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Single-Use Cataract Instruments

■ A new line of single-use cataract instrumentation from Bausch + Lomb Storz Ophthalmics offers reduced risk of infection, making procedures safer and more efficient by eliminating the need for reprocessing instruments, the company says.

Included are six different forceps designs: Capsulorhexis, Bonn, Tying, McPherson Tying, Pierse Tying and MICS Capsulorhexis—all available in boxes of eight.

There are also three varieties of manipulators: Koch Stop & Chop manipulator, Phaco Spatula and the Sinskey Hook. Each can be purchased in boxes of a dozen.

Bausch + Lomb Storz Ophthalmics
Phone: 800-338-2020
www.storzeye.com/sucataract.aspx

Steri-Dent Dry Heat Instrument Sterilizer

■ Wilson Ophthalmic says that its new sterilizer kills bacteria without any moisture and risk of dulling sharp instruments. The Steri-Dent Dry Heat sterilizer is made of stainless steel and features two trays and an automatic timer with heat hold capabilities for continuous use.

Wilson Ophthalmic
Phone: 800-222-2020
www.wilsonophthalmic.com

OPD-Scan III

■ Nidek and Marco together launched an upgraded 3D wavefront system, the OPD-Scan III. Combining autorefraction/keratometry, pupil-lometry, corneal topography, optical path difference and wavefront analysis, the device conveniently packs a large range of applications into one diagnostic workstation. The system is capable of evaluating a patient's complete visual system in 10 seconds, enhancing surgery screening capabilities for LASIK and cataract patients, according to the companies.

The device features enhanced ARK function automation, WF acuity maps, a 9.0 mm measurement area, CT blue light and EMR/EHR integration.

Marco
Phone: 800-874-5274
www.marco.com

OS2 Dietary Supplement

■ For hyperglycemics and any patient looking to protect their vision health, AmeriSciences has created OS2, a non-prescription dietary supplement composed of vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and a bioavailability enhancer.

While most antioxidant supplements target macular health, AmeriSciences says that OS2 protects the retina, cornea, lacrimal system, and micro- and macro-vascular structures of the eye. When taken daily, the gelatin capsules support the dietary needs for those at risk for oxidative stress and inflammation.

AmeriSciences
Phone: 828-743-5789
www.AmeriSciencesRX.com

Unfolder Platinum 1 Series Implantation System

■ AMO's new Unfolder Platinum 1 series implantation system enables micro-implantation of the company's Tecnis 1-piece family of IOLs. Using a micro-incision, the procedure offers added safety for the patient.

The new Unfolder rounds out AMO's microimplantation cataract suite — a bundle of components that also includes Tecnis 1-Piece IOLs, Healon viscoelastics, the Whitestar Signature phacoemulsification system, and a variety of micro-implantation surgical accessories.

Abbott Medical Optics
Phone: 866-427-8477
www.abbott.com

Gills Chamber Maintainer

■ The new Gills Chamber Maintainer from Rhein Medical is designed for chamber maintenance during cortical cleanup. The 21-gauge distal top has dual ports and easily hooks onto a BSS bottle. Rings around the device's shaft keep the maintainer in place during procedures, Rhein says. The new device is both reusable and autoclaveable.

Rhein Medical
Phone: 727-209-2244
www.rheinmedical.com

Osher Sterile Field Magnifier

■ Bausch + Lomb Storz Ophthalmics Instruments recently launched the Osher Sterile Field Magnifier, an autoclavable compact magnification tool that the manufacturer says is ideally designed for various uses in the OR. The 50 mm lens helps to load IOLs into injectors, align irrigation sleeves on the phaco or I/A tip, and inspect small surgical instrument tips.

B+L says that the stainless steel magnifier doesn't require any unconventional cleaning or sterilizing tools. The lens folds down into the instrument base for compact storage.

Bausch + Lomb Storz Ophthalmics
Phone: 1-800-338-2020
www.storzeye.com

HR Centralis Laser Lens

■ The Volk HR Centralis Laser Lens, now being distributed by Wilson Ophthalmic, is said to offer high-level detail for posterior pole examination and focal and grid laser treatment. With 1.08x magnification, 74°/88° field of view, 0.94x laser spot and broadband coating, the lens has the capability to view the retina even through pupils as small as 4 mm, Volk says. The lens housing's reduced size makes it easier to manipulate within orbit.

While its high grade, low-dispersion glass improves resolution, the double aspheric design of the optics eliminates distortion to better Volk says, even in the periphery.

Volk Optical
Phone: 440-942-6161
www.volk.com