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APRIL 2020 | EYEWORLD | 35 In addition, we are keeping reps home to avoid having extra people in the office and ASCs, but we are committed to meeting any need that customers have. Anyone with any need can call 1-833-EyePoint. We are here to help as best we can. Nancy Lurker President and CEO, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Haag-Streit USA is committed to supporting the ophthalmic industry and all related busi- nesses. We are willing and able to continue our operations. Some of our coworkers are either working from home or are working onsite keep- ing our Reliance Medical Product manufactur- ing ongoing. As an essential business in the state of Ohio, Haag-Streit USA is utilizing the remote workforce for most of our office staff in Ohio as well as our Sparks, Nevada, location. This allows for continuous support for technical ser- vice and customer service nationwide. We are updating our website to provide information to those who are seeking cleaning and disinfecting information for their equipment. We at Haag-Streit USA are focusing on doing what we can do to fight COVID-19, to encourage others, and to take prudent actions. There will be a time "after COVID-19," and we want to know we acted in the best way for the greater good. Ernest Cavin, PhD CEO/President, Haag-Streit USA Ophthalmology industry heads weigh in on pandemic All areas of medicine are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including industry. Several heads of companies in the ophthalmic space share how they're functioning in the crisis to continue to serve physicians and patients. We know the ophthalmology community is feeling the devastating impact of COVID-19 on their business, family, and patients. These are uncertain times, and Alcon is committed to supporting you during this crisis. During this time, we have a dedicated team to help with reimbursement questions for tele- health services and resources to help provide clarity around the CARES Act. We've partnered with the American Academy of Ophthalmol- ogy and ASCRS to offer new content on our Alcon Experience Academy. This educational online resource has more than 800 videos on refractive, cataract, and retina surgery. We are also giving back with monetary donations to organizations working on the medical frontlines and within our communities. Alcon has been a member of the eyecare community for more than 73 years. We know the ophthalmology community is resilient and a dedicated group of health care professionals. We will get through this together. Sergio Duplan, Region President, North America, Alcon In these unprecedented times, our ophthalmol- ogy community needs to keep pulling together. At EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, we are working skeleton shifts in order to continue the supply of our two drugs YUTIQ and DEXYCU, and especially for YUTIQ, which can help prevent blindness due to posterior segment uveitis. We are grateful to our colleagues who continue to produce our drugs and to the many physicians and healthcare workers who continue to meet the needs of patients. We are also donating as many urgent care items as we can to Boston area hospitals, such as N95 masks, gowns, gloves, and other protective gear. continued on page 37

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