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Contents
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Important Information
Welcome from the EFCLIN President
Congress 2013 -Executive Director
Location Vilamoura, Algarve
Where To Go, What To Do?
Our Congress Hotel
Congress Speakers
Exhibition & Commercial Presentations
Congress Programme (Centre Spread)
Exhibitors
Entertainment
Programme. Thursday 9th May
Programme. Friday 10th May (Contact Lens)
Programme. Friday 10th May (IOL)
Programme. Saturday 11th May
Become a Member
Rates & Registration
The EFCLIN Awards
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Advertisers
Contamac Ltd.
EFCLIN
Paragon Vision Sciences
Optocraft
Ametek Sterling Ultra Precision Inc
DAC
Menicon/Lagado
Larsen Equipment Design
Optimec Ltd.
Rotlex
Vista
Lambda-X
Contour/Technodiamant
Bausch & Lomb (Polymer Technology)
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Important Information
EFCLIN 2013 Congress Organisation
MCI Amsterdam Office
Marc Slenema – Account Director
[email protected]
Registration & Hotel Accommodation
Moniek van Veen – Project Manager
[email protected]
Sponsor & Exhibitor Assistance
Steve Wheeler: [email protected]
Marc Slenema: EFCLIN2013mci-group.com
General EFCLIN Secretariat
P O Box 10864
Bishops Stortford
CM23 9GZ UK
Tel. +44 1279 315032
[email protected]
www.efclin.com
EFCLIN Board Members
Erik [email protected]
Mireille [email protected]
Martijn van der LindenSecretary
[email protected]
Marcel KopitoBoard Member
[email protected]
Rafal MartinezBoard Member [email protected]
David WalkerBoard Member
[email protected]
Venue Address
Crowne Plaza Vilamoura – Algarve,
Rua Do Oceano Atlantico,
Vilamoura,
8125-478
Portugal
Tel (+351) 289 381600
Fax (+351) 289 381999
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Welcome From The EFCLIN President
It seems like just a short while ago that I was writing a piece to
welcome delegates to our 39th EFCLIN Congress & Exhibition in
Budapest, Hungary as I entered my final year as EFCLIN President.
Yet, here we are, 12 months further on and I am about to perform
one of my final acts as President in welcoming you to our 40th
Congress & Exhibition in Vilamoura, Portugal. What is it they say
about “time flying”?
One thing I can say about the intervening 12 months since our last event is that in whatever
branch of our industry you operate I am sure you will have been working hard. As we all
know, standing still in business is not an option because, in reality standing still is
going backwards.
So it is then that I find myself about to introduce you to our congress theme of “Explore
Beyond Borders”. Like all good congress themes (and I like this one!) it draws its inspiration
in part from our location – partly from our trading history since the last congress and partly
from the challenges that face us all in the weeks and months ahead.
Look at any period of history and you are bound to find notable Portuguese explorers and
adventurers taking centre stage. Henry the Navigator, Ferdinand Magellan and Vasco da
Gama to mention just three. The passage of time has changed little. These early explorers
were motivated at least in part by the search for commercial achievement. Markets for goods
and services at home were of a certain size and development. In order for Portugal to grow
and prosper in these times it needed to explore beyond its natural borders.
And so it is today. We each operate our businesses in a particular way – within a defined
geographic area or within a defined product or applications niche – or maybe a combination
of these. But is it enough? Can this focus sustain us? Or do we need to take a lesson from
the history books of our host country and explore…..explore other markets – explore other
product opportunities – explore other applications….in short, should we Explore Beyond
Borders?
Erik Smidt
President, EFCLIN
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EXPLORE
BEYOND
BORDERS
WHERE WILL YOU BE
FROM 9 th-11 th MAY?
Your competitors will be at the 40th
EFCLIN Congress & Exhibition where they
will be able to attend engaging lectures
and manufacturers’ forums, as well as the
largest exhibition and networking session
in the Contact Lens and IOL industry.....
shouldn’t you be with them?
9 –11th May 2013
Vilamoura, Portugal
ACT NOW
WHILE THERE
IS STILL TIME!
Register NOW at www.efclin.com or e-mail us on [email protected]
[email protected]
+44 (0) 1279 315032
EFCLIN,
PO Box 10864
Bishops Stortford,
CM23 9GZ, UK
Search: EFCLIN
@EFCLIN
#efclincongress
Vilamoura 2013
I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome all delegates to our
event – the 40th EFCLIN Congress & Exhibition and our first visit to
the Portuguese Algarve. As usual we are expecting to be joined by
delegates from all parts of our industry – suppliers of machinery,
tooling, materials, instrumentation & consumables as well as
lens manufacturers, administrators, consultants, clinicians and
practitioners. As is usual, a real cross-section.
