Donnenfeld Irrigating Positioner from Accutome
Designed specifically for toric IOL placement, this instrument features irrigating ports angled at the tip, as opposed to directly opposite each other, to create a larger chamber and ease lens positioning. A hook on the tip can secure the lens haptic for rotation. www.accutome.com

Akten from Akorn Akten (lidocaine HCl ophthalmic gel)
3.5% is a viscous topical ocular anesthetic gel for extended localized contact in any eye procedure. It takes effect in 20 to 60 seconds and lasts for 5 to 30 minutes, says the company. Packaged in sterile vials and preservative free, Akten offers time savings for staff and less discomfort for patients. $15 per 5ml vial, www.akorn.com/akten

Constellation Vision System from Alcon
This vitreous surgery platform incorporates performance advancements in cutting, duty cycle, intraocular pressure control, illumination, laser use and efficiency. Selected features include the high-performance Ultravit probe, for working closer to the retina with less traction; the Purepoint laser, with voice activation and footpedal operation; xenon illuminated tools and probes for consistent, long-lasting light; the Engauge RFID probe recognition feature for plug-and-play setups; and a bar-code reader for tracking consumables. $150,000 with integrated laser; $115,000 without laser, www.alcon.com

MANI Silicone-coated Ophthalmic Knife from AT Ophthalmic
This knife's silicone coating technology requires 30% less penetration pressure to cut tissue as compared to previous, non-silicone-coated MANI ophthalmic blades, says the company, resulting in less tissue damage and better resealing. The company offers MANI silicone-coated straight/stab, slit, MVR, crescent, R slit/implant and golf/scleral knives. $40 per box of 6 knives when more than 10 boxes are ordered, www.atophthalmic.com

Soft Tip Aspiration Cannula and 23 Gauge Backflush Infusion Cannula by Bausch & Lomb Storz Ophthalmics
These 2 cannulas, designed for vitreoretinal surgery, offer 23-gauge versions of Storz's existing 25-gauge cannulas for physicians who desire the stability that the slightly thicker gauge of metal adds to their procedures, says the company. The Soft Tip Aspiration Cannula (pictured) features a silicone tip to guard against nicking retinal tissue when aspirating fluids from or injecting fluids into the vitreous cavity. The Backflush Infusion Cannula is a reusable component for use with a backflush handpiece or a syringe for injection into the posterior segment. www.storzeye.com

Atomic Edge Accurate Depth Knife for LRI from BD Medical
These disposable silicon blades benefit users 3 ways, says the company: They are equal in performance to a diamond blade at the cost and convenience of a single-use scalpel; they integrate a retractable shield to guard against sharps injuries; and, as single-use knives, they eliminate the need for reprocessing, providing a sterile blade for patient safety in every case. Available in 550 micron and 600 micron sizes. $21 to $25 each, www.bd.com/ophthalmology

OPMI Lumera i from Carl Zeiss Meditec
Zeiss's new surgical microscope offers a breakthrough in integration efficiency, says the company. In addition to the revolutionary red reflex, high contrast and depth of field created with its Stereo Coaxial Illumination, the Lumera i offers a touchscreen camera control unit for 1- or 3-chip cameras, greater X-Y range, a wireless foot control panel and an Ethernet attachment for connection to Zeiss's Callisto ophthalmic OR management system. www.meditec.zeiss.com/lumera

Wireless foot control panel from Carl Zeiss Meditec
Available as an option on Zeiss's new surgical microscopes and as an upgrade for many of its existing models, the wireless footpedal offers freedom from cables in the OR for rapid setup, easy repositioning and safer work environments. Lightweight and waterproof, the pedal operates on 3 standard C-size batteries. $1,500 more than a wired foot pedal as a new scope option; $5,000 as an upgrade to existing scopes, www.meditec.zeiss.com

