Industry News

CE Approval

SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions has received CE approval for the SCHWIND ATOS femtosecond laser. According to Schwind this enables refractive surgeons to offer their patients SmartSight, the latest generation of lenticular extraction developed by SCHWIND, as a treatment option.

The refractive correction is performed entirely with SCHWIND ATOS. Featuring intelligent eye tracking with pupil recognition and cyclotorsion compensation, the laser system provides precise centring of the patient’s eye along the visual axis. This ensures maximum safety and predictable treatment outcomes.

SmartSight is suitable for the treatment of myopia and astigmatism up to five dioptres. In addition, SCHWIND ATOS offers high-precision flaps for FemtoLASIK. “With the CE approval for our femtosecond laser, we have reached another milestone,” said managing director Rolf Schwind. www.eye-tech-solutions.com

IOL’S EXTENDED DIOPTRE RANGE

AcuFocus, Inc. has announced that the IC-8 small aperture intraocular lens (IOL) power range now extends from +10.0D to +30.0D (0.50D steps).

“Having the IC-8 IOL in my practice has provided an exceptional option for my patients who are looking for spectacle independence,” says Professor Sathish Srinivasan, cataract and refractive surgery specialist at University Hospital Ayr, Scotland, and Medical Director of Ayrshire Eye Clinic.

Clinical studies demonstrate the IC-8 IOL produces unparalleled visual outcomes that deliver nearly 3.00D of continuous and uninterrupted range of vision compensation for up to 1.50D of corneal astigmatism and excellent image quality,” he said. www.acufocus.com

REDUCED GAS EMISSIONS

Rayner has announced that changes to their manufacturing and packaging procedures will reduce CO 2 greenhouse gas emissions by more than 800 tonnes over the next five years.

The reduced emissions are the result of three dedicated projects:

Revising manufacture of the RayOne Hydrophobic IOL so that 26,200 litres of Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) will now be internally recycled annually. IPA will be diverted to hand-gel manufacturers to help combat COVID-19

Completely removing single-use plastic from its IOL manufacturing process.

Updating packaging across the entire RayOne IOL portfolio. www.rayner.com