There is also a sense of “experimentation” about our event this year – in particular, the choice
of venue. Historically the EFCLIN Congress has tended to take place in city centre locations.
Each year however the EFCLIN board receives a number of suggestions from members for
possible future congress destinations. You may recall my writing on the subject of choosing a
congress venue in the past. In particular I know that many readers were surprised by the way
in which a promising list of potential destinations was reduced to a very short short-list once
the EFCLIN selection criteria of floor space/electrical supply/access/room quality/availability/
rate etc. were applied. This year we added a further complication (by popular demand) in
choosing a “resort” style destination. This is one of the great “congress organizer” conundrums.
Do you choose a congress venue solely for its great transport links, equidistance from all
delegates homes, great meeting rooms & cheap accommodation rates? Or do you add in
other factors like a latitude that could deliver nicer weather….a greater selection of good
restaurants, an ocean front and maybe a golf course or two? The answer of course is a blend
of all these factors…a balance between the purely functional and the desirable. In the
Crowne Plaza, Vilamoura we sincerely believe that balance has been achieved. An excellent
meeting space served by good quality public spaces and lovely bedrooms. Add in the
Algarve’s special ingredient of the Atlantic Ocean, some excellent Portuguese food & wine
plus enough sporting diversions to fill a two week holiday and it’s almost perfect.
Almost perfect? Well, that depends on our delegates. Why? Because it’s the delegates that
really make a congress. Registering in sufficient numbers, attending the lecture programmes
& workshops, networking at the exhibition and taking part in the social activities and dinners
– that’s what makes a congress really work….over to you!
Steve Wheeler
EFCLIN Executive Director
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Location Vilamoura, Algarve
Located on southern Atlantic Ocean facing coastline, Vilamoura is located in the famous
Central Algarve region. With its 1,000 berth marina and vast selection of high quality
apartment and hotel accommodation Vilamoura offers something for everyone. Every kind of
outdoor entertainment is available with an obvious strong emphasis on the Ocean. For those
who like to stay on “dry land” the Golf Courses, Walking and Cycling trails of this area are some
of the best in Portugal. Vilamoura is however probably most famous for its beaches…vast
stretches of golden sand contrasting with the deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Vilamoura offers a huge choice of Restaurants that cater for all tastes and all budgets. The
distinctly “Southern European” practice of a pre dinner promenade along the restaurant fronts
studying the menu offerings is a pleasure in itself. If nightlife is your thing then the many bars
& clubs of Vilamoura will not disappoint. You can even try your luck at the Casino……just
don’t blame us if your luck runs out!
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Where to go, What to do?
For a real taste of
Algarve luxury,
Vilamoura resort is
a must-see place to
visit or to holiday! It
is the biggest private
tourism resort in
Europe and is one of
the most prestigious
in Portugal.
Vilamoura marina is the main centre of activity with a huge range of
restaurants, bars and shops (including many designer shops). Luis Figo’s ‘Bar
Sete’ (bar seven) is also on the marina front. During the day, although it can
get quite busy, it’s really a very peaceful area to stroll around. It gets more
lively at night, with everyone coming to eat and try out some of the bars, but
is still a very relaxed resort.
Boasting a 1,000-berth marina, Vilamoura attracts the wealthy, yachtsmen,
golfers, celebrities and in fact, anyone who just fancies enjoying a rather nice
place in the sun!
Vilamoura has something for everyone to enjoy - there are boat trips (for those
of us who don’t own a boat!), specially designed trails for walking and cycling
and restaurants and bars to suit all tastes and budgets. The resort is also home
to Vilamoura Casino, which has regular evening entertainment, such as shows
and dances, as well as the gaming rooms.
If you want to go further afield to get more of a feel for the Algarve there are
plenty of places within easy reach. Loulé, famous for its Saturday gypsy market
and Brasilian style carnivals, is a lovely interesting town to visit. It has a 13/14th
century castle, an excellent daily market in its new market hall and often has
music festivals during the summer.
