Tomey Data Transfer Software

What specific capabilities should you look for?

Manual transcription of IOL power calculations or keratometry values is the leading cause of refractive surprises post-cataract surgery. By automating data flow, Tomey’s software ensures that the number measured on the device is the number that lands in the surgical plan. Tomey Data Transfer Software

Date: October 26, 2023 Subject: Integration Strategies for Ophthalmic Diagnostic Devices Keywords: Tomey, Ophthalmology, Data Migration, EMR Integration, Medical Device Software, Interoperability, HL7, DICOM. What specific capabilities should you look for

It is tempting to use generic HL7 interface engines (like Mirth Connect) to grab Tomey data. However, Tomey’s proprietary data headers contain specific flags for corneal aberrometry that generic software discards. It is tempting to use generic HL7 interface

| Feature | Tomey Native Software | Generic FTP Script | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Preserves Zernike Polynomials | Yes | No | | Auto-Merge to Correct Patient | Yes (via Medical Record Number) | Manual mapping required | | Technical Support | 24/7 Tomey support | Community forums only | | Firmware Compatibility | Guaranteed | Breaks with each Tomey update |

Verdict: Always use native Tomey software for diagnostic devices.