ESCRS 2021

The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

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© 39th Congress of the European

Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

8 - 11 October 2021

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2EyesVision is a Spin-off company of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) with the purpose of creating and developing technologies for visual diagnostics and corrections. The company has licensed with global exclusivity the patents protecting SimVis, the first technology ever allowing a patient to experience the real world through multifocal corrections before intraocular lens implantation, refractive surgery, or contact lens fitting.

www.2eyesvision.com
admin@2eyesvision.com

Aaren Scientific was founded in 1990 with the goal of developing the most scientifically advanced intraocular lenses (IOLs) and surgical products available for the ophthalmic industry. A pioneer in the use of computer-controlled manufacturing of IOLs, Aaren Scientific has remained dedicated to the science of delivering the highest visual acuity with its IOLs throughout the world.

Aaren employs over 60 people at its FDA-approved, manufacturing facility. In addition to its 2,800-sq. ft. class ISO 7 clean rooms, this facility features 2-shift production, with a 800,000 unit capacity, including a unique production line for “P.U.R.E. System” hydrophilic products.

www.aareninc.com

AcuFocus, Inc., is a privately held ophthalmic medical device company that delivers breakthrough small aperture intraocular products to address diverse unmet needs and help patients achieve their best personal vision.

The IC-8 IOL is a first-of-its-kind presbyopia-correcting lens that delivers true extended depth of focus and enhanced adaptability through its distinctive, wavefront-filtering, small aperture design. The IC-8 IOL received CE mark in 2015 and is available in select markets across Europe and Asia.

Visit www.AcuFocus.com for more information.

Adaptica is an Italian company that develops easy to use, portable, simple, smart and A.I. based technologies that guarantee a complete exam, everywhere in the world.

Our devices can perform accurate eye measurements and help to speed up the examination time assisting medical specialists in the early diagnosis of refractive errors and sight anomalies.

A.I. is the best solution to perform exams in a more efficient and costs effective way, making the highest quality health care services accessible to all.

Phone: +39049773968
W: https://www.adaptica.com/
@: contact@adaptica.com 

Founded in 1992, AJL Ophthalmic is a Spanish company based in Alava (Basque Country) specialised in the design, manufacture and distribution of medical devices for the specialties of ophthalmology, cranio-maxillofacial reconstruction and air tract.

We have 3000m2 facilities equipped with advanced technology for the manufacture of its products, as well as an extensive national and international network through its sales network and distributors.

AJL Ophthalmic is the only Spanish company dedicated to the manufacture of intraocular implants for ophthalmology with a demanding standard of quality.

www.ajlsa.com

Akrus medical technologies, founded in 1946, is now looking back on many decades as a successful designer and manufacturer of medical devices.

Our surgical chairs and doctor stools are state of the art in design and functionalities and offer unsurpassed ergonomic features to both, patients, and medical staff.

The positioning possibilities of the patient’s head allows the surgeon to assume an effortless and fatigue free upright posture even through extended procedures, thus preventing any stress to the spine due to improper ergonomic seating positions. Hence, no more back pain.

The right surgical chair just makes you feel better.

www.akrus.de

ALBOMED® GmbH has extensive expertise and more than 25 years of experience in the development, manufacturing and distribution of viscoelastic substances for medical use in Ophthalmology and Orthopedics. As a German company ALBOMED® fulfils the challenging requirements of the European market and provides its customers with products of excellent and certified quality. Our business partners get comprehensive regulatory, marketing, and expert support. We have established international logistic pathways – reliable delivery schedules for shipments all over the world.

https://albomed.de/en/company/

Alcon is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. With our 70-plus-year heritage, we are the largest eye care device company in the world – with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. Being a truly global company, we work in over 70 countries and serve patients in more than 140 countries. We have a long history of industry firsts, and each year we commit a substantial amount in Research and Development to meet customer needs and patient demands.

https://www.alcon.com/

Alfa Intes, a family business with more than six decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, is an Italian leading ophthalmological group. The entire group is integrally engaged on the entire pharmaceutical value-chain, from manufacturing, to research and development, until marketing of a wide range of products strictly indicated for the eye-care.

www.alfaintes.it

About Allergan Eye Care
As a leader in eye care, Allergan has discovered, developed, and delivered some of the most innovative products in the industry for more than 70 years. Allergan has launched over 125 eye care products and invested billions of dollars in new treatments for the most prevalent eye conditions, including glaucoma, ocular surface disease, and retinal diseases such as diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is a global community of eye physicians and surgeons who are dedicated to achieving the highest standard of patient care. We protect sight and empower lives by serving as an advocate for patients and the public, leading ophthalmic education, and advancing the profession of ophthalmology.

Visit our ESCRS 2021 Virtual booth for information on clinical education products, coding and practice management, membership, COVID-19 resources and AAO 2021 in New Orleans Nov. 12-15 – Where all of ophthalmology meets®.

www.aao.org

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With over 168 years of innovation, Bausch+Lomb is a leading global eye care brand with expertise in contact lenses and lens care, pharmaceuticals and eye surgery. The Surgical Division provides a complete product portfolio for cataract, refractive, corneal and retinal surgery. This includes our combined Stellaris Elite™ system, our versatile VICTUS® Femtosecond Laser Platform and our refractive suite with the TECHNOLAS® TENEO™ 317 M2 and the ACE® Diagnostic Technology. Bausch+Lomb Surgical International has a comprehensive IOL platform including the enVista® and Akreos® IOLs, and our new premium preloaded EDOF IOL, LuxSmart™.

www.bauschsurgical.eu

Biotech Healthcare is present in Healthcare domain since 1999 with its sales and marketing headquarter in Luzern, Switzerland.

