Non-corneal, through the Eyelid Tonometer Diaton was presented at Latin American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Meeting ALACCSA/LASCRS; IV Congreso Internacional del Hemisferio Norte, Centro América y Caribe ALACCSA-R CMCC “El Segmento Anterior en la Práctica Diaria” by FarbaC Biomedical, BiCOM’s distributor in Mexico. Nearly 1000 ophthalmologists had a chance to acquaint themselves with unique abilities to measure IOP without anesthesia and without direct contact with the cornea.

La Tonometría con el Diaton es la única opción para tomar la presión intraocular (PIO) A TRAVÉS DEL PÁRPADO – no hay contacto con la córnea, no se requiere de anestesia y no se tiene que esterilizar. El dispositivo de diagnóstico de BiCOM tiene la forma de una pluma, es portátil, es perfecto para tomar la presión intraocular y ayuda para hacer diagnósticos y prevenir la ceguera que es causada por el Glaucoma. El Tonómetro Diaton es irremplazable para hacer el diagnóstico en masa de Glaucoma en adultos y niños.

More information about Diaton tonometer at: http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

About FarbaC Biomedical: http://www.FarbaC.com

Transpalpebral Diaton tonometer will be presented by BiCOM Inc at International Vision Expo West, Las Vegas, NV at BiCOM BOOTH LP 1047. Please stop by our booth for Diaton Tonometry demo and free training on How to Measure Intraocular Pressure (IOP) THROUGH EYELID?

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Tonometer Diaton at Vision Expo West

Transpalpebral tonómetro Diaton será presentado por BiCOM Inc en International Vision Expo West, Las Vegas, NV en BiCOM STAND LP 1047. Por favor pase por nuestro stand para demostración tonoment diaotn y la formación gratuita sobre cómo miden la presión intraocular (PIO) A TRAVÉS DE párpados?

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Aprovechando el XXIX CONGRESO MEXICANO DE OFTALMOLOGÍA, a celebrarse del 8 al 12 de Agosto de 2009 en la Ciudad de Monterrey, México. FarbaC Biomedical, distribuidor de equipo para oftalmología desde hace 18 años, tomará éste evento de gran trascendencia para la comunidad Oftalmológica Mexicana como un foro para presentar el tonómetro trans-escleral avanzado  Diaton (para la prueba del Glaucoma).  La Tonometría con el Diaton es la única opción para tomar la presión intraocular (PIO) A TRAVÉS DEL PÁRPADO – no hay contacto con la córnea, no se requiere de anestesia y no se tiene que esterilizar. El dispositivo de diagnóstico de BiCOM tiene la forma de una pluma, es portátil, es perfecto para tomar la presión intraocular y ayuda para hacer diagnósticos y prevenir la ceguera que es causada por el Glaucoma.  El Tonómetro Diaton es irremplazable para hacer el diagnóstico en masa de Glaucoma en adultos y niños.

Estaremos en el stand # 706 y 707 en donde con gusto les atenderemos para que puedan verlo, probarlo personalmente y comprarlo.

Tonometer Diaton in Mexico

La metodología trans-palpebral y trans-escleral ha recibido la Medalla de Oro en la Exhibición de Investigación Internacional de Innovación y Nueva Tecnología – “Brussels Eureca” & la Medalla de Oro en la Exhibición Internacional de Investigación y Nueva Tecnología en Génova.

Portabilidad, seguridad y simplicidad hacen del Tonómetro Diaton el ideal para un amplio rango de aplicaciones: para evaluaciones masivas de Glaucoma de la población, para tenerlo a un lado de la cama del paciente no ambulatorio, en asilos de ancianos, en hospitales pediátricos, para uso en hospitales militares, para campañas quirúrgicas y para el monitoreo y seguimiento del paciente con presión alta en su casa.

