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The Canadian Ophthalmological Society wishes to acknowledge the support and generosity of the exhibiting companies and organizations who are participating in the 2001 annual meeting and exhibition.
La Societe canadienne d'ophtalmologie remercie de leur genereux appui les societes qui participent a I' exposition ainsi que les organisations qui ont apporte leur concours au congres eta I' exposition annuels de 2001.
The exhibits are a key feature of the meeting, bringing new technologies, patient treatments, the latest product lines and scientific instruments to meeting attendees. The Society would be unable to bring such highquality programs to the profession without the support of the exhibitors. Please acknowledge their dedication by visiting the exhibits located in the Metro East/Centre.
ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION
L'exposition est un element essentiel du congres, en ce qu'elle presente aux delegues les nouvelles techniques, les nouveaux traitements ainsi que les derniers produits et instruments scientifiques. La Societe ne saurait offrir a Ia profession des activites d'aussi haut calibre sans le soutien des exposants. Sachez les remercier en visitant leurs stands a Ia salle Metro East/Centre.
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Liste des exposants
Exhibitors Listing 47
Alcon Canada Inc. Allergan Inc.
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Leo Pharma Inc.
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Marco Technologies
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Bausch & Lomb Canada Inc.
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Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
BD
31
Nidek Co., Ltd.
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Novartis Ophthalmics (formerly CIBA Vision)
18
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Betacom Optic Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd.
16, 17 8
Christian Blind Mission International CNIB-AMD Alliance lnt'l.
41,42 1
Coherent-AMT Inc.
Ophtapharma Canada Inc. Pacific Medical/Ontario Ophthalmic Pharmacia & Upjohn Inc. Precision Ophthalmics
5 43
23, 24 36
Eyelogic Systems Inc.
39
Sacor Inc.
3
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.
26
SigmacomNISX Inc.
2
37, 38
Topcon Canada Inc.
28,29,32
6, 7
Vision Medical Inc.
36
Walsh Medical Devices Inc.
22
1-Med Pharma Inc. lnnova Medical Ophthalmics Inc. Instrumentarium
35
Labtician Ophthalmics, Inc.
19
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he exhibits are located in the Metropolitan Ballroom (Metro East/Centre). Your registration to the meeting includes admission to the Exhibits. Delegates can meet with exhibitors and learn about innovative new products and treatments. Lunch and breaks are served in the Exhibition Hall Friday and Saturday. (Badges are required for admission)
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'exposition a lieu Ia salle de bal Metropolitan (Metro East/Centre). L'admission est comprise dans !'inscription. Les congressistes peuvent s'informer aupres des exposants des tout nouveaux produits et traitements. Les dejeuners et les pauses y sont servis le vendredi et le samedi. (II faut porter !'insigne pour y etre admis.)
L'horaire: Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
Friday, June 22 Saturday, June 23 Sunday, June 24
0930-1600 0930-1600 0930-1200
Vendredi, 22 juin Samedi, 23 juin Dimanche, 24 juin
9 h 30- 16 h 9 h 30- 16 h 9 h 30- 12 h
La tenue du congres annuel ne serait pas possible sans l'appui des compagnies exposantes. La Societe tient rendre hommage aux organisations qui participent au congres et !'exposition annuels de 2001 et les remercier de leur constante generosite. Visitez !'exposition.
The Annual Meeting would not be possible without the support of the exhibiting companies. The Society wishes to acknowledge the continued support and generosity of the organizations participating in the 2001 Annual Meeting and Exhibition. Please visit the Exhibition Hall.
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Alcon Canada Inc.
BD
Mississauga, Ont. Alcon is the leading supplier of ophthalmic products in Canada. We are proud to display innovative instrumentation and surgical products as well as ground breaking therapeutics to serve the best interests of ophthalmic professionals and their patients. During the convention, visit our booth to have a look at our latest innovations. For more information about our products and services, visit the Alcon Web site at www.alcon.ca.
Waltham, Mass. BD is committed to innovation, education and services for ophthalmic professionals and their patients. Our mission is to help provide better vision for all people by providing new and innovative products. Our portfolio consists of BD Beaver knives and BD Visitec cannulae, drapes, knives, custom kits and accessories. BD products are designed for cataract, refractive, vitreoretinal and oculoplastic treatment as well as glaucoma treatment. BD is pleased to invite you to stop by our booth and see the latest products designed to help you achieve improved visual outcome, each time, every time.
