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About UsSince 1983, ASICO has continuously led the world in ophthalmic innovations and quality for surgical instruments. With the philosophy of “Today’s Precision…Tomorrow’s Vision,” ASICO has transformed dreams and concepts of numerous surgeons into reality. ASICO is, and has been, the world’s first for the most popular choppers, pre-choppers, micro-capsulorhexis forceps, Toric markers, and corneal instruments for DSAEK,DALK, and DMEK. To maintain the reputation of excellence, ASICO is always looking to work with surgeons to create exceptional products. ASICO has repeatedly set the standard for innovation and quality in a continuously evolving industry, to provide the best surgical outcomes.”

Dr. Eduardo Viteri, EcuadorTopic: IOL Hydro Implantation in

Challenging CasesSaturday, May 7, 10am

Dr. Takashi Hida, BrazilTopic: Pearls and Pitfalls in Femto-Cataract Surgery-

Experience of Our First 3000 CasesSaturday, May 7, 10:30am

Dr. Ronald Yeoh, SingaporeTopic: Designing Instruments to

Improve Cataract SurgerySaturday, May 7, 11am

Dr. Jod Mehta, SingaporeTopic: SMILE Made Easy &

DALK-Reducing ComplicationsSunday, May 8, 11am

Dr. Takayuki Akahoshi, JapanTopic: 10,000 Cataract Surgeries Per

Year: How to Attain Premium Surgical Outcomes

Sunday, May 8, 4pmMonday, May 9, 10:30am

Dr. Alan Crandall, USATopic: Modern Techniques to Reduce and Manage Surgical Complications

Sunday, May 8, 11:30am

Dr. Soon Phaik Chee, SingaporeTopic: Latest instruments for IOL

Fixation and Glued TechniqueSunday, May 8, 10am

Dr. Donald Tan, Singapore Topic: New Approaches to

DMEK Surgery Sunday, May 8, 12:30pm

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SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) Technique

MaxIRIS

• The Hydrophobic disc offers controlled resistance enabling the hook to stay in position

• Parallel hook end will not get stuck in incision• Smooth finish ensures no trauma to the iris

and/or cornea

• Delicate serrated jaws with blunt tip allows for the easy lenticule removal

• Multipurpose forceps is also used for DSAEK• Also available in 25G (AE-4221)

Elongated hook with laser lines on one side aids in appropriate identification of the correct planes and guides the surgeon to the reach of the instrument in relation to lenticule size. The dissector on the other end helps to release the lenticule from the cornea

One end acts as a guide to help surgeon to the exact edge of the lenticule, the other end has a curved spoon shape to allow safe removal of epithelium

• Flat profile avoids chance of torqueing during retraction step

• Less trauma to iris and capsule due to flat contact

• Hydrophobic disc for stable fixation

Tan Femto Lamellar/SMILE Dissector allows the surgeon to open femtosecond incisions prepared by the laser. The design assists with opening the phaco wound and the side-port incision

MaxIRIS® Flexible Iris Retractor AS-9255

Unique Packaging

Tan DSAEK/SMILE Forceps, 23G AE-4226

Jod Mehta SMILE/Pocket Dissector AE-2403

MaxIRIS® Akahoshi Flat Iris Retractor AS-9256

Tan Femto Lamellar/SMILE Dissector AE-2337

Jod Mehta SMILE Epithelial / Lenticule RemoverAE-2404

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Unique packaging allows each iris hook to be packed separately in individual chamber, which ensures the orientation of the hook and easy pick up

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IOL Fixation & Glued Technique from Dr. Chee

Glued IOL Technique From Dr. Nishi

MaxIRIS® Akahoshi Flat Iris Retractor AS-9256

Nishi IOL Haptic Fixation Forceps 23GAE-4904

McKee/Price DMEK ScissorsAE-5670

Sarnicola DMEK Stripper ForcepsAE-4212

Chee Subluxated IOL Grasping Forceps, 23GAE-4939

Complication Management Sets

DMEK Innovations

Chee Angulated Subluxated IOL Grasping Forceps, 23GAE-4903The slim profile of this 23G micro-forceps in combination with the angulation of the tip allows it to be inserted through a paracentesis to securely grasp a posteriorly displaced intraocular lens optic or haptic. The jaws of this instrument open widely enabling it to readily take hold of thick and thin optics with ease

This specially designed atraumatic forceps, designed in 23G, has gently sandblasted gripping surfaces that allow the surgeon to reach and hold onto the IOL optic or haptic as needed

Chee Horizontal 23G Haptic Grasping Forceps (AE-4901)Chee Vertical 23G Haptic Grasping Forceps (AE-4902)

Chee Horizontal Haptic Grasping Forceps and Chee Vertical Haptic Grasping Forceps are specifically designed tips to grasp the tip of the haptic while retrieving through a sclerotomy. Both the Chee Horizontal and Vertical forceps are used at the same time to stabilize the IOL during fixation or gluing technique

AE-4901Horizontal Groove

Vertical Groove AE-4902

The Nishi forceps has a groove that is angled to hold the haptic. The tip ensures easy access and gripping of the haptic without much maneuvering or haptic damage. The angulation of the tip provides ease of haptic manipulation