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Our Congress Hotel
The Ocean Front location of the Crowne Plaza Hotel Vilamoura is the perfect setting whatever
your reason for being here…business or pleasure…why not both? A 30 minute drive from
Faro International Airport the hotel occupies a prime spot within Vilamoura and is just a few
minutes stroll from the bustling marina with all its vibrant colour, activities, bars & restaurants.
This 11 floor property boasts 327 fine rooms, 18 of which are suites. With a large outdoor
swimming pool and numerous terraces, opportunities for relaxation abound. You can also
enjoy the wonderful spa and its extensive facilities. Meetings and Congress space is second
to none with bright, comfortable and airy spaces that add a relaxed atmosphere to any event.
As well as all the normal services that might be expected from a quality hotel the Crowne
Plaza also offers guests:•
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Sauna
Fitness Centre
Indoor Heated Pool
Hammam
WiFi Connectivity Throughout
Business Centre Facilities
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Congress Speakers
Helmer Schweizer, MBA Being a trained optometrist
(Germany) Helmer Schweizer soon specialized in contact
lenses and joined the CL industry after some years in private
practice. He has now worked for more than 22 years in the
industry, where he held positions in professional affairs,
research and development, new business development, marketing and sales
etc. He was (2003 – 2009) is (2011 – 2013) the president of EUROMCONTACT
and the chairman of the European Contact Lens Forum (ECLF), since 2007.
He also holds an MBA degree from the Robert H. Smith School of Business,
University of Maryland, USA. Currently teaches contact lenses at the school
of optometry in Novi Sad, Serbia, and also in part in Velika Gorica, Croatia. He
has published many articles, exhibited posters, wrote book chapters and is
presenting or doing workshops in many countries and at a lot of congresses,
contact lens events. In his spare time, he enjoys his family, sailing (two times
European and Swiss champion) and skiing.
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Armin Duddek. A qualified optician since 1986 Armin has been practicing
as a contact lens specialist in Zurich since 1993. In 1997 he became
the owner of the Swiss contact lens company Prolens. Armin has been
president of the SBAO (Schweizerischen Berufsverbandes für Augenoptik
und Optometrie) since 2001 and the Swiss delegate for ECOO since 2003
as well as being the ECOO immediate past President. In 2012 Armin received the VDCO
Optometry Award and continues to write extensively for journals and clinical publications.
Prof. Patrick J Caroline. Patrick serves as an Associate Professor at the
Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove Oregon and is past
Assistant Professor of Opthalmology at the Oregon Health University in
Portland, Oregon. He is a Fellow and Diplomat of the Cornea & Contact
Lens section of the American Academy of Optometry. He is a Council
Member of the International Society for Contact Lens Research as well as the International
Association of Contact Lens Educators. Widely published Patrick also frequently lectures
throughout the world on all aspects of contact lens design and fitting.
Scott Brown. Scott is Director of gas permeable contact lens manufacturer
Scotlens and an Optometrist working in an independent optometric
practice. He has developed orthokeratology, keratoconic, multifocal,
corneoscleral and scleral lens designs. Scott presents regularly at
conferences and optometric meetings and lectures on contact lenses at
Glasgow Caledonian University.
Johannes Pfund. A graduate of the University of Erlangen,Germany
in 1996 Johannes studied a further year at Heriot-Watt University in
Edinburgh, Scotland. He received his Diploma in 1996 in the working
group of ODEM IProf. Schwider) at the Chair for Optics (Prof. Leuchs) of the
University of Erlangen with the title: “The Shack-Hartmann sensor and its
application for measuring optical surfaces”. From 1996-2001 he was Scientific
Assistant at the Chair for Optics, where in July 2001 he received his PhD. The
title of his thesis was “Wavefront detection by using Shack-Hartmann sensors”.
He founded Optocraft GmbH in August 2001 where he is currently
Managing Director.
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Congress Speakers (Cont.)
John Parker. A graduate in Applied Chemistry John
specialized in polymer technology from an early stage. He
is Technical Director of specialist contact lens manufacturer
Innovative Sclerals and also Managing Director of IH
Polymeric Ltd, a supplier of specialist monomers to the
contact lens industry. John represents the ACLM on the BSI, CEN and ISO
Standards Committees and is a member of the Euromcontact Regulatory
Affairs Working Group.