In ophthalmology, apart from having strong presence in cataract & refractive segments, we enjoy a healthy market share in vitreoretinal product range. We are one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of intraocular lenses, ophthalmic solutions and diagnostic range of equipments for eye care industry.

Our products reach more than 90 countries including Europe, South America, Middle East, South-East Asia and SAARC Nations.

www.biotechhealthcare.com

BRASCRS aims to gather ophthalmologists, expand the study and monitor technical and scientific developments inherent to cataract surgery, intraocular implants and refractive surgery, for the benefit of ophthalmologists and the community.

www.brascrs.com.br
carlos.soeiro@brascrs.com.br

Manufacturer of operating tables, operating stools and patient transport chairs, recognised from their well-thought-out technology, aesthetic design and their unbeatable quality.

www.brumaba.de

BVI® is refocusing the future of vision. As one of the fastest-growing, diversified surgical ophthalmic businesses in the world, our purpose-built portfolio spans more than 115 countries. We’ve set our sights on touching the lives of millions of patients affected by conditions such as cataracts, refractive error, glaucoma, retinal disease, and dry eye.

Unburdened by legacy or bureaucracy, we have developed our strategy around a simple concept — taking pride in delivering innovative solutions for our physicians and patients, based on their needs.

Learn more at www.bvimedical.com.

Bynocs Europe SL created a uniquely designed comprehensive new generation cloud-based software based on dichoptic principle. It has been specifically developed to assist ophthalmologists and optometrists in accurate assessment and management of binocular vision anomalies through a range of software-based activities. The Bynocs program can be conveniently conducted in the clinic by the in-house eye care practitioners or remotely conducted on any video platform as a part of telemedicine.

www.bynocs.com

Driven by insatiable curiosity, the love of science and passion for vision, Cassini has been dedicated to pushing the boundaries on personalised, thorough and accurate corneal diagnostic solutions for well over a decade. Independently, and in collaboration with our vision-care partners, we strive to make the gift of lifelong sight accessible and possible the world over. 

As innovative and progressive thought-leaders, we empower surgeons with the efficient, user-friendly tools, collaboration and support they need to make confident decisions for optimal outcomes.

www.cassini-technologies.com

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Caliber Ophthalmics is now part of Corza Medical, a new medical device company that has been created to be a leading provider of advanced surgical products and technologies.

As part of Corza Medical, we will continue to offer a broad range of proven solutions designed and manufactured to ensure ophthalmic surgeons the precision, control and consistency they need to be at their best at every step in every procedure.

https://corza.com/

CRISTALENS INDUSTRIE is a French lenses manufacturer for cataract and refractive surgery.

– ARTIS Symbiose (hydrophobic material – preloaded)
– ARTIS Monofocal (hydrophobic material – preloaded)
– ARTIS Toric (hydrophobic material – preloaded)
– ARTIS Multifocal (hydrophobic material – preloaded)
– CLARE (hydrophilic material)
– LUCIS (hydrophilic material)
– REVERSO Monofocal (hydrophilic material)
– REVERSO Multifocal (hydrophilic material)
– CRISTAL (hydrophilic material)
– LOKI (hydrophobic material – preloaded)

CRISTALENS INDUSTRIE will only present its own products.

www.cristalens.fr

CSO Strumenti Oftalmici is an international leader in the manufacture of diagnostic ophthalmic device since fifty years. Today the factory, with an area of more than 7.000 square metres, is located in Florence Italy and export products in more than 57 countries.

www.csoitalia.it

At Custom Surgical, we are democratising access to healthcare through affordable MedTech devices based on 3D-printed optical systems and mobile applications. Our flagship product, MicroREC, is an affordable 3D printed optical device that connects smartphones to microscopes and therefore, allows recording and broadcasting medical procedures. With MicroREC, anyone can transmit live images and videos to medical specialists anywhere on the globe. This can be used for remote medical consultation, surgery support between surgeons, telemedicine, and educational purposes.

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Espansione Group, established in 1981 produces and sells across all Continents a complete line of equipments  for the screening/diagnosis and treatment of the eye surface. All devices are endorsed by most strict medical certifications: CE Mark, FDA clearance, Australian TGA registration and more, supporting use of devices by Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians. Our approach serves all pre/post-surgical needs (cataract/refractive) and contact lens fitting. All Ophthalmologists can offer the benefit of early detection of DED with immediate treatment  to their patients during the same visit.

www.eye-light.vision

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EXCELSIUS MEDICAL GmbH was founded in 2015 in Germany by a team of experienced specialists in medical technologies bringing new ideas to advance ophthalmic surgery devices. 

The company’s headquarter is in Nuremberg, thus benefiting from better connection to international travel, local universities and biomedical network.

www.excelsius-medical.com

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Eyepharma is an Italian company founded in 2006, specialised in the development of products for eye health and personal well-being. Our portfolio, consists of ten products ranging from medical devices to supplements, all developed and manufactured in collaboration with the best national and international research centres. We strongly believe in the value of scientific research. Through the use of advanced technologies, targeted studies and monitoring of clinical data, we are able to develop original, innovative and safe formulas that have been clinically tested to demonstrate their efficacy in preventing various diseases and reducing related complications.

