Zoran Popovic

Profundus AB Sweden

Profundus will meet the large and increasing demand for diagnostics of retinal microstructures such as individual cells, small capillaries and nerve fibres. There are over 1 billion individuals globally that suffer from vision impairment, many of which could be prevented. In 5 minutes it is now possible to get an image of the entire macula i e the most interesting part of the retina. This open up for both research and even more importantly for a wide spread clinical use. This can be highly beneficial for both care givers and patients. Earlier detection as well as better follow-up means better prognosis. Coming areas, such as gene therapy and stem cell technology, demand a new generation of imaging tools. Furthermore trends clearly points towards "multi modal diagnosis" for increased safety throughout the patient journey and also for health economic reasons. The Profundus Guide Star System will be customized with different modules that will improve clinical workflow and save valuable time. Image post-processing and longitudinal trend reports will facilitate evaluation and follow-up.