Meet Our Inventors
Christine Sindt, OD, FAAO
Christine is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa. Her patients love her enthusiasm and her innovative ideas like the Sindt Ophthalmic Spatula. Dr. Sindt also owns EyePrint Prosthetics, LLC and S5G Therapeutics, LLC.
Sindt Ophthalmic Spatula
An ophthalmic spatula designed for Meibomian gland evaluation and expression. The reusable spatula is available now for $105, with a disposable version coming soon.
Chris Sales, MD, MPH
Chris Sales is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Dr. Sales specializes in minimally-invasive corneal transplant surgery, vision correction with LASIK/PRK and Intraocular Contact Lenses (ICLs), intraocular lens implant exchange and iris reconstruction, and the medical and surgical treatment of corneal and external disease, including Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy and Keratoconus.
Sales Syringe Adaptor
The Sales Syringe Adatper (SSA) is a syringe-based attachment for use during microsurgeries. The SSA is intended to aid a surgeon’s one-handed dexterity in a non-metered dosage microsurgical setting by enhancing the surgeon's grip, control, and comfort in operating a syringe.
Evgeny Arshava, MD, FACS
Dr. Evgeny Arshava, MD, FACS, is a cardiothoracic surgeon at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He specializes in thoracic surgery with expertise in the treatment of lung and esophageal cancers, robotic-assisted procedures, and complex operations involving the chest wall, mediastinum, and diaphragm.
SurgiWings & Forcep Wings
As a support device, the SurgiWings are intended to increase stability of manipulations and ease of forceps use and decrease hand fatigue and discomfort such as cramps and pain. Product is sold for use in medical environments but also has applications outside of medicine for hobbyists or others needing support when doing precision work with forceps.
Natalia Restrepo-Kennedy, DDS, MS
Natalia is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa. She is combining the fields of biomaterials and dentistry to create innovative products such as the Educational Caries Teeth.
Educational Caries Teeth
Realistic, 3D printed training teeth made for educational and training purposes in dentistry, with three different dentin layers that simulate a tooth caries lesion. The Educational Caries Teeth #8, #19, and #20 are available now for $11 (1 pk), $45 (5 pk), $342 (50 pk).
