About Us

Find out why ASICO is the best choice for your ophthalmic surgical
instrument needs.

  • Leading innovative ophthalmic surgical instrument manufacturer since 1983
  • Founded with the objective, “To produce the highest quality and most innovative ophthalmic surgical instruments”
  • Manufacturer of only ophthalmic surgical instruments to ensure the highest quality product with a single focus
  • Privately held
  • Experienced ophthalmic surgical representatives - some of the most reputable and knowledgeable ophthalmic surgical representatives in the industry
  • Headquarters in Westmont, IL, U.S.A.
  • Well regarded across the globe for innovation and high quality
  • Highly recognized ophthalmic instrument brand among ophthalmologists world-wide
  • Most diverse and comprehensive product range that includes:
    • Speculums, retractors, fixation rings, calipers, markers, gauges, probes, dilators, depressors
    • Curettes, spatulas, hooks, manipulators, lens loops, spoons
    • Pupil expanders
    • Tension Ring instruments
    • Knives, blades
    • Forceps
    • Lens cutter/dividers
    • IOL Cutters
    • Scissors
    • Injectors for Implantation
    • Needle holders
    • Cannulas, retinal instruments
    • Disposables - cannulas, blades
    • Diamond knives, trephines
    • Titanium instruments
    • Sterilization trays

Company Mission

Maintain industry leadership position in micro surgical instruments for ophthalmology through product innovation.

MICRO COAXIAL CATARACT TECHNIQUE

The latest in evolution of the cataract procedure. With the invent of new IOL technology for small incisions of below 2.2 mm, parameters of cataract surgery have changed. ASICO is the first instrument company to develop instruments for this technique

  • New Royale II
  • Akahoshi Sideport Diamond Knife
  • Akahoshi Ultra Diamond Knife
  • Akahoshi Capsulorrhexis Cross Action Forceps
  • Akahoshi Nucleus Sustainer

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ICMS – INTRAOCULAR COMPLICATION MANAGEMENT SET

Intraocular Complication Management set designed to handle a multitude of complications with ease for various anterior segment procedures. The instrument set is designed by Dr. Alan Crandall of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. The collection includes 21 & 23 gauge state of the art designs.

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TORIC IOL

  • Pre-Op Toric Marker and Intra-Op Toric Axis Reference
  • Intra-Op Marker

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(DLEK/DSEK) CORNEAL TRANSPLANT SET

  • John Dexatome DXEK/DSAEK Spatula
  • John DXEK/DSAEK Descemet’s Stripped
  • John Retrocorneal Super Micro Forceps
  • John Retrocorneal Super Micro Scissors
  • John DXEK Inserting Forceps
  • John DXEK/DSAEK Fixation Hook

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MICRO INCISION PHACO

The latest in evolution of the cataract procedure. With the invent of new IOL technology for small incisions of 1.0-1.5 mm, parameters of cataract surgery have changed. ASICO is the first instrument company to develop instruments of 20 gauge or smaller that are ideal for this procedure:

  • Diamond Knives
  • 23 gauge Capsulorrhexis Forceps
  • Irrigating Choppers
  • Micro Pre-Choppers
  • Micro Incision Gauges

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IOL EXPLANTATION

Often occurs as a result of damage by the injector or rare incidences of incorrect lens diopter. Developed in conjunction with Dr. Phillips of the Doheny Eye Institute, Dr. Akahoshi of Tokyo, Japan, and Dr. Edward Koo of San Bruno, California, ASICO has developed the following instruments:

  • Phillips IOL Cutter
  • KooIOL Cutter
  • Haptic Amputator
  • Akahoshi IOL Explantation Set

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VITREO RETINAL TROCAR INSTRUMENT SYSTEM

Introducing VRTIS – Vitreo Retinal Trocar Instrument System. ASICO designed this innovative system to be available in 23 or 25 gauge. All instruments are color coded for easy identification, have ergonomic titanium bodies and include a protective sterilizable cover.

  • VRTIS Fine End Gripping Forceps
  • VRTIS Serrated Forceps
  • VRTIS Curved Scissors
  • VRTIS Vertical Scissors
  • VRTIS ILM Spatula
  • Tanaka Maculorrhexis Forceps
  • Kawai ILM Forceps

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MULTIFOCAL/LRI - LIMBAL RELAXING SYSTEM

LRI is gaining popularity for astigmatism correction and is an alternative to the Toric IOL. It is a fast, easy, and effective procedure:

  • Diamond Knives
  • LRI Markers
  • Degree Gauges

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PHAKIC/IOL

Phakic Lenses are gaining popularity as an alternative to the laser based procedure. ASICO offers a wide range of instruments for Phakic IOL’s to be placed in the Anterior as well as Posterior chambers:

  • Diamond Knives
  • “Special” IOL Forceps
  • Manipulators
  • 23 gauge Iridectomy Forceps
  • 20 gauge Iridectomy Scissors

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LASIK

Fastest growing procedure worldwide for the correction of Myopia, Hyperopia, and Astigmatism. ASICO, diverse product range for this procedure include:

  • Specula including some specially designed for specific microkeratomes
  • Markers to mark the flap
  • Spatulas and forceps to lift the flap
  • Fixation devices to control movement of the eye
  • Cannulas
  • Re-treatment tools
  • Management tools for any complication

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LASEK

An alternative to LASIK, the Vinciguerra LASEK technique is the most popular as the initial cut is made off center and then dissected on each side. This eliminates having to make any cut on the periphery of the cornea which in turn keeps the roots of the epithelial cells intact allowing for faster and better re-epithelialization:

  • LASEK-PRK spatula
  • LASEK Alcohol pump
  • LASEK Chamber (well & trephine in one)
  • LASEK smoothing spatula
  • LASEK Flap protectors

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GLAUCOMA

More and more patients are diagnosed with glaucoma world-wide. ASICO offers educational videos and instruments for the latest techniques. Modern innovations include:

  • Unroofing Schlemm’s Canal (USC)
  • Viscocanalostomy
  • Non-Penetrating Trabeculotomy
  • Innovative Rectangular Punch

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