SPECIAL ASCRS MEETING PREVIEW SECTION

ASCRS Set for San Diego Meeting

Drs. Lindstrom, Vasavada to deliver key lectures.

By Jerry Helzner, Senior Editor

Having chosen to meet in the city the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons calls its “favorite Symposium and Congress venue,” attendees can look forward to both an instructive and relaxing interlude from workplace routines when they gather in San Diego from March 25 to 30. The event, which will be based at the San Diego Convention Center on San Diego Bay, with some sessions held at the nearby San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, also includes the annual meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators.

Among a wide array of compelling presentations, including lectures, seminars, Ophthalmology Hall of Fame inductions, a film competition and Techs and Nurses programs, two meeting highlights are sure to be the prestigious Binkhorst and Charles S. Kelman Innovators' lectures.

The Binkhorst Lecture will be delivered at the opening general session on Saturday, March 26, by Abhay R. Vasavada, MD, FRCS, a world-renowned expert on cataract surgery who has served as the long-time Medical and Research Director of the Raghudeep Eye Clinic in India and is the driving force behind the facility's ever-growing reputation for pioneering vision-related research.

Dr. Vasavada's lecture is titled “Pediatric Cataract: The Compelling Quest.” It will deal with problems associated with pediatric cataracts and will focus on challenges in managing the disease. Dr. Vasavada will also present strategies for achieving optimum outcomes in these eyes. The results of a randomized clinical trial of aphakia versus pseudophakia in pediatric eyes will be reported.

Lilies on the Reflection Pond at Balboa Park—just one of the park's numerous attractions.

On Monday, March 28, at 10 a.m., Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, of Minnesota Eye Consultants and a recognized thought leader in ophthalmology, will deliver the Kelman Innovators' Lecture.

Dr. Lindstrom's presentation will be titled “Thoughts on the Ophthalmologist's Role in Education and Innovation.” The lecture will review the problems and needs in the preservation, restoration and enhancement of vision for the individual and society as a whole; working with others, including industry and government, to find solutions to those needs and problems; peer-to-peer dissemination of the knowledge acquired through practice experience and innovation; and delivering quality care in a compassionate and cost-effective manner.

Giraffes a the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

2011 Hall of Fame Inductees

An annual highlight of the ASCRS meeting is the induction of new members of the Ophthalmology Hall of Fame. This year, those honors go to two distinguished ophthalmologists, one still very active and one from the past.

The first is Alfred Sommer, MD, MHS, of Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Sommer, who continues to work full time at the institution, is Dean Emeritus of the Bloomberg School of Public Health, and University Distinguished Service Professor.

More specifically, Dr. Sommer is a Professor of Epidemiology and International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Professor of Ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He served as Dean of the Bloomberg School from 1990-2005.

Dr. Sommer received his MD from Harvard Medical School (1967) and his Master of Health Science in Epidemiology from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (1973).

His research interests include outcomes assessment; blindness prevention strategies; child survival; and the growing interface between medicine and public health.

Dr. Sommer has published five books and more than 300 scientific articles and has chaired scientific and advisory committees of the National Institutes of Health, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the Micronutrient Forum, the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the World Economic Forum.

The other inductee is Frederick Herman Verhoeff (1874-1968), an American ophthalmologist. Dr. Verhoeff was an ophthalmic surgeon and pathologist at a Boston eye and ear infirmary and had a parallel career as a professor of ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School. He introduced Verhoeff's stain in 1908. This is a stain containing hema-toxylin, ferric chloride and iodine that is used to demonstrate the presence of elastin.

Cornea Day and Glaucoma Day

Two events that will be held early in the ASCRS meeting are Cornea Day and Glaucoma Day, which will both take place on Friday, March 25.

Cornea Day, sponsored by the ASCRS Cornea Clinical Committee and the Cornea Society, is a unique one-day symposium providing an excellent overview of corneal transplantation, corneal issues in cataract and refractive surgery, infectious and inflammatory disease, as well as innovations in medical and surgical cornea. The dynamic program features lectures, debates, panel discussions, and surgical video reviews from a well-known faculty. Separate registration is required; the hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

ASCRS Glaucoma Day 2011 is scheduled to feature critical updates, robust debates and interactive case studies on what comprehensive ophthalmologists and anterior segment surgeons need to know about glaucoma management. Separate registration required. It is a full day program, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

The Flower Fields Ranunculus Display comes into bloom at Carlsbad Ranch.