Claire Venezia is a marketing professional with strategic
marketing leadership and product development
experience. She has two decades of experience in the
optical industry, as well as with pharmaceuticals and
medical devices. She has orchestrated major product
launches and strengthened messaging for products which resulted in
capturing more market share. A proponent of data and measurement in
marketing, Claire incorporates market research into much of her strategy
development. In the optical arena, Claire has worked with CooperVision,
Essilor and now Bausch + Lomb in their Boston GP and Custom Soft Lens
Group, where she is currently Global Manager – Marketing.
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Simone Stad. Simone has more than 25 years experience as a contact lens
fitter. She finished her Bachelors Degree in Utrecht and her Masters at City
University in London. With wide experience in contact lens and Optometry
practices Simone has lectured extensively to audiences of Eye Care
Professionals all over Europe.
Eef van der Worp. With an Optometry Degree from Utrecht and a PhD
from Maastricht Eef is a contact lens educator and researcher of extensive
experience. A fellow of the AAO, IACLE, BCLA and the SLS Eef is currently
affiliated with the University of Maastricht, visiting scientist at Manchester
University and adjunct assistant professor at Pacific University College of
Optometry (Oregon USA).
Dr Luc Joannes. Luc obtained his University PhD in integrated optics
at the University of Lille (France). Afterwards, he was involved in the
development of optical metrology systems for shape and deformation at
University of Louvain (Belgium). In 1998, he joined the University of Brussels
(Belgium) and its spin-off Lambda-X where he developed numerous optical
metrology instrumentations for space project applications. He is now head of Ophthalmic
department at Lambda-X and also responsible for the production of the optical instruments.
Onik Bhattacharyya. Onik has been with Microlution since 2006 and is
the Vice-President of Sales and Marketing. Onik completed his Bachelor’s
and Master’s degrees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in
Mechanical Engineering and his research efforts focused on the modeling
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Congress Speakers (Cont.)
Dr Andrey Kovalev. A Ukrainian national Dr Kovalev
is based at the AILAS Medical Center in Kyviv, Ukraine.
Following achievement of his PhD in Opthalmology in
1987 Dr Kovalev served as Consultant Opthalmologist both
within and outside the Ukraine. In particular Dr Kovalev has
extensive experience in Libya and other parts of the Middle East. Dr Kovalev’s
surgical experience covers all aspects of the Anterior Segment as well as
Vitreo-Retinal work. Argon & YAG Laser as well as LASIC, PRK & PTK.
Dr. Benjamin Bulla was born in 1982 and studied
mechanical engineering focussing on production
engineering at the RWTH Aachen, Germany. Since 2007 he
worked as a research assistant at Fraunhofer IPT in the field
of ultra precision machining and optics manufacturing. One
of his core areas was the ultrasonic assisted diamond turning technology.
From 2009 until 2013 he was member of the Scientifical and Technological
Board of the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft. In 2011 he founded the son-x GmbH
and acts since as managing director of the company. In January 2013 he
received his doctorate from the RWTH Aachen on the field of precision
engineering.
Ken Payne. Mechanical and Production Engineer
is currently working as Managing Director at DAC
International (Europe). He has a combined 30 years’
experience in the contact and intra-ocular lens industries.
Over 12 years of which, he has been representing DAC in
Sales and Support of their lens manufacturing equipment throughout Europe
and the Middle East.
Dr Tavares Correia.
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Exhibition
The Exhibition portion of the EFCLIN Congress has become famous for being more than just
an exhibition! A quick “straw poll” amongst EFCLIN members found that many regard the
exhibition hours at the congress to be some of the most productive business networking
that they undertake. That’s quite a nice bonus from an organisers point of view. However, the
core principles of providing delegates with an opportunity to speak to all the major suppliers
to the Contact Lens and IOL industries remain. At the time this programme goes to print I am
happy to report that we are poised to welcome all our usual exhibitors as well as one or two
“new faces” to the EFCLIN exhibition forum.
We expect to welcome exhibitors from all over the world and there is always a good spread
of expertise covering such fields as:- Materials, Metrology Instrumentation, Micro Precision
Machining, Diamond Tooling, Compressed Air Equipment, Accessories , Manufacturing
Consumables and much, much more.
We would like to offer our thanks to all our exhibitors & sponsors and all those advertising in
this Programme Guide. It’s your sponsorship that gives us this, now famous event
– Thank You.
Commercial
Presentations
Regular EFCLIN Congress attendees will
notice a change this year in relation to how
commercial presentations are handled. At
recent congresses we have tried various ideas to
provide an appropriate focus on commercial presentations &
messages. Instead of creating a separate lecture theatre this year
will see a trial of featuring short 10 minute commercial presentations at
key points in the main lecture programme. We hope this will make life
easier for delegates and sponsors alike….at least there are fewer
lecture rooms for delegates to search for!
