Acuity Pro Features Hardware Requirements Acuity Pro will run on any computer that has Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP operating system installed.That generally means a 486 or better with at least 8 megabytes of RAM and a color monitor and video card capable of 800 x 600 resolution.A high refresh rate is recommended to eliminate flicker.You must set the screen resolution to at least 800 x 600 for the entire screen to fit on your display and high color is needed for best quality viewing of the digital photo library.If you intend to use the advanced features of the Digital Photo Gallery and Video Player, you really need a faster pentium class computer with at least 32MB of RAM and a video card with at least 4 MB VRAM.The more,the better. Due to the advanced Video Player feature in Acuity Pro,most standard Windows (95&98) versions of the operating system do not come with the needed software to support this kind of streaming video.You will need to download and install the latest version of 'Microsoft Media Player'from their website (www.microsoft.com)if you intend to use the Video Player feature. Acuity Pro will run just fine without this Windows upgrade but you will not be able to access the Video Player. Hot Keys Every function and display option can be accessed by a single key stroke called a 'hotkey'. While there is a control panel available,most everyone will want to keep it Hidden while actually using Acuity Pro with patients.To hide the control panel,just hit the'H'key:hit the 'H' key again and it will re-appear.We have tried to make the keys as intuitive as possible so that they will be easy to learn.Most of our users have found that it only takes a few times using the program to become second nature with the keys.If you forget,just hit the'F1'key for Help. Standard Snellen Chart Of course the snellen chart is the default optotype with the standard order of letters (T Z V E C L)as default.When the Refresh'R'button is pressed,the letters or pictures )are replaced with a random set. 1
1 Acuity Pro Features Hardware Requirements - Acuity Pro will run on any computer that has Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP operating system installed. That generally means a 486 or better with at least 8 megabytes of RAM and a color monitor and video card capable of 800 x 600 resolution. A high refresh rate is recommended to eliminate flicker. You must set the screen resolution to at least 800 x 600 for the entire screen to fit on your display and high color is needed for best quality viewing of the digital photo library. If you intend to use the advanced features of the Digital Photo Gallery and Video Player, you really need a faster pentium class computer with at least 32MB of RAM and a video card with at least 4 MB VRAM. The more, the better. Due to the advanced Video Player feature in Acuity Pro, most standard Windows (95 & 98) versions of the operating system do not come with the needed software to support this kind of streaming video. You will need to download and install the latest version of 'Microsoft Media Player' from their website (www.microsoft.com) if you intend to use the Video Player feature. Acuity Pro will run just fine without this Windows upgrade but you will not be able to access the Video Player. Hot Keys - Every function and display option can be accessed by a single key stroke called a 'hotkey'. While there is a control panel available, most everyone will want to keep it Hidden while actually using Acuity Pro with patients. To hide the control panel, just hit the 'H' key; hit the 'H' key again and it will re-appear. We have tried to make the keys as intuitive as possible so that they will be easy to learn. Most of our users have found that it only takes a few times using the program to become second nature with the keys. If you forget, just hit the 'F1' key for Help. Standard Snellen Chart - Of course the snellen chart is the default optotype with the standard order of letters (T Z V E C L) as default. When the Refresh 'R' button is pressed, the letters ( or pictures ) are replaced with a random set
Tumbling 'E'Chart- The Tumbling'E'chart can be accessed by hitting the 'E'key.This optotype is great for children or illiterates. Tumbling 'C'Chart The Tumbling'C'chart is accessed by hitting the 'C'key.Again,great for kids or illiterates. Number Chart The number chart,just like the Tumbling C or E chart helps with those patients who may have trouble with letters.Access is by pressing the'N'key. Picture Optotype This is a great way to test children,hit the 'p'key or click on the 'Picture'button to change to this optotype. Log Mar Charts New to version 6.0 by request.All optotypes can be displayed in LogMar size and notation. Use the control panel to select this feature. Random Refresh/Always Random This feature will Randomize any optotype that is on screen.It makes acuity testing much more accurate by generating a random sequence of letters so that memorization of the current letter size is no longer an issue.It works with all optotypes and is initiated by hitting the 'R'key or the'Randomize'button.Remember,the default letter sequence we all know is the first sequence presented for each snellen size so you don't have to worry about looking at the chart each time you change size.Even if you have'Randomized'the current display,by changing the size up or down,you will get the standard sequence for the next set of letters.If you would rather have random letters'Always On'just hit the F4 key and this will always produce a random letter sequence regardless of your key sequence. Mirror Display Option This is a great feature for those of you who have Mirrored rooms.Un-Hide the control panel by pressing the 'H'key then click on the mirror option,all snellen letters are presented backwards.Acuity Pro remembers how it was when shut down so that next morning,it will still be reversed. Red/Green Overlay 2
