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EW SHOW DAILY 3 ASCRS•ASOA SYMPOSIUM & CONGRESS, CHICAGO 2012 Important Safety Information –TECNIS ® Toric IOL Indications: The TECNIS ® Toric 1-Piece posterior chamber lenses are indicated for the visual correction of aphakia and pre-existing corneal astigmatism of one diopter or greater in adult patients with or without presbyopia in whom a cataractous lens has been removed by phacoemulsification and who desire improved uncorrected distance vision, reduction in residual refractive cylinder, and increased spectacle independence for distance vision. The device is intended to be placed in the capsular bag. Warnings: Physicians considering lens implantation should weigh the potential risk/benefit ratio for any circumstances described in the TECNIS ® Toric 1-Piece IOL Directions for Use that could increase complications or impact patient outcomes. The clinical study did not show evidence of effectiveness for the treatment of preoperative corneal astigmatism of less than one diopter. The TECNIS ® Toric 1-Piece IOL should not be placed in the ciliary sulcus. Rotation of the TECNIS ® Toric 1-Piece IOL away from its intended axis can reduce its astigmatic correction. Misalignment greater than 30° may increase postoperative refractive cylinder. Precautions: Accurate keratometry and biometry in addition to the use of the TECNIS Toric Calculator (www.TECNISToricCalc.com) are recommended to achieve optimal visual outcomes. The safety and effectiveness of the toric intraocular lens have not been substantiated in patients with certain preexisting ocular conditions and intraoperative complications. Refer to the TECNIS ® Toric 1-Piece IOL Directions for Use for a complete description of the preexisting conditions and intraoperative complications. All preoperative surgical parameters are important when choosing a toric lens for implantation. Variability in any of the preoperative measurements can influence patient outcomes. All corneal incisions were placed temporally in the clinical study. Do not reuse, resterilize, or autoclave. Adverse Events: The most frequently reported adverse event that occurred with the TECNIS ® Toric 1-Piece IOL was surgical reintervention, which occurred at a rate of 3.4% (lens repositioning procedures and retinal repair procedures). Other reported events included macular edema, which occurred at a rate of 2.9% and retinal detachment which, occurred at a rate of 0.6%. Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Attention: Reference the Directions for Use labeling for a complete listing of Indications, Warnings and Precautions. Learn more at Booth 1626 IOLU-10464 Tecnis Bolts_mech_R3_1.5spread-ASCRSDaily_CTA OPTIONS_v2.indd 2 4/17/13 5:33 PM ASCRS News Today the first course for ophthalmic assistants, and co-authored The Ophthalmic Assistant, a textbook now in its ninth edition. By the 1970s, Dr. Stein was a leader in the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmolo- gists (CLAO), for which he organized educational programs for residents and technicians. In 1984, he was named the first Canadian president of CLAO. He has also held leadership positions in the Ontario Medical Association, the Joint Commission of Allied Health Professionals, the American Acad- emy of Ophthalmology, and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, among many others. As the longstanding chief of ophthalmology at Scarborough General Hospital, Toronto, Dr. Stein has been honored by many profes- sional, municipal, and civic organi- zations. In 1987, he established the Charitable Eye Foundation at the Bochner Eye Institute, where he serves as director. He was the chair- man of the annual Toronto Eye Meetings (1972-1994) and founded the first government-funded surgical eye center in Canada in 1993. Dr. Stein has been the author or co-author of more than 200 scien- tific and educational articles and 37 books, many of which are in multi- ple editions and available in many countries. His humanitarian eyecare efforts have taken him to Haiti, Malta, Peru, Cyprus, and Kenya. The Opening General Session takes place today from 10 a.m. to noon in Hall D of the Moscone Center. EW Honored continued from page 1 TECNIS ® For your peace of mind. Introducing the TECNIS ® Toric IOL www.TECNISToricIOL.com 1-877-AMO-4-LIFE

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