Canon U.S.A. Showcases Total Imaging and Workflow Management Systems for the Ophthalmic World at Vision Expo East

Business Wire, March 23, 2007

Canon Eyecare Solutions Help Bring True High-Resolution Digital Imaging and Telemedicine Capabilities to Physician's Desktop

NEW YORK -- Helping ophthalmologists and optometrists take full advantage of digital imaging technology, Canon Medical Systems, a division of Canon U.S.A, Inc., will be demonstrating the benefits of using its total digital imaging and workflow management solutions, including its Eye Q Prime Imaging Systems, at the International Vision Expo East Show, March 23rd - 25th, in New York City.

The highly scalable Eye Q Prime Imaging application from Canon, when used with Canon Non-Mydriatic/Mydriatic Fundus Cameras, helps to quickly capture ultra high-resolution digital images that physicians can review, analyze, print and digitally communicate to virtually any physician at any facility, anywhere in the world.

"Eye Q Prime software's workflow design helps to simplify patient care by linking retinal images from the Canon Non-Mydriatic camera with measurement devices, such as the tonometer and auto-ref keratometer, helping to enable faster diagnosis by collecting patient information in one database for viewing," said Tsuneo Imai, director and general manager, Canon Medical Systems.

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, 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.

* RK-F1 Full Auto Ref-Keratometer - The RK-F1 Keratometer from Canon, inventor of the first Auto Ref-Keratometer, allows 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 TX-F Tonometer allows doctors to perform simple eye exams efficiently and reliably.

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 on the 2006 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 2006 , with global revenues of $34.9 billion in 2006. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.

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