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INDUSTRY INSIGHT
EYE CARE
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AIO Off ers New Technology To
Optimize Cataract Surgery Outcomes
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isa Cibik, MD, FACS, and John Nairn, MD, leading cataract surgeons
in Western Pennsylvania, have over 30 years’ experience in
performing cataract surgery. They are committed to providing
the highest standard of eye care while utilizing the newest technology
available for cataract surgery.
—The ORA™ System, Now
Featuring VerifEye+™ —
AIO is proud to announce yet
another FDA-approved technology
aimed at improving visual
outcomes with cataract surgery.
The newest addition to our cataract surgery technology is called ORA™
(Optiwave Refractive Analysis) System. It is currently the most advanced
intraoperative diagnostic tool for cataract surgery available, with over
200,000 procedures performed and 500 units placed to date globally.
The ORA™ System — now featuring VerifEye+™ — provides precise,
real-time measurements during surgery that are not possible with
conventional measurements and instruments. It works by directing
an invisible beam of low-intensity light into the eye during cataract
surgery. This light refl ects back from the eye, and sensors within the ORA
device analyze the eye’s unique optical characteristics. This information
is utilized by our surgeons to select the most accurate intraocular lens
(IOL) implant and more accurately place intraocular lenses to improve
the visual outcomes after surgery.
“We continuously seek new ways to address the needs of our cataract
patients, particularly those who live with astigmatism and presbyopia,”
said Dr. Cibik. “The ORA System provides intraoperative measurements
and is designed to help improve patient outcomes through optimal IOL
selection and placement during surgery.”
About Cataracts
Cataracts are the leading cause of treatable blindness worldwide.
They are widespread and aff ect over 240 million people age 55
and older. As the regional leader for cataract surgery, AIO off ers the
industry’s most complete line of surgical products for cataract surgery,
including equipment for cataract procedures as well as IOLs to treat
cataracts and correct refractive errors, like presbyopia and astigmatism.
Additional innovative changes to cataract surgery:
Cutting-Edge Intraocular Lenses
Dr. Cibik and Dr. Nairn off er state-of-the-art IOLs including the
Restor® Activefocus IOL, ReSTOR® Multifocal Toric IOL, Symfony IOL, and
Symfony Toric IOL. These lenses improve visual acuities for distance,
intermediate and reading distances, and therefore help reduce the need
for contact lenses or glasses after cataract surgery.
Laser Cataract Surgery
In 2012, AIO was the fi rst surgical practice in Western Pennsylvania to
off er the FDA-approved technology for treating cataracts – the Alcon®
LenSx® Laser. This procedure off ers image-guided, computer-controlled
precision and has been performed in over 8,000 surgeries at AIO. The
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LenSx® is used to soften the natural lens within the eye, create self-
sealing incisions, and also reduce the amount of astigmatism through
arcuate incisions.
“Dropless” Cataract Surgery
Since January 2016, AIO has completed over 1,000 “Dropless” cataract
procedures. As many know, traditionally, prescribed drops are often the
most cumbersome challenge associated with this surgical experience.
Dropless cataract surgery helps to eliminate or reduce the burden of
drops as well as provide convenience and cost savings.
As an AIO patient, you can have confi dence that your surgeons are
using the most advanced technologies to help attain your vision goals.
To fi nd out if you are a good candidate, call 1.800.246.1000 or visit
www.AIOvision.com.
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Associates in Ophthalmology (AIO) is a premier, multi-specialty eye care
practice with eight locations in the greater Pittsburgh area, specializing in the
diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, diseases of the cornea, retina (including
diabetic retinopathy, diabetic eye care, macular degeneration, retinal
detachments, fl ashes and fl oaters), glaucoma, and other vision correction
treatments and surgeries. If you would like additional information, please call
412.653.3080 or visit www.aiovision.com.
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