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Congress Programme at a Glance
Thursday 9th May
08.00 -12.30EFCLIN Golf Tournament
12.00 -19.00
Congress Registration Open
13.00 -19.00Exhibit hall Open
18.00 -19.00Exhibitors Welcome Reception
Sotavento
Sotavento
Sotavento
Friday 10th May
09.00-17.00
Partner Programme
Assemble in Lobby @ 0845
Lectures
Fitting & TechnicalBarlavento
09.00 – 09.05Introduction
09.05 – 09.30
Myopia Control & Topography
P. Caroline
09.35 – 0945
Commercial Presentation 1
09.50 – 10.15Technolgy & Evolution of a CLS. Brown
10.20 – 10.40
Coffee Break
10.45 – 11.10
Quality Control in Production
J. Pfund
11.15 – 11.25
Commercial Presentation 2
11.30 – 11.55Ortho K In Children
A. Kovalev
12.00 – 12.10
Commercial Presentation 3
12.15 – 12.40
Lost Art of Soft CL FittingE. vd Worp/H. Schweizer
12.45 – 12.55
Commercial Presentation 4
13.00Exhibit Hall Opens
13.15
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Sotavento
IOL ProgrammeAtlantico
09.00 – 09.05Introduction
09.05 – 09.40
Metrology Challenges with Toric MF IOL’s Dr Luc Joannes
09.45 – 10.20
Advancements in Micro Milling
Onik Bhattacharyya
10.20 – 10.40
Coffee Break
10.40 – 11.15Innovation in IOL & CL Mould Production Dr Benjamin Bulla
11.20 – 11.55Speciality IOLs
Ken Payne
A World of Manufacturing Considerations
12.00 – 12.35IOL Lecture 5
Dr Tavares Correia
13.00 – 17.30Exhibit Hall Open
Sotavento
13.15
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
17.45 – 18.30
Annual General Meeting
Barlavento
20.00Sponsors BBQ
Pool Terrace
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Congress Programme at a Glance
Saturday 11th May
Marketing & RegulatoryBarlavento
09.00 – 09.05Introduction
09.05 – 09.30The Internet MonsterS. Stad
09.35 – 0945
Commercial Pres.1.
09.50 – 10.15Serve The Profession?
A. Duddek
10.20 – 10.40
Coffee Break
10.45 – 11.10
Modern Marketing C. Venezia
– Target & Connect with Customers
11.15 – 11.25
Commercial Pres.2.
11.30 – 11.55New Medical Device Regs
J. Parker
- New Opportunity?
12.00 – 12.10
Commercial Pres.3.
12.15 – 12.40Industry Code Of ConductH. Schweizer
12.45 – 12.55
Commercial Pres.4.
13.00 - 17.00Exhibit Hall Opens
Sotavento
13.15 Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Manufacturers’ ForumAtlantico
09.30 - 09.35Introduction
09.40 -10.30Initial Discussion
10.30 -10.50
Coffee Break
10.55 -12.00
Panel Discussion
12.05 -12.30
Audience Q&A
12.35 -12.45
Closing Remarks
13.00 - 17.00Exhibit Hall Open
Sotavento
13.15
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
19.30-00.00EFCLIN Congress Dinner
Assemble in Lobby@ 19.00
Sunday 12th May
09.00 - 13.00Sightseeing Tour
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Exhibitors
APEX Diamond Products Ltd. +44 1527 529011 www.apexdiamond.co.uk
Bausch & Lomb +49 6201 17869
(Polymer Technology)
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www.bausch.com
Contamac Ltd
+44 1799 542000 www.contamac.com
Paragon Vision Sciences
+1 480 507 7628
Contour Fine Tooling Ltd/
Technodiamant Almere BV
+44 1438 72 00 44 www.contour-diamonds.com
+31 365343044
www.technodiamant.com
Ametek Sterling Ultra Precision Inc
+1 727 538 6132 www.sterlingint.com
Optocraft
+49 9131 69 15 10 www.optocraft.de
DAC International Inc.
+1 805 684 8307 www.dac-intl.com
Menicon/Lagado.
+1 303 789 0933
Laser 2000
+49 3594 705980 www.laser2000ophthalmic.com
Lambda-X
+32 67 794080
Optimec Ltd
+44 1684 892859 www.optimec.com
Larsen Equipment Design Inc.
