Rental Products

GDx Scanning Laser Polarimeter

The GDxVCC does not require dilation and compares each patient’s RNFL measurements to an age-stratified, multi-ethnic normative database. Using a unique Nerve Fiber Index (NFI) generated by neural network techniques, the GDxVCC determines the likelihood of glaucomatous damage. Normal, early RNFL damage, moderate RNFL damage, and advanced RNFL damage are easily identifiable on color-coded printouts. The excellent reproducibility of the GDxVCC enables clinicians to evaluate glaucomatous changes over time using difference maps and trend lines.

Heidelberg Retina Tomograph (HRT) Glaucoma and Edema Analysis System

HRT is the most documented,scientifically validated laser imaging instrument for the detection and management of glaucoma and is the only system that performs automatic change probability analysis, results of which can be critical to preventing glaucoma-induced blindness.

HRT & GDx: Reimbursement and Determining Which to Rent

Medicare and private carriers reimburse, on average, $83 per patient so it is common for practices to bill more than $3000 for a half-day rental of either the HRT or GDx. HRT is best for practices seeing a high volume of glaucoma suspects and/or patients with retinal disease because the ability to track change over time is critical for these patients. GDx is best for practices seeing a low volume of glaucoma suspects or for practices with just a few patients to scan.

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)

The SLT is an effective, non-invasive laser technique and is the only clinically proven laser treatment that effectively lowers intraocular pressure without thermal damage or adverse side effects. Currently, Medicare reimburses, on average, almost $350 per eye for this procedure, and private insurers often reimburse more. By conservative estimates, a doctor could bill more than $4000 in a two-hour period for this Procedure.*
*This estimate reflects the national average reimbursement; actual reimbursement may vary. Check with your local carriers.

Optovue OCT

Fourier-domain high-speed, high-resolution OCT. Use for the early detection of glaucoma and retinal disease. Also anterior segment imaging. Offers powerful progression analysis to detect change over time. Data comparisons with a large, age-adjusted normative database. The Optovue provides high-resolution imaging of the retina, with detail and precision.

Konan

The Konan systems quickly and thoroughly assess cell loss or damage. Images of the endothelial cells are used for examining the health of the cornea before and after cataract and refractive surgeries and as a part of a practice’s contact lens patient care. Konan Specular Microscopes are both clinically necessary and highly reimbursable. Konan Specular Microscopes are also becoming a standard-of-care tool for managing contact lens patients. Many optometrists are performing a Konan diagnostic exam at the time of initial fitting to document the general health of the cornea and the proper lens fit. Depending upon initial findings (polymegathism), the screening is repeated at six months to determine the cornea’s stability. The typical reimbursement for this screening is $40 per patient. The image on the Konan screen provides your patients an easy-to-understand image of their corneal health, which can help reinforce proper contact lens use and care. With only 10 screenings per week, Konan microscopes can generate more than $1,600 in additional gross revenue for your practice per month.*