Johnson & Johnson Vision to Present New Data at AAO Demonstrating Benefits That New Innovations in Cataract Surgery Will Provide to Physicians and Patients

Johnson & Johnson Vision will present a range of company-sponsored studies supporting new innovations in its cataract surgery portfolio at the 2021 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting in New Orleans, November 12-15, 2021. In addition, new company-sponsored research will be presented that looks at the accuracy of an artificial intelligence-derived algorithm to assess the cup-to-disc ratio, using only a photo. A complete listing of abstracts related to Johnson & Johnson Vision can be found on the AAO website.

“We’re dedicated to developing and delivering new research and innovations that provide surgeons and patients with more of the benefits they desire and expect,” said Rajesh Rajpal, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Global Head of Clinical and Medical Affairs, Johnson & Johnson Vision. “At AAO, we’re presenting more clinical evidence that shows our Tecnis Synergy PC-IOL provides a wide range of continuous vision¹ that today’s cataract patients expect, and that features of our Veritas Vision System may help lessen musculoskeletal stress and fatigue for surgeons. Beyond our products and in an area of high interest for us, we are exploring the role that artificial intelligence may have in the clinical setting and presenting data from a review of an AI powered algorithm developed by the Data Science Institute at Columbia University.”  

In addition to presenting clinical data, Johnson & Johnson Vision is also supporting events throughout the week dedicated to empowering aspiring and young ophthalmologists, while promoting the importance of prioritizing diversity in the ophthalmology community. 

“Like Johnson & Johnson Vision, our partners in the ophthalmology community are committed to mentoring and promoting diversity within the ophthalmology community for the greater good of patients and doctors,” said Warren Foust, Worldwide President, Surgical at Johnson & Johnson Vision. "This weekend we are honored to support Women in Ophthalmology as they recognize remarkable women in our industry who continue to pave the way for ophthalmology. And we’re also proud to support the Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring Program as they help underrepresented in medicine (URiM) students on their path to ophthalmology residency.”

*Continuous 20/32 or better

Evidence Supports Range of Continuous Vision,¹ Reduced Eyeglass Wear with TECNIS Synergy PC-IOL

Visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and depth perception are interrelated elements of vision that impact health-related quality of life. TECNIS Synergy IOL is a breakthrough presbyopia solution that delivers the widestrange of continuous vision¹with best near, day and night. New data show the Tecnis Synergy (Model ZFR00V) was superior to a monofocal lens in providing a continuous range of vision,¹ with more than nine out of ten patients reporting reduced eyeglass wear.

• Paper Presentation PA021: “Clinical Evidence Supporting the Range of Vision with a New Presbyopia-Correcting IOL with Hybrid Technologies.” Chang D; Thomas E; Sefton C, Tsai L; Nilplub J. Saturday, November 13^th 2:24 PM – 2:30 PM
   

VERITAS Swivel Phacoemulsification Handpiece and Foot Pedal May Reduce Surgeon-Identified Musculoskeletal Stress During Phacoemulsification

A reported 17% of eye care physicians experienced hand/wrist musculoskeletal stress (MSS) while 52% to 80% reported back or neck pain. MSS affects ophthalmologists' well-being and can reduce time devoted to patient care, with 15% to 24% of ophthalmologists reporting they’ve limited their practice due to MSS.⁵ Preliminary results from clinical data and surgeon assessment suggest the use of the Veritas Swivel Handpiece and foot pedal featured in the Veritas Vision System may reduce these ergonomic burdens.

• Poster Presentation PO144: “Musculoskeletal stress and phacoemulsification: Can surgeon-centered ergonomic designs be meaningful in the OR?" Schwam B; Pastuck T; Atiles L; Parizadeh D; Kasthurirangan S; Dykstra G; Toner A; Ji L; Colter J.

Research Shows Artificial Intelligence May Be Used in the Clinical Setting to Measure Cup-to-Disc Ratio

In a novel study, investigators evaluated an artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithm that utilizes the Google Cloud Platform to analyze fundus photos and estimate cup-to-disc ratio.

"The use of AI has exploded in ophthalmology," said study investigator Dylan Stevens, MD, of New York University. "There is a great need for more robust screening tools to evaluate the optic nerve and better identify patients who need further evaluation. This AI-based algorithm was 99.2% precise in identifying the optic cup and 100% precise in identifying the optic disc."

• Poster Presentation PO084: “Artificial Intelligence-Guided Image Recognition for Cup-to-Disc Estimation.” Stevens D; Young J; Scales C; Blackie C; Lee CH; Prumachuk J; Bareja R; Chaudhary W.

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