MembraneBlue from Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
MembraneBlue 0.15% (trypan blue ophthalmic solution) is indicated for use in staining epiretinal membranes (ERMs), and only ERMs, to create clear contrast against the non-staining retina during vitrectomy procedures. This improved visualization and delineation facilitates the removal of tissue while reducing the risk of incomplete peeling, says the company. The solution is pre-mixed, ready to use and packaged in sterile, single-use Luer lock glass syringes. $495 for 5 syringes of 0.5ml each, www.dorc.nl

Illumin-i from Endure
Retrofitting your optics with this illumination module can make an old microscope as good as new at a fraction of the cost of replacement, says the company, by enhancing its red reflex visualization. Integrated into Endure's Reflex scope, it is also compatible to upgrade most Zeiss and Leica optics. $12,000, www.enduremed.com

Safeshield Scalpels from Feather Safety Razor
Feather's line of safety ophthalmic scalpels, distributed in the United States by Oasis Medical, features stainless steel blades in a plastic handle. The rotating protective guard twists to unlock and expose the blade, then twists to lock in place. Packaged in boxes of 5 sterile-packed knives. $40 for 15 ? incision and 30 ? incision; $110.50 for 2.8mm slit; $131.25 for 3mm round tunnel, www.feather.co.jp/eindex.html

Rotatable Beamsplitter from Leica Microsystems
Leica's M620 and M820 ophthalmic microscopes can now be equipped with assistant optics that don't require disassembly and reassembly to switch sides. The rotatable optics save time during room turnovers and eliminate the possibility of costly damages. www.leica-microsystems.com

Barrett V2 I/A Tip from MST
Designed with a smaller lumen, a larger distal end and a silicone sleeve, MST's new I/A tip for its Barrett V2 system irrigates from outside while aspirating through its center to prevent competing forces at the tip and provide a more controlled process. Compatible with Alcon, AMO and Bausch & Lomb platforms. $190, www.microsurgical.com

Oasis Tears and Oasis Tears Plus from Oasis Medical
These lubricant eye drops, Oasis Tears for mild to moderate dry eye and Oasis Tears Plus for moderate to severe symptoms, include glycerine for moisture and hyaluronic acid for long-lasting effect. Both versions are preservative-free and packaged in boxes of 30 vials of 0.3ml each. $224 per 16-box case of Oasis Tears; $256 per 16-box case of Oasis Tears Plus, www.oasistears.com

Soft Shield Collagen Scleral Shield from Oasis Medical
Designed to cover the cornea and a portion of the sclera for comfort, protection and lubrication following vitrectomy and ocular injections, the thin, purified collagen shields (19.5mm in diameter, 5mm wider than Oasis's Soft Shield Collagen Corneal Shields) dissolve after a prescribed amount of time. $237.23 per box of 10 Quick Shields; $269.07 for 12-hour shields; $313.24 for 24-hour shields; $355.34 for 72-hour shields, www.oasismedical.com

Durezol from Sirion Therapeutics
Durezol (difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05% is indicated for the treatment of inflammation and pain associated with ocular surgery. As an emulsion formulation, Durezol has been shown to have greater drug delivery consistency than topical suspensions, says the company. Due to its enhanced potency, it only needs to be administered 4 times a day, even for severe inflammation. www.durezol.com

OMS-710 Operation Microscope from Topcon Medical Systems
Designed specifically for cataract and anterior segment surgery, this medium-size scope with a compact footprint features optics that minimize flare, provide excellent color and contrast and increase the depth of field. An adjustable illumination shutter maximizes red reflex and a color temperature filter improves visibility and natural color tones. www.topconmedical.com

ORange Intraoperative Wavefront Aberrometer from WaveTec Vision
This device attaches to your ophthalmic scope and translates wavefront data into refractions during cataract procedures. This real-time information can help to enhance limbal relaxing incisions, confirm corneal shape changes, validate IOL power selection and placement, and guide decision making for better patient outcomes. $60,000, www.operateorange.com