Canon Exhibits Total Ophthalmic Imaging and Workflow Management Systems at the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Annual Meeting

Business Wire, Oct 14, 2005

CHICAGO -- Benefits and Advantages of Canon Ophthalmic Solutions in Integrated Healthcare Environments Demonstrated in Special AAO Interoperability Showcase

At the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting, October 15th - 18th, Canon Medical Systems, a division of Canon U.S.A., Inc., will be demonstrating how eye doctors can leverage Canon ophthalmic solutions to better manage patient information and images, while helping to improve eye exam efficiency. Canon will showcase its technologies in its booth (#1026) and in the AAO's Integrated Healthcare Environment Eye Care Interoperability Showcase within the show's Technology Pavilion.

In the Canon booth, a Virtual Office will be set up to show - and let attendees experience - how a doctor can utilize a Canon Non-Mydriatic camera, such as the 8.2 megapixel CR-DGi Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera, and the Eye Q Prime Imaging application to quickly capture ultra high-resolution digital retinal images that can be reviewed, analyzed, printed and digitally communicated to virtually any facility, anywhere in the world. The Virtual Office will also demonstrate the Eye Q Prime software's ability to interface with the Canon Auto-Ref Keratometer, Auto-Tonometer and the Marco Ophthalmic Inc. (Marco) Slit Lamp.

Canon will also participate in the AAO's Interoperability Showcase, located in booth #2579. The Showcase will demonstrate how an electronic medical records (EMR) system based on industry standards, such as the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standard, can successfully interoperate with a variety of ophthalmic modalities in Integrated Healthcare Environments.

In addition, Canon is a participant in the Ophthalmic Photographers' Society 36th Annual Education Program, being held in conjunction with this year's AAO meeting.

"As the need for quality eye care continues to grow, integrating total digital imaging and workflow management solutions, based on industry standards, will become even more critical for doctors as they continue to provide comprehensive, high-end care to their patients and for the successful operation of their practices," said Tsuneo Imai, director and general manager, Canon Medical Systems. "The Eye Q Prime software offered by Canon, coupled with Canon Retinal Cameras, can play a significant role in improving the efficiency of eye care exams and the management of patient data and images."

Integrating Digital Imaging Technology and Workflow Management for the Ophthalmic World

Canon offers and markets a full line of digital imaging solutions for the ophthalmic world, including the non-Mydriatic and Mydriatic Fundus camera, full auto-tonometer and full auto-ref keratometer, and the Marco digital slit lamp, all of which work directly with the Eye Q Prime Imaging application to create a total imaging and workflow management tool for physicians. The product line includes:

--CR-DGi Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera - The CR-DGi camera provides up to 8.2 megapixel resolution to enable the capture of well-defined retinal images to help detect and monitor pathologies, including glaucoma and diabetes.

--CF-60DSi Full Digital Fundus Camera - With up to 16.7 megapixel resolution, the CF-60DSi offers PC-based operation and study management, outstanding digital image quality for color fundus imaging, F/A and high-precision ICG angiography. The proprietary control software outputs retinal imaging information into DICOM.

--RK-F1 Full Auto Ref-Keratometer - The RK-F1 Keratometer from Canon, inventor of the first Auto Ref-Keratometer, provides a one touch start for extremely easy operation with full automatic alignment for Refractometry and Keratometry.

--TX-F Full Auto Tonometer - Using innovative Canon Full Automatic technology, and its 3D tracking system, the fully automated TX-F Tonometer allows doctors to perform simple eye exams efficiently and reliably.

--Marco Slit Lamp with Canon EOS 20D Digital Camera Back - With up to 8.2 megapixel resolution, the Digital Slit Lamp from Marco is one of the most comfortable and versatile slit lamps on the market, with a single-knob, five-step magnification range from 6.3x to 40x, single-handed elevation and easy-to-reach tilt mechanism for gonioscopy.

For more information about Canon ophthalmic devices and solutions, please go to www.usa.canon.com/eye-care or contact Canon at eyecare@cusa.canon.com.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2004, with global revenues of $33.3 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.

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