™2014 VISION NEWS™ Vol. 1 CONTENTSMicro Incision Cataract - The Best of Incision Micro Incision Cataract - Capsulorhexis to the Perfect Size Micro Incision Cataract - Pre-Chop Improving EfficiencyMicro Incision Cataract - Perfecting Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Intraocular Complication Management - Managing IOL DislocationToric IOL - Pearls to Toric ImplantationCornea - DMEK, DSAEK and DALK

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ASICO Micro Incision Cataract System features a remarkable and consistant small incision size for cataract surgery, increase in phaco efficiency, and thorough cleaning. It’s a revolutionary ophthalmic surgical system, the world most renowned surgeon’s idea combined with highest precision technology make ASICO MICS System improve surgical outcomes.

Incision SizeSmall Incision to serve any surgeon’s cataract technique.

Phaco EfficiencyImprove Phaco Efficiency by reducing CDE, ASP time, and Fluid usage by 50%.

CleaningComplete disassembly designs for through cleaning.

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T rue to size for every incision

C ontrol any desired construction S quare incision for better self-sealing

The unique geometric bevels on the edge of the blade help to create the perfect square incision for self sealing construction and to prevent wound leakage. Available in Sizes

Soft NucleiGrade 1-2

2.2mm

2.65mm

2.75mm

2.4mm

2.8mm

2.5mm

3.0mm

Akahoshi Universal II Pre-chopper:AE-4192Sharp tip supports Counter pre-chop technique.

Akahoshi Nucleus Sustainer :AE-2530Easy to manipulate & support deepest part of nucleus.

Hard NucleiGrade 3-5

Micro Incision Cataract(Best for incision)

S harp tip for penetration of the nucleus

B lunt edge for safe separation near posterior capsule

Akahoshi Combo II Pre-chopper:AE-4190

Micro Incision Cataract(Pre-Chop Improving Phaco Efficiency) 1.0

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15°Stab

Why Advancut™

“The uniquely designed edge of this keratome is exquisitely sharp and produces exact and square incisions.

David M. Lubeck, MD Homewood, IL

“The sharpness of this blade and the square incision make me feel like I am using a diamond knife.

James Katz, MD Des Plaines, IL

“These blades are incredibly sharp, provide just the right amount of tissue feel, and create a beautiful long tunnel with remarkable consistency.

Douglas Koch, MDHouston, TX

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Ideal for femtosecond cataract procedure. Blades conform to all popular docking stations and provide maximum exposure when using the laser. Self-Locking. mechanism

Docking StationSpeculum

Crozafon Speculum:AE-1034Angled speculum to avoid interfere with the suction tube of the patient interface.

Modi Femtosecond Speculum:AE-1037Silicon tubing on the blades pushes conjuctiva away.

Micro Incision Cataract (Perfecting Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract)

Incision OpeningSpatula

Slade Femtosecond Spatula:AE-2326Flat and blunt tip used for incision opening.

Yeoh Femtosecond Spatula:AE-2332160° with 0.4mm tip for Mainport130° with 0.3mm tip for Sideport

Nuclei SplittingPre-Chopper

Yeoh Femtosecond Pre-chopper:AE-4294Completely blunt and thin for complete nuclei separation.

Nagy Femtosecond Chopper:AE-2559Nagy chopper allows to crack the nucleus along the fragmentation lines created by laser.

Intraocular Complication Management (Managing IOL Dislocation)

Nishi IOL Haptic Fixation Forceps 23GAE-4904Bent and grooved tip facilitates grasping of haptic tip easily & appropriately.

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Micro Incision Cataract (Capsulorhexis to the Perfect Size)

T ongue and groove mechanism prevents jaw overlap

6 Laser Lines on the Jaws serve as a guide to Capsulorhexis

Small Incision2.4mm

Ikeda-Nozomi Micro CCC 23G Forceps:AE-4402S45° Angled tip for great visualization.

Akahoshi Cross Action CCC Forceps:AE-4345Cross action sits closed until handle is squeezed.

Double Ended CCC Marker:AE-2728Sizes 5.0mm-5.5mm

Hata Double Ended CCC Marker:AE-2729Sizes 5.6mm-5.75mm

Akahoshi CCC Forceps w/ Vault Tips:AE-4344VRVaulted, Straight, Laser lines, Flat (Utrata style) or Round handle.

MICS Solution1.8mm

Small Incision2.2mm

CCC Assistant

S harp tip acts as a cystotome to initiate Capsulorhexis

Ikeda Micro CCC 23G Forceps:AE-4385S90° Angled tip for improved control.

Akahoshi II CCC Forceps:AE-4347Extra thin Utrata style.

Fujita-Inamura CCC Forceps:AE-4407Light weight, improved hinge joint for better durability.

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Cornea Procedures (DALK / DSAEK / DMEK)

Tan DALK Scissors (Left & Right):AE-5666 & AE-5667Safety platform protects from Descemets perforations.

Tan Marginal Dissector:AE-2549Highly polished, used to separate stroma from Descemets at the periphery.

Tan DALK Cannula 27G:AE-7803Spatulated to tunnel through stroma, blunt to protect against Descemets perforation.

Tan Large Lamellar Dissector:AE-2547Used for dissection of anterior stroma

Tan DSAEK Forceps 23G:AE-4226Minimizing contact with the stroma, and eliminating contact with the endothelium.

Kobayashi-Busin DSAEK Glide:AE-2335Protects endothelium while inserting into 5mm wound.

John DSAEK Descemet’s Stripper:AE-2874Removing Descemets membrane in cases of failed penetrating keratoplasty.

John Dexatome DSAEK Spatula:AE-2872Smooth removal of the Descemets membrane as a single disc.

Ahn DMEK Cannula 27G:AE-7004Easy to sweep across the anterior segment surface to open the endothelial graft.

Guell DMEK Forceps:AE-4210Broad tips to firmly grasp and remove the donor endothelium without tearing.

DSAEKDescemets Stripping AutomatedEndothelial Keratoplasty

DMEKDescemets Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty

DALKDeep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty

Tan DMEK Stripper:AE-2336Double tipped for cutting the peripheral margins of DM without radial tears Curved tip for lamellar separation of DM from the stroma.

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AXsys™ One Step Electronic Toric Marking Device:AE-2930

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Nuijts– Solomon Pre–op Toric Marker:AE-2791TBLBubble level is sensitive to 0.5° to confirm horizontal axis.

Akahoshi Intra-operative Axis Marker with CCC Guide:AE-2933• Outer diameter is as small as 10mm • To mark the desired axis intra-operatively • Conventional gauge is placed on the limbus • The new marker is placed on the cornea • Easy to apply for small eyes and narrow lids cases • The inner distance between the blades is 5mm indicating the ideal CCC size

Toric IOL (Pearls to Toric Implantation)

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Outer Diameter 12.5mm

Inner Diameter 5.0mm

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