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Contact information Name: ASCRS NEWS 14 | EYEWORLD | AUGUST 2019 Contact information Donaldson: jdonaldson@ascrs.org © 2018 Novartis 1/18 US-RES-17-E-3227 References 1. Alcon Data on File (Jul 2016). 2. AcrySof ® IQ ReSTOR ® +2.5 D Multifocal Toric IOL Directions for Use. 3. Vega F, Alba-Bueno F, Millán MS, Varon C, Gil MA, Buil JA. Halo and through-focus performance of four diffractive multifocal intraocular lenses. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2015;56(6):3967-3975 (study conducted with corneal model eye with 0.28µ spherical aberration). 4. Wirtitsch MG, Findl O, Menapace R, et al. Effect of haptic design on change in axial lens position after cataract surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2004;30(1):45-51 5. Visser N, Bauer NJ, Nuijts RM. Toric intraocular lenses: historical overview, patient selection, IOL calculation, surgical techniques, clinical outcomes, and complications. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2013;39(4):624-637. 6. Potvin R, Kramer BA, Hardten DR, Berdahl JP. Toric intraocular lens orientation and residual refractive astigmatism: an analysis. Clin Ophthalmol. 2016;10;1829-1836. AcrySof ® IQ ReSTOR ® Family of Multifocal IOLs Important Product Information CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to the sale by or on the order of a physician. INDICATIONS: The AcrySof ® IQ ReSTOR ® Posterior Chamber Intraocular Multifocal IOLs include AcrySof ® IQ ReSTOR ® and AcrySof ® ReSTOR ® Toric and are intended for primary implantation for the visual correction of aphakia secondary to removal of a cataractous lens in adult patients with and without presbyopia, who desire near, intermediate and distance vision with increased spectacle independence. In addition, the AcrySof ® IQ ReSTOR ® Toric IOL is intended to correct pre-existing astigmatism. The lenses are intended to be placed in the capsular bag. WARNINGS/PRECAUTIONS: Careful preoperative evaluation and sound clinical judgment should be used by the surgeon to decide the risk/benefit ratio before implanting a lens in a patient with any of the conditions described in the Directions for Use labeling for each IOL. Physicians should target emmetropia, and ensure that IOL centration is achieved. Care should be taken to remove viscoelastic from the eye at the close of surgery. The ReSTOR ® Toric IOL should not be implanted if the posterior capsule is ruptured, if the zonules are damaged, or if a primary posterior capsulotomy is planned. Rotation can reduce astigmatic correction; if necessary lens repositioning should occur as early as possible prior to lens encapsulation. Some patients may experience visual disturbances and/or discomfort due to multifocality, especially under dim light conditions. A reduction in contrast sensitivity may occur in low light conditions. Visual symptoms may be significant enough that the patient will request explant of the multifocal IOL. Spectacle independence rates vary; some patients may need glasses when reading small print or looking at small objects. Posterior capsule opacification (PCO), when present, may develop earlier into clinically significant PCO with multifocal IOLs. Prior to surgery, physicians should provide prospective patients with a copy of the Patient Information Brochure available from Alcon informing them of possible risks and benefits associated with the AcrySof ® IQ ReSTOR ® IOLs. Do not resterilize; do not store over 45° C; use only sterile irrigating solutions such as BSS ® or BSS PLUS ® Sterile Intraocular Irrigating Solutions. ATTENTION: Reference the Directions for Use labeling for each IOL for a complete listing of indications, warnings and precautions. New grant from the ASCRS Foundation encourages global humanitarianism A t this year's ASCRS ASOA Annual Meeting Opening General Session, David Chang, MD, ASCRS Foundation International Initiatives Chair, teased an exciting new undertaking. "Later this year, we'll launch a new international service grant program for young eye surgeons who are interested in gaining exposure to humanitarian work in developing countries." Although the ASCRS Foundation has always encouraged the growth of residents and fellows with its other awards, this would be the Foundation's first program to unite those dynamic young eye surgeons directly with its exciting work in lesser served com- munities abroad. This past month, the ASCRS Foundation officially opened applications for the initiative, dubbing it the YES (Young Eye Surgeons) Inter- national Service (YIS) grant. This grant's purpose is to inspire young eye surgeons to become involved with global eyecare on a long-term ba- sis. The award will provide an opportu- nity for grantees to volunteer with local community eyecare programs, teaching institutions, and healthcare systems in the developing world. Grantees will have the opportunity to work with not only the ASCRS Foundation but also its international partners like HCP, ORBIS, SEVA, and others to develop a custom- ized international volunteer plan. Ideal- ly, an applicant's experience and interest in specific regions will help guide his or her own volunteer plan. The ASCRS Foundation and the society's membership are already well- known for their efforts to alleviate the global eyecare crisis. The hope for this grant is to provide the opportunity for young eye surgeons specifically to help make a difference in communities around the world. As Dr. Chang ex- plained during his speech, "Our goal is to potentially spark career-long interest in global volunteer service." The grant application is open to ASCRS members who are third-year residents, fellows, or young eye sur- geons in their first 5 years of practice. The ASCRS Foundation grant will cover 2–4 weeks of travel expenses, room and board, and the administrative costs of the international assignment. Grantees will attend the 2020 and 2021 ASCRS ASOA Annual Meetings, where they will receive complementary registration. YIS grant awardees will be provided with several opportuni- ties to share their stories and inspire volunteerism in the larger ophthalmic community. The application period opened July 1, 2019, and will close Sept. 20, 2019. The application can be accessed online at ascrsfoundation.org/YISgrant. If you have questions about the applica- tion process or eligibility requirements, email Julia Donaldson, ASCRS founda- tion coordinator, at jdonaldson@ascrs. org. by Julia Donaldson ASCRS Foundation Coordinator

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