Award for leading Spanish ophthalmologist
September 30th 2009Dr Jorge Alio, a valued member of Ophthalmology Times Europe?s Editorial Advisory Board, has been acknowledged by The Cornea Research Foundation of America (CRFA) for his technique using Yag laser treatments to eliminate epithelial ingrowth after Lasik.
New approach to presbyopia treament
September 16th 2009This is the first ESCRS congress for 9-month old company, Technolas, which was formed out of a joint venture between Bausch and Lomb's refractive surgery unit and 20/10 Perfect Vision. The new business was founded to innovate in excimer and femtosecond laser technologies, focusing primarily on the correction of presbyopia.
Schwind PresbyMAX treats presbyopia with excimer surgery
September 16th 2009Schwind unveiled its PresbyMAX software module at ESCRS, a presbyopia solution for its AMARIS system. According to Schwind, the software makes it possible, for the first time, to treat emmetropic as well as myopic, hyperopic and astigmatic patients whose accommodative response is limited.
Breakthrough micro-lens treatment for presbyopia
September 15th 2009The 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.
Toric IOL enhances refractive outcomes
September 15th 2009Rayner, 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.
Megatron S4 from Geuder delivers flexibility and mobility
September 14th 2009Geuder 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
September 13th 2009The 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
September 13th 2009Four 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.