Allergan Inc. Markham, Ont. Allergan is a leading specialist in eye care pharmaceuticals, ophthalmic surgical products, contact lens care products, neurotoxins and skin care. Our full line of ophthalmic surgical products includes foldable intraocular lenses (IOLs), phacoemulsification systems and the new Amadeus gearless microkeratome. Allergan's foldable IOL technology in combination with its patented implantation device, The Unfolder, is the technology of the future. Recent pharmaceutical advancements include Alphagan for glaucoma and Restasis, the first cyclosporine for topical use for the treatment of severe dry eye.
Bausch & Lomb Canada Inc. Mississauga, Ont.
ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION
Betacom Optic Mississauga, Ont. Experience Betacom's breakthrough Vi sAble Video Telescope, combining the power of a colour closed-circuit television with the versatility of a telescope in one handheld versatile aid. The VVT300 delivers 20X magnification, unprecedented levels of contrast enhancement, auto-focus, 35° field of view and a high-resolution liquid crystal display. The VVT300 facilitates hundreds of tasks: recognizing faces, finding a dropped object, reading labels, partaking of social activities. The VVT300 empowers individuals, enabling them to regain their "quality of life." Betacom Corp. also announces the launch of the Vision Enhancement Center, a franchise opportunity that provides a professional, fully managed and comprehensive solution to the professional conundrum of treatment of patients with low
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vision. The Enhancement Center is targeted at ophthalmologists, retinal specialists and other eye care professionals as owners, with turnkey operation and management provided by Betacom Corp. No longer need you have to say "I'm sorry, there's no more that I can do for you .... "
Carl Zeiss Canada Limited Don Mills, Ont. Carl Zeiss will be showing a variety of ophthalmic surgical and diagnostic instruments. We will show our Opmi Visu 200 surgical microscope with a high-resolution video system and Oculus wide-angle retinal viewing attachment. We will also show the FF450 fundus camera and Visupac digital image/patient archive system, a slit lamp and the IOLMaster for measuring eyes for intraocular lenses using a noncontact optical method. Finally, Carl Zeiss will also show the YAG II Plus and Visulas 532 lasers. Carl Zeiss- creating vision in surgery.
Coherent-AMT Inc. Kitchener, Ont. Coherent-AMT, the leading supplier of ophthalmic lasers for photorefractive, glaucoma and retinal applications, will display our new laser systems: selective laser trabeculoplasty Selecta 7000; infrared treatments - EyeR; and photorefractive -Allegretto. We will also display our complete line of photocoagulators, photodisrupters and photoactivators. We look forward to seeing you at this year's annual meeting in Toronto!
Eyelogic Systems Inc. Calgary, Alta. Presenting the ultimate in refraction technology, the Eyelogic System provides fully automated objective and subjective refractive measurements. It eliminates operator error and quantifies test-subject inconsistencies to provide the most accurate pre- and postoperative refractive surgery assessments. It produces a full-page report detailing interactions with the test subject along with statistical evaluation of the responses. This information is stored in the database and is always available for pre- and postoperative comparisons. The Eyelogic System allows the maximum use of ophthalmic assistants. Patients can now receive more quality time with their doctor discussing the health of their eyes and then, without leaving the office, have their sight analysed by this new technology.
1-Med Pharma Inc. Pointe-Claire, Que. 1-Med Pharma is one-stop shopping for all ophthalmic needs: 1-Lens intraocular lenses (IOLs); MemoryLens prefolded acrylic lens; Phakic6 refractive IOLs; Aesclepion-Meditec lasers: MEL70 G-Scan excimer, Phacolase; IMP instruments; Moria laser in situ keratomileusis instruments; M2 microkeratome; 1-Visc, 1-Visc Plus cohesive sodium hyaluronate viscoelastic, 1-Visc phaco viscoadaptive; 1-Cel hydroxypropyl methylcellulose dispersive viscoelastic; Hylashield and Hylashield Nite hylan viscoelastic dry-eye drops for topical use; Sharpoint disposable surgical knives, sutures and cannulae; Huco diamond/gem knives; 1-Pak custom surgical pack; and much more.
lnnova Medical Ophthalmics Inc. Toronto, Ont.
