Kowa Optimed will be at this year’s Vision Expo East! They recently announced DigiVersal™, image viewing software specifically designed for eye care professionals, and will be demonstrating the new product at their Booth #MS7013.
Eyecare Professionals Select Kowa Marketing Campaign Number 1 in
Medical Device Category as conducted by Signet AdProbe Survey
In a recent survey done by Signet Research Inc. for
Optometric Management, Kowa Optimed was honored by being recognized as having the
best advertisement in their category and third place overall. The advertisement for the
WX3D retinal camera by Kowa Optimed was the ad critiqued by the survey.
Kowa Optimed Receives FDA 510(K) Approval for the VX-20 Retinal Camera
Kowa Optimed Inc., who is part of a multi faceted global company providing products and services to diverse markets, recently announced that they have received 510(k) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the marketing of their latest model, the VX-20 retinal camera.
Kowa Optimed, Inc., is part of a multi-faceted global company providing products and services to diverse markets, recently announced that they have received 510(k) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the marketing of their nonmydriatic 3D retinal camera, the nonmydTM WX3D, for simultaneous stereoscopic retinal photography. Kowa will immediately begin to market the diagnostic device in the USA and have scheduled formal launches at the 2011 Vision Expo East Show in New York and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) in San Diego.
Kowa_activeEHR Archives Complete EHR Certification (DGI)
EMRlogic Systems and Kowa Optimed today announced that activEHR™ 2011.1 has received the federal government’s “Meaningful Use” stamp of approval by earning ‘Complete EHR Ambulatory’ certification. Tested and certified under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB) program, the EHR software is 2011/2012 compliant in accordance with the criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. In addition, the designation officially deems the electronic health record (EHR) software capable of enabling providers to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Kowa Optimed Announces Strategic Partnership with EMRlogic Systems
Kowa Optimed, a multi-faceted company providing products and services to diverse markets announces a strategic marketing partnership with EMRlogic Systems Inc, an electronic medical records software company. Kowa’s in-depth knowledge of the ophthalmic market and experience with a wide range of customers gives them confidence that EMRlogic System’s suite of products will be a great addition to their portfolio and that customers will benefit from this partnership.
Kowa’s EVP DR. Lane Receives Prestigious Appointment at Western University College of Optometry
Kowa Optimed, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Executive Vice President of Technology, Dr. Ian Lane, has been appointed to the Dean’s Advisory Council at the Western University College of Optometry. The professional optometric program at Western University is a new program, welcoming its inaugural class for the fall semester 2009. The College strives to prepare its students for entry-level optometry care, with a special emphasis on neuro-science and neuro-optometry, and to produce optometry professionals who will enhance the quality of life in their communities. Kowa is proud to have such a fine member of its staff serve on the newly formed advisory board.
Kowa Welcomes Newest Member to Their Ophthalmic Products Division
Kowa Optimed is pleased to announce the appointment, effective January1, of Benjamin Rhodes as the new West Coast Sales Coordinator for the Ophthalmic Medical Products Department. Ben joined Kowa Optimed in 2006 to direct optics sales in the Security and Factory Automation Department. He brings considerable knowledge to his new position from a background that includes marine environmental response in the Coast Guard as well as teaching abroad.
Kowa Optimed, Inc., a leading innovator of integrated ophthalmic diagnostic systems, has named Ronald Kaiser as its newly appointed Vice President of Medical Sales effective September 1st, 2010. A well-accomplished writer and lecturer, bringing over 36 years of experience in the Medical/ Ophthalmic field, Kaiser is ideally suited to lead Kowa Optimed's medical sales team, as well as directly contribute to the company's overall growth. “Ron Kaiser brings an important combination of national sales acumen and extensive diagnostic equipment experience to his role as Kowa’s Vice President of Medical Sales,” states Craig C. Ross, President and COO of Kowa Optimed.
Kowa Raises the Gold Standard for Retinal Digital Imaging
The Kowa Optimed, Inc is proud to unveil its latest evolution of their technologically inventive series of fundus cameras. Kowa will exhibit the Nonmyd α-D III digital fundus camera at the 2009 Vision Expo East in New York, NY. The Kowa nonmyd α-D III is a compact digital camera that continues the Kowa tradition of new and innovative electronic imaging technology. Kowa offers speed, reliability, and high resolution photographs in a striking compact design.
Kowa Announces New Digital Slit Lamp Imaging System Software: Ideal for Paperless Documentation
Kowa, the forerunner in advanced ophthalmic diagnostic instrumentation, introduces its new VK Digital Slit Lamp imaging solution. The system adds image capture capability to all Marco, Zeiss, HS 900BQ, Topcon SL-2EF, SL-7EFT and SL-7E slit lamp systems. Kowa’s revolutionary software features live video display and video capture replay, as well as still frame capture from both live and recorded video. This offers practitioners the ability to have frame-by-frame image comparison, and provides a historical record of digital images for diagnosis and legal documentation.
Kowa AP-5000C Automatic Perimeter Raises Gold Standard With Emmy Winning Television Appearance
Kowa Optimed, innovator of automated perimeters and optical technology, has again raised the standard of automatic perimeters. Kowa automated perimeters have evolved in such a way as to make equipment increasingly user friendly and the AP-5000C Automatic Perimeter offer the highest level of ease and usability yet. The AP-5000C has a full variety of 25 types of test programs allowing clinicians to conduct perimetry by selecting the most suitable program for each patient with the click of a mouse.