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New Developments: Precizon Presbyopic Toric IOL
After the successful introduction of the Precizon Toric, six years ago, and the Precizon...
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Iris de Jong, eye care volunteer in Ghana
Ophtec’s Account Manager, Iris de Jong has worked as an eyecare volunteer in remote areas of Ghana...
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Artiflex, the best of two worlds
Many different IOLs and PIOLs have been developed and marketed since Harold Ridley's famous first...
Read moreProduct development at Ophtec is an ongoing process
“As a company, you simply have to keep developing to have a future. Especially where your own speciality is concerned.” Development Leader Paolo Soleri enjoys working on new products, particularly if Ophtec can set itself apart with these products. “Other market parties produce lenses that are placed behind the iris; we make lenses that are placed in front of the iris. Our ‘iris-fixated lens’ concept is one of our key products. Even after 35 years it still offers original solutions for the replacement of glasses and cataract surgery.”
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The Importance of Analysing the Angle Kappa and Alpha Before Implanting MFIOLs
Angle kappa is the difference between the pupillary and visual axis. This measurement is of...
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“As Account Manager at Ophtec, my main focus is on the patients”
“My sister was extremely near-sighted, and at Ophtec we make special lenses for that impairment. It...
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Customized lens calculations by Ophtec: “It is a free extra service, it’s part of what we do”
“Patients don’t even know we exist, but our work is very important for them.” Lamija Rustempasic...
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One of the most critical success factors with presbyopia correcting IOLs: balancing your patient’s expectations
In general, one of the most critical success factors for mIOLs is balancing your patient’s...
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Characteristics to consider when selecting patients for Presbyopic IOLs
When a clinic or hospital starts using Precizon Presbyopic IOLs, a frequently asked question is:...
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Steps for Toric IOL implantation
Cataract surgery is perceived as a quick and relatively simple procedure. However, in case of...
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Three generations of ophtalmic dedication at the Brazilian Sadalla Amin Ghanem Eye Hospital
Brazil isn’t just about the immense Olympic Games, the seemingly endless Amazon river, or eternal...
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