WWW.EYEPHARMA.COM

Italian multinational company, with R&D, manufacturing and sales capabilities, and an extensive product portfolio mainly based on natural and functionalised hyaluronic acid (1,100 patents), in joint care, wound care, ophthalmology, aesthetics and regenerative medicine. Manufacturing operations, located in Italy, are inspected and approved by major international health authorities, including the US FDA, and the company extends its global reach through wholly owned subsidiaries and commercial partners in +100 countries worldwide.

https://www.fidiapharma.com/en/

Geuder AG is a leading German manufacturer of ophthalmic surgical instruments and systems as well as provider for highly purified biomaterials. The broad portfolio of 3.000 products distributed in more than 100 countries includes a wide range of surgical equipment for the anterior and posterior segments of the eye, along with highly innovative biomaterials for retinal and cataract surgery developed and produced by our affiliated company Fluoron GmbH. We are always keeping our goal to provide the highest level of quality, precision and reliability while complying with regulatory and surgeons’ requirements to serve the patient’s expectations and well-being.

www.geuder.com

Glaukos is an ophthalmic medical technology and pharmaceutical company focused on developing and leading the global ophthalmic market with novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases—therapies that advance the existing standard of care and enrich the lives and treatment alternatives for patients worldwide.

www.glaukos.com

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Haag-Streit is considered as the leading provider of instruments and medical-practice equipment for ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians.

As Haag-Streit Group we develop, manufacture and deliver high-quality products and first class service that completely fulfill the needs of our customers worldwide.

www.haag-streit.com

Hanita Lenses is a worldwide trusted manufacturer and provider of intraocular implants since 1981.An emphasis on reliability and service with more than 40 years of experience helps us meet the various needs of ophthalmic surgeons. Our strategy focuses on innovation in R&D and technology to ensure the highest quality.Investments in state-of-the-art equipment and technology have placed us as a market leader in the fast-changing IOL market. Our internal resources are amplified by an international advisory board from top medical centers and universities, creating an extensive knowledge network.

https://www.hanitalenses.com/
marketing@hanitalenses.com

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Heidelberg Engineering continuously optimises imaging and healthcare IT technologies to provide ophthalmic diagnostic solutions that empower clinicians to improve patient care.

Uncompromising quality and education play a large part in fostering the diagnostic confidence that has become synonymous with the global brand.

The growing product portfolio combines these core technologies: confocal microscopy, scanning lasers and optics, optical coherence tomography (OCT), real-time image processing and analytics, multimodal image management solutions (PACS) and electronic medical records (EMR).

www.heidelbergengineering.com

HEINE – Quality made in Germany
As a global leader in the manufacture of primary diagnostic instruments with over 500 employees, HEINE Optotechnik has been a 100 % family owned and managed company for more than 70 years. We continue to develop and manufacture HEINE instruments at our facilities in Germany, where we combine decades-long experience and craftsmanship with the most modern manufacturing technologies.

We are represented in over 120 countries around the world, with subsidiaries in Australia, the US and Switzerland as well as 3,000 representatives, importers and specialist dealers.

www.heine.com
info@heine.com

Our mission is to train local cataract specialists in Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) in significant numbers, to meet the increasing demand for surgical services in the communities most impacted by cataract blindness.

We will support the training, qualification and practice readiness of these cataract specialists in partnership with health institutions, governments, philanthropies and market ventures.

To achieve this, we developed and are deploying high-fidelity eye surgery simulators, adapted from the successful experience of commercial airline simulators, to provide the resources needed to educate these cataract specialists in the large numbers needed.

training.helpmesee.org

Horus Pharma is focused on ophthalmology, acting in several countries across Europe. Our key strength is innovation related to a high-performing R&D policy. We are covering all the therapeutic segments including glaucoma, retina, and cornea. Acting both in pharmaceutical and surgical markets, we are a pioneer in the preservative-free culture.As a patient-oriented company, we strongly believe that the future relies not only on the strength of our innovative products, but also on the digitalisation of our company, allowing us to bring service to the industry.

https://www.horus-pharma.com/fr/

HOYA Surgical Optics is a global provider of intraocular lenses (IOLs) and capital equipment used in cataract surgery by surgical ophthalmologists. HOYA Surgical Optics is part of the HOYA Group Corporation.

With more than 75 years of optical product expertise from the HOYA Group and over 30 years of experience in designing and producing IOLs, HOYA Surgical Optics’ mission is to improve vision and quality of life for millions of people suffering from cataract.

With the acquisition of Fritz Ruck Ophthalmologische Systeme, HOYA Surgical Optics was able to expand its product portfolio and enter the global retina market.

hoyasurgicaloptics.com

HumanOptics is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium implants for ophthalmic surgery. Our premium IOLs are manufactured with outstanding technical precision for clear, sharp and brilliant images. All processes take place 100 % in Germany. Discover our innovative portfolio to provide your patients with the best possible visual performance. Our latest product, the TRIVA, represents our innovative strength: Through its smart IOL design, the trifocal IOL TRIVA is largely resilient to undesirable multifocal side effects and enables most of your patients independence from glasses.

www.humanoptics.com

iCare is a trusted partner in ophthalmic diagnostics, offering physicians fast, easy-to-use, and reliable tools for diagnosis of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration (AMD). Our product assortment includes automated TrueColor imaging devices, perimeters and handheld rebound tonometers. We believe that ophthalmic care should be accessible, effortless, and reliable, and we aim to establish the next level of eye care.

www.icare-world.com

Iridex provides an array of established, laser-based procedures that expand ways to manage, preserve and prolong vision. Iridex lasers and delivery devices for the treatment of glaucoma, diabetic macular edema, and other retinal diseases are available in more than 100 countries. Iridex’s proprietary MicroPulse® technology delivers a differentiated treatment that provides safe, effective, and versatile treatment for targeted sight-threatening eye conditions. Since 2015, more than 180,000 patients have been treated with MicroPulse® Transscleral Laser Therapy using the MicroPulse® P3 Glaucoma Probe. Visit our booth or www.iridex.com/webinars to learn more.

