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3 EW SHOW DAILY 2018 ASCRS•ASOA Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. Constructive continued from page 1 Advancing CATARACT SURGERY LenSx ® LASER ® CENTURION ® VISION SYSTEM IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of, a physician. As part of a properly maintained surgical environment, it is recommended that a backup IOL Injector be made available in the event the AutoSert ® IOL Injector Handpiece does not perform as expected. INDICATION: The Centurion ® Vision System is indicated for emulsification, separation, irrigation, and aspiration of cataracts, residual cortical material and lens epithelial cells, vitreous aspiration and cutting associated with anterior vitrectomy, bipolar coagulation, and intraocular lens injection. The AutoSert ® IOL Injector Handpiece is intended to deliver qualified AcrySof ® intraocular lenses into the eye following cataract removal. The AutoSert ® IOL Injector Handpiece achieves the functionality of injection of intraocular lenses. The AutoSert ® IOL Injector Handpiece is indicated for use with the AcrySof ® lenses SN6OWF, SN6AD1, SN6AT3 through SN6AT9, as well as approved AcrySof ® lenses that are specifically indicated for use with this inserter, as indicated in the approved labeling of those lenses. WARNINGS: Appropriate use of Centurion ® Vision System parameters and accessories is important for successful procedures. Use of low vacuum limits, low flow rates, low bottle heights, high power settings, extended power usage, power usage during occlusion conditions (beeping tones), failure to sufficiently aspirate viscoelastic prior to using power, excessively tight incisions, and combinations of the above actions may result in significant temperature increases at incision site and inside the eye, and lead to severe thermal eye tissue damage. Good clinical practice dictates the testing for adequate irrigation and aspiration flow prior to entering the eye. Ensure that tubings are not occluded or pinched during any phase of operation. The consumables used in conjunction with ALCON ® instrument products constitute a complete surgical system. Use of consumables and handpieces other than those manufactured by Alcon may affect system performance and create potential hazards. AES/COMPLICATIONS: Inadvertent actuation of Prime or Tune while a handpiece is in the eye can create a hazardous condition that may result in patient injury. During any ultrasonic procedure, metal particles may result from inadvertent touching of the ultrasonic tip with a second instrument. Another potential source of metal particles resulting from any ultrasonic handpiece may be the result of ultrasonic energy causing micro abrasion of the ultrasonic tip. ATTENTION: Refer to the Directions for Use and Operator's Manual for a complete listing of indications, warnings, cautions and notes. © 2016 Novartis 12/16 US-CNT-16-E-5196 US-CNT-16-E-5196_PI_EWDN.indd 1 4/6/18 2:03 PM In constructive conflict, indi- viduals come together to redefine or strengthen their relationship for the greater good of the parties involved. "It does not mean we talk disrespectfully to people; it does not mean we marginalize people," Mr. DeGraff said. "It does not mean that we undermine people. What it does mean is that we talk about it. We en- gage. We have the difficult conversa- tion in a respectful way to get to the higher place." Competing values create conflict Conflict naturally arises when differ- ent personalities work together, but Mr. DeGraff suggested organizations can harness that tension to create innovation through what he calls the competing values framework. The framework identifies and ana- lyzes four different types of inno- vation and the kinds of individuals who represent them. The first type of innovation is creativity, or innovation to do new things, represented by the artist, Mr. DeGraff said. These individuals are creative risk-takers. The second type is control, or innovation to do things right, represented by the engineer. These individuals are more predictable but not usually risk-tak- ers. The third type is collaboration, or innovation to do things that last, represented by the sage. These in- dividuals are cooperative and focus on community. The fourth and final type is competition, or innovation to do things now, represented by the athlete. These individuals are fast yet can be contentious and demanding. The key to moving forward is harnessing the tension between these individuals and the types of innovation they represent, accord- ing to Mr. DeGraff. He recommend- ed pairing the high risk-taking artist together with the low risk-taking engineer and the short-term per- forming athlete with the long-term performing sage. Bringing these types of people together will create hybrid ideas and better ways of do- ing things, he said. Creating tension for a higher purpose In addition to the tension created by different types of personalities, orga- nizations face other kinds of tension on a day-to-day basis, Mr. DeGraff said. They face the tension of taking a risk to reap a reward; the tension between performing well in the short-term and developing in the long-term; the tension of determin- ing how much they can do and how fast they can do it; and the tension between staying where they are and trying something new. "In all of our lives, in all of our practices, we have to do two things," Mr. DeGraff said. "We have to maintain quality; we have to make sure that everything works. And we do that by creating standards and by eliminating variation. We get rid of all the weird stuff. But at the same time, we have to grow our practice, which means we have to introduce the weird stuff. We have to change the gene pool." Mr. DeGraff's premise, which he calls radical, is that all this tension is actually a good thing. "Normally, people are going to tell you that this [tension] is a very destructive thing," he said. "But I'm going to prove to you today that this tension is the best thing that could happen to you. Because it's degenerative energy that creates innovation." The ultimate goal is to take a higher point of view that is outside of any one individual's perspective, Mr. DeGraff said. Bringing together the four types of innovators is the first step in creating constructive conflict, he said. The second is to respectfully engage in the conflict. Next, estab- lish a shared vision or goal. Finally, organizations can construct hybrid solutions. EW Editors' note: Mr. DeGraff has no financial interests related to his comments. The following exhibitors were inadvertently omitted from the Final Program: • Appasamy Associates #3131 • Aurolab #2916 • Avellino Labs #1043 • Ophthalmic Photographers' Society #808 Please stop by and visit them today!

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