Handheld fundus camera from Optomed USA launched for use in any care setting

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Optomed USA announced in a press release the launch of Optomed Lumo, a handheld fundus camera that will facilitate high-quality retinal imaging in primary care settings and other health care settings outside of the traditional ophthalmology/optometry practices.

The device is a non-mydriatic fundus camera cleared under the FDA PJZ product code that is intended to capture and store ocular images.

The technology boasts wireless DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) integration, programmable workflows, and intuitive user guidance. According to the press release, Optomed Lumo is engineered for flexibility and ease of use.

David Frasch, Managing Director of Optomed USA, commented, “Optomed Lumo represents a major step toward our mission of making retinal imaging more accessible. By combining mobility, usability, and seamless integration, we’re helping clinicians to bring eye imaging to patients wherever they are—whether in a clinic, community center, or remote care setting.”

The introduction of this instrument was driven by the demand for greater access to high-quality retinal imaging based on the recognition of the systemic health signals that can be seen in the retina.

Optomed is meeting this need by expanding the availability of tools like the Optomed Lumo, which enables primary care providers, community clinics, and mobile health programs to capture retinal images in regions where access to imaging has traditionally been limited, the press release pointed out.

Laura Piila, Vice President of Devices at Optomed, said, “We designed Optomed Lumo in close collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet the real-world needs of today’s care environments. Its intuitive interface, dual form factor, and connectivity features make it easy to adopt. Optomed Lumo’s versatility as both a handheld and desktop device makes it an ideal fit for any care environment.”

Optomed Lumo is now available in the United States.