Key findings from across the 21 scientific presentations on Alcon products will be presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2020 virtual annual meeting, which takes place November 13–15, 2020. Among the topics covered are the AcrySof® IQ Vivity® intraocular lens (IOL), AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® Trifocal IOL, along with a virtual, interactive booth that will showcase innovations, including the new cloud-based surgical planning application (app), the SMARTCataract Planner.
Key U.S. clinical trial data for Vivity will be presented at the meeting, examining patient outcomes, including visual acuity, visual disturbance profiles, and visual performance under different lighting conditions. Vivity, which is set to fully launch in the U.S. in early 2021 and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier this year, uses a non-diffractive design called X-WAVE™ Technology to provide a continuous extended range of vision with a monofocal-like visual disturbance profile.
PanOptix Trifocal IOL – the first and only advanced trifocal lens approved in the U.S. – will be featured in clinical data presentations reporting visual and refractive outcomes following implantation. Alcon will also host a symposium titled “Perspectives on AcrySof IQ PanOptix IOL” (presented via livestream) for existing or interested PanOptix Trifocal IOL users.
Alcon will preview the SMARTCataract Planner, a comprehensive, securely designed, cloud-based surgical planning app for Alcon IOLs. This is a significant investment in efforts to help enhance the online planning experience and deliver optimal patient outcomes when using Alcon IOLs. The SMARTCataract Planner is the first planner app offering in the SMART Suite by Alcon, an innovative digital health platform designed to streamline, simplify and improve cataract surgery for surgeons and patients.
Another cataract planning solution in Alcon’s portfolio is the ARGOS Biometer with Image Guidance, which launched earlier this year. It provides end-to-end connectivity and a more efficient workflow and improved accuracy.
Alcon will launch the FINESSE REFLEX handle, which is designed to help surgeons move with ease, providing unrestricted movement and intentional, focused performance. The handle, which is built on the legacy craftsmanship of Greishaber®instrumentation for surgical precision, supports surgeons through improved surgical dexterity with advanced ergonomic support and offers expanded extra-ocular working space during vitreoretinal surgery.
Key findings will be presented for WaveLight® CONTOURA® VISION and Topolyzer® VARIO, highlighting positive refractive clinical outcomes.
Surgeon-to-surgeon talks will also take place during the meeting, giving attendees the opportunity to interact with other surgeons about some of the most innovative eye care technologies in the industry. Visit the Alcon virtual booth in the exhibits section of www.aao.org/annual-meeting for important information.
Full press release: https://www.alcon.com/media-release/new-alcon-innovations-intraocular-lenses-digital-health-solutions-be-showcased-aao