A call for action from World Glaucoma Association WGA and World Glaucoma Patient Association WGPA was not taken lightly by BiCOM Inc., a global distributor of Diaton tonometer (non-invasive tonometry through eyelid). BiCOM has advised and guided all of its distributors located in over 30 countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Middle East - to participate on March 6th World Glaucoma Day by either Screening or Awareness campaigns.

BiCOM Inc. reveals an advanced transpalpebral Diaton tonometer. Diaton Tonometry is a unique approach to measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) THROUGH THE EYELID - no contact with the cornea, no anesthesia or sterilization is required. BiCOM's pen-like, hand-held, portable device is perfect for measuring eye pressure and helps ophthalmologists and optometrists in diagnosis and prevention of blindness caused by Glaucoma. This ophthalmic device is irreplaceable for mass Glaucoma screenings.

Almost one-third of older Americans diagnosed with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) are not treated medically or surgically for the condition according to a study to be presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The presentation will be held on Monday, May 7, 2007, at 11:45 a.m. in the Grand Floridian H of the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.