Japan's Hoya takes safety standards in cataract surgery forward

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Ophthalmologists from across India participated in the Winter Conference of Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS 2015) held recently in New Delhi.

The theme of the conference was "Ophthalmic Rendezvous: Current Concepts", which promises to showcase the latest technology, techniques, novel concepts and ideas in current day's practice.

DOS is a leading and popular state ophthalmic society of India with large number of members.

Many companies dealing in surgical equipments and optical lenses also participated in DOS 2015.

Hoya Medical India, a division of HOYA Surgical Optics which is part of Japan's Hoya Corporation, also exhibited its innovative iSert® Preloaded Intra Ocular Lenses.

Ophthalmologists at the conference admired Hoya's preloaded technology.

Dr.M. Vanathi, General Secretary, Delhi Ophthalmological Society, "The optical surface of quality of these pre-loaded lenses (is excellent), which means you are giving good quality, you are controlling sterility and the incursion of these lenses are very very comfortable. So, I think Hoya has strong presence and is there to stay."

Dr. Cyrus Shroff, President, Delhi Ophthalmological Society, "Simultaneously, ofcourse we have to keep seeing that our skills are upgraded all the time that we keep our abreast with latest developments both in terms of knowledge and equipment required to deliver the expected levels of eye care."

Entering the Indian market four years ago, Hoya Medical India has captured a large market share by popularising its fully preloaded micro incision intra-ocular lenses.

Hoya's representatives are closely working with eye surgeons across India to help restore sight of cataract patients.

Hoya's iSert IOL has established a new standard for safety, efficiency, and predictability in Cataract surgery.

Hoya is a global leader in developing high quality preloaded micro incision Intra Ocular Lenses and is fast gaining popularity in the world's IOL industry.

Many hospitals in India prefer to use Hoya's Preloaded IOL for Cataract surgeries.

Mukesh Sinha, Managing Director, HOYA Medical India Pvt Ltd., said, "We are already the fastest growing intraocular company, particularly in the imported segment. And, almost a gap of every year we are introducing newer technology. All the companies talk about aspheric lenses, we have launched the patented aspheric design which provide better visual outcome."

The HOYA iSert® Preloaded IOL System provides ultimate sterility and reduced lens damage in an easy, disposable system that minimizes time-consuming inserter preparation, cleaning, and sterilization.

The ergonomic design provides consistent, controlled, and safeguarded delivery of the IOL and requires as low as a 2.2 - 2.4 mm incision, depending on the model number.

As a single-use device, iSert® preloaded system may also reduce the risk of infection in the surgical environment.