Instrumentarium Terrebonne, Que.
Labtician Ophthalmics, Inc. Oakville, Ont. Labtician representatives look forward to seeing you during the COS meeting in order to show you our latest specialties. Vision Blue has proven to be very popular with cataract surgeons to help with visualization during capsulorhexis. Please stop and tell us about your experience with this new modality and see what new instrumentation we have for cataract surgery. Glaucoma surgeons will be interested in the new Ahmed glaucoma implant products. Lid Load gold eyelid weights will be of interest to oculoplastic surgeons. Retinal surgeons are invited to visit us to learn about our latest retinal implants and instrumentation from Dutch Ophthalmic.
Leo Pharma Inc. Ajax, Ont. We will present posters, leaflets and other materials on Leo Pharma the company and will feature our new ophthalmology product Fucithalmic in Canada. Fucithalmic is an antibiotic for topical use with a unique formulation that offers significant advantages in terms of compliance and patient satisfaction.
Marco Technologies jacksonville, Fla.
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.
Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
Carlsbad, Calif. Heidelberg Engineering manufactures and markets leadingedge laser scanning technologies and innovative software for ophthalmology. Core products include the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph II (HRTII), which is designed specifically for the detection and follow-up of glaucoma. The HRTII is now considered the "imaging standard" for routine clinical use and essential for glaucoma management. The Heidelberg Retina Angiograph offers the highest quality simultaneous fluorescein and indocyanine green (ICG) angiography available. A unique high-speed ICG facility means that the Heidelberg Retina Angiograph is the only system that can clearly identify "feeder vessels" in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration.
Kirkland, Que. Merck Frosst Canada currently markets four ophthalmic products: Timoptic-XE, Cosopt, Trusopt and Timpilo. Our display will focus on providing the latest information about these products. In addition, we will provide information on a variety of educational resources, including a demonstration of a CD-ROM educational program.
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Nidek Co., Ltd. Tokyo, japan
ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION
Novartis Ophthalmics (formerly CIBA Vision)
Sacor Inc.
Mississauga, Ont. Novartis Ophthalmics (formerly the Ophthalmics Business Unit of CIBA Vision Canada) invites you to visit our booth to learn more about new Zaditor (0.025% ketotifen fumarate). Triple-action Zaditor works at three key levels of the allergic response to provide relief of symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis for 12 hours. Also featured will be Visudyne (verteporfin for injection), a breakthrough treatment that helps preserve vision in patients with predominantly classic subfoveal wet age-related macular degeneration, and Vita lux timed-release multivitamin-multimineral with lutein.
Richmond Hill, Ont.
Ophtapharma Canada Inc. La Prairie, Que. Ophtapharma is the Canadian subsidiary of S.I.F.I. S.p.A. Italy. We are the Canadian distributor for Eyestil (multidose and unidose), the artificial tear containing a viscoelastic agent, appropriate for ocular discomfort; Blepharoshampoo, with natural ingredients to help patients with blepharitis; P.M.L. Crono, a food supplement with a high content of lutein (15 mg), associated with the prevention or delay of age-related macular degeneration; and Biolon and Biolon Prime, a biosynthetic viscoelastic agent (sodium hyaluronate) offered in syringes of 0.5 ml, 0.8 ml and 1.0 ml.
Pacific Medical/Ontario Ophthalmic Delta, BC
Pharmacia & Upjohn Inc. Mississauga, Ont. At COS 2001 Pharmacia Canada will be featuring Xalatan, Healon 5, Salagen and the CeeOn 911 intraocular lens (IOL). Xalatan (0.005% latanoprost hydrochloride) is the leading branded glaucoma medication in Canada and the most prescribed glaucoma medication worldwide. The display will provide evidence of the drug's ability to take the intraocular pressure down and keep it down. Healon 5 (2.3% sodium hyaluronate), the world's first viscoadaptive, exhibits both cohesive and dispersive properties. Salagen (pilocarpine hydrochloride, 5-mg tablets) provides a systemic approach to the treatment of dry eye. The CeeOn 911, our third-generation silicone, foldable IOL with a square-edged design, is being introduced.