2 Tumbling 'E' Chart - The Tumbling 'E' chart can be accessed by hitting the 'E' key. This optotype is great for children or illiterates. Tumbling 'C' Chart - The Tumbling 'C' chart is accessed by hitting the 'C' key. Again, great for kids or illiterates. Number Chart - The number chart, just like the Tumbling C or E chart helps with those patients who may have trouble with letters. Access is by pressing the 'N' key. Picture Optotype - This is a great way to test children, hit the 'P' key or click on the 'Picture' button to change to this optotype. Log Mar Charts - New to version 6.0 by request. All optotypes can be displayed in LogMar size and notation. Use the control panel to select this feature. Random Refresh/Always Random - This feature will Randomize any optotype that is on screen. It makes acuity testing much more accurate by generating a random sequence of letters so that memorization of the current letter size is no longer an issue. It works with all optotypes and is initiated by hitting the 'R' key or the 'Randomize' button. Remember, the default letter sequence we all know is the first sequence presented for each snellen size so you don't have to worry about looking at the chart each time you change size. Even if you have 'Randomized' the current display, by changing the size up or down, you will get the standard sequence for the next set of letters. If you would rather have random letters 'Always On' just hit the F4 key and this will always produce a random letter sequence regardless of your key sequence. Mirror Display Option - This is a great feature for those of you who have Mirrored rooms. Un-Hide the control panel by pressing the 'H' key then click on the mirror option, all snellen letters are presented backwards. Acuity Pro remembers how it was when shut down so that next morning, it will still be reversed. Red/Green Overlay -
This feature of Acuity Pro is a standard red/Green overlay which is available on all optotypes except the pictures.It can be used with all sized letters,single letter,single line or multi-line display and mirror.Hit the 'G'key to invoke the overlay. Astigmatic Charts The standard 12 point,3 line Astigmatic wheel or clock dial.It is invoked by hitting the 'A'key.Press the 'A'key again and the new'shower drain'astigmatic chart appears. 4 Dot Test Use the Red/Blue glasses provided to check stereopsis with your patients.A great way to check for malingering.Now you have the ability to adjust the red/blue screen to get that perfect color block. Fixation Disparity Use the red/blue glasses to check fixation disparity.F2 brings up the fixation disparity chart without fusion lock,F4 with fusion lock.Now with the ability to adjust the red/blue color scheme to achieve the perfect color block out with the glasses.. HOTV Chart HOTV-This is a great addition to our program.If you are not familiar with the HOTV chart, here is a quick introduction:Access HOTV by pressing T or choosing it on the control panel. The entire chart consists of only the letters H O T,and V.The patient is given the HOTV card and told to point the letter on the card that corresponds with the letter on the screen.You can use single letter,single line,or multi-line displays.Using single letter display creates the least amount of confusion.The simplicity of this chart allows it to be used on non-verbal patients (such as those with moderate to severe Down's syndrome)as well as patients who do not know (or are too young to know)the English alphabet.We have the HOTV and Numbers charts to add accuracy to the testing of young children and others who have difficulty with standard charts.We believe they are far more accurate than the Allen picture optotypes that we already include and suggest these charts take the place of the Allen chart pictures when possible. Blanking Feature This is a great way to quickly and completely Black the screen.Instead of having to turn your projector off and on everytime you want to do ophthalmoscopy,just hit the'B'key.Any key will return you to the previous screen.We have also added a second screen,the'white out' 3
