February - 2022

Sonomed Escalon UBM

UBM is frequently used in research to better understand the angle and can be used for qualitative analysis of the anterior chamber angle (ACA). Analysis and interpretation of images begin with identification of the scleral spur, a protrusion of the sclera into the anterior chamber that attaches anteriorly to the trabecular meshwork. UBM can describe the presence of angle closure glaucoma, which is indicated by irido-corneal contact anterior to the scleral spur. It can also di

Another successful training session was done by Oleg Shatalov at the Salus University, Pennsylvania

We thank Our partners for this opportunity and hope that our seminars will benefit young ophthalmologists and optometrists in the future 👁✅📈

Educational courses at the Salus University

The Eye Institute (TEI), located a few miles from the Elkins Park campus in Philadelphia, is the clinical training site for students in the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. At TEI, students treat patients who range from infants to seniors and are exposed to a wide range of eye diseases and conditions not typically encountered. Students are able to collaborate with optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians, and optometric technicians to deliver the highest quality of eye car

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month

When you think of all the things you need to keep track of in order to stay healthy, do your eyes come to the top of the list? If not, they should! Sonomed Escalon is pleased to support and promote February as Low Vision Awareness Month by encouraging people to protect their vision and their health. What is Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? AMD is a disorder of the macula. The macula is the part of your retina where your central and color vision comes from. AMD is a com