Saturday Symposia

The program on Saturday, March 26, is highlighted by several interesting symposia, These include:

Ocular Trauma for the “Non-Trauma” Surgeon. Representatives of civilian academic institutions and members of the US Armed Forces will present a joint session on managing ocular trauma, especially for the non-oculoplastics-trained surgeon.

Ocular trauma occurs in a variety of work, athletic and accident settings as well as in training and combat activities. With an emphasis on pearls that you can integrate into your practice even (or especially) if you see just a few open globes a year, the symposium will discuss the current techniques and thought processes related to simple management of ocular injuries. 1:00-2:30 pm.

Managing Refractive Issues in Glaucoma Patients/Improving Refractive Outcomes in Glaucoma Patients. Sponsored by the ASCRS Glaucoma Clinical Committee and the American Glaucoma Society, this symposium will highlight the surgical strategies for managing difficult refractive issues in glaucoma patients through presentations, surgical video and discussion. Topics include: Effect of Glaucoma on Visual Function, Update on Multifocal, Accommodating and Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs in Glaucoma Patients, Correcting Astigmatism in Glaucoma, Toric IOLs and LRIs, Intraocular Lens Exchange in Glaucoma and Small Pupil Management. 1:00-2:30 pm.

Retina Update 2011: Sponsored by the ASCRS Retina Clinical Committee.

Topics include: Diabetic Macular Edema, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Cataract and AMD, Retinal Vascular Occlusion and discussion. 3:00-4:30 pm.

Issues in Presbyopia Correction with Cataract Surgery. Jointly sponsored by the Japanese Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and ASCRS, the symposium will examine several key issues in optimizing presbyopia correction with intraocular lens surgery, including monovision, multifocal IOLs and accommodating IOLs. Topics will include patient selection, neuroadaption and neural training, new IOL designs, and the possible future role of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery in visual outcomes and development of new lens designs. 3:00-4:30 pm.

Away from the Meeting Site

For those attendees and/or spouses who can find the time to get away from the meeting sites for awhile to explore the attractions that San Diego has to offer, the world-famous San Diego Zoo is at the top of many “must-see” lists. New features include the Polar Bear Plunge, which affords guests the opportunity to come within feet of active polar bears. This exhibit also includes a mock polar bear snow den, an Arctic research helicopter, and a presentation of the threats facing polar bears due to climate change.

In addition, the San Diego Zoo is one of the few zoos in the United States to still retain an elephant population, which are part of the Elephant Odyssey exhibit. Another rare treat are the three giant pandas (mother, father and cub) that are housed at the San Diego Zoo.

If the Zoo itself isn't enough to satisfy your taste for animal watching, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, located about 30 miles northwest of center city, is an 1,800-acre preserve where wild animals roam free over vast expanses. The Journey Into Africa exhibit allows visitors to ride an open-air tram and view rhinos, Cape buffalo, gazelles and a variety of native African birds.

Other attractions include Seaworld, located on Mission Bay, the SeaLife Aquarium at Legoland, and Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the United States. Balboa Park offers a large concentration of cultural institutions, including 15 museums, eight gardens, art galleries and a performing arts center. The complete list of Balboa Park attractions can be accessed at www.balboapark.org.

One seasonal attraction that is at its height in late March is the Flower Fields Ranunculus Display, which features 50 acres of beautiful Tecolote Giant Ranunculus flowers that come into bloom each spring at the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. For more information, go to www.theflowerfields.com.

Great Food in the Sunshine

As if the climate and views of the bay are not enough, San Diego also offers a sure-to-please restaurant scene.

By René Luthe, Senior Associate Editor

You've spent hours in darkened rooms in the San Diego Convention Center, absorbing the latest scientific data from the greatest ophthalmic minds in the world, and almost as much time perusing the cutting-edge technology in the exhibit hall. Now that you've fed the mind, it's time to feed the body. And since you are in San Diego, that will be a pleasure to do, with plenty of good food often served up with a view of the beautiful bay. Here are some of the locals' picks for where to go to relax and enjoy. With a convention in town, it is especially important to make reservations.

