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ASCRS NEWS Contact information Donnenfeld: ericdonnenfeld@gmail.com APRIL 2019 | EYEWORLD | 3 issue's cover: "For Surgeons. For You." This magazine and society are for all eye surgeons, no matter where you are in your career, what your subspecialty is, or what your professional opinion about the latest controversy is. There is something for every anterior segment surgeon here. EyeWorld will continue to tackle the complex topics in anterior segment surgery on a regular basis, with experts providing a range of views. We will also continue to provide the tools for begin- ning to expert ophthalmologists to make the jump to the next level of surgical expertise. This is immediately evident in the range of discussion about innova- tions in lenses in this month's In Focus. In addition, we continue to provide use- ful information about ASCRS, as you can see in the section entirely dedicated to a preview of the program and activities at the ASCRS ASOA Annual Meeting. In the pages of this issue, you can see that EyeWorld has changed its size and offers a new interior layout, with a cleaner, more creative look. The scope of the editorial coverage is the same, but some updates have been made to stream- line our publication. These changes make for a new reading experience. As you enjoy this new version of EyeWorld and prepare to attend the best anterior segment surgery meeting in the world, the ASCRS ASOA Annual Meet- ing, remember that ASCRS and EyeWorld are for you. We will keep up the tradition of excellence, focusing on clinical con- tent for our members, and continue to strive to im- prove everything we do. E yeWorld has changed, and that's a great thing for our readers. We've always been the definitive anterior segment period- ical, currently delivered monthly in print to 15,000 ophthalmol- ogists and many more online. We are dedicated to providing current and valu- able commentary and information to all anterior segment surgeons. EyeWorld is an integral part of ASCRS and not just because ASCRS created it in 1996. Together, EyeWorld and ASCRS pro- vide information you need to become bet- ter ophthalmologists. One does it through journalism and the other through the stewardship of an organized association. EyeWorld's task is to provide balanced reporting for the field, and it stays focused on clinical and cutting-edge issues import- ant to ASCRS members. This has created a strong, credible publication among oph- thalmology publications. EyeWorld as a magazine and event partner is about more than just cataract and refractive surgery. We are also a source of glaucoma and cornea information. We share the latest developments in the field by the innovators who developed and studied new technologies. We provide onsite coverage of conferences and report on the latest discussions for those unable to attend. In an ever-changing ophthalmic world with patients coming in with higher expec- tations for better outcomes, EyeWorld and ASCRS are indispensable. And we need to adjust with our members and readers. What's going to be different as we move forward? ASCRS has a new mission statement, which Steve Speares, ASCRS executive director, details on page 12. Part of this mission is the new tagline, featured on this EyeWorld is my world by Eric Donnenfeld, MD, EyeWorld Chief Medical Editor CENTURION ® VISION SYSTEM IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of, a physician. As part of a properly maintained surgical environment, it is recommended that a backup IOL Injector be made available in the event the AutoSert ® IOL Injector Handpiece does not perform as expected. INDICATION: The Centurion ® Vision System is indicated for emulsification, separation, irrigation, and aspiration of cataracts, residual cortical material and lens epithelial cells, vitreous aspiration and cutting associated with anterior vitrectomy, bipolar coagulation, and intraocular lens injection. The AutoSert ® IOL Injector Handpiece is intended to deliver qualified AcrySof ® intraocular lenses into the eye following cataract removal. The AutoSert ® IOL Injector Handpiece achieves the functionality of injection of intraocular lenses. The AutoSert® IOL Injector Handpiece is indicated for use with the AcrySof® lenses SN6OWF, SN6AD1, SN6AT3 through SN6AT9, as well as approved AcrySof® lenses that are specifically indicated for use with this inserter, as indicated in the approved labeling of those lenses. WARNINGS: Appropriate use of Centurion ® Vision System parameters and accessories is important for successful procedures. Use of low vacuum limits, low flow rates, low bottle heights, high power settings, extended power usage, power usage during occlusion conditions (beeping tones), failure to sufficiently aspirate viscoelastic prior to using power, excessively tight incisions, and combinations of the above actions may result in significant temperature increases at incision site and inside the eye, and lead to severe thermal eye tissue damage. Good clinical practice dictates the testing for adequate irrigation and aspiration flow prior to entering the eye. Ensure that tubings are not occluded or pinched during any phase of operation. The consumables used in conjunction with ALCON ® instrument products constitute a complete surgical system. Use of consumables and handpieces other than those manufactured by Alcon may affect system performance and create potential hazards. AES/COMPLICATIONS: Inadvertent actuation of Prime or Tune while a handpiece is in the eye can create a hazardous condition that may result in patient injury. During any ultrasonic procedure, metal particles may result from inadvertent touching of the ultrasonic tip with a second instrument. Another potential source of metal particles resulting from any ultrasonic handpiece may be the result of ultrasonic energy causing micro abrasion of the ultrasonic tip. ATTENTION: Refer to the Directions for Use and Operator's Manual for a complete listing of indications, warnings, cautions and notes. © 2018 Novartis 10/18 US-CNT-18-E-2210

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