Estudios clínicos están disponibles en el siguiente sitio web: http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

FarbaC Biomedical en México cubre todo lo relacionado al servicio al cliente, incluyendo el entrenamiento en el uso del equipo al cliente, seguimiento post-venta, ayuda técnica vía teléfono, soporte de ventas, etc. Para más información ó para solicitar una cotización y comprar llame a FarbaC al teléfono en la ciudad de México: 52-55-5488-2360 o envíe un correo a farbac@farbac.com,  web http://www.FarbaC.com

Diaton tonometer is present at XXVII Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons ESCRS Meeting held in Barcelona, Spain.  Tonometer presentation can be seen at booth E6 on the main floor.

more information can be found at http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

Diaton tonometer at ESCRS Barcelona Spain 2009

From the recent BiCOM press release:

BiCOM has been in business for 18 years and has managed to build a solid brand around this new and unique transpalpebral tonometry technology which allows to determine intraocular pressure (IOP) through the EYELID http://www.tonometerdiaton.com .  Traspalpebral (Diaton) Tonometry clientele consists of optometrists and ophthalmologists, military, nursing homes, hospitals, emergency rooms, general medical practitioners and family physicians, as well as some referred patients requiring day or night eye pressure monitoring.

In an interview with Roman Iospa, Chief Executive of BiCOM said, – “We plan to grow Diaton tonometer sales through our broader expansion internationally and continue to gain greater penetration of the market nationally, mainly due to greater awareness and an invaluable addition of new talent with new contacts and years of experience from market leading companies such as Alcon (NYSE:ACL), Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT), Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), CIBA Vision, Novartis (NYSE:NVS), Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE:GSK), Bausch & Lomb, Advanced Medical Optics, Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) and Allergan (NYSE:AGN) just to name a few…”

“Our transpalpebral (through the eyelid) Diaton tonometry is unique, effective and is irreplaceable in various situations where any other corneal tonometry methods (Goldmann, Tonopen, Air puff) simply can not be used”.  Transpalpebral approach is ideal for patients with corneal concerns like conjunctivitis, cornea pathology, keratitis, keratocone, keratoplastik, edema, erosion, high degree of ametropy or astigmatism, keratoprosthesis, or acquiring IOP following laser refractive (LASIK, LASEK, PRK) and other corneal surgeries, “Diaton tonometer has a number of indisputable advantages of measuring through the upper lid and over the sclera (no contact with cornea) without need of anesthetic drops, making the IOP measuring process handy and economical for the doctor and comfortable for the patient,” Mr. Iospa said.

Midiendo la presión intraocular

SIN CONTACTO CON LA CORNEA

SIN RIESGO DE INFECCION

SIN ANESTESIA

SIN ESTERILIZACION

NUEVA GENERACION

diaton

NUEVOS RECURSOS

diaton el único tonómetro que permite realizar la medición de la PIO a través del parpado excluyendo el contacto directo con las membranas mucosas del ojo.

Los conocimientos técnicos aplicados en el tonómetro diaton hacen al dispositivo más exacto y fácil en  uso.

• Control objetivo de la colocación correcta del dispositivo durante la medición de la PIO.
• Proceso automatizado de medición de la PIO.
  • Confiabilidad de los resultados de la evaluación recibidos.

Diaton

El tonómetro diaton proporciona resultados de alta confiabilidad las mediciones que permiten diagnosticar glaucoma en una etapa temprana que hacen posible que se designe el tratamiento necesario a seguir y las medicinas para dicho tratamiento.

La metodología única de la toma de la  presión intraocular medida a través del párpado, proporciona nuevos recursos en la oftalmotonometría; simplicidad y seguridad en las pruebas.

El tonómetro Transpalpebral diaton es efectivo e irremplazable en varias situaciones:

• En exámenes de investigación en los pacientes.
• Para el control de la PIO durante la selección de medicinas adecuadas.
• Para medir la PIO en un paciente con conjuntivitis, erosiones, edema y cornea alterada.
• Para medición la PIO en pacientes después de la cirugía corneal.
• Para llevar a cabo una supervisión durante el día del tono ocular.
• Para medir la PIO en pacientes inmovilizados y niños.
• Para medir la PIO en pacientes con lentes de contacto (ya que no se requiere que se quiten los quiten).

El nuevo tonómetro diaton tiene un número de ventajas indiscutibles en comparación con los tonómetros tradicionales usados en la práctica clínica.

