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Month: April 2010
Avastin/Lucentis Update 37: The Controversy Continues – Genentech “Paid to Play”
As I read the news release from the NEI/NIH yesterday morning, about the one-year results of the clinical trial evaluating the combination use of Lucentis with pan-retinal laser therapy to treat diabetic macular edema, prior to posting it online, and l…
Combination of Lucentis Plus Pan-Retinal Laser Achieves Vision Gain in Diabetic Macular Edema
A news release from the NEI/NIH describes how researchers have shown that the combination of retinal lasers used with Lucentis are more effective in improving vision in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy that either lasers or drugs alone. The study
ifa systems Presents Their Ophthalmology Software Solutions
The ifa group provides eye care software and services, e.g. EMR specialized in ophthalmology, management software for ophthalmologists and interfaces to billing systems and more than 400 ophthalmic devices. ifa systems, a member of IHE eye care, has be…
Introduction to Cataracts
A basic introduction to cataracts, cataract surgery, and lens implants available.Cast: Root Atlas
Medscape One-on-One: Comparative Effectiveness
In the latest one-on-one video series, Dr. Eli Adashi and colleagues discuss the complexities of comparative effectiveness and its impact on US healthcare.
Orbital Tissue Expander Wins at MDEA
The Orbital Tissue Expander (OTE) from Innovia LLC of Miami, Florida was one of three winners in the Implant and Tissue-Replacement Products category of the 2010 Medical Design Excellence Awards. The device is used to treat infants with congenital an…
Oraya’s IRay Stereotactic Radiotherapy System Receives CE Mark
Oraya Therapeutics, of Newark, CA, has received CE approval for its IRay stereotactic radiotherapy system. The IRay system is a low-energy, stereotactic radiosurgical device for the office-based, noninvasive treatment of wet age-related macular degener…
Canon’s Hybrid Mydriatic/Non-Mydriatic Digital Retinal Camera Receives 510(k) Clearance
Canon has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for the CX-1 Hybrid Mydriatic/Non-Mydriatic Digital Retinal Camera. The device is Canon’s first fully hybrid digital retinal camera with both mydriatic and non-mydriatic modes, which may not only save t…
Does Anti-VEGF Therapy Cause Glaucoma?
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Reports suggest that patients may experience increased IOP following anti-VEGF therapy. David M. Brown, MD, reviews the data and off…