www.iridex.com
info@iridex.com

iSTAR Medical pioneers minimally invasive, ophthalmic implants for powerful, safe and enduring treatment of patients with glaucoma. MINIject, a supraciliary MIGS device, is made from STAR® material. The innovative STAR material is soft and flexible, medical-grade silicone with a micro-porous, multi-channel geometry which enables bio-integration with surrounding tissues. Clinical trials show that IOP is reduced by over 40% to a mean of 13.8 mmHg at two years post-surgery.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the start of a pivotal trial for MINIject.

https://www.istarmed.com/
info@istarmed.com

Ivantis Europe BV is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ivantis, Inc., a privately held company headquartered in Irvine, CA. Ivantis Inc., developed the Hydrus® Microstent, the only minimally invasive microstent that dilates and scaffolds Schlemm’s canal, reestablishing flow through the eye’s natural outflow pathway. It is one of the most rigorously researched and thoroughly studied MIGS devices in patients with a wide range of disease severities. The Hydrus Microstent is indicated for the reduction of intraocular pressure in adult patients with primary open-angle glaucoma as a standalone treatment or in conjunction with cataract surgery.

www.ivantisinc.com

iVis Technologies operates in the ophthalmic field leading innovation in corneal surgery by means of the 4D Suite™ conceived by its R&D team.

IVis mission is to lead the high-tech sector in corneal refractive and therapeutic surgery through an integrated process of research, development, production and distribution of the 4D Suite™, conceived to perform customized refractive and therapeutic corneal surgeries to optimize quality of vision and to  minimize surgical invasiveness carrying out cTen® (Customized Trans-Epithelilal No-touch), a full automated, remote controllable, surgical technique to maximize surgical  performance eliminating manual interactions and intraoperative risks.

Website: https://www.ivistechnologies.com
Phone Number +39 997 791 680

At J&J Vision we are passionate about changing the trajectory of eye health worldwide and dedicated to partnering with our customers to help more people around the world preserve and restore sight. Right now we are focused on supporting our customers, patients, and employees – SAFELY – throughout all stages of reopening from COVID-19. At the same time we are continuing to connect with our customers to uncover what the unmet needs are, ensuring that our innovation pipeline is delivering what our customers and patients need in the future.

https://jnjvisionlighthouse.com/
EMEA-Marketing_JJSV@its.jnj.com

At the cutting edge of innovation, Juvaplus designs in Switzerland the most advanced robotic syringes for IOL injections and drug delivery.

www.juvaplus.com

Katena Products, Inc., is an innovation-driven, medical technology company serving the eye care community. Founded in 1975 as a premier provider of ophthalmic instruments for surgical and in-office applications, Katena has maintained its quality standards while expanding its product portfolio to include biologics, diagnostic lenses, punctum plugs, and devices across cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

OUS@katena.com
https://www.katena.com/
Phone: 9739891600

Privately-held, the Kowa group are a global enterprise with a diverse business portfolio and are devoted to producing the most innovative optical products and integrated technology solutions in the world.

Kowa’s ophthalmic products set clinical standards for a range of ophthalmic conditions and have been designed and engineered to provide easy-to-use solutions for healthcare professionals, so that they can continue to offer the very best in patient care.

A leader in the Japanese Intra Ocular Lens (IOL) market, the second largest market in the world, the Avansee range sets new standards for quality and ease of use for monofocal and Toric preloaded intraocular lenses.

https://www.avansee.eu/

Lambda-X, specialised in complex optical applications, develops a comprehensive line of tools dedicated to ophthalmic metrology. NIMO, Flagship of the line, is used R&D and production for over 15 years by contact lenses manufacturers. Today, the New NIMOEVO and the CLE-MENTOR SW are ready to address your most challenging requirements.

www.lambda-x.com

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LCA PHARMACEUTICAL is an expert in the manufacturing of high quality medical devices in ophthalmology and rheumatology/orthopedics for more than 20 years.

In ophthalmology we provide a wide range of products for cataract surgery:
– GENIUM HD MICRO preloaded IOL and ISTACRYL micro incision IOLs;
– IXIUM viscoelastics with sodium hyaluronate and a combination of sodium hyaluronate and chondroitin sulfate;
– RHEXIS sterile single use instrumentation (cannulas, needles, eye sponges, eye shield, …)

We also manufacture eye drops:
– PHYLARM for eye irritations;
– HYALINE with sodium hyaluronate for dry eye treatment.

Please visit our stand for any further information.

 

LIGHTMED is a medical device and technology company focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing a wide range of innovative laser systems for the ophthalmic, dental and dermatology markets. Our leading technologies are used to treat a variety of medical conditions, improving the lives of millions of people. LIGHTMED has been in business since 1997 with its own R&D and manufacturing facilities now located in Taiwan and USA. All of LIGHTMED’s products are backed by an industry-leading warranty and guaranteed with premium customer care through our sales and service centres located worldwide.

www.lightmed.com

Lumenis is a global leader in the field of minimally-invasive clinical solutions for the Ophthalmology and Aesthetic markets.

Lumenis Vision is renowned for technological breakthroughs ophthalmic lasers and a long list of industry gold standards.

Our company pioneered the first argon laser photocoagulator for ophthalmology; developed and introduced the breakthrough technology of multicolour photocoagulation along with the world’s first Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope (LIO); and more.

Today, Lumenis Vision offers you the confidence of doing business with a company that is truly committed to ophthalmology and to meeting your needs.

https://lumenis.com/medical/specialties/eye-care/

Luneau Technology brings together Visionix®, Briot® and Weco® brands, shaping the future of eye care. These products provide intuitive and sophisticated technology that streamlines practice efficiency and empowers Eye Care Professionals (EPCs), ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, orthoptists to excel at their craft with a wide range of equipment to cover all the EPCs’ requirements : refraction, ophthalmic diagnosis, lens inspection and lens finishing.

luneautech.com

MANI, INC., located in Japan, has been contributing to the world-wide medical field for more than 60 years with our company policy “The best quality in the world, to the world”. As ophthalmic products, we are proud of introducing high-quality single-use Ophthalmic Knives, Sutures and Trocar Kits. The special feature of them is “The ultimate in sharpness” which helps smooth & less-stress incision. Trocar Kit contributes to the simple surgical technique with the closure valve.

http://www.mani.co.jp/en/

Meccanottica Mazza company is based in Italy and since 1981 is a leading manufacturer of high quality ophthalmic equipment. The products range includes examination units, ophthalmic chairs and tables. The quality, reliability and durability of the products, the technical competence and the service are the main elements of the company strategy.