+1 2067895121 Vista Optics
+44 151 420 3040 www.vista-optics.com
Rotlex (1994) Ltd
+972 8 690 1144
www.rotlex.com
BCLA UK
+44 2075806661
www.bcla.org.uk
CLMA USA
+1 4024654122
www.clma.net
K&Y Diamond Ltd
+1 514 333 5606 www.kydiamond.ca
Richdome 87 Ltd Optics
+44 1769 574 821 www.richdome87ltdoptics.com
Sub Micron Tooling
+31 492 528921 www.submicrontooling.com
www.paragonvision.com
www.lagadocorp.co
www.lambda-x.com
www.larsenequipment.com
Entertainment
Partner Programme - Friday 10th May
09:00 coach departs hotel. First we travel to
Lagos, former capital of the Algarve from 1576 to
1756. With ancient city walls, Moorish architecture
and historical relics, Lagos is a “must see”
destination. Around 12:30 we take our 3-course
lunch at Restaurant Don Sebastião, After lunch,
we pass several fishing villages on our way to
Sagres. In Sagres we will see the fishing harbour
and the “Fortaleza” where Prince Henry, the
Navigator, founded the Sailing School. At 17:30 we
return to our hotel.
Sponsors Barbecue - Friday 10th May
All delegates and exhibitors are invited to attend a Barbecue & Drinks Party generously
sponsored jointly by Bausch & Lomb, Contamac Ltd & Paragon Vision Sciences. The event will
take place on the private terrace above the pool area. The fun starts at 20.00 until late!
Congress Dinner – Saturday 11th May
An event not to be missed. This year our venue is just a short stroll from our hotel....no need
for buses! Come and join your friends and colleagues for an evening of good Portuguese
food, wine and authentic Algarvian entertainment in a unique setting overlooking the
marina. Meet in the hotel lobby at 19.30 hrs. Tickets priced at €75 available from the
Registration Desk.
Sightseeing Tour - Sunday 12th May
09:00 coach departs hotel. First we visit the ancient town of Silves, presumed founded by the
Phoenicians. Later, under Arab rule Silves developed to become the capital of the Algarve
and main port. With an impressive amphitheatre, Cathedral and a magnificent Castle, Silves is
a delightful town. A short refreshment stop at Café Inglês will see us continue our trip along
the coastline to enjoy the beautiful views. Don’t forget your camera! At 13:00 we return to the
hotel. Tickets priced at €50 available from the Registration Desk.
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Programme
Thursday 9th May
Registration. Open at 12.00 for badge pick up or registration. Please note that
registrations after 3rd May carry a surcharge.
Exhibition Hours. Open from 13.00-19.00
Exhibitors Welcome Reception. At 18.00 today the President will officially
open the congress as the Exhibitors’ invite you for a Welcome Reception in the
Exhibit Hall.
Drink Vouchers. Drinks at Coffee & Lunch Breaks are included in the Registration
Fee. At all other times a “Cashless” bar operates in the Exhibit Hall accepting only
EFCLIN vouchers in payment. These are supplied in your registration pack but
further vouchers can be purchased from the Registration Desk.
Poster Exhibition. Details of the Poster Exhibit process can be found
at www.efclin.com
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Programme
Friday 10th May
There are two lecture strands in operation today in adjacent rooms. One is suited to an
audience with a background or interest in Contact Lenses, the other is for those working in
the IOL industry. Lectures begin at the same times in both areas.
Contact Lens Lecture Programme Barlavento
09.00-09.05
Session Opened by EFCLIN President
09.05-09.30
Myopia Control & Topography – Patrick Caroline
Today, specialty contact lens designs, that include scleral GP’s and custom soft contact lenses,
have solved many of the fitting issues that have plagued corneal contact lenses since the
1950’s. However, with these new modalities come a number of unique complications that
need to be addressed by both the patient and the eye care practitioner alike. Throughout
this lecture we will review these new complications and discover how they can be identified
and resolved with modern instrumentation and knowledge.
09.35-09.45
09.50-10.15
Commercial Presentation
Technology and the Evolution of a Lens – Scott Brown
This is the story of how a new gas permeable contact lens gets from a concept through
to market. Topography, OCT, CAD design, ‘freeform’ manufacture and clinical photography
have all enabled evolution of new contact lens designs. Optometrist Scott Brown will show
how each technology has impacted on contact lens fitting and how by integrating all the
technologies we understand what works well for patients and where as an industry we need
to go.
