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ALAMAST
Vistakon
Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Alamast (pemirolast potassium ophthalmic solution) 0.1% is a mast cell stabilizer indicated for the prevention of itching of the eye due to allergic conjunctivitis. Decreased itching may be evident within a few days but may take up to 4 weeks. In a study, 99% of patients treated with Alamast did not report burning or stinging. The most commonly reported ocular adverse events were foreign body sensation (2%), burning/stinging (1%), dry eye (1%) and ocular discomfort (1%).
Vistakon
Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Phone: (904) 443-1000
www.vistakonpharmaceuticals.com
ALOCRIL AND ELESTAT
Allergan
Nedocromil sodium ophthalmic solution 2% (Alocril) is a second-generation mast cell stabilizer from Allergan indicated for the treatment of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. It reportedly provides fast, effective and lasting control of allergy symptoms all season long. Nedocromil stops allergic reactions at their source by penetrating mast cells and halting the release of histamines and other mediators that lead to ocular itching. It provides protection for hours, even in the absence of symptoms.
Also from Allergan is epinastine HCl ophthalmic solution 0.05% (Elestat), a new anti-allergy therapy that reduces the ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. Epinastine prevents ocular allergy symptoms rapidly by blocking both the H1 and H2 receptors, stabilizing mast cells and stopping the cascade of proinflammatory chemical mediators. Its fast, multi-action efficacy reduces symptoms within 3 minutes, and its sustained effect ensures relief for up to 8 hours.
Allergan
Phone: (800) 433-8871
www.allergan.com
Bausch & Lomb
Loteprednol etabonate 0.2% (Alrex) is the only ketone corticosteroid specifically
formulated with the soothing components of glycerin and povidone to treat ocular
allergies. The medication is said to cover more allergic mediators than other anti-allergy
agents because it works on both the early and late allergic inflammatory cascade.
A recent study of the drug's safety involving 159 patients receiving loteprednol
for more than a year found no IOP spikes, induced cataracts or infections.
Bausch & Lomb
Phone: (800) 323-0000
www.bausch.com
OPTIVAR
MedPointe Pharmaceuticals
Azelastine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.05% (Optivar) is indicated for the treatment of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis in patients as young as 3 years of age.
MedPointe Pharmaceuticals
Phone: (800)-526-3840
PATANOL
Alcon
Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution (Patanol) is a dual-action antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer. It is approved for treatment of all signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. Patanol is the number one prescribed topical ophthalmic anti-allergy medication, with more than 22 million prescriptions written, says Alcon.
Alcon
Phone: (800) 862-5266
Novartis
Ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution 0.025% (Zaditor) from Novartis provides fast relief of itchy eyes in patients suffering from allergic conjunctivitis (or eye allergies). When used twice daily, ketotifen provides up to 24-hour relief with BID dosing. It has a triple mechanism of action, acting as an antihistamine to prevent itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis, a mast cell stabilizer to prevent further release of histamine and inhibits eosinophils to prevent the release of mediators of the late-phase allergic reaction.
Novartis
Phone: (862) 778-8300
Web site: www.novartis.com
OTHER PRODUCTS
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The Highlighter features a unique design that sheds extra illumination on one line of text in the center of the lens field of view. |
HIGHLIGHTER
Eschenbach
With Eschenbach's Highlighter, visually impaired patients will no longer lose their place while reading when using a stand magnifier because they cannot stay focused on one line of text. The Highlighter features a unique design that sheds extra illumination on one line of text in the center of the lens field of view, allowing patients to easily stay on track, says Eschenbach. The Highlighter provides 11.4D (3.9x) of power and has a 100 mm x 50 mm lens allowing a considerable amount of print to be read at one time. Patients can also adjust the amount of illumination with a simple turn of the rheostat, so the light will suit individual preferences. Along with a tiltable head that prevents overhead lighting glare, the magnifier handle contains a built-in stabilizer leg in the handle, so moving it across printed materials will be smooth and effortless.
Eschenbach
Phone: (800) 487-5389
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The Rosenwasser irrigating endothelial stripper is designed to strip the endothelial layer during DSEK procedures. |
ROSENWASSER IRRIGATING ENDOTHELIAL
STRIPPER
Katena Products, Inc.
The Rosenwasser irrigating endothelial stripper is designed to strip the endothelial layer during Descemet's Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK) procedures. It features a thin, semi-circular tip which is angled 90 degrees upward from the irrigation tube to gently peel and remove the endothelial layer. The 20-gauge irrigation tube assists the surgeon in maintaining the chamber during the procedure, thereby reducing the dependence on viscoelastics.
