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Topcon Healthcare Equips Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Latest in Vision Testing Solutions
September 17, 2024 | Topcon NewsShare on:.wp-social-link svg { fill: #fff !important; } .wp-block-columns .sns { padding: 0; text-align: right;}Topcon Healthcare is proud to align with the Infield Care Center, a state-of-the-art onsite medical facility, to support the visual health needs of drivers.INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Topcon Healthcare and Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) announced this week IMS has acquired state-of-the-art ophthalmic solutions from Topcon. This equipment will benefit NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone drivers for their annual physicals and medical exams during race season. It also will be used on drivers, spectators and visitors when needed.Topcon Healthcare is a global leader in innovating digital healthcare solutions. As the primary partner of INDY NXT by Firestone driver James Roe, Topcon is part of the fabric of the motorsport community. Topcon Healthcare is proud to align with IMS to support the visual health needs of drivers.“As a driver traveling at speeds where the blink of an eye equals 50 to 100 feet of track surface, our eye health is critically important to success and safety,” said Roe. “I’m thrilled to see Topcon and IMS – two world leaders that mean so much to me – come together to ensure that the absolute best in vision testing technology is available to drivers like me and our industry at large.” The Topcon Healthcare solution includes a full eye examination suite as well as its NW500 retinal camera, Maestro2 OCT, CV-5000S Digital Phoropter, and TEMPO Perimeter. This comprehensive solution portfolio ensures IMS has the technology needed to provide cutting-edge onsite eye examination services.“Our support of IMS is aligned with our mission to increase access to best-in-class eyecare and healthcare services around the globe,” said Topcon Healthcare CEO and President Ali Tafreshi. “IMS drivers, crew and fans at IMS now have access to cutting-edge ophthalmic solutions. The safety and visual health of the drivers, crew, staff and fans is paramount, and we take immense pride in being part of this important mission.”The Topcon Healthcare equipment will be located within the IU Health Emergency Medical Center, where comprehensive driver physicals are performed. Treatment also is provided for spectators who experience minor injury or dehydration. The IU Health Emergency Medical Center is equipped and at-the-ready to handle the vast majority of health issues that arise at the track, including complex on-track trauma.“Topcon Healthcare really understands the importance of precision, timing and state-of-the-art technology in motorsports,” said IMS president J. Douglas Boles. “INDYCAR drivers are traveling the length of a football field in less than a second, so their eyes are critical. They have to look as far forward as possible and react quickly to what they see. Working with a company like Topcon Healthcare ensures our drivers are safe and competitive on track.”Roe and his Topcon-branded INDY NXT presented by Firestone car will make an appearance at the Topcon Healthcare booth at the 2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in October.About Topcon Healthcare, Inc.Topcon Healthcare, Inc. is part of Topcon Corporation (TSE 7732). We are a leading provider of digital healthcare solutions whose vision is to improve access and quality of healthcare while decreasing the cost of care. To achieve this vision, we created Healthcare from the Eye™, the strategy of applying AI models to imaging data from the eye to facilitate earlier detection and better management of disease. Healthcare from the Eye™ is powered by Harmony®, a cloud-based, vendor-inclusive digital health information platform enabling a connected care ecosystem.A truly global business, Topcon Corporation is focused on developing solutions to solve societal challenges in the mega domains of healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. In healthcare, these challenges include increasing eye disease, rising medical costs, physician shortages, and unequal access to healthcare. By investing in value-driven innovations, Topcon Corporation works to help people enjoy good health and a better quality of life.About IMSThe Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the world’s largest spectator sporting facility, has been the worldwide leader in motorsports entertainment since opening in 1909. IMS hosts the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge – the world’s most prestigious auto race. That race is the climax of an exciting Month of May schedule for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES that also includes the Sonsio Grand Prix on the IMS road course. NASCAR returns to the famous 2.5-mile oval during Brickyard Weekend, featuring the Brickyard 400 presented by PPG for the NASCAR Cup Series and Pennzoil 250 for the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship also returns to IMS for the TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks. Other events at IMS feature the NOS Energy Drink USAC National Midget Series, Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli and Sportscar Vintage Racing Association. IMS, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and IMS Productions are owned by Penske Corporation, a global transportation, automotive and motorsports leader. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit ims.com.
