Allergan Expands Dry Eye Portfolio With Launch of REFRESH OPTIVE® Advanced Preservative-Free Lubricant Eye Drops

No shaking required.

40 travel fellowships awarded by AllerganAllergan was pleased to provide travel fellowships to 40 current optometry residents to attend the 91st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry in Phoenix, AZ, October 24-27, 2012.

2012 fellowship recipients

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Allergan OPTOMETRY JUMPSTART® and Heart of America Optometry Conference

Allergan proudly supports many regional meetings throughout the year. One of these meetings was the 52nd Annual Heart of America Optometry Conference, which was held February 15-17, 2013, in Kansas City, MO.

During the meeting, Allergan hosted an optometry student reception. Attendees were invited to learn about OPTOMETRY JUMPSTART®, a program designed to provide new optometrists with eye care resources after graduation. Through a dedicated sales representative, new optometrists gain access to up-to-date information about Allergan eye care products, a free 3D Vision Simulator app for the iPad® from Eyemaginations,

Inc., product samples, disease-state educational materials, and more.

If you are interested in this program or know a colleague who might be, contact us to learn more at 1-866-837-5633 or visit www.AllerganODjumpstart.com.

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REFRESH OPTIVE® Advanced Preservative-Free is the latest innovation in Allergan’s extensive Dry Eye management portfolio. This over-the-counter, lipid-enhanced tear features the same formula as REFRESH OPTIVE® Advanced without the use of a preservative. Its triple-action formula works on all 3 layers of the tear film to relieve Dry Eye symptoms:

1. Stabilizes lipid layer/reduces tear evaporation

2. Hydrates aqueous layer

3. Lubricates and protects mucin layer, while also protecting epithelial cells from hypertonic stress

REFRESH OPTIVE® Advanced Preservative-Free is stable in the vial but the lipid releases when

mixed with salts found in human tears.1 The resulting benefits are low viscosity and optimized lipid content overall, giving product clarity and comfort.1-3 And because the formula remains stable, there’s no shaking required prior to use.1

“REFRESH OPTIVE® Advanced Preservative-Free is a lipid-enhanced tear that offers the comfort of an aqueous tear, but works layer by layer to stabilize the tear film, delivering enough lipid to relieve symptoms without causing a lot of blur. By stabilizing the lipid layer, tear evaporation is reduced,” said Joseph Vehige, OD, Allergan Senior Director, Consumer Eye Care Research and Development.

Whether your patients use an artificial tear with Dry Eye prescription therapies or without, recommend REFRESH OPTIVE® Advanced.

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1. Beard BJ, Simmons PA, Vehige JG. Mechanism of action of an advanced artificial tear formulation. Presented at: Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry; October 12-15, 2011; Boston, MA. 2. Data on file, Allergan, Inc. CSR 10146X-001. 3. Data on file, Allergan, Inc.

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South Eastern Council of Optometry (SECO)February 27-March 3, Atlanta, GAWednesday, February 27: Dinner program with Ben Gaddie, OD, FAAOOptowest (California Optometric Association)April 4-6, Indian Wells, CAThursday, April 4: Lunch program with Jim Thimons, OD, FAAOOklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians Annual Spring ConferenceApril 11-13, Norman, OKThursday, April 11: Dinner program with Tony Economou, MD

Vision SourceApril 24-27, Las Vegas, NVThursday, April 25:General program with Jim Thimons, OD, FAAOMountain West Council of Optometrists (MWCO)May 2-4, Las Vegas, NVFriday, May 3:Breakfast program with Leo Semes, OD, FAAOAmerican Optometric Association (AOA)June 26-30, San Diego, CAThursday, June 27:Lunch program with Eric Schmidt, OD, FAAO

Allergan Glaucoma Programs Throughout the Year— Therapeutic Considerations for Lowering Intraocular Pressure

Great Western Council of Optometry (GWCO)September 19-22, Portland, ORFriday, September 20:Lunch program with Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAOAmerican Academy of Optometry (AAO) October 23-26, Seattle, WAFriday, October 25:Breakfast program with Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAOMonterey Symposium (California Optometric Association)November 7-10, Monterey, CASaturday, November 9:Breakfast program with Michael Chaglasian, OD, FAAO

Allergan SupportsAllergan annually supports the following

optometry organizations:

American Academy of Optometry

American Optometric Association

Arizona Optometric Association

Arkansas Optometric Association

Allergan Introduces VIEW (Visionary Insights for Eye Care Women) in AtlantaAllergan recognizes the important role female optometrists play within the eye care community. As part of the Allergan VIEW (Visionary Insights for Eye Care Women) program, a special dinner event was held in Atlanta, GA, to give women an opportunity to network, learn, and exchange ideas.

This event, “Enhancing the Role of the Female Optometrist in Today’s Practice Environment,” featured Allergan Eye Care Business Advisor Karen Fallon-Scarcliff; Dori M. Carlson OD, FAAO; April L. Jasper OD, FAAO; Katherine M. Mastrota MS, OD, FAAO; and Louise A. Sclafani OD, FAAO, in a panel discussion about this exciting time for female eye care practitioners.

“Thanks to the Allergan VIEW program, the Review Women in Optometry, and the Women of Vision organization, we now have a vehicle to express our thoughts and share issues that affect so many of us. The VIEW forum held in Atlanta was quite impressive and attracted so many different types of practitioners! I enjoyed hearing the anecdotes from my colleagues with whom I shared the podium, but I also learned so much from the attendees as they asked poignant questions and actively participated in this lively discussion. I encourage you to join a VIEW session when one comes to you!” said Dr. Sclafani.

This well-attended event covered current trends in eye care, finding a work/life balance, and running an efficient practice. With inspiring speakers and attendees alike, this event was an early highlight of 2013.

We hope to see you at our next VIEW event! Register online at www.OptometrysMeeting.org,using event code 0175.

Louise A. Sclafani, OD Dori M. Carlson, OD Katherine M. Mastrota, ODApril L. Jasper, OD

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