Close to the Convention Center

Here's what you can find within walking distance:

De'Medici Ristorante Italiano
815 5th Avenue ∫ 619-702-7228
demedicisandiego.com ∫ Service: Dinner
A standout among San Diego's Italian restaurants, according to local ophthalmologist Perry Binder, MD. The stuffed sole alone is worth the trip, he says.

Donovan's Steak & Chop House
570 K Street ∫ 619-237-9700
donovanssteakhouse.com ∫ Service: Dinner
Located just one block north of the Convention Center, Donovan's is a standout among local steakhouses, says David Evans, PhD, of Vector Vision and the Ceatus Media Group, the latter of which is based in San Diego.

Greystone's
658 Fifth Avenue (at G Street) ∫ Phone: 619-232-0225
Greystonesteakhouse.com ∫ Service: Dinner
Greystone's offers aged meats, seafood and pasta dishes with influences from the US, Europe and the Pacific Rim.

Local favorite Lou & Mickey's is famous for its steaks. And it's also just a short walk from the convention center.

Lou & Mickey's
224 Fifth Avenue ∫ 619 237-4900
louandmickeys.com ∫ Service: Lunch, Dinner
Located in the Gaslamp district and across from the Convention Center, local favorite Lou & Mickey's offers both great steaks and great seafood, Dr. Evans says. “They have a bone-in filet mignon that is excellent.”

The Oceanaire Seafood Room
400 J Street ∫ Phone: 619-858-2277
Theoceanaire.com ∫ Service: Dinner
Located nearby in the Gaslamp district, Oceanaire offers an oyster bar and award-winning clam chowder.

Richard Walker's Pancake House
520 Front Street ∫ 619-231-7777
richardwalkers.com ∫ Service: Breakfast, Lunch
The best place for breakfast in San Diego, declares Didi Discar of Carling Communications. “They have German pancakes and apple pancakes to die for!” The only catch, she says, is that the restaurant does not accept reservations. On weekdays this probably won't be a problem, but on Saturdays, be prepared for lines extending around the corner.

Just a Short Cab Ride Away

According to sources, the following restaurants can be reached in a five- to 20-minute drive.

Azuki Sushi ∫ 2321 5th Avenue ∫ 619-238-4760
Azukisushi.com ∫ Service: Lunch, Dinner
This “modern Japanese and sushi lounge” is Dr. Binder's pick for best sushi in town. It is located about 20 blocks north of the convention center.

Bertrand at Mister A's
2550 Fifth Avenue, Twelfth Floor ∫ 619-239-1377
bertrandatmisteras.com ∫ Service: Lunch, Dinner
Mister A's was recommend by all three of Ophthalmology Management's sources. Located on top of a building that is situated along the landing path of the San Diego airport, so the planes come “incredibly close,” Ms. Discar says. “You'll get a great view of San Diego,” Dr. Evans says. “You can sit out on the deck and watch the planes come in.” In addition to the view, there's a fine-dining menu and a superb wine list, according to its fans.

Blue Point Coastal Cuisine
565 5th Avenue ∫ 619-233-6623
cohnrestaurants.com ∫ Service: Dinner
This Gaslamp district seafood restaurant is “always a winner,” according to Ms. Discar.

Cowboy Star
640 Tenth Avenue ∫ 619-450-5880
thecowboystar.com ∫ Service: Lunch, Dinner
Located in the East Village, Cowboy Star offers “contemporary cuisine with a western flare.” What differentiates it from other steak houses, Ms. Discar notes, is that the menu includes game as well as beef.

Coyote Café
2461 San Diego Avenue ∫ 619-291-HOWL (4695)
cafecoyoteoldtown.com
Service: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Another recommended Mexican restaurant in the Old Town district. “They make the tortillas right in front of you, and it's family-friendly too,” says Dr. Evans.

Cucina Urbana
505 Laurel Street ∫ 619-239-2222
cucinaurbana.com ∫ Service: Lunch, Dinner
“Funky nouveau Italian,” is how Ms. Discar describes Cucina Urbana. Deep-fried squash blossoms filled with cheese and flatbread pizzas are two much-praised menu offerings, and the restaurant features a wine bar as well.

