The world’s first fully portable, low cost
densitometer for measuring macular
pigment optical density.
Features and benefits include:
Enhancing MP is known to improve VA and contrast sensitivity in
susceptible ARM patients*
Low MP is a recognised risk factor for AMD
Quick and easy to use
Low cost monocular unit
Small footprint: Far more compact than anything else on the market
Easily portable: Ideal for small clinics, hospitals and home visits
Data can be saved for future reference
Graphs may be printed for patient reference
Used in clinical trials for measuring macular pigment optical density
Uses latest in electronics and LED flicker photometry
Links to Windows PC for ease of use
*VA and CSF is Richer et al (2004). Optometry 75, 4.
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The Mpod Macular Pigment Screener
Supplements such as lutein and zeaxanthin can improve macular pigment or mpod. (macular pigment optical density) Age related macular disease or macular disease (ARMD or AMD) has been linked to low macular pigment levels. Clinical trials have shown that lutein and zeaxanthin can improved the macular pigment optical density.
The Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Manchester, in partnership with British manufacturer Tinsley, has achieved a breakthrough in the development of a low cost, easy to use densitometer for measuring the Macular Pigment Optical Density and makes an affordable macular pigment measurement available to every clinic and practitioner.
The world’s first fully portable, low cost
densitometer for measuring macular
pigment optical density.