Surgical implantation of biosynthetic corneas may
restore vision and promote nerve regeneration in
patients with corneal damage and significant vision loss,
according to results of a 2-year clinical study.1
In the phase 1, investigator-sponsored study,…
Month: October 2010
Laser Capsulotomies More Frequent After Multifocal IOL Implantation
Implantation of multifocal IOLs following cataract
extraction may result in more frequent Nd:YAG laser capsulotomies
than monofocal IOLs, according to a retrospective
study in the Journal of Refractive Surgery.1
Patients underwent cataract extraction a…
Allergan Receives FDA Approval for Lumigan 0.01%
Allergan, Inc. (Irvine, CA), announced that the FDA has
approved Lumigan 0.01% as a first-line therapy to reduce
elevated IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular
hypertension. Lumigan 0.01%, a bimatoprost ophthalmic
solution, is a reformulat…
Tunneled Scleral Injection Technique May Increase IOP in Patients With AMD
Using a tunneled scleral injection technique may
increase IOP in patients with age-related macular degeneration
(AMD), according to a study published in Graefe’s
Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology.
Forty-five eyes (45 patients) with …
Clip-On Telescope Provides 2.1x Magnification In A Flip-Up Design!
Designed for patients who want the benefits of an “off the shelf” near telescopic system but who have a refractive error, the MaxDetail Clip now allows them the opportunity to do so with its unique clip-on design! The MaxDetail Clip has many of the sam…
‘Lazy Eye’ Screening Program Found Cost-Effective (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Photoscreening can be a cost-effective way to detect amblyopia in preschool children, researchers affirmed.
Dr. John Howard From CDC’s NIOSH Discusses the Consequences of the Gulf Oil Spill
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John Howard, MD, MPH, JD, Director, NIOSH, talks to Eli Adashi, MD, about the…
Key nutrient found to prevent cataracts in salmon
New research shows how the nutrient histidine, when added to the diet of farmed salmon, stops cataracts from forming.
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A Safety and Tolerability Study of Otelixizumab in Thyroid Eye Disease
Status: Recruiting,
Condition Summary: Graves Ophthalmopathy
Is photoscreening the best way to catch ‘lazy eye’?
Amblyopia, known as “lazy eye,” is a major cause of vision problems in children and a common cause of blindness in people aged 20 to 70 in developed countries. Pediatric ophthalmologists are looking for the best, most cost-effective ways to detect ambl…
No difference found in drugs for macular degeneration
Researchers have conducted a study that failed to show a difference in efficacy between Bevacizumab (Avastin) and Ranibizumab (Lucentis) for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration.
Topical Steroid Trial May Predict IOP Response After Intravitreal Triamcinolone
A trial with topical steroids may be predictive of severe IOP spikes after intravitreal injection, according to a study.
Study Shows Low Mortality Rate Among Patients 90 Days After Cataract Surgery
There is a low risk of mortality within 90 days after cataract surgery, even among high-risk patients, a large study found. “This information may be useful in counseling and medically selecting patients who are contemplating cataract surgery and in gui…
Key Nutrient Found To Prevent Cataracts In Salmon
The role of a key nutrient which prevents cataracts in salmon has been revealed by eye specialists at the University of East Anglia.
Study Shows Low Mortality Rate Among Patients 90 Days After Cataract Surgery
There is a low risk of mortality within 90 days after cataract surgery, even among high-risk patients, a large study found. “This information may be useful in counseling and medically selecting patients who are contemplating cataract surgery and in gui…
Key Nutrient Found To Prevent Cataracts In Salmon
The role of a key nutrient which prevents cataracts in salmon has been revealed by eye specialists at the University of East Anglia.
Topical Steroid Trial May Predict IOP Response After Intravitreal Triamcinolone
A trial with topical steroids may be predictive of severe IOP spikes after intravitreal injection, according to a study.
Is Photoscreening The Best Way To Catch ‘lazy Eye’?
SAN FRANCISCO, CA- Amblyopia, known as “lazy eye,” is a major cause of vision problems in children and a common cause of blindness in people aged 20 to 70 in developed countries. In amblyopia the person’s stronger eye is favored and his/her weaker eye …