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Instrumentation and equipment manufacturers generally do brisk business at Optrafair. Unlike some of the profession exhibiting at the show for whom it is a means to raise company profile, instrument manufacturers tend to make a healthy profit in sales. Many a deal is done at the show and many practitioners get excellent deals on new equipment.

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As was the case at the 2005 show, fundus cameras and anterior image equipment were particularly popular this year and I met many a proud owner of a new imaging system as the weekend progressed.

Nidek had its AFC-210 camera on display which was attracting much interest. The ease of use of the autofocus facility makes this an attractive proposition, not only to those concerned about their technical prowess, but also to anyone wishing photography to be part of a pre-screening process where training of auxiliary staff might be an issue. The instrument had been initially shown at the 2005 exhibition but is just now establishing a foothold in the market.

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