3 This feature of Acuity Pro is a standard red/Green overlay which is available on all optotypes except the pictures. It can be used with all sized letters, single letter, single line or multi-line display and mirror. Hit the 'G' key to invoke the overlay. Astigmatic Charts - The standard 12 point, 3 line Astigmatic wheel or clock dial. It is invoked by hitting the 'A' key. Press the 'A' key again and the new 'shower drain' astigmatic chart appears. 4 Dot Test - Use the Red/Blue glasses provided to check stereopsis with your patients. A great way to check for malingering. Now you have the ability to adjust the red/blue screen to get that perfect color block. Fixation Disparity - Use the red/blue glasses to check fixation disparity. F2 brings up the fixation disparity chart without fusion lock, F4 with fusion lock. Now with the ability to adjust the red/blue color scheme to achieve the perfect color block out with the glasses.. HOTV Chart - HOTV - This is a great addition to our program. If you are not familiar with the HOTV chart, here is a quick introduction: Access HOTV by pressing T or choosing it on the control panel. The entire chart consists of only the letters H O T, and V. The patient is given the HOTV card and told to point the letter on the card that corresponds with the letter on the screen. You can use single letter, single line, or multi-line displays. Using single letter display creates the least amount of confusion. The simplicity of this chart allows it to be used on non-verbal patients (such as those with moderate to severe Down’s syndrome) as well as patients who do not know (or are too young to know) the English alphabet. We have the HOTV and Numbers charts to add accuracy to the testing of young children and others who have difficulty with standard charts. We believe they are far more accurate than the Allen picture optotypes that we already include and suggest these charts take the place of the Allen chart pictures when possible. Blanking Feature - This is a great way to quickly and completely Black the screen. Instead of having to turn your projector off and on everytime you want to do ophthalmoscopy, just hit the 'B' key. Any key will return you to the previous screen. We have also added a second screen, the 'white out
screen.Press the 'B'key again to switch back and forth between black and white screens.This feature was added by request from one of our users. Fixation Dot A standard white on black fixation Dot is available by hitting the 'D'key. User Defined Keys There are eight user defined keys available so that you may assign any sequence of hotkey keystrokes to a single Function key.This will allow you to have a single key to display a 20/25 line or a single key to jump to a single line display of 20/60 letters or whatever you want. A great new feature of v4.0 Speed Acuity By request!A single or double column of descending size optotypes for that really quick acuity check. Single Letter Display- Hit the'0'key for'One Letter'display.This feature works for all sizes and optotypes. Great for horizontal and vertical phorias and ductions. Single Line Display Just like your antique projector,you can select a single Line of letters by hitting the 'L'key.It works on all optotypes. Multi-Line Display You can have up to 4 lines of letters on the screen at one time,depending upon the snellen size currently in use.Hit the 'U'key for mUlti-line Vertical Line Display Some doctors prefer to use a vertical line of letters for phoria testing.Just hit the'V' key to invoke this feature. U.S.Metric Decimal Display You may calibrate and display the optotype size in any of three units.It's just a click away. Ocular Pathology Image Library This is our most exciting feature yet and is new to version 3.0.We have incorporated over 50 high resolution slides of common ocular pathologies which you can show your patients on screen. Next time you have a patient with a posterior subcapsular cataract,show them what it looks like! 4
4 screen. Press the 'B' key again to switch back and forth between black and white screens. This feature was added by request from one of our users. Fixation Dot - A standard white on black fixation Dot is available by hitting the 'D' key. User Defined Keys - There are eight user defined keys available so that you may assign any sequence of hotkey keystrokes to a single Function key. This will allow you to have a single key to display a 20/25 line or a single key to jump to a single line display of 20/60 letters or whatever you want. A great new feature of v4.0 Speed Acuity - By request! A single or double column of descending size optotypes for that really quick acuity check. Single Letter Display - Hit the 'O' key for 'One Letter' display. This feature works for all sizes and optotypes. Great for horizontal and vertical phorias and ductions. Single Line Display - Just like your antique projector, you can select a single Line of letters by hitting the 'L' key. It works on all optotypes. Multi-Line Display - You can have up to 4 lines of letters on the screen at one time, depending upon the snellen size currently in use. Hit the 'U' key for mUlti-line Vertical Line Display - Some doctors prefer to use a vertical line of letters for phoria testing. Just hit the 'V' key to invoke this feature. U.S. / Metric / Decimal Display - You may calibrate and display the optotype size in any of three units. It's just a click away. Ocular Pathology Image Library - This is our most exciting feature yet and is new to version 3.0. We have incorporated over 50 high resolution slides of common ocular pathologies which you can show your patients on screen. Next time you have a patient with a posterior subcapsular cataract, show them what it looks like!