Katena Products, Inc.
Phone: (800) 225-1195
FIRSTCONTACT
Refractive Partners
FirstContact is a service that provides vision correction practices with expert vision correction phone response and counseling during non-traditional office hours, says Refractive Partners.
FirstContact's vision correction counselors handle prospect inquiries and increase patient conversion rates. They are specifically trained to handle calls from potential vision correction patients and to guide them through understanding vision correction surgery and the individual practice strengths and expertise. Using Web-based patient scheduling tools, they are able to book initial consultations and offer financing solutions to make procedure more affordable.
Refractive Partners
Phone: (866) 371-9404
STEINERT/SEIBEL LRI DIAMOND KNIFE
Rhein Medical
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The Steinert/Seibel LRI diamond knife has pre-set blade extension settings of 0.5 mm, 0.55 mm and 0.6 mm, including full retraction and full extension. |
The Steinert/Seibel LRI Diamond Knife, developed in coordination with Roger F. Steinert, M.D. and Barry S. Seibel, M.D., has unique in-line footplates that are turned 90 degrees to allow for full visualization of the diamond blade while incising tissue. The mirror-polished double footplate construction insures precise blade depth penetration says Rhein. Its graduated 1.2 mm-1.4 mm wide diamond blade is ideal for making the MICS paracentesis incision, and performing the LRI with the same knife.
Rhein Medical
Phone: (800) 637-4346
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An open housing reduces the weight of the lenses and prevents fogging during surgery for consistently clear views. |
WIDE FIELD AUTOCLAVE STERILIZABLE LENSES
Volk Optical
Volk's AutoClaveSterilizable (ACS) wide field MiniQuad and Central Retinal vitrectomy lenses are lighter and offer improved optics with decreased sterilization processing time, says Volk.
An open housing reduces the weight of the lenses and prevents fogging during surgery for consistently clear views. Coupled with Volk's patented double aspheric glass lens construction, these lenses offer unparalleled resolution, says Volk. The lenses go from surgery to autoclave to surgery, with no intervening steps. The proprietary glass withstands repeated steam sterilization.
The Central Retinal ACS has a field of view of 73� static/88� dynamic and with a magnification of .71x, these lenses provide detailed visualization to the equatorial regions and are ideal for vitrectomy in diabetics and membrane peeling extending to the equator.
The MiniQuad ACS has a field of view of 106� static/127� dynamic with a magnification of .39x. These lenses allow visualization of virtually the entire retina and are ideal for detailed retinal detachment surgery, treatment of retinal tears, and diagnosis and treatment of anterior proliferative vitreoretinopathy.
Volk
Phone: (800) 345-8655
ORTOPAD ORTHOPTIC EYE PATCHES
Eye Care and Cure
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The size of the Ortopad Medium size patch is 2 7/8" x 2 1/8" |
Eye Care and Cure introduces the Ortopad Medium size patches to its family of Ortopad Orthoptic eye patches. The size of the new oval medium patch is 2 7/8" x 2 1/8" (73 mm x 54 mm). Ortopad Medium Orthoptic eye patches are available in white, variety fun pack and boys and girls designs and are recommended for children ages 2 to 4 years. Ortopad Orthoptic eye patches are made of a monostretch breathable material with a hypo-allergenic latex-free adhesive. Skin irritation and allergic reactions are rare. Each box contains 50 individually wrapped patches.
Eye Care and Cure
Phone: (800) 486-6169
OCUTOUCH 360
Trevi Technology
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Ocutouch software consists of four fully animated modules for use throughout the practice. |
Ocutouch 360 from Trevi Technology is an update of the illustrations that have been the gold standard of optical anatomy for years. Compiled into a complete patient education system, the Ocutouch software consists of four fully animated modules for use throughout the practice to educate patients on optical conditions, treatments and procedures.
Designed to save time and increase patient understanding, Ocutouch is the result of 2 years of animating the 20-year library of ophthalmic art by renowned artist Stephen Gordon. The all-in-one Ocutouch system includes thousands of instant-access illustrations and animated narratives for the exam and consultation room, a complete animated atlas of eye anatomy, an animated and narrated waiting room loop, prepared interactive seminars and an animated optical dispensary tool.
Trevi Technology
Phone: (888) 66TREVI
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