Here is a link to the Photizo VetCare:
Here is a link to the other device specs:
Key Device Specs Reviewed:
Power output 1300mW (Average output: 194mW/cm2)
Coverage 4.7cm2
Wavelengths 633nM (red) and 850nM (infrared) – each dose includes both wavelengths simultaneously
Dose details 6 joules (31-second dose) – 30% includes a range of pulsed healing frequencies (50/50 duty cycle), 70% continuous light.
Note: All Infrared is concentrated in the middle, not throughout the treatment area
Specification Comparison:
Analysis:
The Photizo has decent device parameters. It has about 1W of average power and has both red and infrared wavelengths (red is more for superficial wound healing and IR is for deeper conditions like arthritis). The website looks good and has videos, etc. Overall, this appears to be a quality product.
Key Differences Between the Luma and the Photizo Device:
Luma has an optical comb - This is so important that we patented our comb. About 80% of light (or more) is lost in the fur. The optical comb bypasses the fur to reach the skin and the target tissue. Usually, only large class IV devices can emit enough light to get through the fur and reach the target tissue.
Treatment area - The Photizo’s treatment area is 1⁄3 the size of the Luma’s treatment area. This presents two challenges. 1- The pet owner must move the device to many different spots while treating, and 2- Small treatment spots require accurate placement. We chose a larger treatment head because the pet owner doesn’t know the exact locations to treat.
Heat Sink - Any light device that emits over 1W of light creates heat. Many devices on the market don’t have a way to dissipate heat, which means they are either not on for very long (treatment times less than 1 minute, which doesn’t do much) or they burn out. The Photizo claims that treatment only needs to be 30 seconds (per location). This seems pretty ridiculous, as the World Association of Laser Therapy says otherwise. The body needs time to absorb the light and will not absorb double the power in half the time (this phenomenon is called reciprocity).
Beyond the device:
The first part of the document compares the MedcoVet Luma with another light healing device. But MedcoVet offers much more than a quality device. The price of the Luma includes:
30% payment to the clinic for supporting the medicine. The device on the internet doesn’t factor in the time and knowledge of a trained clinician who knows the pet.
An app to connect the pet owner and clinic. This enables protocol changes between visits so the pet is getting the optimal dosage based on their progress.
3. MedcoVet support for any issues regarding the Luma. MedcoVet offers best-in-class support for all customer inquiries including billing, technical and medical issues.
MedcoVet is the bridge between
expensive, quality, in-clinic treatments (which don’t work because pet owners can’t come in), and
inexpensive devices on the internet (which either don’t meet veterinary guidelines or don’t have the medical support to achieve positive medical outcomes).