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12th International SCHWIND User Meeting in Oman a success
Numerous SCHWIND innovations enthuses medical specialists
Kleinostheim, Germany, February 2010
More than 150 participants from 27 countries came to this year’s SCHWIND User
Meeting on 29th and 30th of January 2010 in Muscat, Oman. The international
meeting, which was hosted by SCHWIND together with the reference clinic and
investigator Muscat Eye Laser Centre under direction of Maria-Clara Arbelaez, MD,
was all about innovative technologies and methods, as well as exchange of
experiences. The event provided a perfect platform for a well-balanced mix of
guest lectures and practice-oriented workshops. Therapeutic corneal surgery
represented one major focus. Renowned surgeons reported on their experiences
with the SCHWIND SIRIUS diagnostic system, which integrates Scheimpflug
imaging and Placido topography in one device. Great response received
furthermore two innovative SCHWIND technologies for corneal transplantation that
perfectly compliment each other. With the SCHWIND Artificial Chamber and the
Carriazo-Pendular, the donor’s graft is optimally prepared. Pachymetry-assististed
Laser Keratoplasty (PALK) with the SCHWIND AMARIS allows exact removal of
damaged corneal layers on the recipient eye.
The medical specialists were especially impressed by the excellent results with
SCHWIND’s unique corneal wavefront. Numerous presentations on „Complicated
Cases “showed that the visual acuity of patients with different optical problems
was significantly improved as a result of the treatment.
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Of great interest were scientific thermodynamic measurements carried out by the
University of Applied Sciences, Aschaffenburg, at the Eye Laser Clinic
Recklinghausen, Germany (Diego de Ortueta, MD). Result: Despite a pulse rate of
500 Hz, the cornea is warmed less than 5 degrees centigrade during ablation with
the SCHWIND AMARIS. Another key part of the program was the topic
„Presbyopia treatment with PresbyMAX®“. In this regard, the scope of topics
ranged from treatment of „virgin eyes“ over re-treatments to the use of monofocal
intraocular lenses after a PresbyMAX® treatment.
The SCHWIND User Meeting proved once again to be a key platform for intensive
dialogue. This included, for example, experience exchange regarding advantages
and disadvantages of LASIK compared to surface treatments, which uncovered
significant regional differences. Communicative networking continued even during
leisure activities – ie. an excursion with traditional “dhow” boats. „The 12th
SCHWIND User Meeting was again an all around complete success. The direct
dialogue with a committed user family is a fundamental element of our company
philosophy from which our users and ultimately the patients optimally benefit“,
commented CEO Rolf Schwind.
Contact:
SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions GmbH & Co. KG
Antje Splittdorf
fon: +49 (0) 60 27 / 5 08-164 · fax: +49 (0) 60 27 / 5 08-246
email: antje.splittdorf@eye-tech.net
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Group photo, SCHWIND International User Meeting 2010, Muscat, Oman
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