Visit us on www.meccanotticamazza.it

Media MICE is the Singapore-based publishing and marketing agency produces high-quality content that is well-researched and well-written, in a style that is decidedly different in the eye care world. Our magazine brands, PIE (Posterior Segment – Innovation – Enlightenment), CAKE (Cataract – Anterior Segment – Kudos – Enlightenment), and COOKIE (Cool Optometry – Optics – Kudos – Innovation – Enlightenment), reveal this difference. Our medical writing and agency services are backed by a team of high quality writers. Since our company’s inception over a decade ago, we have supported the leading companies in eye care time and time again.

https://mediamice.com/
admin@mediamice.com

Medicontur specialises in the development and manufacturing of high precision intraocular lenses for the treatment of cataract and other ocular diseases. The company’s policy of human benefit and high quality products paved the way for groundbreaking innovation in material, design and optics. After more than 30 years of existence Medicontur has opened international offices across Europe and its medical devices are being used by healthcare practitioners in over 50 countries around the globe.

www.medicontur.com

Medicel develops and produces single use IOL injection systems, I/A instruments, phaco tips and specialised tools within the ophthalmology surgery.

https://www.medicel.com

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Meridian established in 1937, is engaged in the development and marketing of products and procedures to solve sight-threatening eye diseases using high precision laser devices.

Come and see the latest in laser products, the new MR Q Nd:YAG laser, the unique MR Q Nd:YAG supine laser and various photocoagulators.

The Meridian Medical group consists of Meridian Medical Oy based in Finland, Meridian Medical d.o.o. located in Slovenia and Meridian AG headquartered in Switzerland.

We would like to invite you to visit our booth #B23.

www.meridian.ch
info@meridian.ch

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MST provides high-quality, innovative products for complex cataract and glaucoma surgeries. We proudly offer the Malyugin Ring, MST Instrumentation, MST Capsule Retractors, TrabEx, TrabEx+, Trabectome, Diamond Knives, Keratomes, Cannulas, Allegro Silicone I/A and more. MST is based in Redmond, WA and provides ophthalmic devices globally.

www.microsurgical.com

MORIA stands by your side for + 200 years. We have been dedicating our two-century know-how in manufacturing precision ophthalmic instruments & equipment to deliver the quality you deserve in refractive, corneal, cataract and retina surgeries.

Our medical devices have been always designed and improved with the support of leading experts to deliver ophthalmic solutions enhancing your surgical performance. Moria is a human-sized company, which beyond manufacturing and developing innovative ophthalmic surgical devices, wants to support actively surgeons’ education programs with Moria Education Community.

www.moria-surgical.com
export@moria-int.com

Natus is committed to providing innovative and easy-to-use newborn care solutions that allow for earlier detection and treatment in the early stages of newborn developmental care. We develop and manufacture products that provide peace of mind for both clinicians and parents.

Natus works to improve patient outcomes by providing the most comprehensive product solutions, continuous service and advanced education for diagnosing and treating disorders of the central nervous and sensory systems. For more information, please visit www.natus.com.

 

NEITZ INSTRUMENTS CO.,LTD., is a Japanese manufacturer that has been developing and marketing in the field of ophthalmology for about half a century since its foundation in 1965. NEITZ is a highly recognised brand among ophthalmologists worldwide. We have continued to refine our technology to meet the demands of the medical professionals. One of the recent examples of our innovation is the launch of the Surgical Field Camera System SC-1 in 2020. The newly launched full HD micro camera system can be mounted on the Neitz Binocular Loupes which has been widely favoured in various medical scenes.

https://www.neitz.co.jp/en/

NIDEK, headquartered in Gamagori, Japan, manufactures and provides a comprehensive portfolio of industry leading ophthalmic, optometric, and lens edging products. We mark our 50th anniversary on August 8, 2021 and have revamped our logo. At ESCRS, NIDEK is pleased to introduce innovative products such as our new Optical Coherence Tomography / Fundus Camera, the Multimodal Imaging Platform SLO/OCT Combo Mirante, and the Ophthalmic YAG and SLT Laser System YC-200 S plus. We cordially invite you to visit our booth at No. B15, Hall 12 and to join our afternoon symposium on 10th October.

www.nidek.com

Novartis is reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. As a leading global medicines company, we use innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need. In our quest to find new medicines, we consistently rank among the world’s top companies investing in research and development. Novartis products reach nearly 800 million people globally and we are finding innovative ways to expand access to our latest treatments. About 110,000 people of more than 140 nationalities work at Novartis around the world.

https://www.novartis.com

Novoxel® stands for new thinking and excellence in innovation. We have created a breakthrough technology that harnesses the power of nature for a unique treatment solution that’s greener and cleaner: TMA®. Through combining heat and motion, skin is regenerated and healed – safely, non-invasively, effectively. All the incredible benefits of TMA® have been incorporated into our flagship aesthetic and dry eye platform: Tixel®. Compact and easy to use, Tixel® is simplicity itself yet can address a whole range of patient and physician needs. This is just one of the ways in which we seek to go forward in motion. And go beyond.

www.novoxel.com

Since 1895 OCULUS has been a trusted partner for eye care professionals around the world. With the highest attention to detail, our devices are designed and manufactured at the OCULUS headquarters in Wetzlar, Germany.