Sigmacom/VISX Inc. Downsview, Ont. Sigmacon is the leading distributor of medical lasers and associated products in Canada. As a distributor for VISX, Innovative Optics - lnnovatome microkeratome, Schwind, Paradigm and PPU - (LASAG), we can provide product, technical service and after-sales support on a truly national basis to a large segment of the ophthalmic industry. This year Sigmacom will be showcasing the latest technology in refractive surgery lasers- the 3-D ActiveEye Tracker, Variable Spot Scanning and WaveScan wavefront custom ablations.
Topcon Canada Inc. Boisbriand, Que. Products that will be featured at the 2001 Exhibition include the TRC-NW6S nonmydriatic retinal camera, and Telemedicine and Mosaic software; new IS-2000 instrument stand; KR-8000 autokerato/refractometer; KR-8000PA autokerato/ refractometer with corneal mapping; CT-80 computerized tonometer; AIT-300W motorized instrument table; Suresight autorefractor from Welch Allyn; CL-1 00 computerized lensmeter; VT-1 0 vision tester; OC-2400 ophthalmic chair; SL-8Z slip lamp with digital camera; IMAGEnet display on monitor; Exam 2000 examination lane with CV3000 computerized vision tester; Welch Allyn diagnostic instruments, including binocular indirect ophthalmoscopes; and assorted Volk lenses.
Vision Medical Inc. Toronto, Ont.
Walsh Medical Devices Inc. Oakville, Ont. Walsh Medical Devices Inc. manufactures and distributes the Crawford Lacrimal Intubation system. The products within the Crawford system include the Original Crawford Set, the Crawford Set with Suture, the Crawford-Bellan Set and associated instruments, including the Crawford Retrieval Hook, the Anderson-Hwang Grooved Director and the Tubing Stripper. Walsh also manufactures a battery-powered cautery.
Precision Ophthalmics Montreal, Que.
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tELCOME
ENVENUE
EXHIBmON/EXPOSITION pOSTERS • RESTAURANT
Canadian Ophthalmological Society and affiliated societies ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION • CONGRES ET EXPOSITION ANNUELS de Ia Societe canadienne d'ophtalmologie et de ses societes affiliees
Exhibition Hall ............................................ .
96
.................................. La salle d' exposition
Exhibitors ...................................................... .
97
.............................................. Les exposants
Exhibitors
Les exposants
The Canadian Ophthalmological Society wishes to acknowledge the support and generosity of the exhibiting companies and organizations who are participating in the 2001 annual meeting and exhibition.
La Societe canadienne d'ophtalmologie remercie de leur genereux appui les societes qui participent a I' exposition ainsi que les organisations qui ont apporte leur concours au congres eta I' exposition annuels de 2001.
The exhibits are a key feature of the meeting, bringing new technologies, patient treatments, the latest product lines and scientific instruments to meeting attendees. The Society would be unable to bring such highquality programs to the profession without the support of the exhibitors. Please acknowledge their dedication by visiting the exhibits located in the Metro East/Centre.
ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION
L'exposition est un element essentiel du congres, en ce qu'elle presente aux delegues les nouvelles techniques, les nouveaux traitements ainsi que les derniers produits et instruments scientifiques. La Societe ne saurait offrir a Ia profession des activites d'aussi haut calibre sans le soutien des exposants. Sachez les remercier en visitant leurs stands a Ia salle Metro East/Centre.
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Exhibit Hall
Salle de bal Metropolitan (Metro East/Centre)
Metropolitan Ballroom (Metro East/Centre)
Liste des exposants
Exhibitors Listing 47
Alcon Canada Inc. Allergan Inc.
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10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15
Leo Pharma Inc.
20
Marco Technologies
36
33, 34
Bausch & Lomb Canada Inc.
27
Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
BD
31
Nidek Co., Ltd.
36
Novartis Ophthalmics (formerly CIBA Vision)
18
9
Betacom Optic Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd.
16, 17 8
Christian Blind Mission International CNIB-AMD Alliance lnt'l.
41,42 1
Coherent-AMT Inc.
Ophtapharma Canada Inc. Pacific Medical/Ontario Ophthalmic Pharmacia & Upjohn Inc. Precision Ophthalmics
5 43
23, 24 36
Eyelogic Systems Inc.
39
Sacor Inc.
3
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.
26
SigmacomNISX Inc.
2
37, 38
Topcon Canada Inc.
28,29,32
6, 7
Vision Medical Inc.
36
Walsh Medical Devices Inc.
