Poised on the leading edge of breakthrough optical testing is Accommodata Corporation. Using Power Mac G4s to deliver an interactive multimedia environment, Accommodata has developed a solution that tests vision and educates patients at the same time. While the science of ophthalmology has enabled doctors to work miracles with human sight, ophthalmologists' offices have seemed to lag on the end of the technology curve. The Mac's power and flexibility made it the platform of choice for this integrated solution that uniquely suits the needs of the ophthalmologist. With just a press of a button, the system will play desktop movies to inform patients of important medical issues and, for the kids, play cartoons that entertain and educate at the same time.
Doctors can also capture both digital images and video to share with consulting specialists.
However, the doctor isn't limited to work from any single location. Foot and hand controls allow freedom of movement. Ophthalmologists utilize a wide variety of unrelated systems to care for patients and run their practice . Because these functions rely on a disparate mix of traditional and digital solutions, many inefficiencies exist in nearly every aspect of a typical practice. This one solution provides everything from vision tests to fixation devices, room lighting control systems, nurse call lights, interoffice communication systems, patient education tools, and more.