Staining solution for cataract surgeries available as vial and syringe
Industry updates
Colin Kerr
Published: Sunday, January 1, 2017
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STAINING SOLUTION
Vioron is Geuder’s number one tissue staining solution for cataract surgeries, and is available as vial and syringe.“It consists of trypan blue and ensures an effective staining and thus brilliant visualisation of the anterior lens capsule,” said a company spokesman.
“This staining solution enables an excellent distinction of the capsulorhexis margin. It is quick and easy to apply, and applicable to a variety of further indications, e.g. congenital or (hyper) mature cataract surgery,” added the spokesman.
www.geuder.com
EXPANDED CUSTOMER REACH
HOYA has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Performance Optics, including its subsidiaries VISION EASE and Daemyung Optical. Performance Optics is a global ophthalmic lens manufacturer specialising in polycarbonate, photochromic, polarised and high-index eyeglass lenses.
“The acquisition of Performance Optics expands HOYA’s customer reach, particularly through VISION EASE’s presence in the Americas and its strengths in polycarbonate products and technologies,” said Girts Cimermans, CEO of HOYA Vision Care. “Performance Optics provides HOYA with additional capabilities,” he added.
www.hoya.com
NEW APPOINTMENT
Carl Zeiss Meditec has appointed Steven C Schallhorn MD as Chief Medical Officer for Global Ophthalmic Devices, consisting of refractive lasers, surgical ophthalmology and ophthalmic diagnostics.
Dr Schallhorn will serve on the Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic direction for the business and medical guidance on the clinical use of ZEISS’ portfolio of ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical technologies. The company said Dr Schallhorn will collaborate with key opinion leaders.