ESPECIFICACIONES

El método para medir la presión intraocular a través del parpado y el dispositivo para realizarlo están protegidos con la patente en Rusia No. 2123798, en Estados Unidos por la patente No. US 6,394,954 B1 y en Japón por la patente No.3593314

Llame al 54 88 23 60 ó 54 88 23 61

www.farbac.com ó farbac@farbac.com

BiCOM Inc. is one of the few US medical device companies that has been experiencing staggering growth within last 4 years. Since obtaining FDA clearance for its unique glaucoma IOP eye test through the Eyelid – Diaton Tonometer, the company has increased direct sales force and now covers every US state.  Internationally, Diaton Tonometer is currently available in over 60 countries through various medical device distributors.  CEO of BiCOM, Roman Iospa predicts for healthcare sector and medical diagnostic technology sales to increase.

Glaucoma Eye Test Diaton Tonometer

BiCOM has been in business for 18 years and has managed to build a solid brand around this new and unique transpalpebral tonometry technology which allows to determine intraocular pressure (IOP) through the EYELID http://www.tonometerdiaton.com .  Traspalpebral (Diaton) Tonometry clientele consists of optometrists and ophthalmologists, military, nursing homes, hospitals, emergency rooms, general medical practitioners and family physicians, as well as some referred patients requiring day or night eye pressure monitoring.

In an interview with Roman Iospa, Chief Executive of BiCOM said, – “We plan to grow Diaton tonometer sales through our broader expansion internationally and continue to gain greater penetration of the market nationally, mainly due to greater awareness and an invaluable addition of new talent with new contacts and years of experience from market leading companies such as Alcon (NYSE:ACL), Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT), Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), CIBA Vision, Novartis (NYSE:NVS), Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE:GSK), Bausch & Lomb, Advanced Medical Optics, Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) and Allergan (NYSE:AGN) just to name a few…”

“Our transpalpebral (through the eyelid) Diaton tonometry is unique, effective and is irreplaceable in various situations where any other corneal tonometry methods (Goldmann, Tonopen, Air puff) simply can not be used”.  Transpalpebral approach is ideal for patients with corneal concerns like conjunctivitis, cornea pathology, keratitis, keratocone, keratoplastik, edema, erosion, high degree of ametropy or astigmatism, keratoprosthesis, or acquiring IOP following laser refractive (LASIK, LASEK, PRK) and other corneal surgeries, “Diaton tonometer has a number of indisputable advantages of measuring through the upper lid and over the sclera (no contact with cornea) without need of anesthetic drops, making the IOP measuring process handy and economical for the doctor and comfortable for the patient,” Mr. Iospa said.

An increase in sales can be attributed to a proper business plan execution and advanced marketing techniques by BiCOM management team and a new set of clinical trials presented by reputable and well-known doctors at various industry events.

In an interview with Ocular Surgery News at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) meeting, Dr. Mark Latina said IOP measurements with the Diaton tonometer are equivalent to Goldmann applanation tonometry. The Diaton device offers a safe, noncontact method of measuring pressure via the eyelid, he said.

“It works,” said Dr. Mark Latina, a glaucoma specialist and the inventor of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), “It gives you a reasonable estimation of the pressure without having to anesthetize the cornea through a transpalpebral approach.”

Results of clinical studies, video presentations and articles are available on the company’s website: http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

We have asked Mr. Iospa if President Barack Obama’s healthcare plan will have an effect on the future Diaton tonometer sales forecasts, to which Mr. Iospa has replied,  “In short, if it will have an effect, only a positive one.  Evidence suggests that preventive medical care through early diagnosis will save money in the long run and Obama’s health care plan aims to do just that.  We have a diagnostic device on the market and with early detection and treatment, glaucoma can in most cases be controlled and vision preserved.  Per Obama’s plan more people will have medical insurance and will need to be screened, which in turn will create more demand for our diagnostic product.”
BiCOM, a privately held company has increased its outlook for 2009 due to its plans to expand the product reach domestically and internationally. A growing need for glaucoma screenings in the aging population globally, combined with the unique transpalpebral method, allows BiCOM to position itself strongly within the growing eyecare diagnostic and medical devices industry.

BiCOM management also confirmed their expansion plans to introduce two additional medical products this year, a result of a number of earlier investments BiCOM made into medical innovation; details and amounts were not disclosed.

About BiCOM Inc.