How about Asteroid,PVD,Diabetic Retinopathy,Punctal Plug?You can show your patients an image of their condition.These high resolution images are invaluable in helping to explain to your patients their ocular condition. Big E-Z Slide Finder This is a new feature,while in the Photo Gallery,press the'PgUp'or'PgDn'key to quickly scroll through the list of all available slides.When you find the title you want,press the 'Enter'key and it will appear.The titles are very large and can easily be seen from across the room so that you may browse from your exam chair.A big improvement over previous versions. Now in version 5.0,the Big E-Z Video Finder is available too!Works just like the slide finder. Red/Green Circles New to version 6.0,this feature displays a split screen red/green field which contain two sets of concentric black circles.Great for doing a Red/Green Balance. Slide Show Option While in the image library screen,you can run a slide show of your favorite slides.If you don't want to show your patients ocular pathology,add your own scenic European vacation slides to the series.You can select any slides you want for the slide show and set the delay for each slide change. Masking Feature Another new feature to version 6.0.Block out a single line or single letter of the chart. Just like the old bulb projectors but high tech! Add Your Own Photos Another very exciting feature of the image library is that you can add your own photos to it.All you need is an image capturing system or camera and scanner.Instructions for adding your slides are easy to follow and will make your Acuity Pro unique.Instead of having your patient sit and stare at the walls while you're away,turn on the slide show with your own practice promotion slides,scenic slides,or any other thing you want to display!A great way to educate you patients about other aspects of your practice or your life. Video Player This is a great feature!You can import any mpg or avi video file or movie clip and show it directly within Acuity Pro.An excellent way to keep kids attention while doing retinoscopy. 5
5 How about Asteroid, PVD, Diabetic Retinopathy, Punctal Plug? You can show your patients an image of their condition. These high resolution images are invaluable in helping to explain to your patients their ocular condition. Big E-Z Slide Finder - This is a new feature, while in the Photo Gallery, press the 'PgUp' or 'PgDn' key to quickly scroll through the list of all available slides. When you find the title you want, press the 'Enter' key and it will appear. The titles are very large and can easily be seen from across the room so that you may browse from your exam chair. A big improvement over previous versions. Now in version 5.0, the Big E-Z Video Finder is available too! Works just like the slide finder. Red/Green Circles - New to version 6.0, this feature displays a split screen red/green field which contain two sets of concentric black circles. Great for doing a Red/Green Balance. Slide Show Option - While in the image library screen, you can run a slide show of your favorite slides. If you don't want to show your patients ocular pathology, add your own scenic European vacation slides to the series. You can select any slides you want for the slide show and set the delay for each slide change. Masking Feature - Another new feature to version 6.0. Block out a single line or single letter of the chart. Just like the old bulb projectors but high tech! Add Your Own Photos - Another very exciting feature of the image library is that you can add your own photos to it. All you need is an image capturing system or camera and scanner. Instructions for adding your slides are easy to follow and will make your Acuity Pro unique. Instead of having your patient sit and stare at the walls while you're away, turn on the slide show with your own practice promotion slides, scenic slides, or any other thing you want to display! A great way to educate you patients about other aspects of your practice or your life. Video Player - This is a great feature! You can import any mpg or avi video file or movie clip and show it directly within Acuity Pro. An excellent way to keep kids attention while doing retinoscopy
