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IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION ARGOS ® Optical Biometer Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to the sale by or on the order of a physician. Indications: ARGOS ® is a non-invasive, non-contact biometer based on swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT). The device is intended to acquire ocular measurements as well as perform calculations to determine the appropriate intraocular lens (IOL) power and type for implantation during intraocular lens placement. Intended Use: The Reference Image functionality is intended for use as a preoperative and postoperative image capture tool. It is intended for use by ophthalmologists, physicians, and other eye- care professionals and may only be used under the supervision of a physician. Warnings and Precautions: • Only properly trained personnel with experience may operate the device and control software and interpret the results. • Factors that influence the measurement of patient's eyes are listed in the User Manual (Table 1): pseudophakic eye, wearing contact lenses, fixation problem, cornea opacity, non-intact cornea, refractive surgery, blood in the vitreous humor, retinal detachment, keratoconus, asteroid, ambient light in the room, and deformation of the corneal shape. Please consider the guidance provided in Table 1 when you encounter these factors. • Optical Radiation - This device is equipped with a Class 1 laser light source. ATTENTION: Refer to the ARGOS ® User Manual for a complete description of proper use and maintenance, optical and technical specifications, as well as a complete list of warnings and precautions. © 2019 Alcon Inc. 12/19 US-ARB-1900018 Earn CME credit Earn up to 34 hours of AMA PRA Category 1™ credit through a combination of live and virtual opportunities: • Earn 24 AMA PRA Category 1™ credits by participating in live and on-demand activities during the meeting, including livestreams, paper presentations, digital films and posters, and more. • Earn an additional 10 AMA PRA Category 1™ credits throughout 2020 by participating in an exclusive selection of regularly released post-meeting enduring CME activities. Accreditation Statement The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physi- cians. ASCRS takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of the CME activity. Designation Statement The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery designates the programs within this online educational activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. All CME activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ are valid for recognition by the European Accredita- tion Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). Physicians not licensed in the U.S. who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians can claim CME credit up to the maximum listed above for attending the Physicians Program, including scien- tific films and posters on-demand, scientific papers, courses, symposia, and general sessions. Educational Objectives Upon completion of the ASCRS Annual Meeting, participants should be able to: • Recognize and discuss current advanced treatment strategies for anterior segment surgery, and corneal and glaucoma con- ditions. • Identify the latest developments and advancements in tech- niques and technology within anterior segment surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology. • Identify complicating factors in anterior segment surgery and develop appropriate treatment plans. • Recognize and discuss surgical skills and techniques within the Skills Lab Library. • Examine external legislative issues and internal business practice issues affecting the field of ophthalmology. Claim CME/CE Credits Attendees will be able to evaluate the ASCRS program through the Claim CME Evaluation link. When the evaluation is com- plete, attendees can print or email a copy of the certificate for continuing education credits for that day. If attendees do not complete the evaluations during the virtual meeting, they will have the opportunity to complete post-meeting. The deadline is June 30, 2020. Visit annualmeeting.ascrs.org/programs/ascrs-program/cme for full CME information.