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INDUSTRY INSIGHT EYE CARE SPONSORED CONTENT AIO Off ers New Technology To Optimize Cataract Surgery Outcomes L 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 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. 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. greensburg salem ❘ spring 2019 7