SPECIAL ASCRS MEETING PREVIEW SECTION

ASCRS 2012: Much to Anticipate

Femto-phaco and a surprise guest speaker.

BY Jerry Helzner, SENIOR EDITOR

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Along with the usual presentations, panel discussions and exhibitor booths, this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS), to be held in Chicago from April 20 through 24, includes a bit of showmanship. The showmanship is in the form of a teaser for a surprise guest speaker.

All that ASCRS Program Chair Roger Steinert, MD, is letting on is that the guest speaker is a male who has won the Nobel Prize and that his achievements “represent the hopes and dreams of millions of Americans.” The speaker cannot be identified because of security reasons.

So let’s review. Nobel Prize winner, male, security concerns, great achievements and the meeting is in Chicago. Someone does immediately come to mind, but we’ll have to wait and see.

Major Lectures

In addition to the surprise guest speaker, Dr. Steinert promises a full, “fair and balanced” array of presentations on the timely topic of 2012, femto-phaco (see sidebar for sampling of femto-phaco presentations). Also on the agenda are a full Cornea Day and Glaucoma Day, both on Friday, April 20, and a number of major speakers, including the following:

■ The prestigious Binkhorst Lecture will be given at the opening general session on Saturday, April 21, by Randall J. Olson, MD, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City. Dr. Olson’s topic will be “Where Are We on the Road to Optical Perfection?"

■ The general session on Sunday, April 22, will feature the ASCRS Lecture on Science and Medicine, delivered by Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH, an international leader on issues regarding our preparedness for an influenza pandemic. He is an expert in the effects of the use of biological agents as catastrophic weapons targeting civilian populations. He has been published in journals such as Foreign Affairs, the New England Journal of Medicine, Nature and authored the New York Times best-selling book, “Living Terrors: What America Needs to Know to Survive the Coming Bioterrorist Catastrophe."

■ The annual Charles Kelman Innovator’s Lecture will be delivered on Monday, April 23, by Douglas D. Koch, MD, in private practice in Houston and professor of ophthalmology at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Koch will lecture on the subject of “Corneal Optics for IOL Selection: Cracking the Code.” Dr. Koch contends that a better understanding of the optics of the cornea is required to optimize several aspects of intraocular lens surgery, including the accuracy of IOL calculations, visual quality, depth of focus and IOL toricity. Dr. Koch will discuss new advances in technology and formulae for addressing these issues and look ahead to future innovations.

Also speaking will be outgoing ASCRS president Edward J. Holland, MD, and incoming ASCRS president David F. Chang, MD.

ASCRS Femto-phaco Presentations

Most will be given on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22, but please check the ASCRS program for date and time. • First Australian Experience With FS Cataract System Chandra Bala, PhD, MBBS(Hons) • Comparison of Postoperative Refractive Outcomes and Quality of Vision in Femtosecond Laser- Assisted Cataract Surgery and Nonlaser Control Group Dan B. Tran, MD • Femtosecond-Assisted Microincision Cataract Surgery Jorge L. Alió, MD, PhD • Analysis of Precision of Femtosecond Laser Capsulotomy Juan F. Batlle, MD • Anterior Capsule Healing Patterns Following Femtosecond Laser- Assisted Cataract Surgery William W. Culbertson, IV, MD • Comparison of Effective Lens Position: Femtosecond Laser Versus Manual Capsulotomy Richard L. Lindstrom, MD • Comparison of Effective Lens Position and Refractive Outcome in Monofocal and Multifocal IOLs: Femtosecond Laser Versus Manual Capsulotomy Robert J. Cionni, MD • Comparison of Postoperative Day 1 and Month 1 Visual Outcomes in Cataract Surgery: FS Laser vs. Manual Surgery Karl G. Stonecipher, MD • Effect of Manual Versus Femtosecond Laser Capsulotomy on Monofocal IOL Refractive Predictability Kerry D. Solomon, MD • Comparative Analysis of Corneal Endothelial Cell Density After Phacoemulsification Performed by Femtosecond Laser-Assisted and Conventional Cataract Surgery Zoltan Z. Nagy, MD, PhD • Intraoperative and Early Postoperative Safety and Efficacy Outcomes Using Femtosecond Laser in Cataract Surgery Compared With Outcomes in Nonlaser Control Group Michael Lawless, MBBS, FRANZCO

The following presentations on femto-phaco techniques and experiences will take place on April 22: • Femtosecond Laser-Created Titratable Astigmatic Incisions in Cataract Surgery Stephen S. Lane, MD • Adjustable Femtosecond Laser-Created Astigmatic Incisions With Intraoperative Aberrometry in Cataract Surgery Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD • Clinical Performance of Patient Interfaces for Laser Cataract Surgery Jonathan H. Talamo, MD • Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery: Continuous Curvilinear Capsulotomy Development and Assessment Roger F. Steinert, MD • Comparison of Laser Pulse Widths for Anterior Capsulotomy and Lens Fragmentation During Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery Harvey S. Uy, MD • Refractive Outcomes in Large Cohort of Laser Refractive Cataract Surgeries Warren E. Hill, MD • Reduction in Mean Cumulative Dissipated Energy Following Lens Fragmentation With Intraocular Femtosecond Laser Vance M. Thompson, MD • Changes in Endothelial Cell Density in Large Cohort of Patients Having Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery Mark Packer, MD • Femtosecond Laser Pretreatment to Facilitate Cataract Surgery in Brunescent Cataracts Barry S. Seibel, MD • Evaluation of New Minimally Invasive Lens Extraction Technique in Cataract Surgery Stephen G. Slade, MD

Hall of Fame Inductees

ASCRS Ophthalmology Hall of Fame inductees Jack T. Holladay, MD, MSEE, FACS, and Louis Braille will be honored. Dr. Holladay, who retired from active practice in 2010 due to medical reasons, is clinical professor of ophthalmology at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Dr. Holladay completed his residency in ophthalmology in 1978 and was invited to join The University of Texas Medical School Faculty. In addition to his teaching responsibilities and private practice, Dr. Holladay invented the Brightness Acuity Tester, an instrument used by ophthalmologists all over the world for testing the effects of glare on patients’ vision.

He is also well-known for developing the Holladay IOL Consultant and Refractive Surgery Consultant software programs, which are currently used worldwide by ophthalmologists to help restore their patients’ vision following cataract removal and obtaining the best results following refractive surgery.

Louis Braille (1809-1852), blinded in an accident as a child, later created a revolutionary form of communication that transcended blindness and allowed millions of visually challenged people around the world to read. After nearly two centuries, the Braille system remains in worldwide use.

The Meeting Site

McCormick Place — greatly expanded in 2007 — offers the most modern facilities in a city that is already world-renowned for its ability to host large meetings and conventions. The meeting site itself, McCormick Place West, has 470,000 square feet of the most up-to-date exhibit space, 250,000 square feet of meeting space, 61 meeting rooms and a 100,000 square-foot ballroom. The ballroom is the size of a football field and one of the largest in the world.

McCormick Place West also offers a distinctive and beautiful Rooftop Garden, which offers stunning views of the city and is ideal for evening receptions. The “green” roof is part of the larger environmentally sensitive plans for the building, which include high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, reduced water consumption and recycled building materials. The building also houses an impressive collection of 50 commissioned works of art, designed by 30 Chicago and Illinois artists. The collection showcases the breadth of Chicago artists and educates guests on the region’s history.

Out and Around

For sports fans, ASCRS could not have picked a better week in which to conduct its meeting. Baseball’s National League Chicago Cubs have a home game each day from April 20 through 24, starting with a two-game series with the Cincinnati Reds and then following that up with three games against the defending World Champion St. Louis Cardinals. American League fans might be a bit disappointed, though. The Chicago White Sox are on the road all that week.

ASCRS at a Glance

• Glaucoma Day and Cornea Day (both April 20) • Hall of Fame Inductees: Jack T. Holladay, MD, MSEE, FACS and Louis Braille • Surprise Guest Speaker — Nobel Prize Winner will speak at Opening General Session • Binkhorst Lecture — Randall J. Olson, MD • Kelman Innovator’s Lecture — Douglas D. Koch, MD • Science and Medicine Lecture — Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH • Femto-phaco presentations — April 21 and 22

In the NBA, a very good Chicago Bulls team will take on the defending World Champion Dallas Mavericks in an 8pm game on Saturday, April 21, and hockey’s Chicago Blackhawks should be set for a couple of home playoff dates during the time ASCRS is in town.

Culture lovers will be happy to learn that the Shen Yun performing arts troupe will appear at the Chicago Civic Opera House in the Loop area from April 19 through April 22 with both evening and matinee performances scheduled. The Shen Yun troupe features classical Chinese music and dance, performing a wide range of traditional Chinese dances.

Chicago has always been known as a shopping mecca. Tourism officials recommend that meeting-goers visit Oak Street, an international style center housing many of the world’s most exclusive boutiques and salons. Kate Spade, Barney’s New York and Prada are only a few of the high-end retailers found in this “Gold Coast” shopping district.

For family members who come along, diversions abound. ©CHICAGO CONVENTION & TOURISM BUREAU

Another “must-visit” area for shoppers is the 900 North Shops at 900 North Michigan Avenue, featuring Bloomingdale’s and six levels of upscale retailers, including several restaurants, a full-service salon and spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness facility.

Westfield North Bridge at 520 North Michigan Avenue is an elegant specialty center anchored by the Midwest’s largest Nordstrom department store. Popular retail shops and innovative restaurants are enclosed in a four-level concourse.

If you enjoy just walking through a major and diverse city in early spring, you can start at Millennium Park at 201 E. Randolph Street. The park features Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate sculpture along with the work of many other architects, artists and designers. It’s a popular spot with locals and tourists alike. Or stroll the Boardwalk at Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue, where you can relax and people-watch amidst 50 acres of amusements and attractions while enjoying lakefront views. ■

For Your Dining Pleasure…

Two locals share their top picks for the Chicago Restaurant Scene.

BY René Luthe, SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Once you’ve done your duty as a clinician and educated yourself at the ASCRS meeting, it’s time to relax over a good meal. Chicago, agrees residents Angelo P. Tanna, MD, and Joe Marino, offers many excellent options. Fortunately, many of these eateries serve lunch as well!

Marino’s Mentions…

Mr. Marino, president of M&S Technologies, Inc., offers his picks for best restaurants, gleaned from a lifetime in the city. Check the Web sites for dress codes first, but many of these, he says, are fairly casual.

For Japanese food, Mr. Marino has two recommendations:
Sushi Samba
504 N. Wells ʃ Phone: 312-595-2300
Sushisamba.com
Brunch (Sunday), Lunch, Dinner

Hot Woks Cool Sushi
30 S. Michigan Ave. ʃ Phone: 312-345-1234
hotwokscoolsushi.com

The small plates at Sable are “delicious,” says Mr. Marino. IMAGE COURTESY OF SABLE KITCHEN & BAR

Sable’s bar offers style and atmosphere after a day at the convention center. IMAGE COURTESY OF SABLE KITCHEN & BAR

Both are excellent and “super fresh,” says Mr. Marino.

Best Mexican:

Frontera Grill
445 N. Clark Street ʃ Phone: 312-661-1434
Web: rickbayless.com
Service: Lunch (weekdays), Dinner

The more casual of celebrity chef Rick Bayliss’s two Mexican restaurants in Chicago, Frontera Grill shares a kitchen (as well as front door and bar), with its more posh sister Topolobampo. It’s probably easier to get a table at Frontera, according to Chicago diners, especially with a convention in town. Not that that’s a hardship — according to Mr. Marino, all Frontera Grill’s dishes are good!

For seafood lovers:

Catch 35
35 W. Wacker Dr. ʃ Phone: 312-346-3500
Catch35.com ʃ Lunch, Dinner

Overlooking the Chicago River, Catch 35 offers “outstanding” ambiance and a great fresh fish menu, according to Mr. Marino.

For fans of French cuisine:

Mr. Marino presents two options:
Lockwood Restaurant & Bar
17 E. Monroe Street ʃ tel. 312-917-3404
Lockwoodrestaurant.com
Breakfast, brunch (weekends), Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner

Chez Joel Bistro Francais
1119 West Taylor
Ph. 312-226-6479
Chezjoelbistro.com
Brunch (weekends), Lunch, Dinner

Southern French cuisine

Italian food:

Osteria via Stato
620 N. State St.
312-642-8450
osteriaviastato.com ʃ Dinner

“My favorite place, hands down, is Ostoria via Stato,” says Mr. Marino. “And I’m Italian, so it’s hard for me to go to an Italian restaurant and enjoy it, but this is a really great place.”

Renowned brunch spot:

Hyatt Regency, McCormick Place
2233 South Martin L. King Dr.

312-567-1234 ʃ mccormickplace.hyatt.com

Romantic dinners:

Geja’s Café
340 W. Armitage Ave. ʃ 773-281-9101
gejascafe.com ʃ Dinner

This restaurant features fondue dining and live classical and flamenco guitar.

Maybe “Next” Time?

Star chef Grant Achatz, who pioneered so-called “molecular gastronomy” at Alinea — home of the exquisitely prepared 23-course meal — has another restaurant called Next. Rather than offer just one type of cuisine, Next changes its style every few months, focusing on a different time period and part of the world, such as “Paris 1906,” “Tour of Thailand” or “Childhood.” But before you reach for the phone to make reservations, bear in mind that you actually have to get tickets for the pleasure of dining at Next. “It’s difficult to get them, but if people are industrious, they should be able to get tickets on eBay,” says Dr. Tanna. While it’s likely not possible to obtain seats for either of Achatz’s restaurant in time for the ASCRS meeting, it could be something to shoot for in time for the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in November, also in Chicago. For more information on either location, go to the restaurants’ Web sites, www.alinea-restaurant.com and www.nextrestaurant.com.

In addition to superb food, Tru offers diners the chance to view its collection of works by world-renowned artists. IMAGE COURTESY OF TRU RESTAURANT

Spiaggia
980 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor ʃ 312-280-2750
www.spiaggiarestaurant.com ʃ Dinner

Spiaggia is probably the most renowned Italian restaurant in Chicago, according to its many fans.

Steakhouse:

David Burke’s Primehouse
Phone: 312-660-6000
616 N Rush St (The James Hotel)
davidburkesprimehouse.com
Breakfast, Brunch (weekends), Lunch, Dinner

In addition to dry-aged steaks, patrons will find an excellent wine selection, according to Mr. Marino.

For just plain fun and good food:

Howl At the Moon
26 West. Hubbard St.
Phone: 312-863-7427
www.howlatthemoon.com

“Howl at the Moon is the World’s Greatest Rock N’ Roll Dueling Piano Bar. Come sing, dance, and howl the night away” urges the Web site.

Sable Kitchen & Bar
505 North State St. ʃ Phone: 312-755-9704
sablechicago.com
Breakfast, Brunch (weekends), Lunch and Dinner

“Great place, very trendy, with delicious small plates,” says Mr. Marino.

Wishbone’s
1001 W. Washington Blvd. ʃ Phone: 312-850-2663
Wishbonechicago.com ʃ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You’ll find authentic soul food, including Southern favorites such as Hoppin’ John, buttermilk fried chicken and etouf-fee. There’s also a children’s menu.

Tanna’s Takes:

Northwestern University glaucoma specialist Angelo Tanna, MD, offers his expertise on Chicago’s fine dining scene.

Alinea
1723 N. Halsted Street
Phone: 312-867-0110
Alinea-restaurant.com
Service: Dinner

Those coming to Chicago and looking for something that will be memorable should try Alinea, according to Dr. Tanna. “They don’t give you a menu; they find out what your food dislikes are in the beginning, and at the end, they present you with a menu of what you had. The chef, Grant Achatz, does experimental dishes with things like liquid nitrogen,” Dr. Tanna explains. Alinea has received three stars from the Michelin Guide. (See the previous page for information on Achatz’s new restaurant, Next.)

Deep Thoughts on Deep Dish

For those who wouldn’t think of visiting Chicago without indulging in one of the city’s most celebrated culinary delights — deep dish pizza — these restaurants come recommended by the locals. Gino’s East of Chicago 633 N. Wells St., Phone: 312-943-1124, Web: ginoseast.com The dining room for this pizza mecca seats 500, but the Web site warns that there are often wait lines! Pizzeria Due 619 N. Wabash Avenue Phone: 312-943-2400, Web: unos.com Service: Lunch, Dinner Part of the Pizzeria Uno’s chain but reputedly surpassing the far-flung franchise locations in quality. Here, too, you will probably have to wait to be seated. Lou Malnati’s 805 S. State Street, Phone: 312-786-1000 Web: loumalnatis.com, Service: Lunch, Dinner There are several locations in Chicago, though the one nearest the convention center is in South Loop. Connie’s Pizza and Pizza Capri There are several locations for each throughout the city. In fact, there’s a Connie’s Pizza right in McCormick Place. The location for the Pizza Capri closest to McCormick Place is also listed below. Connie’s Pizza: 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Phone: 312-808-3085 Web: conniespizza.com, Service: Lunch, Dinner Pizza Capri: 1501 E. 53rd Street, Phone: 773-324-7777 Web: pizzacapri.com, Service: Lunch, Dinner

Tru
676 N. St. Clair St. ʃ Phone: 312-202-0001
Trurestaurant.com ʃ Dinner and Dessert

The chef and pastry chef here have both competed on Iron Chef, Dr. Tanna reports. “It offers the best service I’ve ever encountered, outside France.”

Charlie Trotter’s
816 Armitage Ave. ʃ Phone: 773-248-6228
Charlietrotters.com ʃ Dinner

This Chicago classic, recognized by many national and international culinary institutions, celebrates 25 years this summer. The Web site suggests making reservations as far in advance as possible.

Les Nomades
222 E. Ontario St. ʃ Phone: 312-649-9010
Lesnomades.net ʃ Dinner

French food with a hint of Asian influence is how Dr. Tanna describes Les Nomades. Tip: There’s no corkage fee on Thursdays!

Arun’s
4156 N. Kedzie Avenue ʃ Phone: 773-539-1909
Arunsthai.com ʃ Service: Dinner

One of the best Thai restaurants in the United States, says Dr. Tanna. But don’t expect to order off of a menu — Arun’s doesn’t have any. Instead, “They will ask you when you last ate there, how spicy you like your food, and if there are any foods you don’t like to eat,” he says. The only drawback is that Arun’s is on the North Side, so a cab ride is required. “And it’s not a short cab ride, either.” ■

According to Yelp

Internet restaurant ratings are hardly scientific — only the very motivated tend to write them. Not all of these restaurants may be convenient to the convention center, but according to the oft-consulted Yelp, here are some of Chicago’s finest… Best Asian Saigon Grill (Vietnamese, Chinese) 5736 N. Elston Ave. 773-628-7156 92 reviews Best French Tie between Henri & Les Nomades. Here’s Henri’s contact information: 18 S. Michigan Ave. 312-578-0763 Best Italian Sapori Trattoria 2701 N. Halsted St. 773-832-9999 Best Mexican La Ciudad 4515 N. Sheridan Rd. 773-728-2887 Best Barbecue Smoque BBQ 3800 N. Pulaski Rd. 773-545-7427 Best Hot Dogs Hot Doug’s 3324 N. California Ave. 773-279-9550 Best Vegetarian Mana Food Bar 1742 W. Division St. 773-342-1742

Product Showcase

ACCUTOME

■ Accutome will be unveiling the new UBM Plus, A-Scan Plus, AccuPen handheld tonometer, PachPen and BScan Plus, along with diamond clear cornea and LRI keratomes. Check out the latest instrumentation for femtosecond cataract surgery, corneal cross linking and the Devgan Axis Marker. Diamond knife and instrument repairs available. Accutome Rx offers inject - able fluorescein and other diagnostic supplies.

Visit booth #2139

ALCON

■ Alcon continues our commitment to bring you innovative products to prevent and treat eye disease at this year’s ASCRS. Visit booth #829 for the introduction of the Wavelight EX500 Excimer Laser built for speed and superb outcomes, featuring a 500Hz repetition rate. The WaveLight EX500 Excimer Laser delivers the world’s fastest ablation times at only 1.4 seconds per diopter, resulting in consistent outcomes.

Visit booth #829

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 oph thalmic 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 tro meth - amine ophthalmic solution) 0.45%, Refresh Optive Lubricant Eye Drops, Refresh Optive Sensitive Lubricant Eye Drops, and Ozurdex (dexamethasone intravitreal implant) 0.7mg. APC28NI11

Visit booth #629

HAAG-STREIT GROUP

■ Haag-Streit’s optical biometer, Lenstar, provides dual-zone keratometry equal to manual keratometry for measuring astigmatism.

Octopus perimeters with EyeSuite software offer real-time access to data. Haag-Streit’s LED-powered slit lamps deliver homogenous illumination for a detailed diagnosis and crisp imaging.

Made in America since 1898, Reliance chairs and stands are built to last.

