New Alcon Innovations in IOLs, Digital Health Solutions to be Showcased at the AAO 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting
Alcon will highlight a robust scientific program including new data and advancements across its portfolio of innovations in cataract, refractive and retina surgery during the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2020 virtual annual meeting, which takes place November 13-15, 2020, according to a company news release. Key findings from across the 21 scientific presentations on Alcon products will be presented at the meeting, including the soon-to-launch, first non-diffractive extended depth of focus AcrySof IQ Vivity IOL and the 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.
“We look forward to highlighting the latest advancements in our ophthalmology portfolio, including our presbyopia-mitigating intraocular lenses (IOLs) Vivity and PanOptix, which highlight our unwavering commitment to building new technologies and solutions that meet the evolving needs of surgeons and their patients,” Sergio Duplan, President, North America at Alcon, said in a company news release. “We are also excited to preview our new cloud-based surgical planning application, the SMARTCataract Planner. This new app is a significant investment to help enhance the online planning experience when using Alcon IOLs, and it represents another step on our ongoing journey to build best-in-class, digitally-enabled customer experiences.”
New IOL Data Underscores Expansion Opportunity for Presbyopia-Mitigating IOL Offerings
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 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.1 Surgeons interested in learning more about this new presbyopia-mitigating IOL option in advance of when it becomes fully commercially available can visit GetVivity.com.
Key presentations for the Vivity IOL at the meeting will include:
- Scientific Poster: Clinical Outcomes of a New Non-Diffractive Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lens. Presented by Dr. John Berdahl
- Scientific Poster: Visual Outcomes of a New Non-Diffractive Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lens. Presented by Dr. Cathleen McCabe
- Scientific Poster: Visual Outcomes Under Bright and Dim Light Conditions with a New Non-Diffractive Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lens. Presented by Dr. Cathleen McCabe
- Paper Presentation: Clinical Outcomes of a New Non-Diffractive Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lens from Two Large Confirmatory Studies. Presented by Dr. Devesh Varma
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.
Key presentations for the PanOptix Trifocal IOL at the meeting will include:
- Scientific Poster: Clinical Outcomes of a Diffractive Trifocal IOL with Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery, Digital Tracking and Intraoperative Aberrometry. Presented by Dr. John F. Blaylock
- Scientific Poster: Objective and Subjective Assessment of Vision Quality of a New Trifocal IOL. Presented by Dr. Jeffrey Horn
- Scientific Poster: Cumulative Binocular Vision Outcomes with a New Trifocal IOL. Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Yeu
Alcon will also host a symposium titled “Perspectives on AcrySof IQ PanOptix IOL” (presented via livestream) for existing or interested PanOptix Trifocal IOL users. The symposium will include an interactive panel discussion with moderator Dr. Quentin Allen and expert panelists Dr. John Berdahl, Dr. Alanna Nattis and Dr. Dagny Zhu. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 11 from 7:30–8:30 PM CT.
New SMARTCataract Planner and the ARGOS Biometer with Image Guidance: Smarter Cataract Surgical Planning Innovations
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.2 Visit the virtual booth to learn how ARGOS is a critical entry point into connectivity today and in the future. Additionally, ARGOS will be highlighted in a data presentation on one of the unique advantages of the biometer: segmented axial length.
- Paper Presentation: Differences Between Axial Length Measurements Using a Specific Refractive Index for Each Segment of the Eye vs. a Single Group Refractive Index for the Entire Eye: Effect on Intraocular Lens Power Calculation and Expected Clinical Outcomes. Presented by Dr. H. John Shammas
Next-Generation Finesse Reflex Handle Provides Improved Dexterity and Control for Vitreoretinal Surgery
Alcon will launch the Finesse Reflex handle, which is designed to help surgeons move with ease, providing unrestricted movement and intentional, focused performance.3 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.4
Meeting attendees will be able to visit the Retina section of Alcon’s virtual booth for a demo of the product. The Reflex handle will be widely available to surgeons across the U.S. in early 2021.
Key Findings for WaveLight Contoura Vision and Topolyzer Vario to Highlight Positive Refractive Clinical Outcomes
Contoura Vision–personalized topography-guided LASIK technology–was evaluated in a study demonstrating that topography-guided LASIK treatments of myopia or myopic astigmatism with correction based on results from Phorcides Analytical Engine (PAE) planning resulted in improved visual acuity and less residual cylinder, versus correction based on manifest refraction. Another study using the Wavelight Topolyzer Vario imaging system showed that iris registration (IR) reduced overall variability in clinical outcomes for WaveLight Wave-Front Optimized LASIK treatments.
- Scientific Poster: Clinical Outcomes After Topography-Guided Refractive Surgery in Eyes with Myopia and Astigmatism: Comparing Results with New Planning Software to Those Obtained Using Manifest Refraction. Presented by Dr. Paul M. Mann II
- Scientific Poster: The Impact of Image Registration for Ablation Orientation on Clinical Outcomes After Wavefront-Optimized Refractive Surgery in Eyes with Myopia and Astigmatism. Presented by Dr. Paul M. Mann II
Additional Virtual Resources and Networking Opportunities for Surgeons
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 on Alcon’s innovative products, virtual demonstrations and programs.
References
- AcrySof IQ Vivity IOL DFU
- ARGOS® Biometer User Manual, 2019
- Alcon Data on File, 2020
- Alcon Data on File, 2020