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10 August 2014 EW NEWS & OPINION surgeons how to do these procedures and perform them elsewhere," said Nick Mamalis, MD, editor of the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery and professor of ophthalmology at the Moran Eye Center. "It is one thing to fly in and fly out, but it is another to set up the mechanisms to educate them," he said. "It is like the old adage: 'Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.'" ® CHU Femtosecond K7-5085 This 25 gauge flattened cannula features a 0.75mm spatulated distal tip. The thin tip easily slips under the rim of the capsulotomy to find the correct plane for proper hydrodissection. The flattened design provides a broad, thin stream of fluid for thorough dissection. This cannula can also be used to open the femto-created primary and sideport incisions. Hydrodissection Cannula K1-5696 Designed specifically for femtosecond cataract procedures, this speculum's flattened wire blades and patented "double-x" mechanism drastically reduce external pressure on the globe for easier docking of the laser. The mechanism opens the lids in a parallel fashion for even retraction, while the radius of each blade conforms to the globe. The mechanism moves away from the surgical field as it opens, allowing for unobstructed access. Although designed for femtosecond cataract procedures, this speculum is an ideal choice for refractive, corneal or glaucoma procedures. Femto Speculum 973-989-1600 • 800 -225-1195 • www.katena.com These new handpieces are designed for maximum fluidic control during cortex removal and clean-up. The oval-shaped tubes fill the paracentesis incision better for less leakage while their thin wall construction provides a 15% larger internal lumen for optimal fluid flow. K7-5818 Chu Aspiration Handpiece 21gaTW, oval, 0.4mm port Bimanual I/A Handpieces K7-5839 Chu Irrigation Handpiece 21gaTW, oval, two 0.5mm side ports Designed by Y. Ralph Chu, MD of Bloomington, M.N. Cataract Instruments patent pending Send us your favorite app! Have a favorite app that helps you with business or personal activities? Email stacy@eyeworld.org with the app name and how it helped you. Apps selected will be published in Ophthalmology Business and their submitters will receive a $50 iTunes card. You may be selected for a brief interview. Alan Crandall, MD, continued from page 9 Dr. Crandall received his bach- elor's and medical degrees from the University of Utah and completed a surgery internship at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. He completed his ophthalmology residency and glaucoma fellowship at the Scheie Eye Institute in Phila- delphia. Dr. Crandall has practiced at the University of Utah Moran Eye Center since 1981. The AAO's Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award was first awarded in 1992. Selection of recipients is determined by factors such as intensity of service, continu- ity of service, length of service, need for the service, personal sacrifice of the ophthalmologist, and the recommendations of the nominat- ing organization and/or individuals identified in the nomination of the individual. Temesgen was so pleased with the results of his surgery that he hugged Dr. Crandall and said, "You are my brother." Source: Alan S. Crandall, MD The 2013 recipients were Mario R. Angi, MD, and Gullapalli N. Rao, MD. EW Contact information Crandall: alan.crandall@hsc.utah.edu Donnenfeld: ericdonnenfeld@gmail.com Mamalis: nick.mamalis@hsc.utah.edu