Optos Unveils MonacoPro Ultra-Widefield and OCT Retinal Imaging Technology

Optos announced the launch of MonacoPro, the next generation ultra-widefield (UWF) SLO and spectral domain retinal imaging solution. Building on the legacy of Monaco, Optos said MonacoPro introduces features designed to elevate diagnostic precision and streamline workflow for eye care professionals worldwide.

“MonacoPro represents our commitment to continuous innovation in ophthalmic imaging,” Optos Chief Executive Officer Robert Kennedy said in a company news release. “With new advancements in automation, and data analysis, we are empowering clinicians with tools that enhance efficiency and diagnostic confidence while maintaining our industry-leading ultra-widefield imaging capabilities.”

According to Optos, key product features include:

• MonacoPro OCT Image Quality 
  New MonacoPro OCT image quality provides highly detailed and precise retinal images that meet the needs of eye care practices. With MonacoPro, practitioners can visualize and analyze retinal layers with greater accuracy, supporting diagnosis and treatment planning. When combined with the integrated 200° single-shot optomap imaging, MonacoPro increases the identification of macular pathology when compared with fundus imaging alone by 29.4%.[1]

• AreaAssist: Streamlined Efficiency for Enhanced Workflow
  MonacoPro also marks the introduction of the new AreaAssist tool, designed to improve the efficiency of retinal imaging workflows. AreaAssist enables users to automatically measure continuous areas of matching color and adjust the sensitivity of the selected area with a simple “click and drag” of the mouse. By automating and simplifying these processes, AreaAssist removes the need for time-consuming manual tasks, allowing practitioners to focus on patient care and clinical decision-making.

• One of the Largest Reference Databases in Retinal Imaging
  The Optos Reference Database in the US market, on the MonacoPro now includes 879 eyes and stratifies based on different optic disc sizes in addition to age. Research has demonstrated that normalizing reference data by ONH size is a more effective approach than other criteria for identifying relevant population data, leading to greater diagnostic precision.[2]

MonacoPro will be available for shipping beginning in March 2025.

For more information about MonacoPro and retinal imaging technology by Optos, visit optos.com.

References:

1) Aiello et al.: INTEGRATING MACULAR OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY WITH ULTRAWIDE-FIELD IMAGING IN A DIABETIC RETINOPATHY TELEMEDICINE PROGRAM USING A SINGLE DEVICE. Retina 2023 Nov 1;43(11):1928-1935.

2) Salazar et al.: Optical Coherence Tomography Measurement Correlations with Age and Optic Disc Size. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science June 2024, Vol.65, 4848