BiCOM, with its 18 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 tonometer in over 60 countries through its international medical equipment and ophthalmic devices distributors and growing.

http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

Unique Diaton Tonometer is presented at The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology ARVO, BiCOM Inc., Booth #920. Clinical Study presented by Authors: M.A. Latina T.A. Shazly R. Iospa E.W. Chynn “Accuracy of Transpalpebral Tonometer Diaton Compared to Goldmann Applanation Tonometer in Normal and Glaucomatous Eyes”

Diaton Tonometry is a unique approach to measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) THROUGH THE EYELID – without contact with the cornea, no anesthetic drops or sterilization is required. BiCOM’s pen-like, hand-held, portable medical device is ideal for measuring eye pressure (IOP) and helps ophthalmologists and optometrists in diagnosis and prevention of blindness caused by glaucoma, the number one cause of preventable blindness in the United States. This new ophthalmic device is irreplaceable for mass glaucoma screenings in children and adults.

“Diaton tonometer is a revolutionary device and signifies a new stage in Vision, Optometry and Ophthalmology!” says Boris Kun, President of BiCOM Inc.

Yet another successful clinical comparison study is presented at ARVO 2009, “Accuracy of Transpalpebral Tonometer Diaton Compared to Goldmann Applanation Tonometer in Normal and Glaucomatous Eyes” by Authors: M.A. Latina 1, T.A. Shazly 2, R. Iospa 3, E.W. Chynn 4. From 1 Reading Health Center, Reading, MA; 2 Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary MEEI, Boston, MA; 3 Bicom, Inc., New York, NY; 4 Park Avenue Laser Vision, New York, NY.

Tonometer Diaton is the perfect solution in the following cases when the use of other tonometry devices is problematic or impossible: Keratitis, Conjunctivitis, Keratotone, Cornea Dimness, Keratoprosthesis, Keratoplastics, LASIK, LASEK, PRK, Astigmatism, Ametropy, etc.

BiCOM Inc. covers the full scope of customer service, which involves client training, follow ups, hotline support, sales support. To obtain more information on the device or to make a purchase, visit the official website – http://www.DiatonTonometer.com or call BiCOM at the toll free number 1-877-diatons (877.342.8667).

At booth #920 BiCOM Inc., is providing demonstrations and hands on training.

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 50 countries through its international distributors and growing.

http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

Press Contact –

Alina Lagoviyer / Media Relations

BiCOM Inc.

151 East Walnut Street

Long Beach, New York 11561

Phone: 1-877-342-8667

Fax: 1-888-260-0606

Contact@TonometerDiaton.com

http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

Diaton Tonometer Distributors

BiCOM Inc. is proud to present its unsurpassed Trans-palpebral and Tras-scleral tonometer Diaton to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery ASCRS on April 3th – 8th, hosted by the city of San Francisco. With FDA approval, CE MARK and now Health Canada approval opens many international doors for BiCOM Inc., a global distributor of Diaton tonometers.

Tonometry through the EYELID Tonometer Diaton showcased at ASCRS 2009

Exhibition of Diaton tonometer to the members of American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) presents the opportunity for BiCOM to display the incomparable unique qualities of trans-palpebral and tras-scleral Diaton tonometry – tonometry through the Eyelid.

Diaton Tonometry is an unparalleled approach to measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) THROUGH THE EYELID – no contact with the cornea, no anesthetic drops or sterilization is required. BiCOM’s pen-like, hand-held, portable device is ideal for measuring eye pressure (IOP) and helps ophthalmologists and optometrists in diagnosis and prevention of blindness caused by glaucoma, the number one cause of preventable blindness in the United States. This ophthalmic device is irreplaceable for mass glaucoma screenings.

Diaton Tonometer will be showcased by Optimetrics Inc. Florida’s largest Hispanic Ophthalmic Leader. With well over 20 years of experience providing quality, new and used ophthalmic equipment and supplies to optometrists and ophthalmologists, and optical retailers. Optimetrics is located in Miami; one of the largest exporting and importing ports of the United States Optimetric offers the latest technology in equipment available today. State of the art showroom displays a variety of products ranging from a simple bulb to a visual field analyzer, chairs and stands, autorefractors, corneal topographers and much, much more.

