Canon U.S.A. Showcases the CX-1 Mydriatic/Non-Mydriatic Hybrid Digital Retinal Camera 

24th October 2009
 
At The American Academy of Ophthalmologist’s Annual Meeting in San Francisco Reuters recently reported a new innovation from Canon, namely the CX-1 which is reported to be the First Fully Hybrid Digital Retinal Camera from Canon and the World’s First Digital Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera to Take FAF Photography.

This is the latest addition to Canon’s complete line of total digital imaging and workflow management solutions for eyecare professionals.

The CX-1 is the Company’s first fully hybrid digital retinal camera with both mydriatic and non-mydriatic modes. With one-touch, the operator can automatically switch between mydriatic and non-mydriatic modes, effortlessly utilizing different functions within seconds and performing several concurrent ocular tests.

"Canon continues to provide ophthalmologists with the latest digital imaging technology, allowing eyecare professionals to continue to provide comprehensive, high-end care to their patients," said Tsuneo Imai, senior director and general manager, Medical Systems Division, Canon U.S.A." At AAO, ophthalmologists will witness how the CX-1 Mydriatic/Non-Mydriatic Hybrid Digital Retinal Camera can play a significant role in helping them to efficiently operate their practices."

The Canon CX-1 allows the user to take one-shot FAF (Fundus Autofluorescence) photography, in a standard configuration, for both mydriatic and non-mydriatic modes. Detecting Autofluorescence of the retina is an important indication of the retina’s health. Using the non-mydriatic mode not only saves time and resources, it also can make the diagnostic procedure more comfortable for the patient.

Canon’s EOS camera technology, with its renowned image processing capabilities, has been adapted exclusively for medical use in the CX-1, providing up to 15.1-megapixel resolution. The CX-1 is capable of delivering clear and detailed diagnostic images for virtually immediate review. The single onboard digital camera handles five different photography modes with ease, including FAF, Colour, Red-Free, Cobalt and Fluorescein Angiography photography.

The Retinal Imaging Control Software that comes with the CX-1 puts tools for image capture controls and easy viewing at user’s fingertips. The intuitive graphical interface is simple and straightforward to use. The DICOM-compliant network interface allows easy integration with existing medical imaging systems and connection to PACS and HIS network configurations.