Island Prime
880 Harbor Island Drive ∫ 619-298-6802
Cohnrestaurants.com ∫ Service: Lunch, Dinner
Conveniently located across from the San Diego airport is Island Prime, where the menu includes dishes such as truffle fries and Kobe beef burgers. Another famous offering, according to Ms. Discar, is the crab stack—crab meat, avocado, cilantro and tomatoes. “They stack it like a tower, then they break the stack right in front of you, so it becomes this big salad,” she raves. “You scoop it up with grilled focac-cia bread.”

Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange Avenue Coronado,CA
1 800 468 3533 ∫ Hoteldel.com
Built in 1888, this classic beachfront was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1977. Movie buffs know it as the place Some Like It Hot was filmed. Brunch in the Crown Room. The lawn opens right onto the beach, Dr. Evans says.

Humphrey's By the Bay
2241 Shelter Island Drive ∫ 619-224-3577
humphreysbythebay.com
Service: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch
Another San Diego favorite with a great view.

Old Town Mexican Café
2489 San Diego Avenue
Phone: 619-297-4330 ∫ Oldtowncafe.com
Service: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Another gem in the Old Town district, Dr. Evans says.

Ra
474 Broadway ∫ 619-321-0021
Rasushi.com ∫ Service: Lunch, Dinner
“It's a hip place, a southern California scene with great sushi,” Ms. Discar says. In addition to the inventive rolls, Ra offers a popular happy hour.

Red Pearl Kitchen
440 J Street ∫ 619-231-110
redpearlkitchen.com
Service: Dinner
You'll find Asian-fusion style food in a hip setting, according to Ms. Discar. “The food is very tapas-like—you can share,” she says. “Plus it's got a great bar.”

Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay Drive ∫ 858-270-5670
sushiota.com ∫ Service: Lunch, Dinner
While San Diego is home to many good sushi restaurants, Dr. Evans says award-winning Sushi Ota is probably the best. Internet restaurant review sites show that he's not alone in his verdict.

Top of the Market
750 North Harbor Drive ∫ 619-232-3474
thefishmarket.com ∫ Service: Lunch, Dinner
Located in Seaport Village, Top of the Market actually offers two restaurants, Dr. Evans reports. On the ground floor is a more casual spot, with the fine dining upstairs. The food is so popular that reservations are a necessity even when there is not a convention in town, according to Dr. Evans.

World Famous
711 Pacific Beach Drive ∫ 858-272-3100
worldfamous.signonsandiego.com
Service: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
For those craving some beach-front dining, World Famous specializes in both seafood and hand-cut steaks. “They serve the best lobster bisque I've ever had, bar none,” declares Ms. Discar.

Farther Afield

The following restaurants require a drive to nearby La Jolla.

In addition to good food, Humphrey's offers a beautiful view of San Diego Bay.

Tapenade
7612 Fay Avenue ∫ La Jolla
858-551-7500 ∫ tapenaderestaurant.com
Service: Lunch, Dinner
Located in La Jolla, a suburb of San Diego, Tapenade requires an approximately 20-minute cab ride, but Dr. Evans says that it is well worth the trip. “It's the best French restaurant in southern California,” in his view, offering an outstanding wine list and a fusion of traditional Provencal gastronomy with organic ingredients.

George's
1250 Prospect Street ∫ La Jolla
858 454 4244 ∫ Georgesatthecove.com
Service: Lunch, Dinner
When it comes to ocean views, “You can't find a more beautiful setting anywhere in San Diego,” according to George's Web site—and Ms. Discar agrees. “It sits right above the La Jolla cove,” she explains. George's offers three dining experiences as further temptation: Ocean Terrace, with a casual bistro menu; George's Bar, also featuring casual, light fare; and California Modern, with its emphasis on “innovative, contemporary” fare.

Manhattan of La Jolla
7766 Fay Avenue ∫ La Jolla
858-459-0700 ∫ empress-hotel.com ∫ Service: Dinner
Located in the Empress Hotel, La Jolla offers northern Italian cuisine. On the weekends, plan on staying for the live jazz.

ASCRS Showcase

ACCUTOME

■ Accutome will be unveiling the new A-Scan Plus, AccuPen handheld tonometer, PachPen, and B-Scan Plus, along with diamond clear cornea, microincision and LRI keratomes as well as instrumentation. The company will also be demonstrating the Devgan Axis Marker and other instruments for toric IOLs. Diamond knife and instrument repairs available. Accutome Rx offers injectable fluorescein and other diagnostic supplies.

