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World's 1st VHF Digital Ultrasound Eye Arc-Scanner
Artemis is the world's first very high frequency digital ultrasound eye arc-scanner. Using patented 3D Arc-scanning technology, Artemis provides microscopic resolution images and precision measurement capabilities of the cornea and anterior segments of the human eye.
Applications of the Technology
 The Ultralink technology has many unique applications, particularly in refractive surgery, with no competing technology either available or in development. The unique applications include:
The most accurate three-dimensional corneal thickness measurements possible to date for safer surgical planning in corneal excimer laser surgery (LASIK and PRK).
The ability to measure and predict the residual stromal thickness after LASIK to prevent long-term corneal destabilization and consequent progression to corneal transplant
The ability to diagnose the causes of refractive surgical inaccuracy in particular cases (healing changes and corneal mechanical changes)
Layer by layer corneal anatomy visualization to enable customized ablations of the cornea to be carried out in a predictable way
Diagnosis of complications in corneal refractive surgery
Customization of refractive surgical intra-ocular phakic lens implants via accurate determination of internal ocular dimension (anterior chamber angle and sulcus-to-sulcus dimensions). Fernando Trindade, MD, PhD concluded that current methods of assessing sulcus to sulcus distance need to be improved upon. His Grand Prize-winning video presentation was released at the 2000 ASCRS on the "Importance of Proper ICL Vaulting"
Providing a more accurate measurement for power selection of the intra-ocular lens replacement in cataract surgery
 While only a small percentage of the population has corneas that are too thin or flat for LASIK, LASEK is an exciting option for farsighted people whose previous only alternative was glasses or contact lenses. In addition, individuals who participate in contact sports may select LASEK over LASIK to avoid post-procedure flap complications as a result of impact to their eyes.
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