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Notice of Changes of President and CEO (Replacement of President)
January 30, 2023Topcon Corporation (TSE: 7732) hereby announces that the change of President and CEO was resolved at a meeting of the board of directors held today. The appointments will take effect on April 1, 2023.Change of President and CEO（effective April 1, 2023）NameNew PositionCurrent PositionSatoshi HiranoRepresentative Director,ChairmanRepresentative Director,President & CEOTakashi EtoRepresentative Director,President & CEORepresentative Director,Executive Vice PresidentGeneral Manager, Quality Assurance Div.Takashi EtoTopcon Corporation, the parent company of all Topcon Healthcare companies, announced changes in their president and CEO position that will be effective with the new fiscal year. Takashi Eto will assume the position of Representative Director, President and CEO, effective April 1, 2023. Current Topcon Corporation President and CEO Satoshi Hirano has served in the role since 2013 and will continue to contribute to the development of Topcon as Chairman of the Board, assisting and advising the new president.Read the news on the Topcon Corporation Website : link
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Topcon Introduces NW500 Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera
TOKYO, JAPAN, OCTOBER 2022 – Topcon Healthcare, a leading provider of medical devices and software solutions for the global eye care community, is pleased to announce that it has launched the NW500, its new fully-automatic, non-mydriatic retinal camera that delivers reliable, sharp-quality imaging with enhanced capability.The NW500 offers innovative slit scan illumination and a rolling shutter mechanism, which helps to overcome one of the known causes of poorly graded images in its ability to effectively image smaller pupils, from 2.00mm or more*. A 12-megapixel sensor delivers excellent quality colour fundus images for clear review and analysis.The NW500 contributes to a streamlined workflow and enhanced patient experience by offering the ability to acquire retinal images in a lighted setting without the need to dilate patients. The NW500 offers excellent quality colour fundus images across the traditional 3 fixation points (Disc, Centre, and Macula), as well as the 9 fixation positions for peripheral photography.Touch-screen operation offers rapid, simple capture with just one touch. Fully-automated operation gives clinicians the flexibility to delegate screening to non-clinical staff. The improved processing speed** means it takes less time to capture images and gives operators the ability to increase patient throughput. A variety of connectivity options are available to suit the needs of clinical and screening businesses.“The NW500 reflects Topcon’s commitment to continuous innovation in pursuit of technology that helps to improve the quality-of-care patients receive and make care more efficient and accessible,” says Senior Director of Product Management, Tobias Kurzke. “Combined, the innovative slit scan technology and 12-megapixel camera offer clinicians fast, sharp quality imaging with less failure and retakes, making the process of acquiring fundus images faster and more reliable than before. The added benefit of enhancing the patient experience through faster screening times and the absence of the need for dilation will give clinicians and large volume wellness screening settings a competitive advantage.”Find out more about NW500https://topconhealthcare.in/products/nw500/* Confirmed with model eye** As compared to the Topcon non-mydriatic retinal camera TRC-NW400Note: The information contained on this website is intended for healthcare professionals. Not all products, services or offers are approved or offered in every market, and products vary from one country to another. Contact your local distributor for country-specific information and availability.
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Discontinuation of Social Courtesy Gifts and Small Promotional Items in Compliance with APEC Kuala Lumpur Principles
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), in which the Japan Federation of Medical Devices Associations (JFMDA) participates, has established the Kuala Lumpur Principles (KL Principles)—ethical guidelines for interactions between the medical device industry, healthcare professionals, and patients.In alignment with these principles, JFMDA revised the Medical Device Industry Promotion Code on April 11, 2024, with implementation effective January 1, 2026.Accordingly, we will discontinue the provision of social courtesy gifts and small promotional items to healthcare professionals and institutions to further enhance transparency in our relationships.Examples of items to be discontinued:Social courtesy gifts (e.g., souvenirs, seasonal gifts, congratulatory flowers, condolence offerings)Promotional items (e.g., novelty goods such as pens and notebooks, event souvenirs, calendars)We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we continue to uphold the highest standards of ethics and transparency in our industry.
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Public statement regarding recent lawsuit settlement
Topcon Healthcare is pleased to announce we have reached a positive resolution to a lawsuit with Carl Zeiss Meditec that has been a distraction for over four years. Topcon made a strategic decision to settle ongoing litigation with Zeiss to remove the distraction and allow us to focus on our mission to serve our customers and help improve access and quality of care while reducing the overall cost of care. We are known for quality products and quality people. We intend to continue delivering value and intelligent solutions to our customers and the healthcare market. Topcon admitted no wrongdoing in the settlement. During the (4 years of) litigation almost all of Zeiss’s claims were dismissed or withdrawn. The final settlement relates to a legacy version of Harmony (which has not been actively licensed by Topcon for several years). Customers using our current product, Harmony RS, are not affected by the settlement, and none of the devices or software that we are promoting or plan to implement in the future are affected by the conditions in the settlement in any way.
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TOPCON selected for the fourth consecutive year as a Digital Transformation Stock (DX stock), and first time chosen for the DX Grand Prix!
Topcon Corporation (Headquarters: Itabashi, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takashi Eto) has been selected for the DX Grand Prix 2023 in the Digital Transformation Stock (DX Stock) designated by the METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.DX Stocks are selected for each industry category, targeting companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that have established internal systems to promote DX that contributes to improving corporate value. These companies fundamentally transform their business models based on digital technologies and aim to achieve new growth and enhance their competitiveness through digital transformation.Topcon has been selected for four consecutive years since 2020, and this year was chosen as a “DX Grand Prix company,” an award for being a leading company in the selected stocks.Topcon’s corporate identity is “Topcon contributes to enrich human life by solving the societal challenges within healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure.” We have been creating new markets by providing DX solutions that transform conventional work processes through digitization, automation, and networking technologies in the global healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure markets.■ Topcon’s DX Solutions for Solving Societal Challenges in Healthcare, Agriculture, and Infrastructure.[DX Grand Prix 2023 Evaluation Points]Topcon places DX as a driving force for business transformation, and the evaluation points are comprehensive and specific in terms of contributing to corporate value and realization capabilities. The corporate identity states that ” Topcon contributes to enrich human life by solving the societal challenges within healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure.” and aims to solve these issues with DX solutions. The company actively engages in M&A and partnerships, incorporating advanced technologies and expanding services. They provide integrated solutions that combine technology and services, not just selling products or services, to address the challenges in the target industries. Expectations are high for future developments.Going forward, with a customer-oriented, field-oriented approach and a spirit of challenge, we will continue to strive for “the company that is needed” by stakeholders and promote ESG (environmental, social, and governance) management through our business
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