Disclaimer: This review is based on the specs available on the internet. Many devices don’t meet the published specs.
Here’s our scoring for the Photizo:
Device Specs - Grade: B+
Although we haven’t verified the specs, the Domer has the right wavelengths, and a reasonable amount of power (a little more than half of the Luma). One thing to note is that there is very little red light as compared to IR light (about 10:1)
The Photizo does not have an optical comb, which means that about 80% of the light will be lost due to the fur. This is the main reason home units are not good enough. Clinical units have enough power to reach the target (because they have so much power), but most home devices don’t have enough power, factoring in fur and are best for superficial conditions.
Device Quality - Grade B
The device looks well made and at a glance should deliver what is promised. The challenge is that either the device gets really hot (there is no heatsink to eliminate heat) or it is not expected to be on for very long, which means not enough of a dose to have a clinical impact.
Clinical Information - B
Not much clinical information from this company. The device comes with a small booklet, but not much nuance in assessing or tailoring treatment to the condition.
Beyond the device - F
There is only generic information on how to treat different conditions. A clinician should establish the protocol after reviewing the patient’s records. Generic information leads to hit or miss results.
By far the main reason pets don’t heal is because pet owners are not compliant. The Domer does not offer an app that reminds the pet owner to treat and also a connection to the clinic to ensure good outcomes. 70% of MedcoVet users engage with the app and track treatments, provide status updates to the clinic, send messages, etc. Without compliance and engagement most devices are not used after the first few days.
Analysis:
The Domer has decent device parameters. It has about .66W 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. Also, Domer is one of the few companies that publishes specs and is consistent (this is a good sign).
Key Device Differences Between the Luma and the Photizo:
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.
Device overheating - Any light device that is emitting over .5W 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 min, which don’t do much) or they burn out. It is not clear from the pictures or videos how a device with reasonable power doesn’t get too hot.
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. 70% of pet owners engage with the app to get connected to the clinic, leading to better outcomes.
MedcoVet support for any issues regarding the Luma. MedcoVet offers best in class support for all customer inquiries including billing, technical and medical issues.
Here is a link to the Domer:
Key Device Specs Reviewed:
Power output 660mW Area Coverage? (not clear how large the treatment head is) Wavelengths 635nM (red) and 808nM (infrared) – each dose includes both wavelengths simultaneously
Specification Comparison:
