SPECIAL ASCRS PREVIEW
Boston, 2020

At press time, we learned that ASCRS postponed its Annual Meeting. Despite this news, we present a sampling of the exhibitors that planned to present on the show floor. The following is a terrific way to catch up on these many leading products and services to assist your efforts in improving patient and practice management. — Larry Patterson, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Aerie

Aerie is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of therapies for treating patients with open-angle glaucoma, dry eye, retinal diseases and other diseases of the eye. Visit Aerie’s website for more about its products and pipeline. 
Booth #1229
www.aeriepharma.com

 

 

Akorn

Akorn supports the advancement of ocular health and improvement of patients’ lives through quality, affordable medications and diagnostics. Stop by Akorn’s booth to learn about increased managed care coverage on Zioptan (tafluprost ophthalmic solution, 0.0015%).
Booth # 865
www.akorn.com

 

 

Alcon

Alcon has introduced SYSTANE HYDRATION Preservative-Free (PF), the latest addition to the company’s SYSTANE family of products. SYSTANE HYDRATION PF is a new preservative-free option for dry eye sufferers with sensitive eyes and those in need of long-lasting relief. Visit Alcon’s booth to learn more.
Booth #1015
www.systane.com

 

 

Allergan

Allergan will soon launch its DURYSTA bimatoprost implant. Learn more about the DURYSTA, which has been approved by the FDA, at Allergan’s booth.
Booth #2229
www.allergan.com

 

 

ArcScan

Visitors to ArcScan’s booth can learn about the company’s advances in epithelial mapping (up to 1 micron), ICL sizing, glaucoma imaging and capsular bag imaging. A booth demonstration on ICL sizing will be given on Saturday by Dan Reinstein, MD.
Booth #211
www.arcscan.com

 

 

Bausch + Lomb

Bausch + Lomb is a global eye health organization with core businesses in over-the-counter products, dietary supplements, eye-care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, lens-care products, ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Bausch + Lomb develops, manufactures and markets a comprehensive ophthalmic product portfolio.
Booth #2258
www.bausch.com

 

 

Bio-Tissue

Bio-Tissue provides products that support treatment of ocular surface disease and injury. The company’s cryopreserved amniotic membrane family of products, including PROKERA, AmnioGraft and AmnioGuard, are the only products FDA-designated for anti-inflammation, anti-scarring and anti-angiogenesis.
Booth #2756
www.biotissue.com

 

 

CareCredit

CareCredit is a health and wellness credit card that can help patients receive vision care. Visit CareCredit’s booth to learn more. There is no cost to enroll and visitors will also receive a free trends report.  
Booth #1217
www.carecredit.com

 

 

Compulink

Compulink offers an all-in-one solution for an entire office workflow, including EHR, practice management, E-Prescribing, ASC integration and a patient portal. The Advantage SMART Practice assists efficiency and bottom line by using real-time data to improve workflow speed.
Booth #1241
www.compulinkadvantage.com

 

 

Dompé

Dompé is an Italian biopharmaceutical company based in Milan with U.S. headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area. It pursues solutions to unmet medical needs in ophthalmology, transplants, oncology and diabetes. Dompé’s ophthalmic products includes the first topical biologic FDA-approved for an ophthalmic indication.
Booth #866

 

 

Ellex

Ellex’s products are designed to help diagnose, manage and treat a range of visual problems and eye diseases. Ellex has practice solutions that help treat and diagnose conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and floaters.
Booth #811
www.ellex.com

 

 

EyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems, Inc.

Developed in an ophthalmologist’s office, EyeMD EMR is an efficient and comprehensive certified EMR designed for ophthalmology that streamlines office procedures and clinical documentation. For more information, visit the company’s booth.
Booth #2220
www.eyemdemr.com

 

 

Eyevance

Eyevance’s products include: Zerviate, cetirizine 0.24%, formulated with Hydrella for itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis; TobraDex ST, tobramycin/dexamethasone 0.3%/0.05%, formulated with XanGen; Flarex, fluorometholone acetate suspension 0.1%, and FRESHKOTE PF.
Booth #2745
www.eyevance.com/products

 

 

