Pushing the frontiers in retinal imagining, Optos’s most advanced ultra-widefield (UWF) scanning laser ophthalmoscope and spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) solution, MonacoPro, has launched.
Building on the legacy of Monaco, MonacoPro introduces features designed to elevate diagnostic precision and streamline workflow for eyecare professionals worldwide, said Optos CEO Robert Kennedy. “With new advancements in automation and data analysis, we are empowering clinicians with tools that enhance efficiency and diagnostic confidence while maintaining our industry-leading ultra-widefield imaging capabilities.”
With MonacoPro’s enhanced OCT image quality, practitioners can visualise and analyse retinal layers with greater accuracy, supporting diagnosis and treatment planning, the company said. “When combined with the integrated 200° single-shot optomap imaging, MonacoPro increases the identification of macular pathology, when compared with fundus imaging alone, by 29.4%.”
The launch also marks the introduction of a new AreaAssist tool, designed to improve the efficiency of retinal imaging workflows by enabling users to automatically measure continuous areas of matching colour and adjust the sensitivity of the selected area with “a simple click and drag of the mouse”, Kennedy said. “By automating and simplifying these processes, AreaAssist removes the need for time-consuming manual tasks, allowing practitioners to focus on patient care and clinical decision-making.”
Another strong feature of the Optos is its large reference databases in retinal imaging, the company said, where the MonacoPro Reference Database in the US market now includes 879 eyes and stratifies based on different optic disc sizes in addition to age.
