Diaton® Tonometer Team Attends Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS) in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV – January, 2025 – The Diaton Tonometer team is pleased to announce its participation in the Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS), scheduled from January 15-18, 2025, at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. GSLS is a premier event for contact lens professionals, offering opportunities to enhance knowledge, connect with industry experts, and explore advancements in specialty lens technology.
Diaton Tonometer: Enhancing Intraocular Pressure Monitoring in Scleral Lens Wearers
Selecting the appropriate contact lens type requires careful consideration of various factors. Scleral lenses offer substantial benefits for managing corneal irregularities and ocular surface diseases; however, they also present unique challenges during the fitting process. Notably, several clinical studies have indicated that scleral lens wear may elevate intraocular pressure (IOP).
For instance, a study published in the Journal of Contact Lens Research and Science observed that scleral lens wear can increase IOP in normal patients, with a mean change of 5.81 ± 1.62 mmHg after 8 hours of wear.JCLRS
Another study in Contact Lens and Anterior Eye reported that scleral lenses may elevate IOP through mechanisms such as suction forces generated behind the lens or compression of the episcleral veins.Contact Lens Journal
Given these findings, it is crucial for scleral lens practitioners to measure and monitor IOP both during the fitting process and while the lens is on the eye. Traditional tonometers are unable to accurately measure IOP without removing the lens, posing a challenge for continuous monitoring. This is where the Diaton Tonometer provides a significant advantage.
Advantages of the Diaton Tonometer:
- Lens Compatibility: Enables accurate IOP measurement without the need to remove contact or scleral lenses, facilitating continuous and convenient monitoring for lens wearers.
- Patient Comfort: Offers a quick, painless, and non-invasive experience, making it suitable for a wide range of patients, including children and those with sensitive eyes.
- Safety and Hygiene: Reduces the risk of corneal infection or abrasion, as it measures IOP through the eyelid and sclera without contacting the cornea.
Clinical Applications of the Diaton Tonometer:
The Diaton excels in situations where traditional tonometers struggle:
- Post-Refractive Surgery (LASIK, PRK): Accurate IOP measurement despite altered corneal biomechanics.
- Corneal Edema: Reliable readings even with swollen corneas.
- Keratoconus: Consistent IOP measurement despite irregular corneal surfaces.
- Post-Keratoprosthesis (e.g., Boston KPro Type 1): Enables IOP measurement in patients with artificial corneas.
- Pediatric Ophthalmology: Painless and non-invasive for children.
- Post-Corneal Transplant: Safe IOP measurement without risking graft damage.
- Ocular Trauma: Allows for IOP measurement even with eyelid swelling or other trauma (with some contraindications).
- Contact Lens and Scleral Lens Wearers: No need to remove lenses.
- Dry Eye Syndrome: Avoids exacerbating dry eye symptoms with anesthetic drops.
- Mass Glaucoma Screenings: Efficient and convenient for large-scale events.
Engage with Us at GSLS
Our team will be available to discuss how this innovative device can enhance patient care and streamline IOP monitoring with Diaton tonometer for contact and scleral lens wearers.
About GSLS
The Global Specialty Lens Symposium is designed by and for eyecare professionals—including optometrists, ophthalmologists, contact lens fitters, and industry experts. The symposium offers world-class education focused on the successful management of ocular conditions using today’s specialty contact lenses.
About Diaton Tonometer / DevelopAll Inc.,
The Diaton Tonometer is a non-corneal tonometry device that measures intraocular pressure through the eyelid and sclera. It is particularly useful in cases where standard corneal tonometry is challenging, such as with pediatric patients, individuals with corneal pathologies, or those wearing contact or scleral lenses. The device is portable, easy to use, and does not require anesthesia or sterilization, making it a valuable tool for eyecare professionals.
For more information about the Diaton Tonometer, visit TonometerDiaton.com or contact us at 1-877-342-8667.
Join us at GSLS 2025 to explore how the Diaton Tonometer can revolutionize your approach to intraocular pressure measurement.
