Description
The Heidelberg Spectralis OCT Mode 3, equipped with BluePeak technology, represents the latest evolution in OCT imaging for the SPECTRALIS platform. Designed to deliver superior visualization from the vitreous through the choroid, this upgraded module features an accelerated scan rate of 85,000 Hz, significantly reducing exam times and enhancing overall patient comfort. Its advanced capabilities make it an excellent choice for clinicians seeking high-performance imaging. Since the OCT3 Module can be integrated into any upgradeable SPECTRALIS system, it offers a future-proof solution for expanding diagnostic services.
The Spectralis OCT combined with BluePeak provides a powerful fusion of SD-OCT and two confocal scanning laser imaging modalities: Infrared and BluePeak blue-laser autofluorescence. Additional capabilities such as Widefield Fundus Imaging, peripheral OCT, and a flexible hardware platform further expand its clinical versatility. Thanks to Heidelberg’s active eye-tracking technology, the system delivers exceptionally accurate follow-up scans with a reproducibility of 1 micron. BluePeak metabolic mapping provides a non-invasive way to assess RPE function, offering clinicians deeper insight into retinal health and supporting the evaluation of emerging dry AMD treatments. Overall, the Spectralis OCT with BluePeak is a smart, scalable investment for any modern ophthalmic practice.
Enhanced Scan Speed
The OCT3 Module increases the Spectralis scan rate to 85,000 Hz, more than doubling the previous performance. This high-speed scanning supports smoother, faster workflows for comprehensive glaucoma assessments and high-definition OCT angiography.
Advanced Posterior Pole Imaging
High-density, rapid scans of the posterior pole deliver sharp, detailed images that aid in accurate retinal diagnosis and long-term patient management.
Optimized Glaucoma Analysis
With the OCT3 upgrade, optic nerve head radial circle scans (ONH-RC) powered by the Glaucoma Module Premium Edition are completed over 60% faster, helping clinicians streamline glaucoma evaluations.
Workflow Improvements
Paired with TruTrack Active Eye Tracking, the OCT3 Module reduces scan variability and enhances efficiency across the entire examination process.
Consistent, High-Quality Imaging
The system maintains outstanding image quality throughout all retinal layers— from the vitreous to the choroid—ensuring precise and reliable diagnostic information.
The OCT3 Module delivers improved structural visualization of the vitreous and choroid in a single scan, offering deep choroidal penetration while maintaining sharp resolution in the inner retinal layers. Its en face OCT capability, featuring transverse slices with a 6-micron lateral resolution, allows clinicians to clearly observe vascular networks, nerve fiber patterns, and the full scope of retinal abnormalities.
Reduced Exam Time with High-Quality Imaging
As spectral domain OCT (SD-OCT) technology continues to advance, the OCT3 Module provides a major leap forward in clinical efficiency. Compared with standard OCT systems, it captures images significantly faster and delivers clearer, more detailed results thanks to its enhanced signal sensitivity. This combination reduces total examination time, minimizes patient waiting, and enables practices to evaluate more patients without compromising diagnostic precision. Furthermore, the consistent SD-OCT framework across the SPECTRALIS family ensures long-term data compatibility for accurate follow-up comparisons.
Spectralis – BluePeak Module: Mapping Metabolic Activity in Retinal Disease
The BluePeak blue-laser autofluorescence module provides a non-invasive method to evaluate metabolic changes within the RPE/photoreceptor complex—an essential factor in many inherited and multifactorial retinal disorders, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD). BluePeak imaging helps identify metabolic stress, deterioration, or abnormal function across a wide spectrum of conditions.
Age-Related Disorders
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Early AMD (drusen)
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Dry AMD (geographic atrophy)
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Wet AMD (choroidal neovascularization)
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Hereditary / Inherited Macular and Retinal Dystrophies
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Best’s disease
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Stargardt’s disease
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Vitelliform macular dystrophy
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Cone dystrophy
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Cone-rod dystrophy
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Retinitis pigmentosa
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Additional Conditions That BluePeak Can Assess
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Cystoid macular edema
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Idiopathic macular telangiectasia
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Central serous chorioretinopathy
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Uveitis
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Macular holes
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Intraocular tumors
Technical Specifications
| OCT Light Source / Wavelength | Superluminescent diode (SLD) at approximately 870 nm |
| A-scan Rate | 40,000 or 85,000 Hz (depending on model configuration) |
| Axial (Digital) Resolution | ~3.9 µm per pixel |
| Lateral Resolution | ~5.7 µm per pixel (high-resolution mode) |
| Scan Depth into Tissue | Approximately 1.9 mm |
| Maximum Field of View (OCT) | Up to 55° (~16.5 mm) |
| Fundus / Imaging Lasers & Wavelengths | IR: 815 nm |
| Maximum Scan Field (Standard Objective) | 30° × 30° (~9 × 9 mm) |
| Wide-Field Objective Lens | 55° field of view |
| Ultra-Wide-Field Objective Lens | 102° (pupil reference) / 135° (eye center reference) |
| Eye-Tracking Technology | TruTrack™ Active Eye Tracking with ±1 µm reproducibility |
| Automatic Follow-Up Function | Precise alignment of follow-up scans to baseline images |
| ART (Automatic Real-Time Averaging) | Up to 100 images averaged per scan for noise reduction |
| Imaging Modes (3-Mode System) | IR (Infrared), OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), FA (Fluorescein Angiography); expandable with additional modules such as MultiColor, BluePeak, and OCTA |
| Modular Upgrade Options | OCT2 Module, OCT Angiography, BluePeak Autofluorescence, MultiColor Imaging, Glaucoma Module Premium |
| Fixation | Internal or external LED target with programmable sequences |
| Monitor / Display | Integrated color monitor (high-resolution display) |
| Database & Software | HEYEX Image and Patient Management Software |
| Export Formats | JPEG, BMP, TIFF, DICOM, PNG |
| Operating System (Base PC) | Windows 10 Professional or compatible |
| Power Supply | 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, self-adjusting |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 140 VA |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 480 × 635 × 546 mm (18.9 × 25 × 21.5 in) |
| Weight (Instrument Only) | ~35 kg (77 lbs) |
| Table | Motorized, wheelchair-accessible, asymmetric design |
| Accessories | USB memory stick, HEYEX software license, network adapter |
| Patient Database Capacity | Over 60,000 images (typical system configuration) |
