Software Overview

Software & Specifications

Downloaded Software Updates Are Free.  LAN Functions Are Included At No Charge.

Software is the heart of the Keratron and Scout.  Both topographers use the same quick 32 bit Windows software package.  Features are what's really important and no other topographer offers a software package like this.

• Windows™ 98SE, XP, 2000, Vista; LAN at no additional charge. Free updates for downloading.
• True Curvature mapping: IROC (local/instantaneous) curvature; Axial mapping; Absolute and Normalized and Adjustable Scales;  Difference mapping in curvature or height format; Comparison mapping; Move Axis Mapping from vertex, pupil center, or any location; Height mapping in micron steps; 3D Maps; Meridian profile in any meridian.
• Keratoconus detection with CLMI indices
• Multiple K reading formats;  Maloney Indices for abnormal corneas;
• Pupil measurement: Visible light Diameter and Offset plus IR pupillometry.
• Corneal OPD Mapping displays corneal aberration.
• Automatic Repeatability Check: Maps that deviate from others are tagged for deletion.
• Database "Tree" structure by date, alpha, group, or operator.
• Automatic patient data entry on subsequent visits, just highlight a prior test.
• Click or Drag single or multiple tests from database to the Scout "desktop" for viewing.
• Select and place multiple tests from multiple patients in a "toolbox" for simultaneous evaluation or "test manager" for printing, e mail or export. (This feature allows you to wait until the end of the day to print the entire day's tests at one time.)
• Built in digital image capture allow you to capture still or movie digital images.
• View up to 16 maps at one time, click on any map to enlarge.
• All common operations by menu or button command.
• Custom printer output and custom letter templates. Design your own templates Multiple print templates are a feature that is unique to the Scout software. With different printer templates you have the ability to select different print outputs for different scenarios. For example you may want to design a specific template for patient information for a laser center, a contact lens lab, a referral to another physician, your own file copy and even a handout for the patient to take home to show their family and coworkers.
• Multiple default display options, design the way you want the maps to process and desktop to look. Pointer values, K readings, Maloney indices, e values and pupil data displayed with each map.
• Design up to eight contact lenses for each eye. Make adjustments to any of the eight and compare.

The Scout has its own advanced contact lens software.  In addition there are third party software packages also available for use with the Scout.

• Wave Contact Lens Design Software

Hardware Specifications

Many specifications are common to the Scout and the Keratron. Differences are noted.

• Image acquisition: Auto-capture, centering not required; Keratron - Auto L/R detection. Scout - Manual L/R input

• Alignment Monitor: Keratron - Integrated CRT monitor Scout -  Integrated LCD monitor

• Focusing Device; Patented infrared, automatic capture system with correction for decentration

• Image processing: Capture and process up to eight images

• Range, Resolution : 33.75-3.38 mm; 10-100 diopters, +/- 0.01 diopters, 1 micron

• Mires projector Cone with 28 border rings

• Data points: 70,000 analyzed; 7,168 points measured.

• Ring diameter: 0.33mm (inner) / 10.7mm (outer).

• Weight (vk head): Keratron - 40 lb.; Scout - 3 to 3.5 lb

• Calibration: In office, test sphere supplied.

• Computer/Monitor: User Supplied -  Pentium IV 1.6 GHz 256 Mb RAM; Win 2000, XP, Vista

• Printer: User Supplied - and HP Inkjet or equivalent.

• Power: 120 V AC

• Communications: Link to Outlook or Outlook Express