Ophthalmic Imaging Systems (“OIS”) designs, develops, manufactures and markets digital imaging systems and informatics solutions for the eye care market. The company has 25 years experience in the ophthalmic imaging business and is the leading provider of ophthalmic digital imaging systems.

The company today announced that it will launch two new products and improvements to the OIS EMR and OIS PM solutions at the American Academy of Ophthalmology ’s 113th annual meeting to be held October 24-27 in San Francisco. The two new products are specifically targeted to address the shift in healthcare demand due to aging populations and the rapid rise in diabetic-related eye disease.

The new product launches are:

OIS EyeScan – The OIS EyeScan is the first totally new imaging device the company has launched in a few years. It is a revolutionary new portable imaging device has wide-ranging functionality that is capable of imaging both the anterior and

Today, Ophthalmic Imaging Systems (OIS) commented on a portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (popularly known as the stimulus package) that pertains to healthcare IT. It has been estimated that more than $20 billion will be spent on financial incentives for doctors who become meaningful users of a certified EHR solution by 2015. Those who implement a solution and become meaningful users between 2010 and 2012 will be eligible for $44,000 in incentive payments.

“We believe the portion of the Stimulus Package that offers incentives to users for utilizing a certified EHR solution has tremendous potential to rapidly increase the user base of EHR solutions and improve the quality of care and efficiency of our healthcare system. While many medical professionals recognize the advantages that EHR solutions offer their businesses and patients, the market’s adoption of these solutions has been slow,” stated Gil Allon, CEO of Ophthalmic