NIDEK announces launch of VersaCam α Digital Medical Scope

Dec 10 2015

NIDEK CO., LTD., a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of ophthalmic, optometric, and lens edging equipment, is pleased to announce the launch of the VersaCam™ α Digital Medical Scope.

The VersaCam™ α, the versatile and portable fundus imaging unit, provides high quality images with simple functionality. The lightweight and compact design allow easy portability from room to room or center to center, enhancing patient convenience. This portable unit with intuitive user functionality means fundus screenings can be performed virtually anywhere regardless of whether the patient is sitting or supine.

The VersaCam™ α contains a 5-megapixel clear-color camera with 45° horizontal angle of view (40° vertical) providing high quality digital imaging. Weighing only 445 g, it is easily portable and there are 3 hours of continuous operation with a rechargeable battery. The optional carrying case designed exclusively for the VersaCam™ α is available for your convenience.

Auto focus and 7 internal fixation lamps equipped with the VersaCam™ α allow easy image capture with a single button while maintaining stable fixation. Optional accessories include, a slit lamp attachment and foot switch, minimizing image blur due to hand movement during measurement. Also, data with the VersaCam™ α can be easily reviewed with a 3.5-inch color LCD touch screen, transferred and managed by the NAVIS-EX, image filing software for NIDEK devices.