Visit booth #1728

ALCON

■ Alcon continues our commitment to bring you innovative products to prevent and treat eye disease at this year's ASCRS. Visit booth #2517 for the introduction of the LenSx Femtosecond Laser for use in cataract surgery, TobraDex ST Suspension, Systane Balance Lubricant Eye Drops, and the Wavelight FS200 Femtosecond Laser. Learn more about the AcrySof IQ ReStor IOL +3.0 D for true performance at all distances.

Visit booth #2517

ALLERGAN

■ Learn about Allergan products in ophthalmology. The Allergan commitment to ophthalmology includes Combigan (brimonidine tartrate/timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) 0.2%/0.5%, Lumigan (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.01% and 0.03%, Alphagan P (brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution) 0.1%, Lastacaft (alcaftadine ophthalmic solution) 0.25%, Zymaxid (gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution) 0.5%, Restasis (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05%, Acuvail (ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution) 0.45%, Refresh Optive Lubricant Eye Drops, Refresh Optive Sensitive Lubricant Eye Drops, and Ozurdex (dexamethasone intravitreal implant) 0.7mg. APC61CK11

Visit booth #1821

BAUSCH + LOMB

■ Bausch + Lomb's Akreos AO Micro Incision Lens, “Akreos MICS,” is the only lens in the US designed for true 1.8 mm MICS surgery. The Akreos MICS is a single-piece, foldable, acrylic, intraocular lens designed to deliver exceptional vision quality and contrast sensitivity. Visit us at booth #2139 to learn more!

Visit booth #2139

BD MEDICAL

■ Beaver-Visitec International combines the trusted brands, Beaver microsurgical blades, Visitec cannulae and instruments, Merocel and Weck-Cel fluid control products, and Wet-Field Eraser electrosurgery products. Beaver-Visitec is committed to patient and clinician safety and offers a portfolio of products with a longstanding tradition of precision, innovation and quality.

Visit booth #2539

CANON

■ Canon USA, Inc. offers a full range of ophthalmic solutions, including Canon's first hybrid camera, the Canon CX-1, encompassing both mydriatic and non-mydriatic technologies, as well as a non-mydriatic fundus autofluorescence camera.

Visit booth #638

CARL ZEISS MEDITEC

■ Carl Zeiss Meditec will showcase its dedication to enhancing clinical confidence and practice efficiency with its technological solutions for cataracts, refractive defects, connectivity and data management.

The IOLMaster 500 has become the gold standard biometer, calculating precise eye measurements quickly for accurate IOL selection.

The Cirrus HD-OCT offers advanced optics to aid in the examination of cataract patients without requiring dilation even for pupils as small as 2.5 mm.

Forum now conforms to HL7 industry standard interface for a robust integration with a greater number of EMRs/EHRs.

Visit booth #2021

COMPULINK

■ With 26 years of ophthalmic experience, Compulink is the leader in comprehensive, fully customizable and seamlessly integrated practice management and EHR solutions. Used by 2,000+ ophthalmologists, Compulink's Ophthalmology Advantage features a fully ONC Certified EHR, patient management/tracking, integrated patient portal, electronic claims/eligibility/remittance, E-Prescribing, Optical POS, DICOM image management and ASC support. Offering outstanding technical support, free online training/testing and money back EHR Success Guarantee, our solutions are designed to increase your efficiency and help you deliver better patient care. See the demonstration of the EHR solution preferred by ophthalmologists.

Visit booth #847

DGH TECHNOLOGY, INC.

■ DGH Technology's Pachmate is a lightweight, portable pachymeter. Weighing only 3.6 ounces, the hand-held device gives reliable corneal thickness measurements. The Pachmate will store up to 25 bilateral measurements and is designed to aid in glaucoma screening.

The Scanmate B-Scan is a multimode portable ultrasound imaging system. Producing high-resolution images with enhanced zoom control, the Scanmate has electronic measurement capability with dual digital calipers. The device is easily connected to computers by USB, where you can load images and measurements onto the easy-to-use included software.

Visit booth #939

EYEMAGINATIONS

■ Eyemaginations Luma is an innovative patient education and marketing software tool. Driven by 3D-animated visuals and an intuitive interface, Luma lets you present complex information to patients in an engaging, easy-to-understand manner. Use the full Eyemaginations software suite everywhere—throughout the office, on your website, and via email and social media—to differentiate your practice and drive profits.