The founder, Amado Diaz, was the youngest ophthalmic dealer in the country when he started Optimetrics, Inc. His training and experience cover a wide globe of suppliers in the ophthalmic industry from companies like BiCOM, Nikon, Topcon, Marco, Welch Allyn, Carl Zeiss, Tomey, RH Burton, Haag-Streit, HGM Laser, Sonomed, Canon, AIT, Essilor, Humphreys, Vision-Ease, Katena, and many others.

There is a notable benefit in patients after Refractive Surgery or with Corneal Pathology since the Diaton does NOT applanate the cornea. The Diaton tonometer is a clinically useful device in the IOP measurement of both children and adults. Diaton readings are independent of corneal irregularities such as thickness, crookedness, etc.

Tonometer Diaton is the perfect solution in the following cases when the use of other tonometry devices is problematic or impossible: Conjunctivitis, Keratitis, Keratotone, Cornea Dimness, Keratoplastics, Keratoprosthesis, LASIK, LASEK, PRK, Ametropy, Astigmatism, etc.

BiCOM Inc. covers the full scope of customer service, which involves client training, follow ups, hotline support, sales support, etc. To get more information on the device or to make a purchase, visit the official website – www.DiatonTonometer.com, or call BiCOM at the toll free number 1-877-diatons (877.342.8667).

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 tonometer in over 50 countries and growing.

http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

About Optimetrics Inc.

Optimetrics Inc. Florida’s largest Hispanic Ophthalmic Leader. With well over 20 years of experience providing quality, new and used ophthalmic equipment and supplies to ophthalmologists, optometrists and optical retailers. Located in Miami; one of the largest exporting and importing ports of the United States Optimetric offers the latest technology in equipment available today. State of the art showroom displays a variety of products ranging from a simple bulb to a visual field analyzer, chairs and stands, autorefractors, corneal topographers and much, much more.  Optimetrics covers a wide globe of suppliers in the ophthalmic industry from companies like BiCOM, Haag-Streit, Topcon, Marco, Humphreys, Carl Zeiss, Sonomed, Tomey, Katena, RH Burton, Welch Allyn, HGM Laser, Canon, Nikon, AIT, Essilor, Vision-Ease and many others.

More about Optimetrics at http://www.Optimetrics.com phone: 305-863-4144

Press Contact –
Heather Joy Roth / Media Relations
BiCOM Inc.
151 East Walnut Street
Long Beach, New York 11561
Phone: 1-877-342-8667

Fax: 1-888-260-0606
Contact@TonometerDiaton.com
http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

Diaton Tonometry is a revolutionary approach to measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) THROUGH THE EYELID – no contact with the cornea, no anesthesia or sterilization is required. BiCOM’s pen-like, hand-held, portable device is perfect for measuring eye pressure and helps ophthalmologists and optometrists in diagnosis and prevention of blindness caused by glaucoma. This ophthalmic device is irreplaceable for mass glaucoma screenings. 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.

Tonometry through the EYELID - Tonometer Diaton

Tonometer Diaton is the solution in the following cases when the use of other devices is problematic or impossible:

* mass prophylactic screening of patients;

* IOP control during clinical observation of glaucoma patients;

* ortoclinostatical probe, as an additional test to diagnose glaucoma and during select the adequate hypotensive therapy;

* ophthalmotone monitoring (even at night time);

* IOP measuring during contact correction (lenses are not taken out),

* IOP measuring in immobilized patients;

* IOP measuring in children.

* on patients with the following conditions: chronic conjunctivitis, cornea pathology, including keratitis, keratotone, cornea dimness, after penetrating keratoplastics, keratoprosthesis, laser refractive correction of the eyesight, high degree of ametropy, astigmatism;

* on patients with medicinal allergies;

* Lasik / LASEK / PRK (recent clinical trials have proved that Diaton is the only device that can be used for IOP measurement right after these surgeries)

Diaton tonometer is a perfect device for mass screenings for glaucoma for any age group. Undiagnosed and untreated, glaucoma can cause blindness. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in all age groups – from babies to senior citizens. Everyone needs to get diagnosed to preserve eyesight.