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The Mckee/Price scissors allow for precise creation of an inferior paracentesis during DMEK surgery. It is also ideal for trimming the posterior cornea if necessary to create a smooth graft bed or for any other intraocular work that requires precise trimming of ocular tissue

This instrument features thin jaws, which helps to complete the Descemet’s membrane separation from the donor stroma after using the peripheral dissector

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Angled groove to hold haptic

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Maneuvering of Haptics

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Designed by Dr. Akahoshi

Two Hand Technique Intra-Op Marker

One Step Toric Marker with Bubble Level

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AXsys One Step Electronic Toric Marking Device AE-2930• The most accurate and reliable device available

in the market accurate up to 0.2° • Ergonomic anti-rotation handle• The electronic head utilizes visual and audio

cues to ensure the correct 0-180 degree plane while making the toric mark

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“AXsys™ is the only device that uses my sense of SIGHT and HEARING to help me easily and accurately pinpoint the horizontal axis and stay focused on my patient’s eye.”- Dr. Takayuki Akahoshi, Japan

Pre-Op AXsys Marking DeviceAE-2929

Its innovative design utilizes both light and sound to guide the doctor to the most accurate 0 and 180 Degrees pre-op reference marking

ASICO Beveled Degree Gauge without Teeth AE-1589

Akahoshi Intra-operative Axis Marker with CCC GuideAE-2933

Nuijts-Solomon Toric Axis Marker AE-2740N

Features laser lines every 5 degrees for greater accuracy. Beveled design allows maximum visibility under the microscope

• Marks the desired axis intra-operatively • Outer diameter is 10mm that is easy to apply for small eyes and narrow lid cases • The inner distance between the blades is 5mm indicating the ideal CCC size

Laser lines on top of marking points allow to center marks5mm non marking optic zone for visibility

5mm CCC Guide

Outer knurled barrel can be rotated to set the desired axis

Permanent extension to align with 0°- 180°Pre-Op marks

• Designed for simple and accurate one step Toric marking

• Adjustable outer knurled barrel to set the desired axis

• Bubble level is sensitive to 0.5°• 12.5mm outer diameter suitable for all eyes

including those with small orbits

Neuhann-Nuijts One-Step Toric Marker AE-2799T

Patents Pending

Many published studies available upon request

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5mm non markingoptic zone for visibility

Knurled outer barrel to align marking points to Toric calculator reading

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Micro Coaxial Cataract

I/A Tips

Micro CCC Forceps

CCC Forceps

Ikeda Micro Capsulorhexis ForcepsAE-4385 - 90° Angled Tips

Ikeda Micro Capsulorhexis ForcepsAE-4402 s - 45° Angled Tips, short handle

T ongue and groove mechanism prevents jaw overlap

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S harp tip acts as a cystotome to initiate capsulorhexis

0.3mm port

Elimination of swivel motion reduces mechanical stress on the incision

Sandblasted for better grip inthe presence of Viscoelastic

Sharp tip acts as a cystotome to initiate Capsulorhexis

WHY MICRO INCISION CCC?• 23G FITS WITHIN 0.6MM INCISION!• Jaws Open and Close within the anterior chamber to REDUCE VISCOELASTIC loss and to maintain the anterior chamber

Akahoshi Ball I/A Tip• 45° port allows complete cortical cleaning by rotation,

rather than swivel motion resulting less mechanical stress on the incision

• The smooth surface of the ball head allows safe and complete capsular vacuum and polishing

• The curved tip can reach any part of the capsular bag quite easily

• Universal threading will fit on any threaded I/A handpiece

Also avaliable in sandblasted tip Standard I/A 1.0mm

Mini I/A 0.7mm

Fluid Space Graphic

1.0mm 0.7mm

Sandblasted tips for capsule polishing

0.3mm x 0.2mm oval port

• 42% more irrigation flow• 0.7mm diameter compared to the traditional 1.0mm, allows

the maximum irrigation flow which results in maximum cortical cleaning efficiency and a stable and deep anterior chamber

• 0.3mm x 0.2mm oval port allows for maximum aspiration efficiency

• Universal threading will fit on any threaded I/A handpiece

Akahoshi Mini Skinny I/A Tip

Thin Kraff– Utrata

AE-4503RH

Kraff– Utrata

AE-4394SL

2.8mm+ 2.2mm+ 1.8mm+ 1.6mm+

Akahoshi CCC I

AE-4344R

Akahoshi Micro Incision

AE-4347

Catalog Number GuideYour Style Straight Bent CurvedSkinny I/A Tips AE7-3050 AE7-3051 AE7-3052Ball I/A Tips AE7-3060 AE7-3061 AE7-3062

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True to size for every incision

C ontrol any desired construction

Square incision for better self-sealing

The unique geometric bevels on the edge of the blade help to create the perfect square incision for self sealing construction and to prevent wound leakage.

Available in Sizes

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Sideport

15°Stab

Chang Hydrodissection Cannula 27GAS-7638• 90° bend at tip facilitates placement beneath sub-incisional Capsulorhexis edge to preferentially loosen the subincisional cortex

Akahoshi Hydrodissection Cannula 27GAS-7636• Tapered tip can easily be inserted beneath capsulorhexis edge• Tapered design manages intraocular pressure and keeps the incision sealed

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