Visit booth #2315, 2931

FIRST INSIGHT CORPORATION

First Insight provides eye care professionals with innovative products and services to enhance the quality of patient care. MaximEyes Practice Management and MaximEyes SQL, a certified EHR system, helps create a more efficient and profitable practice with pre-made, disease-specific templates, ePrescribing, and diagnostic equipment integrations.

Visit booth #2926

HAAG-STREIT USA AND RELIANCE MEDICAL PRODUCTS

Products displayed: Haag-Streit LED series of slit lamps, chairs, stands, and stools from Reliance Medical Products. Octopus 300 & 900, Moeller Microscopes. The new LED powered slit lamp delivers homogenous illumination for a detailed diagnosis with advanced ergonomics through the location of the slit lamp and background illumination controls. Reliance Medical Products highlighted products: Line of full power and power tilt chairs including the FX-920. The Reliance examination and procedure chairs and instrument delivery systems present world-renown durability with unique function and design.

Visit booth #2639

HEINE

■ The Heine Omega 2C is the only BIO on the market that has been designed specifically for video applications, and is now available in HD! The newly integrated Panasonic HD GP-KH232 camera head features multi-format capabilities and high performance resolution.

The camera is designed with a 1/3 inch CMOS sensor to deliver a native 1080p resolution. Compared to traditional Standard Definition one and three chip cameras, the GP-KH232 is smaller and more lightweight, consumes less power, delivers 900 lines of resolution when viewed on a TV, and true HD 1080P digital imaging on a computer. Current owners can upgrade to the HD Camera system easily and efficiently.

Visit booth #726

INSPIRE PHARMACEUTICALS

■ Inspire's AzaSite (azithromycin ophthalmic solution) 1% can restore a healthy ocular surface by delivering sustained therapeutic concentrations to ocular tissues. The azithromycin molecule offers anti-inflammatory benefits and AzaSite delivers potent antimicrobial effects. Additionally, AzaSite has a well-established safety profile and a convenient dosing regiment in a viscous drop.

AzaSite is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis in patients one year of age and older caused by the following organisms: CDC coryneform group G*, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mitis group, and Streptococcus pneumoniae.

*Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections.

Visit booth #1339

IRIDEX

■ The IQ 810 laser is a state-of-the-art laser system offered by Iridex. With an innovative combination of power and versatility, this next-generation platform is designed to perform MicroPulse Laser Trabeculoplasty (MLT) for the management of glaucoma. MLT is tissue-sparing technology used to deliver energy below levels of standard photocoagulation, confining heat to the target area. The IQ 810 laser with MicroPulse technology offers flexibility and performance previously unavailable.

Visit booth #1221

ISTA PHARMACEUTICALS

■ Ista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a rapidly growing pharmaceutical company, with the fourth largest branded prescription eye care business in the US and an emerging allergy drug franchise. Ista currently offers Bromday (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.09%, Bepreve (bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution) 1.5%, Istalol (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) 0.5%, and Vitrase (hyaluronidase for injection), plus an extensive pipeline of new drug candidates.

Visit booth #2547

KONAN MEDICAL USA, INC.

Konan specular microscopes are an industry standard for ECD determination, giving cellular-level views of the corneal endothelium. The fast and simple microscopes are fully-automated.

Visit booth #545

LOMBART

Visit Lombart Instrument and see the latest in diagnostic instrumentation, including the Lombart Computerized Vision System (CVS and CVS-PC), the new generation in visual acuity testing and our Lombart DVS image acquisition system for both anterior segment and fundus documentation.

As always, we will display a complete selection of quality optical and high-tech instrumentation from leading manufacturers. We will also have various products available for purchase at the meeting.

Visit booth #2919

MARCO

■ Marco, The Leader in Vision Diagnostics, offers all the equipment any practice needs from chairs, stands and slit lamps, to the EPIC refraction systems, new OPD-Scan III wavefront aberrometer, and the MacuScope: an AMD Risk Assessment Screener with Centricore's LMZ3, a supplement, can reduce risk of AMD. Marco's products can integrate with EMR to make your practice paperless, thus more efficient, and more profitable.