Icare

Icare USA is a medical technology company that manufactures tonometers. The Icare product line emphasizes objective, repeatable accuracy in measuring IOP at home or in the clinic. Icare devices use rebound technology for quick, painless measurements without anesthetic or air. Icare has more than 80,000 users worldwide.
Booth #2718
https://www.icare-usa.com

 

 

Imprimis

Imprimis’ Klarity-C Drops (cyclosporine 0.1% ophthalmic emulsion) are preservative-free and can cost as low as $44/bottle when purchased in bulk from the company’s 503B FDA-registered outsourcing facility. The cash pay model of Imprimis’ formulations does not require prior authorizations or coupons.
Booth #1920 
www.imprimisrx.com

 

 

LENSAR

LENSAR, Inc., manufacturer of femtosecond cataract laser technology, continues focusing on astigmatism with Streamline IV. Enhancements include IntelliAxis Refractive Capsulorhexis, which incorporates steep axis markings on the capsule for precise toric IOL alignment, providing surgeons with new options for managing astigmatism and optimizing patient outcomes.
Booth #2262
www.lensar.com

 

 

Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research

Lions Eye will display a new pre-loaded option for DSAEK, LEITR DSAEK 3.0, which offers a 3-mm diameter for minimally invasive technique. Also on display will be a full line of TransplantREADY pre-loaded options for DMEK, PDEK and DSAEK, including LEITR DMEK 2.0, DMEK EndoGlide (Endo-In), DSAEK EndoGlide, and the no-touch delivery system LEITR DSAEK 3.0.
Booth #968
www.lionseyeinstitute.org

 

 

Marco

Marco will display its TRS 6100 Total Refraction System. Features include a 10.4” color LCD touch screen; accommodation of patients of -29 D to + 26.75 D sphere ±8.75 D cylinder; programmed monocular fogging; tilt screen and angled refractor head for realistic near testing; and a control pad to reduce repetitive stress injury.
Booth #1250
www.marco.com

 

 

Nidek

NIDEK manufactures a wide array of equipment designed for the diagnosis and treatment of retinal and glaucoma diseases, corneal and other vision-impairing afflictions. NIDEK will showcase its new YC-200 S plus YAG & SLT combination laser, a successor to its YC-1800 laser.
Booth #1720
www.usa.nidek.com

 

 

Novartis

Find out more about Novartis and the MyChoiceRx access platform at the Novartis booth. MyChoiceRx allows patients to receive prescribed Novartis medicine at a set price.
Booth #529
www.novartis.com

 

 

Oculus

Oculus has been involved in the eye- care industry since 1895. Its range of products include the Pentacam, perimeters, topographers, pachymeters, autorefractors and keratometers. On display will be the Pentacam AXL, with axial length measurement and built-in IOL calculation formulas.
Booth #2247
www.oculususa.com

 

 

OCuSOFT

OCuSOFT Thermal 1-Touch is designed to provide instant targeted heat and gentle pressure to the eyelids with a temperature that remains constant. It is intended for localized heat in-office when the current medical community recommends the application of a warm compress to the eyelids.
Booth #2444
www.ocusoft.com

 

 

Quantel Medical

Quantel Medica’s LacryDiag is an ocular surface analyzer that complies with the dry eye diagnosis recommendations established in the TFOS-DEWS II report. The device offers an analysis of the three tear film layers with four non-contact exams: NIBUT, interferometry, tear meniscus and meibography.
Booth #2515
www.quantel-medical.com

 

 

Quidel

Quidel’s eye health solutions, InflammaDry and QuickVue, are point-of-care, CLIA-waived products for the detection of infectious and inflammatory eye diseases. InflammaDry detects elevated levels of MMP-9 for dry eye. QuickVue diagnoses adenoviral acute conjunctivitis. 
Booth #643
www.quideleyehealth.com

 

 

Sun Ophthalmics

Sun Ophthalmics is a U.S. division of Sun Pharma, a global specialty pharmaceutical corporation with operations in more than 150 countries. Sun Ophthalmics manufactures Cequa (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09%, which is used to increase tear production in patients with dry eye.
Booth #2211
www.SunOphthalmics.com

 

 

Zeiss

CIRRUS 6000, the next-generation OCT from ZEISS, offers high-speed image capture, HD imaging and a wider field of view.
Booth #1430
www.zeiss.com/us/performanceoct