Visit booth #2639

HEINE

■ There has never been a better time to switch to Heine Beta 200 hand-held instruments than now, with our Buy 3 Get 1 Free Program. Beta 200’s feature an unprecedented Lifetime Service Guarantee — never pay for service of any kind ever again.

Visit booth #1118

HEIDELBERG ENGINEERING

■ Heidelberg Engineering is a hightech medical device company which designs, manufactures and distributes diagnostic instruments for eyecare professionals. Spectralis is Heidelberg’s multi-modality imaging platform that combines spectral-domain OCT and confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy to provide clinicians with an enhanced view of the structure and function of the eye.

Visit booth #2149

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 #1513

ISTA PHARMACEUTICALS

■ Ista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is rapidly growing, with the third largest branded prescription eye care business in the US and an emerging allergy franchise. Ista currently markets four prescription products, including Bromday (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.09% and Bepreve (bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution) 1.5%.

Visit booth #1811

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.

Visit booth #313

MARCO

■ Marco, the leader in vision diagnostics, offers a comprehensive line of equipment to meet any practice needs. Exam lane chairs, stands, slit lamps and imaging systems are complemented by automated refractive systems such as the EPIC 5100 station and new OPD-Scan III wavefront aberrometer. Retina products include: the MacuScope AMD Risk Assessment Screener and Centricore, a macular pigment nutritional supplement. Marco’s products integrate with EHR to make your practice paperless, more efficient, and more profitable.

Visit booth #521

MAXIMEYES BY FIRST INSIGHT

■ MaximEyes practice management and certified EHR software offers tailored and affordable options for all practice sizes. The company specializes in creating products exclusively for eyecare professionals. MaximEyes is iPad and cloud enabled. Customizable workflows and award winning certified e-Rx help meet meaningful use.

Visit booth # 2361

MEDFLOW, INC.

■ Medflow offers an EHR solution that is designed only for eye care. The system is built to accommodate all facets of a busy ophthalmic practice and to follow the patient through the clinic. Medflow integrates imaging, surgery, and patient education tools within the EHR system to create a full spectrum solution.

Visit booth #2111

NIDEK

■ Nidek is a global leader in ophthalmic equipment design, manufacturing and distribution. Offering a wide range of ophthalmic lasers and advanced diagnostic devices, Nidek also distributes Marco Ophthalmic and Santinelli International products.

Visit booth #2329

OCUSOFT, INC.

■ Ocusoft, an innovator in ocular surface disease, introduces Retaine MGD, the only preservative-free ophthalmic emulsion that utilizes electrostatic attraction to restore moisture and relieve moderate-severe dry eyes. To learn more and receive free samples, visit our booth.

Visit booth #1101

OPTOS

■ Optos: a leading provider of devices for ophthalmologists. The 200Tx captures simultaneous pole-to-periphery views of more than 80% or 200° of the retina in a single image. The 200Tx offers multiple wavelength imaging, fluorescein angiography and autofluorescence. Also, introducing OptosOct/SLO, which combines spectral OCT imaging with a confocal SLO. Ophthalmologists are able to diagnose and track changes in complex retinal diseases.

Visit booth #918

OPTOVUE

■ RTVue and iVue from Optovue are high-speed, 5 µm, SD-OCT instruments. They offer anterior and posterior pole imaging with 3D and Ganglion Cell Complex Analysis. RTVue has VTRAC (Tracking) and TCP (Total Corneal Power) while iVue is portable and compact. RTVue offers the largest retina and glaucoma OCT normative database.

Visit booth #1929

PHSI - PHYSICIAN HEARING SERVICES, INC.

■ The PHSI Hearing Program gives the opportunity to provide both vision and hearing care at your practice. Featuring a full line of hearing aid products, the program gives patients the convenience of receiving care for multiple sensory deficits under one roof.

Visit booth #1201

SIGHTPATH MEDICAL

■ Sightpath Medical is the leading provider of mobile and fixed equipment and services for cataracts, glaucoma, and refractive 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.

Visit booth #2059

THROMBOGENICS

■ ThromboGenics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative ophthalmic medicines. Its lead product, ocriplasmin, has successfully completed two Phase III clinical trials for the pharmacological treatment of symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion, including macular hole. Ocri plasmin was filed with the EMA and FDA in the fourth quarter of 2011. ■