Visit booth #1039

NEW WORLD MEDICAL

■ The Ahmed Glaucoma Valve from New World Medical utilizes a tapered trapezoidal chamber to reduce internal friction. The non-obstructive valve system prevents excessive drainage and chamber collapse. The device works in all types of glaucoma cases, particularly neovascular, congenital and uveitic glaucoma.

Visit booth #1406

NEXTGEN HEALTHCARE

■ NextGen Healthcare is a leading provider of EHR and practice management systems, connectivity solutions and billing services. The NextGen Ambulatory EHR features extensive ophthalmology content. Our optical inventory/sales management system, NextGen Optical Management—along with the NextGen Practice Management software—helps improve care and provide a healthy ROI.

Visit booth #2113

OCUSOFT, INC.

■ Ocusoft offers a complete regimen for lid hygiene including Ocusoft Lid Scrub Eyelid Cleansers for daily and pre-surgical cleansing, prescription-only Alodox Convenience Kit for more severe conditions and prescription only Tears Again Hydrate for dry eye. Also featuring higher viscosity TetraVisc Forte Tetracaine anesthetic gel and New Zytaze, the first and only prescription supplement proven to enhance the effectiveness of botu-linum toxin injections. Samples and special promotions available at our booth.

Visit booth #1117

OIS

■ Built upon over 25 years of innovation, OIS delivers clinically engineered, user-friendly imaging system solutions to the eye care community. OIS has continued to advance the quality of care by scaling product offerings to include fully integrated electronic medical records, practice management, and ophthalmic image and diagnostic report management solutions.

Visit booth #2449

OPTOVUE, INC.

■ Optovue is making SD-OCT technology even more accessible to clinicians. Optovue has recently launched the iHealthCheck Program, a pay-per-visit placement model using the iVue platform. The RTVue and iVue are the world's most versatile, comprehensive spectral-domain OCTs. Designed and manufactured by Optovue, Inc., a leading medical imaging company, RTVue and iVue are high-resolution, high-speed, full Spectral-Domain OCT instruments with 5-micron resolution and a scan speed of 26,000 A-scan/second. The systems offer imaging capabilities of both anterior and posterior poles. Optovue also offers a patented Ganglion Cell Complex Analysis, 3D imaging, and the largest FDA-cleared OCT normative database for retina and glaucoma.

Visit booth #1407

PHSI-PHYSICIAN HEARING SERVICES, INC.

■ The PHSI Hearing Program gives the opportunity to provide both vision and hearing care at your practice. Featuring comprehensive program set-up, management, training and expertise, PHSI gives patients the convenience of receiving care for multiple sensory deficits under one roof.

Visit booth #1106

QUANTEL MEDICAL INC.

■ Quantel will feature the most complete and technologically advanced line of ultrasound and laser products on the market, including unique Linear 50 MHz UBM, 20 MHz posterior probe and full range of lasers, including Scanning Pattern Laser with micropulse. Founded in 1970, Quantel is one of the world leaders in ophthalmic ultrasounds and lasers.

Visit booth #2049

REICHERT TECHNOLOGIES

■ The Phoroptor ARS Auto Refraction System is Reichert's newest addition to their legendary line of refracting instruments. The intuitive keyboard controls give the ophthalmic professional the capability of doing all refraction functions with the touch of a few buttons. Sleek styling and precision lens exchange provides a quick, quiet and efficient refraction instrument that is unmatched in the industry. Reichert is Refraction.

Visit booth #1621

RHEIN MEDICAL

■ Rhein Medical is a worldwide leader in surgical instrumentation. Dedicated to innovating specialized, high quality hand-held ophthalmic surgical instruments, titanium and stainless steel instruments include lens inserters/loaders, chopping instruments, and tools for LASIK, LASEK, ICL and Intralase. Available now is a complete line of Maskin Probes & Tubes in micro diameters for Meibomian Gland probing.

Visit booth #2307

SIGHTPATH MEDICAL

■ Sightpath Medical provides mobile and fixed outsourcing services for cataracts, glaucoma, and LASIK procedures, customized to meet your needs. No capital investment, maintenance fees or overhead stand between you and access to the latest technology, manufacturer certified laser engineers, and NBSTSA certified surgical technicians. Phone: 800-728-9615. Web: www.sightpathmedical.com.

Visit booth #1211