Alcon
- AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® presbyopia-correcting Intraocular Lens (IOL) is designed to address near, intermediate, and distance vision
- The UltraSert™ Preloaded Delivery System with the AcrySof® IQ Aspheric IOL facilitates smooth1,2, consistent1,3 delivery of the IOL
- The ORA System® with the new VerifEye+™ Technology provides advanced intra-operative guidance to optimize precision for surgical IOL implantation
- Alcon to host three symposia focused on global clinical experiences and perspectives from eye care experts
Alcon, the global leader in eye care and division of Novartis will introduce new cataract surgery innovations at the XXXIII European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Congress (ESCRS) in Barcelona, Spain September 4th -9 th, 2015.
Complementing its broad range of intraocular lenses (IOLs), refractive cataract surgical equipment and pharmaceutical solutions, Alcon will introduce its AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® presbyopia-correcting IOL, the UltraSert™ Delivery System preloaded with the AcrySof® IQ Aspheric IOL, and the diagnostic ORA System® with VerifEye+™ Technology. These new innovations will be presented at the ESCRS and subsequently launched across several countries in Europe.
“Alcon is encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive feedback eye care surgeons have provided after using these new products. We are extremely proud to deliver technologies to meet the needs of cataract and refractive surgeons” said Franck Leveiller, Alcon Surgical Head of Research & Development. “As the leader in eye care, we have an unparalleled commitment to accelerate innovation. By developing improved IOLs and equipment to help with visualization, navigation, and guidance to optimize cataract surgery; we are improving the outcomes of cataract patients.”
Alcon will also provide more than 15 sponsored medical sessions and 24 supported peer-reviewed presentations at the congress.
Alcon new technologies
The AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® Presbyopia correcting IOL is a trifocal IOL addressing near, intermediate, and distance vision for patients suffering from cataracts and presbyopia. With an intermediate focal point at 60cm, and 88% of light transmission, this lens is designed to provide crisp quality of vision and comfortable intermediate vision, reducing dependency on reading glasses.
The AcrySof® IQ Aspheric IOL with UltraSert™ Pre-loaded Delivery System is a single-use injector designed to facilitate smooth, consistent delivery of the AcrySof® IQ Aspheric IOL, Alcon’s leading monofocal IOL, while maintaining the integrity of the incision to limit wound stretch.
The ORA System® with VerifEye+™ Technology is a state of the art technology, integral to Alcon’s Cataract Refractive Suite allowing surgeons to evaluate refractive findings, refine IOL power, cylinder power, and IOL alignment in real time, to provide improved refractive outcomes in cataract surgery.
References
- AcrySof® IQ UltraSert™ Pre-loaded Delivery System Directions for Use.
- UltraSert™ Delivery System Prototype Human Factor Testing, June 2015.
- Comparative Assessment of IOL Delivery Systems. Alcon internal technical report: TDOC-0018957. Effective Date 19 May 2015.