Also a great way to show your patients practice promotion videos.Download and import your first video from our site provided by Lacrimedics.It shows a video clip of a punctal plug insertion. Version 5.0 now comes with several cartoons too! Crowding Bars New to version 5.0.Press 'K'to invoke the crowding bars around a single optotype.This is the most accurate way to test acuity on an amblyopic eye. Hand Held Remote We now have a 17 button credit card sized remote control that will allow access to all the features of Acuity Pro.Extra remotes are available. ETDRS Doing research?We now have an ETDRS chart that will meet your protocol requirements for research.Press the'I'key to invoke this feature.The variable contrast feature is also available for this chart.Press'J'to invoke the variable contrast feature. Variable Contrast Letter Set This feature will allow you to display snellen letters or the ETDRS chart at relative contrast from 0 to 30%.Once set,it will be remembered.A great way to test those pre and post LASIK patients for contrast sensitivity.Press the 'J'key to invoke this feature. What Does It Cost? $1295.00 US,for Acuity Pro Installation Disk and one machine license.Additional licenses are $399.00 Remember,Acuity Pro may qualify for the ADA Tax Credit.Check with your accountant. The MPC is a brand new production 17"computer which sells for $1795.00.Combo price with Acuity Pro is $3090.00.If you buy the All-In-One System at the same time as Acuity Pro,it too may qualify for the ADA Tax Credit. Below is a table that will give you an idea of cost per room. Installations Avg Cost Per Lane 1 1295.00 2 847.00 3 697.67 4 623.00 As you can see,two lanes or more is less expensive than the cheapest bulb projectors available. ADA Tax Credit 6
6 Also a great way to show your patients practice promotion videos. Download and import your first video from our site provided by Lacrimedics. It shows a video clip of a punctal plug insertion. Version 5.0 now comes with several cartoons too! Crowding Bars - New to version 5.0. Press 'K' to invoke the crowding bars around a single optotype. This is the most accurate way to test acuity on an amblyopic eye. Hand Held Remote - We now have a 17 button credit card sized remote control that will allow access to all the features of Acuity Pro. Extra remotes are available. ETDRS - Doing research? We now have an ETDRS chart that will meet your protocol requirements for research. Press the 'I' key to invoke this feature. The variable contrast feature is also available for this chart. Press 'J' to invoke the variable contrast feature. Variable Contrast Letter Set - This feature will allow you to display snellen letters or the ETDRS chart at relative contrast from 0 to 30%. Once set, it will be remembered. A great way to test those pre and post LASIK patients for contrast sensitivity. Press the 'J' key to invoke this feature. What Does It Cost? $1295.00 US, for Acuity Pro Installation Disk and one machine license. Additional licenses are $399.00 Remember, Acuity Pro may qualify for the ADA Tax Credit. Check with your accountant. The MPC is a brand new production 17" computer which sells for $1795.00. Combo price with Acuity Pro is $3090.00. If you buy the All-In-One System at the same time as Acuity Pro, it too may qualify for the ADA Tax Credit. Below is a table that will give you an idea of cost per room. Installations Avg Cost Per Lane 1 1295.00 2 847.00 3 697.67 4 623.00 As you can see, two lanes or more is less expensive than the cheapest bulb projectors available. ADA Tax Credit -
If you have never had a method to test non-verbal,mentally challenged or illiterate patients before,Acuity Pro will allow you to serve this population now by using the HOTV test chart and example card.Another way that you may utilize the ADA tax credit is if you were to load Acuity Pro onto a laptop computer or our All-In-One MPC computer system and test home bound or nursing home patients that you otherwise could not test.You may be able to purchase the software and our All-In-One MPC system at the same time and both qualify for the ADA tax credit.Be sure and consult with your accountant to verify these requirements. 7
7 If you have never had a method to test non-verbal , mentally challenged or illiterate patients before, Acuity Pro will allow you to serve this population now by using the HOTV test chart and example card. Another way that you may utilize the ADA tax credit is if you were to load Acuity Pro onto a laptop computer or our All-In-One MPC computer system and test home bound or nursing home patients that you otherwise could not test. You may be able to purchase the software and our All-In-One MPC system at the same time and both qualify for the ADA tax credit. Be sure and consult with your accountant to verify these requirements