22
1-Med Pharma Inc. lnnova Medical Ophthalmics Inc. Instrumentarium
35
Labtician Ophthalmics, Inc.
19
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CAN J OPHTHALMOL-VOL. 36, NO. 2, 2001
ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION
he exhibits are located in the Metropolitan Ballroom (Metro East/Centre). Your registration to the meeting includes admission to the Exhibits. Delegates can meet with exhibitors and learn about innovative new products and treatments. Lunch and breaks are served in the Exhibition Hall Friday and Saturday. (Badges are required for admission)
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Viewing Schedule:
Jour 2 Jour 3 Jour 4
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'exposition a lieu Ia salle de bal Metropolitan (Metro East/Centre). L'admission est comprise dans !'inscription. Les congressistes peuvent s'informer aupres des exposants des tout nouveaux produits et traitements. Les dejeuners et les pauses y sont servis le vendredi et le samedi. (II faut porter !'insigne pour y etre admis.)
L'horaire: Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
Friday, June 22 Saturday, June 23 Sunday, June 24
0930-1600 0930-1600 0930-1200
Vendredi, 22 juin Samedi, 23 juin Dimanche, 24 juin
9 h 30- 16 h 9 h 30- 16 h 9 h 30- 12 h
La tenue du congres annuel ne serait pas possible sans l'appui des compagnies exposantes. La Societe tient rendre hommage aux organisations qui participent au congres et !'exposition annuels de 2001 et les remercier de leur constante generosite. Visitez !'exposition.
The Annual Meeting would not be possible without the support of the exhibiting companies. The Society wishes to acknowledge the continued support and generosity of the organizations participating in the 2001 Annual Meeting and Exhibition. Please visit the Exhibition Hall.
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Alcon Canada Inc.
BD
Mississauga, Ont. Alcon is the leading supplier of ophthalmic products in Canada. We are proud to display innovative instrumentation and surgical products as well as ground breaking therapeutics to serve the best interests of ophthalmic professionals and their patients. During the convention, visit our booth to have a look at our latest innovations. For more information about our products and services, visit the Alcon Web site at www.alcon.ca.
Waltham, Mass. BD is committed to innovation, education and services for ophthalmic professionals and their patients. Our mission is to help provide better vision for all people by providing new and innovative products. Our portfolio consists of BD Beaver knives and BD Visitec cannulae, drapes, knives, custom kits and accessories. BD products are designed for cataract, refractive, vitreoretinal and oculoplastic treatment as well as glaucoma treatment. BD is pleased to invite you to stop by our booth and see the latest products designed to help you achieve improved visual outcome, each time, every time.
Allergan Inc. Markham, Ont. Allergan is a leading specialist in eye care pharmaceuticals, ophthalmic surgical products, contact lens care products, neurotoxins and skin care. Our full line of ophthalmic surgical products includes foldable intraocular lenses (IOLs), phacoemulsification systems and the new Amadeus gearless microkeratome. Allergan's foldable IOL technology in combination with its patented implantation device, The Unfolder, is the technology of the future. Recent pharmaceutical advancements include Alphagan for glaucoma and Restasis, the first cyclosporine for topical use for the treatment of severe dry eye.
Bausch & Lomb Canada Inc. Mississauga, Ont.
ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION
Betacom Optic Mississauga, Ont. Experience Betacom's breakthrough Vi sAble Video Telescope, combining the power of a colour closed-circuit television with the versatility of a telescope in one handheld versatile aid. The VVT300 delivers 20X magnification, unprecedented levels of contrast enhancement, auto-focus, 35° field of view and a high-resolution liquid crystal display. The VVT300 facilitates hundreds of tasks: recognizing faces, finding a dropped object, reading labels, partaking of social activities. The VVT300 empowers individuals, enabling them to regain their "quality of life." Betacom Corp. also announces the launch of the Vision Enhancement Center, a franchise opportunity that provides a professional, fully managed and comprehensive solution to the professional conundrum of treatment of patients with low
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vision. The Enhancement Center is targeted at ophthalmologists, retinal specialists and other eye care professionals as owners, with turnkey operation and management provided by Betacom Corp. No longer need you have to say "I'm sorry, there's no more that I can do for you .... "
Carl Zeiss Canada Limited Don Mills, Ont. Carl Zeiss will be showing a variety of ophthalmic surgical and diagnostic instruments. We will show our Opmi Visu 200 surgical microscope with a high-resolution video system and Oculus wide-angle retinal viewing attachment. We will also show the FF450 fundus camera and Visupac digital image/patient archive system, a slit lamp and the IOLMaster for measuring eyes for intraocular lenses using a noncontact optical method. Finally, Carl Zeiss will also show the YAG II Plus and Visulas 532 lasers. Carl Zeiss- creating vision in surgery.
