I have 2 brand new instruments to improve patient care.

Corneal Pachymeter - this instrument measures the exact thickness of the cornea. Knowing the thickness of the cornea is critical in deciding if a patient is a candidate for Lasik surgery. Lasik corrects prescriptions by selectively and precisely reshaping the cornea, by thinning specific areas. This procedure can cause problems, if the cornea is thinned below a certain failsafe point.

Another benefit of pachymetry is making it easier to determine your risk of developing glaucoma.
The instrument that measures eyeball pressures was calibrated for a normal thickness cornea. Guidelines have been developed to adjust the reading to compensate for corneal thicknesses that are thickner or thinner than usual. Recent research has determined that people with thicker corneas are more resistant to developing glaucoma, whereas, those with thinner corneas are more likely to develop glaucoma.

Corneal Topographer - I am looking forward to getting this instrument as it maps the entire topography of the cornea. This is invaluable in fitting rigid contact lenses and in determining unusual corneal contours. It can differentiate between different types of astigmatism, and help in getting more accurate prescriptions for those with irregular types. This is the instrument of choice in determining the prescence of keratoconus, and for monitoring its progression.