Stop by our booth to find out why it is a clever thing to integrate the new Pentacam® AXL Wave to your practice. Try out more OCULUS devices and have a chat with our product specialists – we are here for you.

Don’t miss the Satellite Symposium on Saturday, Lunchtime! International experts will lecture on the new Pentacam® AXL Wave and the combination with Keratograph 5M and Corvis® ST to provide the best possible care for your patients.

www.oculus.de

ODC Industries creates, develops and produces moulded medical devices made from innovative raw materials and designs. ODC Industries offers full support from concept to manufacture, whilst also providing support with quality certification. 

ODC Industries produces a range of injectors, ErgoTouch, with its ergonomic design, it is easy to handle with soft touch anti-slip grip for safety and control. The ErgoTouch GLIDE is the new delivery system with a flat back cartridge that we will introduce during this congress.

https://www.odc-industries.com/
contact@odc-industries.com

MAKING THE DIFFERENCE IN EYE SURGERY

Oertli develops, manufactures and distributes surgical platforms, instruments and consumables with which surgeons and OR personnel can work easier, safer and more efficient and thus achieving better results for the patient.

NEW: CataRhex 3 with SPEEP! The small but powerful phaco platform offers now a dual-pump system. The well-known peristaltic pump and the new SPEEP pump – which allows to control flow and vacuum.

NEW: easyPhaco handpiece! The new titanium handpiece provides stronger power transmission and an enhanced durability compared to its predecessor.

www.oertli-instruments.com

Unique inventions and a passion for sight has characterised OPHTEC for over 35 years. OPHTEC is the industry’s pioneer in cataract and refractive intra ocular lenses (IOLs) and today’s market leader in premium IOLs. OPHTEC has experience in meeting ophthalmologists’ needs with unique and high quality products. The OPHTEC brand is established and recognised globally.

For more information please contact info@ophtec.com or visit the OPHTEC website at www.ophtec.com

Opto Hellas is the World’s 1st Representation Platform for Sales, Networking, Branding, Marketing and Service for medical device manufacturers, from all around the world, who want to introduce themselves and their products in the EMEAA markets. We have been the fastest growing medical device supplier in the regions of Europe, Middle East and Africa, being active in more than 70 countries, with a distributor network of more than 46 collaborators and serving more than 65,000 medical professionals.

This year we will be representing our manufacturing partners’ product portfolio of SUOER, OPTOSYSTEMS, MAIN MEDITECH, MOPTIM and REMIDIO at our booth #C26 and as our honoured guest we host a new entry in the ophthalmology society, TOWARDπ. We will showcase and live demonstrate their innovative and high-quality product lines through our experienced team members.

Optopol Technology is a Polish manufacturer of professional equipment for ophthalmology, including high quality OCTs and perimeters. In 2006 we launched the world’s first commercially available Spectral Domain OCT. Based on our experience in the field we are excited to present our latest model: the REVO FC with Real Time hardware Eye-Tracking – OCT with a built-in Fundus Camera. Visit us at our booth to experience a true game-changer – the Revo FC with improved tomogram quality powered by Artificial Intelligence, new Extended DepthTM Retina imaging and optical system which ensures high quality imaging.

https://optopol.com
biuro@optopol.com.pl
Phone: +326722800

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First and Foremost in the Advancement of OCT Technology

From the first SD-OCT image generated to our transformative OCTA technology, Optovue technologies provide clinicians with information so new, they demand a different approach to treatment decision algorithms. Optovue’s long string of “firsts” demonstrates that innovation is the backbone of our scientific heritage. We strive to remain focused on furthering OCT image quality, efficiency and clinical applications.

https://www.optovue.com/

Our core business is to discover and commercialise innovative products in eye care with proven clinical evidence to create new solutions.

Our focus lies on corneal cross-linking, the non-invasive correction of ecstatic corneal disorders and the new method for the treatment of infectious keratitis, bullous keratopathy and Fuch’s dystrophy. In partnership with our distribution partners we provide physicians around the world the possibility to maintain and improve eye health care for their patients.

WWW.PESCHKETRADE.COM

Created in 1993, Phakos aims to manufacture and distribute ophthalmic surgical devices.

The development and production axis is the research of innovative medical materials dedicated to this surgery, the main goal being to increase the efficiency of the instrumentation in order to allow surgeons to further push the limits of microsurgery which, in recent years, has been constantly increasing and is experiencing spectacular results.

In addition, the company does not refrain from adapting its research to related surgical techniques. All these studies are carried out in partnership, and for each specialty, with surgeons who are very specialised in their field.

www.phakos.com

Plasmapp Co., Ltd. is an innovative manufacturing company. We utilise one and only plasma technology originated at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Using the technology, Plasmapp has developed the world’s fastest plasma steriliser for medical devices. The technology of STERPACK® packaging pouches enables the fastest sterilisation cycle time(7 min) at low temperatures which improves medical device usage with minimum damage to the device. Furthermore, plasma sterilisation is free from toxic EO gas, making the process eco-friendly and harmless. STERLINK’s safety and reliability as medical equipment is proven by FDA approval in 14 countries.

http://www.plasmapp.com/

On June 30, 2020, Ellex joins Quantel Medical 2 companies united with 1 objective: develop cutting-edge technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye and leading causes of blindness worldwide: glaucoma, cataracts, AMD and diabetic retinopathy.

www.ellex.com

Since the implantation of the first Rayner IOL by Sir Harold Ridley 1949, Rayner has continuously pioneered IOL design with a goal to improve vision and restore sight worldwide. Today, Rayner’s mission remains to deliver innovative and clinically superior ophthalmic products that respond to the expectations of our global customers to improve the sight and quality of life of their patients.