Diaton Tonometer will be showcased in BOOTH # MS1121 by BiCOM Inc. and Optimetrics Inc. Florida’s largest Hispanic Ophthalmic Leader. With well over 20 years of experience providing quality, new and used ophthalmic equipment and supplies to ophthalmologists, optometrists and optical retailers. Located in Miami; one of the largest exporting and importing ports of the United States Optimetric offers the latest technology in equipment available today. State of the art showroom displays a variety of products ranging from a simple bulb to a visual field analyzer, chairs and stands, autorefractors, corneal topographers and much, much more.

The founder, Amado Diaz, was the youngest ophthalmic dealer in the country when he started Optimetrics, Inc. His training and experience cover a wide globe of suppliers in the ophthalmic industry from companies like Haag-Streit, Topcon, Marco, Humphreys, Carl Zeiss, Sonomed, Tomey, Katena, RH Burton, Welch Allyn, HGM Laser, Canon, Nikon, AIT, Essilor, Vision-Ease and many others.

More information on Diaton tonometer, including clinical trials data can be found at http://www.TonometerDiaton.com or by calling BiCOM Inc. at the toll free number 1-877-diatons (877.342.8667). Diaton tonometer is delivered complete with training Video/DVD describing full procedure step-by-step in addition to the Test/Training Eye™ which is included with each unit.

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.

Diaton Tonometer is currently represented in over 50 countries and growing. More about BiCOM at http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

About Optimetrics Inc.

Optimetrics Inc. Florida’s largest Hispanic Ophthalmic Leader. With well over 20 years of experience providing quality, new and used ophthalmic equipment and supplies to ophthalmologists, optometrists and optical retailers. Located in Miami; one of the largest exporting and importing ports of the United States Optimetric offers the latest technology in equipment available today. State of the art showroom displays a variety of products ranging from a simple bulb to a visual field analyzer, chairs and stands, autorefractors, corneal topographers and much, much more. Optimetrics covers a wide globe of suppliers in the ophthalmic industry from companies like Haag-Streit, Topcon, Marco, Humphreys, Carl Zeiss, Sonomed, Tomey, Katena, RH Burton, Welch Allyn, HGM Laser, Canon, Nikon, AIT, Essilor, Vision-Ease and many others.

More about Optimetrics at http://www.Optimetrics.com phone: 305-863-4144

Press Contact –
Heather Joy Roth / Media Relations
BiCOM Inc.
151 East Walnut Street
Long Beach, New York 11561
Phone: 1-877-342-8667

Fax: 1-888-260-0606
Contact@TonometerDiaton.com
http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

BiCOM Inc., a global distributor of Diaton Tonometer (non-invasive Tonometry through eyelid) is answering the call from World Glaucoma Association (WGA) and World Glaucoma Patient Association (WGPA) by advising and guiding all of its distributors located in over 30 countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Middle East to participate in the World Glaucoma Day on March 12th through Screening and Awareness campaigns.

BiCOM Inc., a New York based company, in conjunction with NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), will be holding an Awareness and Screening Event at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal – over 100,000 people travel by this ferry daily. The event is scheduled to be covered by local TV, radio and print media.

United States Senator Charles Schumer has officially proclaimed March 12 as World Glaucoma Day in the State of New York.
After reminding some important facts on the threat to vision by glaucoma, the Proclamation states:
“The success of the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patient Association has grown and is measured by the strength and dedication of all its staff, leadership and supporters. [...] I, Senator Charles E. Schumer, do recognize and observe with those gathered today that this day March 12, 2009 be proclaimed “World Glaucoma Day” in the State of New York”.

BiCOM Inc. has a distinctive history of providing the community with free vision screenings and educational events. Tonometer Diaton is currently being used by Lions Clubs International has been noted on “The View” morning television show and coordinated mass health screenings along with the Staten Island Health Action group and other national and international organizations.

This annual Staten Island Ferry Event reaches many eyes yearly, along with bringing attention to the importance of routine Glaucoma Screenings. Glaucoma often goes undiagnosed, leading to its status of the Number One cause of preventable blindness in the United States.

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).

Often people experience loss of peripheral (side) vision first and compensate for this loss by turning their head. It is imperative to get regular Glaucoma check-ups, as there are medications and surgeries that can be used at the on-set of Glaucoma to stave off vision loss.