Coherent-AMT Inc. Kitchener, Ont. Coherent-AMT, the leading supplier of ophthalmic lasers for photorefractive, glaucoma and retinal applications, will display our new laser systems: selective laser trabeculoplasty Selecta 7000; infrared treatments - EyeR; and photorefractive -Allegretto. We will also display our complete line of photocoagulators, photodisrupters and photoactivators. We look forward to seeing you at this year's annual meeting in Toronto!
Eyelogic Systems Inc. Calgary, Alta. Presenting the ultimate in refraction technology, the Eyelogic System provides fully automated objective and subjective refractive measurements. It eliminates operator error and quantifies test-subject inconsistencies to provide the most accurate pre- and postoperative refractive surgery assessments. It produces a full-page report detailing interactions with the test subject along with statistical evaluation of the responses. This information is stored in the database and is always available for pre- and postoperative comparisons. The Eyelogic System allows the maximum use of ophthalmic assistants. Patients can now receive more quality time with their doctor discussing the health of their eyes and then, without leaving the office, have their sight analysed by this new technology.
1-Med Pharma Inc. Pointe-Claire, Que. 1-Med Pharma is one-stop shopping for all ophthalmic needs: 1-Lens intraocular lenses (IOLs); MemoryLens prefolded acrylic lens; Phakic6 refractive IOLs; Aesclepion-Meditec lasers: MEL70 G-Scan excimer, Phacolase; IMP instruments; Moria laser in situ keratomileusis instruments; M2 microkeratome; 1-Visc, 1-Visc Plus cohesive sodium hyaluronate viscoelastic, 1-Visc phaco viscoadaptive; 1-Cel hydroxypropyl methylcellulose dispersive viscoelastic; Hylashield and Hylashield Nite hylan viscoelastic dry-eye drops for topical use; Sharpoint disposable surgical knives, sutures and cannulae; Huco diamond/gem knives; 1-Pak custom surgical pack; and much more.
lnnova Medical Ophthalmics Inc. Toronto, Ont.
Instrumentarium Terrebonne, Que.
Labtician Ophthalmics, Inc. Oakville, Ont. Labtician representatives look forward to seeing you during the COS meeting in order to show you our latest specialties. Vision Blue has proven to be very popular with cataract surgeons to help with visualization during capsulorhexis. Please stop and tell us about your experience with this new modality and see what new instrumentation we have for cataract surgery. Glaucoma surgeons will be interested in the new Ahmed glaucoma implant products. Lid Load gold eyelid weights will be of interest to oculoplastic surgeons. Retinal surgeons are invited to visit us to learn about our latest retinal implants and instrumentation from Dutch Ophthalmic.
Leo Pharma Inc. Ajax, Ont. We will present posters, leaflets and other materials on Leo Pharma the company and will feature our new ophthalmology product Fucithalmic in Canada. Fucithalmic is an antibiotic for topical use with a unique formulation that offers significant advantages in terms of compliance and patient satisfaction.
Marco Technologies jacksonville, Fla.
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.
Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
Carlsbad, Calif. Heidelberg Engineering manufactures and markets leadingedge laser scanning technologies and innovative software for ophthalmology. Core products include the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph II (HRTII), which is designed specifically for the detection and follow-up of glaucoma. The HRTII is now considered the "imaging standard" for routine clinical use and essential for glaucoma management. The Heidelberg Retina Angiograph offers the highest quality simultaneous fluorescein and indocyanine green (ICG) angiography available. A unique high-speed ICG facility means that the Heidelberg Retina Angiograph is the only system that can clearly identify "feeder vessels" in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration.
Kirkland, Que. Merck Frosst Canada currently markets four ophthalmic products: Timoptic-XE, Cosopt, Trusopt and Timpilo. Our display will focus on providing the latest information about these products. In addition, we will provide information on a variety of educational resources, including a demonstration of a CD-ROM educational program.