Headquartered in Worthing, United Kingdom, Rayner markets its IOL, OVD and dry eye portfolio, worldwide in over 80 countries through a network of distributors and direct sales teams.

www.rayner.com

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Resono is an innovative Italian company created to develop and commercialise cutting-edge therapeutic devices for ophthalmology.The key feature of these devices is the Quantum Molecular Resonance treatment. QMR® is a patented technology which stimulates the natural regeneration of cells and tissue via low-power and high-frequency electric fields.

Resono first applied this technique to treat Dry Eye Disease (DED) with Rexon-Eye®, a patented CE-marked medical device. So far, clinical trials have proved it is a safe, effective, and long-term treatment option for all types of DED.

https://www.resono.it/

Rheon Medical is a Swiss company developing implants for the treatment of glaucoma. Rheon Medical has developed the eyeWatch which is the world’s first adjustable glaucoma drainage device.

www.rheonmedical.com
info@rheonmedical.com

RUMEX International Company is one of the leading manufacturers of surgical instruments for handheld surgery. With many offices and representatives all over the world, it is our mission to provide high quality, reusable and disposable instruments and products for surgical ophthalmology. Headquartered in the United States, RUMEX has been providing high quality products for over 25 years.

DOCTORS IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES CHOOSE RUMEX

http://rumex.com/
marketing@rumex.com

SAV-IOL is a Swiss company that develops, manufactures, and markets high quality innovative intraocular lenses (IOLs) for cataract surgery. Since 2009, SAV-IOL is focusing on providing solutions to get as close as possible to the accommodative function of the eye’s natural lens that is lost after cataract surgery. The core idea was to develop a unique optical technology that extends the depth of vision while maintaining an excellent image quality, resulting in a portfolio of unique EDOF intraocular lenses; Lucidis, Eden, and Harmonis EDOF IOLs.

sav-iol.com

SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions is one of the technology leaders for eye lasers for refractive and therapeutic corneal surgery. The family business develops, produces and markets a comprehensive product portfolio for the treatment of vision defects and corneal diseases. With SCHWIND AMARIS excimer laser product family and SCHWIND ATOS femtosecond laser, the company covers the most important all-laser procedures of modern refractive corneal surgery – touch free TransPRK and SmartSurfACE surface treatment, intrastromal FemtoLASIK and minimally invasive SmartSight lenticule extraction procedure.

www.eye-tech-solutions.com

Servimed Industrial is an Italian med-tech company active in the R&D, manufacturing, and distribution of ophthalmic medical devices. As of today, SERVImed’s ophthalmic portfolio includes surgical products (corneal cross-linking, viscoelastics, and surgical stains), eye drops (anti-uv, protective, repairing, etc.), diagnostic solutions (for ocular surface & Tonometry), and supplements. Each of SERVImed’s products is supported by international patents and publications in major scientific journals.

www.servimed-industrial.com
info@servimedindustrial.com

SharpView Ophthalmology is a pioneering medical technology company in the field of ocular implants for macular disorders. By looking beyond boundaries and thinking differently about vision, we are creating solutions for some of the world’s most challenging eye conditions. We challenge ourselves to think differently about vision today, so patients can enjoy better vision tomorrow.

www.sharpviewophthalmology.com 

SIFI is a leading ophthalmic company, headquartered in Italy, focusing on eye care since 1935. SIFI develops, manufactures and markets innovative therapeutic solutions for patients with ophthalmic diseases. SIFI is committed to improve patients’ quality of life through its R&D efforts, exporting products to more than 20 countries worldwide with commercial operations in Italy, Spain, France, Romania, Mexico and Turkey. Since 2015 SIFI is backed by 21 Invest, a private equity firm founded by Alessandro Benetton.

https://www.sifigroup.com/

Surgical sutures of the highest quality.

SMI AG was established in 1987 – the first Belgian company to manufacture surgical sutures – since when it has grown rapidly. Today it is recognised as an experienced and world-wide supplier of surgical sutures. The company is situated in St. Vith in the east of Belgium.

www.sutures.be

Sight Sciences is a growth-stage medical device company dedicated to the development of intelligently designed and engineered products that address the underlying cause of the most prominent ophthalmic diseases. The company’s portfolio consists of the OMNI® Surgical System, which is a novel, implant-free MIGS device which can be used in combination with cataract surgery or as a standalone procedure to lower IOP in adult patients with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, as well as the office based TearCare® System which is a device that applies heat to the eyelids when the medical community recommends heat, in such applications as MGD, Dry Eye and Blepharitis.

www.sightsciences.com

Escalon® Medical Corp. operates in the healthcare market specialising in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of medical devices for use in ophthalmology.

The Sonomed Escalon group is a leader in ophthalmic diagnostics imaging and surgical solutions, including ultrasound, digital photography, image management systems, and telemedicine solutions. The Company has its corporate headquarters in Wayne, Pennsylvania and operations in Lake Success, New York, New Berlin, Wisconsin, and Stoneham, Massachusetts.

https://www.sonomedescalon.com

STAAR designs, develops, manufactures and markets implantable lenses for the eye with companion delivery systems. These lenses are intended to provide visual freedom for patients, lessening or eliminating the reliance on glasses or contact lenses.

www.staar.com

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TearLab is pioneering the future of tear film diagnostics to elevate patient care. Using its first of a kind point-of-care ophthalmic in vitro diagnostic platform. TearLab allows you to add data to your insights to guide the diagnosis and management of the ocular surface.

