Rumex International Co

09/14/2026

Today is the last chance to visit our booth at The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Congress in London.

This is a unique opportunity to save with special event discounts on all ophthalmic instruments at the booth. Our team is ready to help you find the correct model and demonstrate the newest additions. We are looking forward to seeing you!

📍 Find RUMEX Booth D.145

09/11/2026

The 44th ESCRS Congress in London is now officially open, uniting leading professionals in cataract and refractive surgery from around the world.

Meet us to explore the newest instruments and take advantage of special event promotions. You will have access to live demonstrations and detailed consultations, as well as exclusive on-site discounts and offers. We look forward to seeing you here!

📍 Find us at Booth D.145

09/08/2026

ESCRS 2026 starts this Friday! We are making final preparations to meet you at the 44th ESCRS Congress in London.

Visit RUMEX at Booth D.145 and take the opportunity to explore our range of high-quality ophthalmic surgical instruments, discover the latest additions to our portfolio, and speak directly with our team.

At our booth, you can expect:

∙ Expert product guidance
∙ Live demonstrations
∙ Detailed consultations
∙ Special exhibition prices
∙ Exclusive on-site discounts and offers

September 11-14, 2026
ExCeL Exhibition Centre, London, UK
RUMEX Booth D.145

Mark your calendar and make sure to stop by Booth D.145. We look forward to seeing you at ESCRS 2026!

09/02/2026

AAO 2026 Pre-orders Are Now Open!

RUMEX is glad to announce to be an official exhibitor of AAO Annual Meeting 2026 in New Orleans. If you plan your visit in advance, you are welcome to pre-order RUMEX instruments online at rumex.us until September 20, 2026 and get your purchase ready packed at RUMEX booth #801 during exhibition hours.

Pre-order advantages:
• Special pre-order discount up to 25% off
• No additional local taxes
• Free shipping to RUMEX booth
• Items in-Stock: you are guaranteed to get the reserved products
• No queues: you order is already packed and ready for pick up

More details: https://rumex.com/blogs/news/pre-order-rumex-instruments-for-aao-2026?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fb_post

Venue: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Dates: October 10-12, 2026
RUMEX booth: 801

Exhibition working hours
Saturday, October 10 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 11 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, October 12 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

09/01/2026

New instruments. New possibilities.

We are constantly expanding our portfolio of ophthalmic surgical instruments to support precision and efficiency in the operating room.
Our latest additions are available to explore on the New Products page.

Whether you are looking for a new instrument for your practice, comparing solutions for a particular procedure, or simply keeping up with what is new in ophthalmic surgery, we invite you to take a closer look.

Explore the latest from RUMEX. Your next favorite instrument may already be here.
https://rumex.com/collections/new-products?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fb_post

08/25/2026

Stainless Steel vs. Titanium Ophthalmic Instruments: Is the Premium Worth It?

Stainless steel remains the proven, cost-effective choice for ophthalmic instruments, offering excellent durability, dimensional stability, and edge retention. Titanium, while significantly more expensive, delivers important advantages in microsurgery including lower weight, superior corrosion resistance, non-reflective surfaces, and reduced surgeon fatigue.

This article compares the performance, ergonomics, longevity, and cost of both materials to help determine when investing in titanium is truly worthwhile.

https://rumex.com/blogs/articles/why-does-material-choice-matter-choice-of-stainless-steel-and-titanium-in-ophthalmic-instruments?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fb_post

08/18/2026

RUMEX is glad to announce its participation as an exhibitor at the 44th ESCRS Congress in London!

Visit RUMEX Booth .145 to discover our comprehensive range of high-quality ophthalmic surgical instruments from proven classics to the latest additions to our product portfolio.

Our team will be there to provide:
∙ Expert product guidance
∙ Live demonstrations
∙ Detailed consultations
∙ Special exhibition prices
∙ Exclusive on-site discounts and offers

It’s an excellent opportunity to explore premium RUMEX instruments and take advantage of exhibition-only promotions.

We look forward to meeting you at ESCRS 2026!

September 11–14, 2026
ExCeL Exhibition Centre, London, UK
RUMEX Booth .145

08/11/2026

See our previous post for a new video review of CAIRS instrument set from RUMEX. It includes all instruments required to carry out manual CAIRS procedure without femtosecond laser systems.

It includes:

• Dissectors in multiple sizes and both right and left variants to accommodate all corneal types, including atypical and unique anatomies:
https://rumex.com/collections/cairs-instruments?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fb_post

• 16-315T CAIRS Vacuum Stabilization Guide for stable centering on the cornea and keeping dissectors firmly positioned during intrastromal tunnel formation:
https://rumex.com/collections/cairs-instruments/products/16-315t?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fb_post

• Left and right Y-Shaped pushers 5-080 and 5-081 with uniquely curved “Y” design for enhanced reach, control, and ease of segment placement:
https://rumex.com/collections/cairs-instruments/products/5-080?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fb_post
https://rumex.com/collections/cairs-instruments/products/5-081?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fb_post

You can find the complete list on our website, and remember the instruments can be ordered as a whole set or individually:
https://rumex.com/pages/cairs-set?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fb_post

08/04/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnpeZIkt3N0

New Video Review! See all fine details of pushers, dissectors, and vacuum stabilization guide from the Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments (CAIRS) instrument set co-designed by RUMEX and the Lions World Vision Institute. CAIRS is a modern biocompatible procedure using donor corneal tissue instead of synthetic rings to flatten and regularize the cornea for better vision.

RUMEX instrument set covers every stage of the CAIRS procedure – from marking and fixation to tunnel creation and tissue implantation. This comprehensive solution eliminates the need for femtosecond laser technology, empowering to perform the entire procedure manually with precision and confidence.

The main advantages of the set:
• No Femtosecond Laser Required. The full procedure is performed manually – no capital investment in laser platforms needed.
• Precision Through Size Selection. Multiple dissector sizes allow calculated, patient-specific tunnel creation.
• Universal Patient Suitability. Designed to accommodate all corneal types, including atypical and unique anatomies
• Complete Surgical Solution. From first mark to final suture – in one dedicated set.
• One-of-a-Kind Development. No comparable dedicated CAIRS instrument line exists on the market.

The instruments can be ordered as a whole set or separately.

Find more details at our website:
https://rumex.com/pages/cairs-set?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fb_post

LWVI CAIRS (Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments) Instrumen...

07/28/2026

Previously we shared a video example of operating with Irrigation and Aspiration Headpieces from RUMEX – dr. Alex Alfaro, M.D. has used them to perform cortex removal.

This set of handpieces is designed for bimanual technique enabling efficient cortex engagement with minimal mechanical stress. They can be introduced through any side port incision and feature standard connectors and color code system to make your workflow easier.
The aspiration handle has a texturized capsule polisher tip to effectively remove residual cortex, while the irrigation handle with a smooth tip irrigates and stabilizes the anterior chamber for optimal cortex removal.

Find more details on our website:
Irrigation handpiece 7-0813
https://rumex.com/products/7-0813-irrigation_handpiece_for_bimanual_technique?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fb_post
Aspiration Handpiece 7-0821
https://rumex.com/products/7-0821-aspiration_handpiece_for_bimanual_technique?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fb_post