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Breakthrough micro-lens treatment for presbyopia

The Flexivue System, a breakthrough implantable micro-lens treatment for presbyopia from Presbia Coöperatief was unveiled at the show and it is keenly anticipated that it will be in clinical trials in several European countries by the end of the year.

Alcon to acquire Swiss biotechnology business

The news broke at today's show that Alcon is to gain access to proprietary antibody fragment technology particularly suited to treat eye diseases with its plan to acquire ESBATech AG, a Swiss biotechnology firm.

Toric IOL enhances refractive outcomes

Rayner, the world's first IOL manufacturer, unveiled a dynamic new brand identity at ESCRS and held a seminar today to highlight the success doctors are having with its range of toric IOLs. Headlined A Roadmap to Success the seminar featured presentations from seven European doctors relating their experiences of using Rayner's toric IOLs.

New tricks

Breaking news from Day 3 of ESCRS

Three steps to better toric surgery

New at congress, Zeiss Toric Solution is a combination of tools to allow physicians to implant and align toric lenses faster and easier.

Megatron S4 from Geuder delivers flexibility and mobility

Geuder has launched the Megatron S4 system, an upgrade on the company?s Megatron S3, which has sold 700 units worldwide since its launch in 2001. “The launch of the S4 marks the successful end of about three years work,”said Dirk Mittnacht, product manager systems for Geuder.

An all in one optical biometer

The LENSTAR LS900® was introduced at last year's ESCRS and provides the user with a complete biometrical assessment of the patient?s eye in a single measurement procedure, including lens thickness, anterior chamber depth (lens position) and retinal thickness.

A quartet of solutions for surgeons

Four new products launched at today's show to help facilitate surgeons? daily work included a new modular phaco machine for cataract surgery and solution for posterior vitrectomy, a new single-piece hydrophilic pre-loaded IOL, a new viscoelastic and a new lubricant and contact agent for the protection of the corneal surface during surgery. The quartet have all been launched by Croma.

At the sharp end

Hoya Surgical Products now has, what it claims to be, the Sharpest Edge on the market. The yellow aspheric blue-light filter IOLS iSymm has undergone a unique manufacturing process which makes it the sharpest of all commercially available IOLs currently in the market.

Eyes of tomorrow

The first European Master's degree in Clinical and Surgical Ophthalmology, a prestigious international project of advanced studies for ophthalmological professionals, was presented in Lugano (Switzerland) by the European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology.