INDIANAPOLIS—Topcon Healthcare, a provider of digital eyecare solutions, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) have announced that IMS has acquired ophthalmic solutions from Topcon. According to the announcement, this equipment will benefit NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone drivers for their annual physicals and medical exams during race season. The equipment will also will be used on drivers, spectators and visitors when needed. Topcon Healthcare is the primary partner of INDY NXT by Firestone driver James Roe and supports the visual health needs of drivers, the company said.

“As a driver traveling at speeds where the blink of an eye equals 50 to 100 feet of track surface, our eye health is critically important to success and safety,” said Roe. “I’m thrilled to see Topcon and IMS—two world leaders that mean so much to me—come together to ensure that the absolute best in vision testing technology is available to drivers like me and our industry at large.”

A comprehensive solution portfolio from Topcon that includes the NW500 retinal camera, Maestro2 OCT, CV-5000S Digital Phoropter and TEMPO Perimeter ensures that IMS has the technology needed to provide onsite eye examination services, the company said.

 
“Our support of IMS is aligned with our mission to increase access to best-in-class eyecare and health care services around the globe,” said Topcon Healthcare CEO and president Ali Tafreshi. “IMS drivers, crew and fans at IMS now have access to cutting-edge ophthalmic solutions. The safety and visual health of the drivers, crew, staff and fans is paramount, and we take immense pride in being part of this important mission.”

According to the announcement, the Topcon Healthcare equipment will be located within the IU Health Emergency Medical Center, where comprehensive driver physicals are performed. Treatment also is provided for spectators who experience minor injury or dehydration. The IU Health Emergency Medical Center is equipped and at-the-ready to handle the vast majority of health issues that arise at the track, including complex on-track trauma.

“Topcon Healthcare really understands the importance of precision, timing and state-of-the-art technology in motorsports,” said IMS president J. Douglas Boles. “INDYCAR drivers are traveling the length of a football field in less than a second, so their eyes are critical. They have to look as far forward as possible and react quickly to what they see. Working with a company like Topcon Healthcare ensures our drivers are safe and competitive on track.”