. of DDLS reconfirm the and visually healthy left and
differences with time Deviation from normal early stages of defect. right eye showing early signs
lop new technologies that will increase the possibilities of – IS/OS-RPE thickness map is seen to increase of papillary defect.
our already advanced devices, like the SOCT Copernicus. – 3D module with time.
Anterior Segment Module
The anterior segment module allows cornea and anterior im-
3D and Fovea
SOCT Copernicus
aging with a resolution of 3 micron.

Technical Data

Technology Spectral domain OCT

Measurement mode Single B-scan, 3D mode, Asterisk, Animation scan, Circle,


user definied scan parameters
­
Fixation Internal and external fixations

SOCT Copernicus software allows: Light source wavelength 840 nm, 50 nm half bandwidth
1. Pachymetry map. The new advanced 3D module allows visualiation of Axial resolution 6 µm
2. Epithelium thickness measurement. the 3D reconstruction. Peeling facilitates localization
3. LASIK Flap thickness measurement. and review of the pathology for detailed analyzis.
Transversal resolution 12 - 18 µm
4. Anterior angle measurement.
Axial scanning window 2 mm

Examination speed 25’000 A-scans per second


SOCT Copernicus

SOCT Copernicus
Maximum number of A-scans per B-scans 10’500

Minimum pupil diameter for measurement 3 mm

Display – Single B-scan with colour mask


– 3D retina imaging (zooming, rotating, sectioning, surface
reconstruction)
– Circular Disc Scan
– Retina thickness analysis module
– Topographic maps of retina thickness
– RNFL thickness analysis
– ONH DATA
– Creating AVI animations of retina cross-sections
– RNFL topographic maps
Thickness of the retina, RNFL and RPE can highlight- – RNFL thicknes graph for nerve head neighbouring area
ed for any spot on the 3D picture - enabling quick and – RPE analysis module
easy study of the structures. – RPE deformation maps

Printout User customized, predefinable styles

Power supply 230V 50 Hz/115V 60 Hz

All head movements motorized (using electrical actuators) and controlled from the computer screen

Direct fundus preview during scanning

Image enhacement module

Vitreomacular tractions can be vislualized, highlight-


ed and removed for easy patient understanding
SOCT Copernicus Image

Central Serious Chorioretinopathy Drusen Macular hole BRVO (Branch retinal vein occlusion)
SOCT Copernicus image reveals significant amount RPE deformation graph revals deformation beyond SOCT Copernicus macular hole image shows ab- SOCT Copernicus image shows damages to retina
of fluid collected under the central area of retina. normative data (marked by green). normal opening in neurosensory retina. Intraretinal caused by blocked retinal veins.
The sensory part of retina is not fully damaged but
SOCT Copernicus

SOCT Copernicus
cystoid changes are also clearly visible on the im-
elevated by the pool of fluid. age.

Pigment Epithelial Detachment Wet AMD Macular edema with drusen and traction Epiretinal membrane with lamellar macula hole
Small amount of fluid under neurosensory retina Age Related macular Degeneration can be easily Image of macular edema taken using SOCT Coper- Image of Epiretinal Membrane (ERM) depicting
is clearly visible on the SOCT Copernicus tomo- diagnosed thanks to sharp images obtained using nicus clearly shows intraretinal cystic areas and highly reflective membrane anterior to the retina
graphic image. SOCT Copernicus. large drusen. with macular pucker. ERM has also resulted into
the formation of a lamellar macular hole.

Tractions Optical nerve head drusen


Tractions can be easily identified on SOCT Coper- Optic Nerve Head Drusen can be easily imaged us-
nicus images as highly reflective “wires” pulling ing SOCT Copernicus.
retina particles in cases of macular holes or macu-
lar detachments.

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