Reichert has recently launched the iPac Pachymeter (Figure 2) which has the same ergonomically satisfying design and so I tried it out on a group of unsuspecting teachers and students on a recent course.
Portable and versatile
The iPac pachymeter weighs just 100g (it is rechargeable so no need for heavy batteries) and this, together with the design, makes it the easiest to handle hand-held pachymeter I have used. It can be used in any position, including supine, so it is very portable and versatile. A small colour LED display sits aside a small blue joystick which allows one-digit control by simple movement in four cardinal positions or simply by pressing it. The version I used charged directly via a USB input connected to the mains adaptor, but a charging cradle is also available. I would recommend getting this to ensure the unit is kept safe and fully charged between patients. The instrument automatically shuts off after one minute of inactivity and one full charge should easily last a full day of testing.
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