“Once you lose your vision, you will never regain it again – wouldn’t you rather catch it before the damage is done?” says Roman Iospa, CEO of BiCOM Inc.

BiCOM, with the introduction of its unique Diaton Tonometer that measures intra-ocular pressure through the eyelid without the use of anesthesia or eye drops, plans to continue free screenings and awareness events to organizations beyond the World Glaucoma Day.

For more information about the World Glaucoma Day: www.wgday.net

For more information about BiCOM Inc. and its Diaton Tonometer: www.GlaucomaEyeTest.com

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.  More about Diaton Tonometer: http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

BiCOM represents and supports Glaucoma Eye Test aka Diaton tonometers in over 50 countries and growing.  BiCOM conducts Free Glaucoma Screening Events throughout the Globe.

http://www.BiCOM-Ophthalmic.com

About World Glaucoma Patient Association:

The World Glaucoma Patient Association is an umbrella organization which supports glaucoma associations and networks worldwide in their efforts to educate and support their members so that all people with glaucoma can understand and better manage their disease. The WGPA will facilitate the establishment of new glaucoma support groups and coordinate communication and cooperation between existing groups, in addition to promoting international awareness of glaucoma as a cause of preventable blindness.

World Glaucoma Day is sponsored by BiCOM Inc and Tonometry through the Eyelid Diaton.

BiCOM is to set up screening and glaucoma awareness events through out 30 countries on World Glaucoma Day and BEYOND …..

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Heather Joy Roth / Media Relations
BiCOM Inc.
151 East Walnut Street
Long Beach, New York 11561
Phone: 1-877-342-8667

Fax: 1-888-260-0606
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http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

Tonometer Diaton is presented at SECO 2009, Atlanta. This new wave of tonometry is on the forefront of Glaucoma prevention and detection, with no calibration required, no contact with cornea, no anesthetic drops required, simple to use and ideal for young and old. The SECO conference takes place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Georgia. Glaucoma Eye Test Tonometer Diaton aims to make measurement of intraocular pressure indicating Glaucoma as routine as a blood pressure screening, to prevent vision loss before it happens. Because Glaucoma is the number one cause of Blindess in the United States, and loss of vision is usually peripheral at first, many do not realize they have the “sneak thief of sight” before the damage has been done.

SECO 2009 is a conference serving optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians, and ophthalmic professionals who wish to learn new skills, acquire further knowledge of their field and to network with other eye care professionals.

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.

SECO 2009, Atlanta Showcasing Tonometer Diaton - Through the EYELID Tonometry

Mr. Roman Iospa, CEO of BiCOM Inc. has pointed out, “Diaton tonometer allows to do more through mass glaucoma screenings in adults and children without the use of anesthesia drops and, more importantly, with no contact with cornea, since Diaton tonometer measures intraocular pressure through the upper eyelid, which in its turn does not require correction for corneal thickness and dramatically decreases a possibility of infection. ”

SECO 2009 is an opportunity for ophthalmologists and optometrists to obtain free training and to learn of the clinically proven benefits of Diaton (trans-palpebral) tonometry.

Vision Systems Inc. (VSI) http://www.patternless.com will be presenting Tonometer Diaton at Booth # 437, Patternless Edger’s, Traditional Lane and Pre-Test Equipment, HRT Retinal Tomographers and Fundus Cameras for optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians, and ophthalmic professionals at all career levels.

“Diaton tonometry” is a vanguard approach to measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) through the Eyelid. Non-Contact (no contact with cornea), no anesthesia or sterilization required with this pen-like, hand-held, portable tonometer.

More information on the device, including clinical trials data can be found at http://www.TonometerDiaton.com or by calling BiCOM Inc. at the toll free number 1-877-diatons (877.342.8667).

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.

More about BiCOM at http://www.TonometerDiaton.com

About Vision Systems Inc.

Vision Systems, Inc. (VSI) is an industry leader in pre-owned optical equipment. Located in Tarpon Springs, Florida, it has quickly become a name recognized both nationally and internationally. Delivering quality equipment, professional installation, and training ensures success for everyone involved…start to finish.

More about VSI at http://www.patternless.com

Phone – 866-934-1030