With precise and predictive information available in a matter of seconds, you are able to evaluate tear film health, uncover abnormal osmolarity, inform your treatment plan based on severity, and manage patient progress.

www.tearlab.com
ldonohue@tearlab.com

With the ACUNEX®, LENTIS® and FEMTIS® Brands, Teleon offers state-of-the-art cataract and refractive IOL-solutions.

As one of the few remaining independent IOL manufacturers worldwide, having their own in house R&D and recently inaugurated, state-of-the-art production site, you can rely on 30 years of experience and expertise in the IOL industry.

Let your patients benefit from the market‘s most innovative IOL platform and one of the world‘s leading multifocal technologies. 800.000 multifocal implants worldwide speak for themselves.

We constantly strive to find the optimum eye care solution and to provide the highest quality products for your patients.

www.teleon-surgical.com

Théa is a profoundly European company whose independence, stability and entrepreneurial spirit are safeguarded by the Chibret family, which has been instrumental in the field of ophthalmology for over 150 years. This family governance model focuses on Théa, its employees, people values and long-term development to fulfill our mission: to be the “Ophthalmology Specialist”. Our commitment is to provide innovative products and a wide range of medicinal products to healthcare providers and patients in all ophthalmological therapeutic classes.

https://www.laboratoires-thea.com/en

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TITAN MEDICAL LLC is a leading manufacturer and supplier of highest quality microsurgical ophthalmic instruments from Russia. We work in accordance with the leading international standards and have the following approvals: CE Mark Approved, ISO 13485:2016 Certified and US FDA Registered.

www.titanmedical.su.

Topcon Healthcare sees eye health differently. Our vision is to empower providers with smart and efficient technologies for enhanced patient care. Keeping pace with the ever-changing landscape of the healthcare industry, we offer the latest integrated solutions including advanced multimodal imaging, vendor-neutral data management and ground-breaking remote diagnostic technology.

www.topconhealthcare.eu
medical@topcon.com

Tracey Technologies provides advanced systems for ophthalmic diagnostics and surgical planning, including the iTrace Ray Tracing Aberrometer and Corneal Topographer. The latest innovation to the iTrace software platform, the Dysfunctional Lens Index™ provides the first objective metric for lens performance so that surgeons can determine the most appropriate time for lens replacement. Along with the DLI™, the iTrace introduces the Toric Check to provide the location of the lens cylinder and if a rotation improves the results. The iTrace offers cataract surgeons a wealth of information and tools for diagnostics, surgical planning, and post-operative assessments.

www.traceytech.com
kfabry@traceytech.com

We develop and manufacture highly effective pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and medical food supplements, all with excellent safety profiles.

https://www.trbchemedica.com/

Worldwide standard for optical metrology

We offer our customers advice, conception and development of complex optical measurement and manufacturing systems to solve their individual requirements.

Our products are technological leaders and set new standards. They are distinguished by superior quality, high functionality and a wide range of features. Our quality standards are particularly focused on the measurement precision of our instruments and on user-friendly software. Economic aspects, functionality, durability and design all play a key role in the development of our products.

www.trioptics.com
sales@trioptics.com

www.ufsk-osys.com

Vision Share is a Premier Source for Corneal Transplant Tissue. Vision Share supplies donor corneas for PK, EK, AK and KLA. In addition, we offer processing options that include DSAEK, DMEK, DMAEK, ALK, FS-LAK, and PDEK including pre-loaded DMEK and DSAEK tissue. Vision Share facilitates the distribution and client support of donor corneas across the United States and around the world. All Vision Share members are accredited by the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) and FDA registered.

www.visionshare.org

Voptica is an innovative medical device company located in Murcia, Spain and was founded in 2010 as a spin-off from one of the world leading R&D groups in biomedical optics, the Laboratory of Optical Sciences of the University of Murcia. Professor Pablo Artal is the head of this group and co-founder of Voptica.

Voptica opens a new era in vision testing by introducing VAO (Visual Adaptive Optics Simulator) to assist in driving prescriptions of the most advanced current and future optical solutions and surgeries, and ArtIOLs the first inverted meniscus intraocular lens improving peripheral vision.

voptica.com

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VSY Biotechnology GmbH is an innovation driven company with core competencies in the fields of Ophthalmology and Biotechnology. We are seeking to finding solutions to some of the extensive challanges of our time with our innovation driven and inspiring products.

 

SOLUTIONS THAT CHANGE LIVES

With our years of expertise and innovation driven focus, we will continue to invest in our R&D to bring products to improve life qualities of patients. We are passionate about inspiring people to live better. We believe that creating a better life means creating a better world.

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG offers complete solutions, including implants and consumables, to diagnose and treat eye conditions and ophthalmic diseases. The comprehensive ZEISS portfolio is designed to meet the demands of eye care professionals and help them deal with an increasingly challenging healthcare environment.

The company drives the development of leading edge technology for diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and management of the most common eye diseases – all with the goal of helping health care professionals overcome their day-to-day challenges so they can focus on delivering the best possible patient care.

www.zeiss.com/med

Zepplinq is gathering the global transition to accessible healthcare by connecting healthcare consumers, doctors, healthcare clinics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) providers and businesses.

With its groundbreaking technology, Zepplinq’s fully independent platform is fast, easy to use and affordable for everyone.

Zepplinq develops new markets and connects Artificial Intelligence with access to millions of healthcare consumers. Connect for free, get in touch with your customers, use the agenda and ZOOM functionality and link directly with multiple AI providers or do the anterior/ posterior grading yourself by using the Zepp grading tool.

www.zepplinq.com
info@zepplinq.com

Ziemer is a Swiss medical device company which offers smart technologies in the area of ophthalmology. The FEMTO LDV Lasers and GALILEI Topographer/Tomographer/Biometer provide outcomes that redefines state-of-the-art in precision.

www.ziemergroup.com

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