February 2009


Diaton tonometer (Glaucoma Eye Test) is exhibited at Florida Osteopathic Medical Association FOMA 2009, Ft.Lauderdale. Diaton Tonometry is a NEW approach to measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) THROUGH THE EYELID – painless, no contact with the cornea, no anesthesia or sterilization is required. BiCOM’s pen-like, portable, hand-held device is ideal for measuring eye pressure and helps in diagnosis and prevention of blindness caused by Glaucoma. Tonometer Diaton is irreplaceable for mass glaucoma screenings in children and adults.

FDA approved – this unique trans-palpebral and trans-scleral methodology has received the Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Innovation Research and New Technology – “Brussels Eureca” & the Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Research and new Technology in Geneva. Details at http://www.TonometerDIATON.com

Diaton Tonometer is intended for use by Inpatient & Outpatient Clinics such as Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, Nursing & Elderly Homes, General & Specialty Practitioners as well as Ophthalmologists and Optometrists.

Tonometer Diaton aka Glaucoma Eye Test


Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in all age groups – from children to senior citizens. Everyone needs to get diagnosed to prevent blindness.


Besides determining the potential for glaucoma onset, Tonometer Diaton can also be used for monitoring treatment effectiveness throughout the day. Unlike other tonometers, Diaton can be used repeatedly during the day with no harmful effect on the eye.

MicroVas by Phycon Medical (http://www.phyconmed.com 1.800.749.5201) will also be exhibiting at FOMA 2009. MicoVas is used to increase blood flow and raise pressure gradients across capillary beds by significantly increasing venous return, the primary controller of cardiac output. Not only does MicroVas increase cellular oxygen levels within minutes but the levels remain sustained, resulting in faster healing not seen previously. MicroVas also strengthens muscles, stimulating a three mile walk during the usual 45 minute office therapy.

About BiCOM Inc:


BiCOM, with its 15 years of tradition and global clientele, has proven to be the enterprise of the highest level of professionalism, integrity and financial solvency. A unique team of engineers, medical, legal and business experts makes BiCOM Inc. the right place for global talent to find support and guidance. BiCOM Inc. sees its mission in bringing to market innovative products developed and manufactured worldwide.

BiCOM represents and supports Diaton tonometers in over 30 countries and growing.

http://www.BiCOM-Ophthalmic.com

About Phycon Medical Inc.:


Phycon Medical Inc. began over 20 years ago by founder, PC Klersy. Phycon is a medical distributor of diagnostic equipment located in the Tampa Bay area. More lines of medial equipment added to Phycon’s list of distributorships, new procedures on the services side and new insurances are added each year. Phycon Medical Inc. provides quality products and superior customer service.

For more information, visit http://www.phyconmed.com


About Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA):

The Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) is the state association for osteopathic physicians in Florida. The FOMA has been serving osteopathic physicians since 1904. Our Executive Office is located in Tallahassee, Florida.

http://www.foma.org/

Press Contact –

Heather Joy Roth

BiCOM Inc. Media Relations

151 East Walnut Street

Long Beach, New York 11561

877.342.8667

Heather@TonometerDiaton.com

http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

Dr. Lynnette P. Williams-Young a Refractive Fellow, S.A.V.E. Program Coordinator, in conjunction with National Glaucoma Awareness and support from Park Avenue Laser, Dr. Emil Chynn and Roman Iospa, CEO of BiCOM Inc. are providing free Glaucoma screening events to the community.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide.

60 million Americans are at RISK for developing Glaucoma

Prevent Blindness America Survey found that:

  • Blindness ranked third (after cancer and heart disease) as people’s major fear.
  • It is estimated that over 4 million Americans have glaucoma but only half of those know they have it.
  • Glaucoma is 6 to 8 times more common in African-Americans than Caucasians.
  • Everyone is at risk for glaucoma from babies to senior citizens. Yes, older people are at a higher risk for glaucoma but babies can be born with glaucoma (approximately 1 out of every 10,000 babies born in the United States).

National Glaucoma Awareness Month presents an opportunity to educate and screen those most at risk for developing the “sneak thief of sight”. Dr.Williams-Young is the coordinator for the S.A.V.E program.

The “Sight for A Vision Exchange” is a program inspired by Sis. Mae McGill and Bishop James Gaylord and developed by Dr. Chynn and Dr. Williams-Young to raise $50,000 to benefit the Capital Stewardship Campaign of Kelly Temple Church.

Through the partnership between Park Avenue Laser Vision Center http://www.ParkAvenueLaser.com and Kelly Temple, we will be able to provide quality affordable laser vision correction for church members. Also, we will be able to provide education about laser vision correction and educate about maintaining a lifetime of good ocular health. Ultimately, this will reduce the fear of laser vision correction in the African American community.

Glaucoma screenings will be performed with BiCOM’s non-invasive, through the eyelid Tonometer Diaton http://www.GlaucomaEyeTest.com – the newest, safest way to screen for high intraocular pressure (IOP), which can be an indication of Glaucoma.

Glaucoma Eye Test Diaton

Glaucoma Eye Test Diaton

Join us for a free eye pressure screening, January 31st from 12:30pm-2:30 pm at Park Avenue Laser Vision 102 East 25th Street (& Park Avenue South). Call Park Avenue Laser Vision with any questions and directions at 212-741-8628.

About “Sight For A Vision Exchange” (S.A.V.E) –

The objective of S.A.V.E is to provide affordable laser vision correction for church members, provide education about laser vision correction and reduce fear of laser vision correction in the African-American community.

About Park Avenue Laser Vision –

New York’s Only No-Flap, All-Laser Vision Correction. http://www.ParkAvenueLaser.com

About BiCOM Inc. –

BiCOM Inc. home of Tonometer Diaton a.k.a “Glaucoma Eye Test” allows to safely screen for intraocular pressure through the eyelid. BiCOM Inc. is a continued supporter of Glaucoma screening / educational programs nationally and internationally. More: http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

Heather Joy Roth

Media Relations / BiCOM Inc.,

151 East Walnut Street

Long Beach, New York 11561

877.342.8667

Heather@TonometerDiaton.com

http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

Park Avenue Laser Vision

102 E. 25th St (@Park Avenue South)

New York, NY 10010

(212) 741-8628

http://www.ParkAvenueLaser.com

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