10.20-10.40
Coffee Break
10.45-11.10
Quality Control In High Speed Production – Dr Johannes Pfund
Currently lenses of all kinds can be produced in higher & higher volumes as a result of
growing degrees of automation, system integration and sophistication available within the
complete molded or lathed production process. Metrology systems must also keep pace by
providing fewer steps, increased measurement speed and improved reliability. This can
be achieved by sophisticated use of wavefront sensors, imaging techniques and
sophisticated illumination methods.
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Programme
Friday 10th May (Cont.)
11.15-11.25
11.30-11.55 Commercial Presentation
Ortho K in Children – What are you missing?
Dr Andrey Kovalev
Retrospective analysis of 2 groups of myopic patients matching in age, sex and
degree of myopia followed up for 4 years. 1245 – were corrected by Ortho K
(Ortho K group) and 144 – were using glasses or Soft Contact Lenses (Control
group). Age from 8 to 18 years: mean 14.4±2.6 for CRT and14.6±3.0 for control.
Axial/Mixed/Refractive Myopia in CRT and control: 606/404/235 and 71/45/28
patients. Standard investigations including refraction (for CRT patients –
refraction over lens (ROL)), U/S biometry and physical efficiency of ciliary muscle
(accommodative reserves in D) (ARD) were performed every 6 months.
12.00-12.10
12.15-12.40 Commercial Presentation
The Lost Knowledge & Art of Soft Contact Lens Fitting – Eef van der Worp & Helmer Schweizer
As with any lens, soft contact lenses can, if fitted incorrectly impact eye health.
Historically things were simpler – one material, one brand but multiple options
for diameter and base curve. Today, ECPs are most likely select one of the mass
produced alternatives. Replacement frequency, material & brand are considered
followed by power and then, to a lesser degree diameter and base curve. Has
true “fitting” of soft lenses become a lost art? Do ECP’s have enough knowledge
about lens designs and their effects? When switching to a custom made soft
contact lens would they even know what to order or what to change?
12.45-12.55 13.15
13.00-17.30
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Commercial Presentation
Lunch served in Exhibit Hall
Exhibition Hall Open
Sotavento
Programme
Friday 10th May (Cont.)
IOL Lecture Programme Atlantico
09.00 – 09.05
Session Opened
09.05 – 09.40
Metrology Challenges with Toric MF IOL’s
- Dr Luc Joannes
Accurate measurement of toric multifocal IOLs present a significant challenge. Up to 6 focus
points may be required as well as ensuring conformity of the toric access to the reference axis.
Time consuming and difficult at least, this presentation proposes some solutions.
09.45 – 10.20
Advancements in Micro Milling
Onik Bhattacharyya
This presentation will address the latest advancements in micro milling technologies and micro
machining centers as it relates to the IOL industry.
10.20 – 10.40
10.40 – 11.15
Coffee Break
Innovation in IOL & CL Mould Production Dr Benjamin Bulla
Hardened steel moulds cannot be machined by diamond tools directly. Mould inserts
are coated with nickel-phosphorous to allow machining. This coating is expensive, time
consuming and of limited life. The presentation shows ultrasonic assisted machining, allowing
direct diamond turning of hardened steel.
11.20 – 11.55
12.00 – 12.35
13.15
Speciality IOLs Ken Payne
– A World of Manufacturing Considerations
IOL Lecture 5
Dr Tavares Correia
Lunch Served in Exhibit Hall
Sotavento
17.45-18.30 EFCLIN Annual General Meeting Barlavento
The AGM will be held in the main lecture theatre. The agenda is published in advance
on the EFCLIN website, copies will be available in the room. Non Members are
welcome but are not allowed to vote.
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Saturday 11th May
Marketing & Regulatory Lecture Programme 09.00 – 09.05
Introduction
09.05 – 09.30
The Internet Monster
Barlavento
Simone Stad
Some manufacturers give their customers a contract not to sell their lenses
on the internet. Is this the solution - or is it the end of the business? Your
practitioners have many questions: Do we need our customers? Do we avoid
the internet or embrace it? How many customers have we already lost?
09.35 – 0945
09.50 – 10.15
Commercial Presentation
Serve The Profession?
