Exhibit Hall and Sponsors

 

  • Abbott

    Abbott

    Abbott offers a comprehensive portfolio of cataract, refractive and eye care products. Ophthalmic surgical products include laser cataract technology, intraocular lenses, phacoemulsification systems, viscoelastics, wavefront diagnostic devices, femtosecond lasers and excimer laser vision correction systems. Eye care products include disinfecting solutions, enzymatic cleaners, lens rewetting drops and artificial tears.

    Alcon

    As a global leader in eye care, Alcon’s mission is to provide innovative products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. Alcon is committed to making significant contributions to preserve, restore and enhance vision by working to address the world’s most pressing eye care needs. www.alcon.com

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    Aurora Surgical

    Aurora Surgical is a woman owned small business, with thousands of different types of instruments in stock. Aurora Surgical is the US distributor of Charmant Instruments from Japan. Aurora Surgical will be a displaying an assortment of Titanium and Stainless Steel Instruments, Diamonds, Black Diamonds, Sapphire Knives, Optical Loupes and more 

    Bausch + Lomb

    Bausch + Lomb, a Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. company, is a leading global eye health organization, solely focused on protecting, enhancing, and restoring people’s eyesight. Our core businesses include ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses and lens care products, and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. We globally develop, manufacture and market one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in our industry; available in more than 100 countries.

    Beaver-Visitec International

    Beaver-Visitec International is a world-class, single use surgical company across all ophthalmic specialties. With over 80 years of experience, BVI brings together some of the most trusted ophthalmic brands: Beaver® microsurgical blades, Visitec® I-Ring®, cannulae and instruments, Merocel® ophthalmic fluid management, Wet-Field® electrosurgery, Parasol® punctal occluders and Endo Optiks® microendoscopy.

    Blythe Medical, Inc.

    Blythe Medical, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of Aril®. Aril® is an acellular amniotic membrane available in disc sizes 8mm ($250), 10.5mm, and 15mm. Aril® has no up/down orientation and a five-year shelf life with no refrigeration or freezer required. Aril® is free of cross-linking products, cryo-preservants and antibiotics.

    Glaukos® Corporation

    Glaukos® Corporation is an ophthalmic medical technology company located in Laguna Hills, California, that is dedicated to researching and developing micro-technologies to improve glaucoma therapy and has developed the iStent® Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent. The FDA-approved iStent is intended to reduce IOP in patients with mild-to-moderate open-angle glaucoma .

    Haag-Streit USA

    For over 150 years, Haag-Streit USA has been a leading provider of medical equipment for ophthalmologists. This experience institutes a solid groundwork for the development, design, and production of our unparalleled medical instruments and equipment. We set the standard for precision mechanics and innovative technology with an emphasis on usability and functionality.

    Lions VisionGift

    Lions VisionGift is a world renowned eye bank, known for their industry leading processes in endothelial keratoplasty tissue, as well as sterile tissue grafts, halo. VisionGift has locations in Portalnd, OR and Boston Mass.

    MicroSurgical Technology

    MST Manufactures and provides innovative products for anterior segment surgery, including the following popular products: Allegro Single Use Silicone I/A, High quality single use Packer/Chang IOL cutters and 25g Ahmed Micro-Graspers, Dewey Radius Phaco Tips, Seibel Capsulorhexis Forceps, Malyugin Ring® 2.0, MST Iris Hooks, MST Capsule Retractors.

    New World Medical, Inc.

    New World Medical, Inc. (NWMI), founded by Dr. A. Mateen Ahmed, remains the firm’s President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Dr. Ahmed’s vision for NWMI is to enhance the lives of people around the world. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of patients have benefited from Ahmed™ Glaucoma Valve (AGV) technology. Despite this success, NWMI has remained true to the ethical business practices upon thousands of valves to help indigent patients, never increasing the price of any of its products, and sharing its success equitably with employees. The firm remains family-owned, allowing it to focus all of its energy on patient care, thereby keeping its objectives aligned... Read More
    New World Medical, Inc. (NWMI), founded by Dr. A. Mateen Ahmed, remains the firm’s President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Dr. Ahmed’s vision for NWMI is to enhance the lives of people around the world. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of patients have benefited from Ahmed™ Glaucoma Valve (AGV) technology. Despite this success, NWMI has remained true to the ethical business practices upon thousands of valves to help indigent patients, never increasing the price of any of its products, and sharing its success equitably with employees. The firm remains family-owned, allowing it to focus all of its energy on patient care, thereby keeping its objectives aligned with ophthalmologists worldwide.

    Nextech

    Optimize practice efficiency, streamline workflow, simplify compliance and improve patient care with Nextech and MDIntelleSys’ ophthalmology specific EMR and practice management solutions. Tailored to work alongside the workflow of any ophthalmologist, Nextech and MDIntelleSys boost practice productivity and improve patient flow.  Visit www.nextech.com to learn more.

    Omeros

    Omeros is a Seattle-based biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing small-molecule and protein therapeutics for large-market as well as orphan indications targeting inflammation, coagulopathies, and disorders of the central nervous system.

     

  • Women in Ophthalmology (WIO) gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the following sponsors. Their support allows WIO to continue to fulfill its mission to enhance and improve the professional environment for women.

    Abbott