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CAN j OPHTHALMOL-VOL. 36, NO. 2, 2001
Nidek Co., Ltd. Tokyo, japan
ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION
Novartis Ophthalmics (formerly CIBA Vision)
Sacor Inc.
Mississauga, Ont. Novartis Ophthalmics (formerly the Ophthalmics Business Unit of CIBA Vision Canada) invites you to visit our booth to learn more about new Zaditor (0.025% ketotifen fumarate). Triple-action Zaditor works at three key levels of the allergic response to provide relief of symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis for 12 hours. Also featured will be Visudyne (verteporfin for injection), a breakthrough treatment that helps preserve vision in patients with predominantly classic subfoveal wet age-related macular degeneration, and Vita lux timed-release multivitamin-multimineral with lutein.
Richmond Hill, Ont.
Ophtapharma Canada Inc. La Prairie, Que. Ophtapharma is the Canadian subsidiary of S.I.F.I. S.p.A. Italy. We are the Canadian distributor for Eyestil (multidose and unidose), the artificial tear containing a viscoelastic agent, appropriate for ocular discomfort; Blepharoshampoo, with natural ingredients to help patients with blepharitis; P.M.L. Crono, a food supplement with a high content of lutein (15 mg), associated with the prevention or delay of age-related macular degeneration; and Biolon and Biolon Prime, a biosynthetic viscoelastic agent (sodium hyaluronate) offered in syringes of 0.5 ml, 0.8 ml and 1.0 ml.
Pacific Medical/Ontario Ophthalmic Delta, BC
Pharmacia & Upjohn Inc. Mississauga, Ont. At COS 2001 Pharmacia Canada will be featuring Xalatan, Healon 5, Salagen and the CeeOn 911 intraocular lens (IOL). Xalatan (0.005% latanoprost hydrochloride) is the leading branded glaucoma medication in Canada and the most prescribed glaucoma medication worldwide. The display will provide evidence of the drug's ability to take the intraocular pressure down and keep it down. Healon 5 (2.3% sodium hyaluronate), the world's first viscoadaptive, exhibits both cohesive and dispersive properties. Salagen (pilocarpine hydrochloride, 5-mg tablets) provides a systemic approach to the treatment of dry eye. The CeeOn 911, our third-generation silicone, foldable IOL with a square-edged design, is being introduced.
Sigmacom/VISX Inc. Downsview, Ont. Sigmacon is the leading distributor of medical lasers and associated products in Canada. As a distributor for VISX, Innovative Optics - lnnovatome microkeratome, Schwind, Paradigm and PPU - (LASAG), we can provide product, technical service and after-sales support on a truly national basis to a large segment of the ophthalmic industry. This year Sigmacom will be showcasing the latest technology in refractive surgery lasers- the 3-D ActiveEye Tracker, Variable Spot Scanning and WaveScan wavefront custom ablations.
Topcon Canada Inc. Boisbriand, Que. Products that will be featured at the 2001 Exhibition include the TRC-NW6S nonmydriatic retinal camera, and Telemedicine and Mosaic software; new IS-2000 instrument stand; KR-8000 autokerato/refractometer; KR-8000PA autokerato/ refractometer with corneal mapping; CT-80 computerized tonometer; AIT-300W motorized instrument table; Suresight autorefractor from Welch Allyn; CL-1 00 computerized lensmeter; VT-1 0 vision tester; OC-2400 ophthalmic chair; SL-8Z slip lamp with digital camera; IMAGEnet display on monitor; Exam 2000 examination lane with CV3000 computerized vision tester; Welch Allyn diagnostic instruments, including binocular indirect ophthalmoscopes; and assorted Volk lenses.
Vision Medical Inc. Toronto, Ont.
Walsh Medical Devices Inc. Oakville, Ont. Walsh Medical Devices Inc. manufactures and distributes the Crawford Lacrimal Intubation system. The products within the Crawford system include the Original Crawford Set, the Crawford Set with Suture, the Crawford-Bellan Set and associated instruments, including the Crawford Retrieval Hook, the Anderson-Hwang Grooved Director and the Tubing Stripper. Walsh also manufactures a battery-powered cautery.
Precision Ophthalmics Montreal, Que.
ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION
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