Armin Duddek
The modern optometrist is a well trained specialist. The profession needs
a strong industry to ensure the highest and safest level of vision care and
products. Modern technology is the norm for most Optometrists, although in
some parts of Europe it is less common.
10.20 – 10.40
10.45 – 11.10
Coffee Break
Modern Marketing Claire Venezia
– Target & Connect with Customers
The advantage of marketing within a specialized industry is the ability to target
customers and deliver to their specific needs. Learn how to conduct research,
listen to customers and learn their priorities. What are the GP trends with ECPs?
What do patients think about their lenses and the ECPs that fit them? Utilize
customer information to develop programs and materials that make marketing
feel like a service to the customer.
11.15 – 11.25
Commercial Presentation
11.30 – 11.55
New Medical Device Regs John Parker
– New Opportunity?
In Europe we have now lived with the requirements of the Medical Device
Directive since 1993. However, it has become apparent that there are some
issues with this system i.e. PIP Breast Implants in France. On 26th September
2012 the European Commission published a proposal to replace the MDD with
a regulation. What changes can be expected and what is likely to happen to the
cost of compliance?
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Programme
Saturday 11th May (Cont)
12.00 – 12.10
12.15 – 12.40
Commercial Presentation
Industry Code Of Conduct
Helmer Schweizer
Many may see codes as an unnecessary burden and typical examples of over-regulation
(even if adoption of it is 100% voluntary). This is a good example of the glass being either half
empty or half full. The paper will present the value of having, knowing and possibly adhering
to the code may be beneficial for all players in the industry. It can also be used in ways and
circumstances that some may not have considered. It may even be protective for ones
business.
12.45 – 12.55
13.15
13.00-17.30
Commercial Presentation
Lunch Served in Exhibit Hall
Exhibition Hall Open
Manufacturers Forum – Manufacturing Methods & Tooling 09.30-09.35
Introduction
Sotavento
Atlantico
Graham Avery
If prism free blocking is the goal then some common practices need examination. Many are
blocking both the lens blank and the base curve. But, many de-block the blank for polishing
and re-block it for fronts. Advantage? Efficiency, accuracy? Perhaps not straining the blank
in a collet gives improved optics. But what about material/compound separation and pour
optics. Lathe speeds and feeds, diamond condition all influence the polishing process and
outcome. A lot to discuss!
Vendor Panelists: Erik Larsen, Gareth Browne, Mike Fisher & Pat Murphy are joined by
Alexander Nikolic and Ivan Perel from Production Laboratories. Session is moderated by
Graham Avery.
09.40-10.30
10.30-10.50
10.55–12.00
12.05-12.30
12.35-12.45
13.15
13.00-17.30
19.30-00.00
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Initial Discussion
Coffee Break
Panel Discussion
Audience Q&A
Closing Remarks
Lunch Served in Exhibit Hall
Exhibition Hall Open
EFCLIN Congress Dinner
Panelists
Panelists
Moderator
Sotavento
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Become A Member
EFCLIN offers two types of membership. The first is for those individuals or companies
engaged in the manufacture, wholesaling or distribution of contact Lenses or IOL’s. These
companies are likely to mainly supply products to eye care professionals. The second type
of EFCLIN membership is for those companies who act as suppliers to the industry. Good
examples would be material suppliers, diamond tool suppliers or instrument manufacturers.
Annual Subscriptions
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Including Lectures, Seminars, Exhibition, Commercial Presentations, Lunches,
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Including Lectures, Seminars, Exhibition, Commercial Presentations, Lunches,
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Day pass EFCLIN Member
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To avoid higher rates please ensure bookings are made via the electronic registration system.
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The EFCLIN Awards
Since 1996 EFCLIN has attempted to recognise some of the
more significant achievements in the industry by means of a
series of awards. Awards are made to those individuals who have
demonstrated a dedication and commitment far beyond what
might normally be expected. Individual contributions may have
been of a technical or commercial nature. Those who have served
another organisation, body or association may also be worthy winners. Occasionally a
whole company or other body shall be regarded as right for recognition. Nominations are
encouraged from all EFCLIN members using the form on the EFCLIN website. Do you know
someone who deserves recognition?
The EFCLIN Laureate Award
Reserved for those who, in the opinion of the EFCLIN Board, have made an outstanding and
long term contribution to the good of EFCLIN.
The EFCLIN Award
This award is made to those who, in the opinion of the EFCIN Board have
made an outstanding commercial or technical contribution to the
Contact Lens or IOL industry.
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