First implan­ta­tions Horizon Go

What if cataract patients could achieve more inter­me­diate vision without compro­mi­sing the quality of their distance vision?

Our new hydro­phobic Horizon Go IOL is designed to expand inter­me­diate vision while preser­ving excellent distance visual quality. Combining an ingenious, purely refrac­tive optic with a smooth surgical experi­ence, this intrao­cular lens is already receiving positive feedback following its first implan­ta­tions in Germany.

More inter­me­diate Vision. Zero compro­mise.

Patients today expect more from cataract surgery than ever before. Clear distance vision alone is often no longer enough. Modern lifestyles demand seamless visual perfor­mance across a range of daily activi­ties, from driving and outdoor pursuits to computer work, cooking, and social inter­ac­tion.

At Ophtec, we believe patients should not have to choose between excellent distance vision and enhanced inter­me­diate perfor­mance. That belief inspired the develo­p­ment of our Horizon Go intrao­cular lens (IOL). More inter­me­diate vision, zero compro­mise.

Go for more; Ingenious optical design

Horizon Go is a new standard for cataract surgery. It provides excellent distance vision and enhanced inter­me­diate vision through its ingenious, purely refrac­tive optical design.

• Optimised hydro­phobic material
• Fully preloaded,  2.2mm incision size
• No visual artifacts for your patients

The optical design combines three distinct areas of aberra­tions:

1. Distance Vision
   Centrale base power free of aberra­tions provides excellent distance vision with no compro­mise.
2. Inter­me­diate vision
   Controlled amount of positive spherical aberra­tion for inter­me­diate vision.
3. Quality control
   Slight negative spherical aberra­tion to enhance quality a vision.

First Clinical Experi­ence in Germany

This summer, the first Horizon Go implan­ta­tions were successfully performed in Germany by PD Dr. med. Isaak Fischinger (Visionaer Augen­zen­trum Wittenberg) and Dr. med. Simo Murovski (Augen­zen­trum Erzge­birge). Both surgeons highlighted the lens’s smooth unfolding and handling charac­te­ristics during implan­ta­tion.

„The lens unfolded smoothly and demons­trated excellent handling in the eye.“
- PD Dr. med. Isaak Fischinger

„This was a moment I’ve been waiting for. Ophtec always brings something extras to the table.“
- Dr. Simo Murovski

Designed for Modern Cataract Surgery

Horizon Go is part of our new Horizon platform. This IOL platform combines an ultrathin lens, optimised hydro­phobic material, a fully preloaded delivery system, and advanced optics. The perfect harmony between perfor­mance, simpli­city, and trust. To help surgeons to balance their daily cataract routine.

Horizon. Pure Balance.

Learn more about Horizon Go here.

Prefer hydro­philic material? Learn more about Precizon Go here.

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