APVRS 2018

Intuitive Iridotomy Treatment with the Navilas® 577s Retina Laser Released by OD-OS (FOTO)

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Software release 3.5 includes a new module for iridotomy treatment
of narrow-angle glaucoma with the Navilas® 577nm yellow laser

OD-OS, the global leader in the development and commercialization
of navigated retinal laser systems, has released a new software
update for its Navilas 577s retinal laser system. The software
version 3.5 incorporates a new intuitive anterior segment treatment
mode for Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) which supports the therapy
of narrow-angle glaucoma and thus can contribute to the reduction of
intraocular pressure. The new LPI treatment mode adds to the known
capabilities of Navilas® 577s for retinal laser therapy.

To ask your questions about navigated laser as an effective and
efficient treatment option, visit OD-OS booth 27 at APVRS, December
14-16, 2018 in Seoul, Korea.

To watch an iridotomy treatment video with Navilas 577s, please go
to: www.od-os.com/iridotomy

The software mode is designed for combination therapy with a
standard iridotomy "Abraham" lens with 0.63x laser spot
magnification. It allows the physician to prepare the iris with
Navilas® 577s and complete the iridotomy with less complication
(bleeding) using a separate YAG laser. This combination therapy is a
common procedure.

Dr. Gregor Eberlein, Klinikum Augsburg, Germany, one of the first
users who tested this also in Germany: "I think that patients can be
treated more gently with this optional pre-treatment using Navilas®.
With the YAG laser only, I would use considerably more laser power.
One patient could not be treated some months ago with the YAG laser
only. Now, with combination treatment of Navilas® and YAG laser it
worked really well."

Patients with narrow-angles are at higher risk of developing
primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) - a major cause of blindness
worldwide. Narrow angles are much more prevalent in East Asian
populations including Japan. Iridotomy is an important treatment
option which creates a drainage hole in the iris to relieve the eye
pressure. Iridotomy is performed either as a preventive action, or as
an acute treatment if pressure suddenly builds up and might cause
damage to the optic nerve (1).

Navilas® is well-known for its computer-assisted delivery of laser
spots for focal and peripheral retinal laser treatments. Private
practices and renowned hospitals are working with Navilas® to provide
enduring results and reduce treatment burden for their patients (2).

(1) https://www.glaucoma.org/gleams/glaucoma-in-asian-populations.php
(2) www.od-os.com/publications

About Navilas®: Navilas® laser systems enable physicians to
digitally pre-plan the entire laser therapy on fundus images as well
as on third-party diagnostic images, and to precisely execute this
therapy plan with the help of computerized image guidance.

About OD-OS: OD-OS GmbH is a privately-held medical device company
founded in 2008 with offices in Teltow, Germany, and Irvine, CA.
www.od-os.com

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For further information, please contact:
Stefanie Gehrke, Director Marketing | [e-mail],
[phone]
OD-OS GmbH | Warthestr. 21 | 14513 Teltow | Germany