Topcon Medical Systems, Inc. (Oakland, New Jersey), is
sponsoring a multicenter clinical study to evaluate the
results of corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL). The study is
taking place at 10 sites across the United States and will
include 240 patients …
Month: November 2010
AcuFocus Launches the Kamra Inlay in Asia and Europe
AcuFocus, Inc. (Irvine, California), recently announced
the commercial launch and availability of the Kamra inlay
and the AcuTarget system in Europe and Asia. As a treatment
option for presbyopia, the Kamra corneal inlay is
designed to create a small a…
Gebauer Launches DSAEK Vacuum Punch for Corneal Transplantation Surgery
Gebauer Medizintechnik GmbH (Neuhausen,
Germany) announced the launch of the DSAEK
Vacuum Punch for corneal transplantation surgery,
according to a company news release.
The device consists of a sterilizable vacuum punch
mount, precise single-use treph…
A Phase II, Dose Ranging Study Of CP-690,550 Eye Drops In Patients With Dry Eye Disease
Status: Recruiting,
Condition Summary: Dry Eye Syndromes
LASIK Variant Creates Multifocal Or Aspheric Corneal Surface To Treat Presbyopia
A novel laser ablation technique proved safe and effective in treating presbyopia while preserving distance vision, a study found.
‘Gold Standard’ Tool Cuts Needless Serious Eye Problem Referrals
A tool, widely regarded as the “gold standard,” but often deemed to be too expensive, cuts needless referrals for suspected glaucoma, indicates preliminary research published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
LASIK Variant Creates Multifocal Or Aspheric Corneal Surface To Treat Presbyopia
A novel laser ablation technique proved safe and effective in treating presbyopia while preserving distance vision, a study found.
Akorn Reports Third Quarter 2010 Results
LAKE FOREST, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Akorn, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRX), a niche generic pharmaceutical company, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010. Consolidated revenue for the third quarter of 2010 was $21.7 millio…
Corneal Cross-Linking in Children With Keratoconus Improves Visual Acuity
Corneal collagen cross-linking appears to be safe and effective for children with progressive keratoconus. Medscape Medical News
Can Stem Cell Treatment Help With CRVO?
i would like to know if anyone has heard of stem cells being used to treat central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). The patient has already had Lucentis injections in both eyes.
Allergan third quarter diluted loss per share increases to $2.21
Allergan, Inc. today announced operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. Allergan also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a third quarter dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on December 1, 2010 to stockholders of reco…
Optometrists, Ophthalmologists Don’t See Eye to Eye on Bill
Optometrists in South Carolina have pushed two bills to expand their scope of practice to include some procedures that ophthalmologists do. Both bills failed to advance. And while optometrists say they haven’t decided whether to pursue legislation ag…
Catalyst’s CPP-115 improves retinal safety profile than vigabatrin
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. today announced positive results from a series of CPP-115 preclinical safety and efficacy evaluations. CPP-115 was found to have a significantly improved retinal safety profile compared to vigabatrin.
Ophthalmology Lecture – Pediatric Eye Exam
Ophthalmology Lecture – Pediatric Eye Exam
This video lecture demonstrates some of the difficulties we have examining children in the optometry or ophthalmology clinic. Kids can be challenging, and different exam techniques for vision checking, pres…
Ophthalmology Lecture – Pediatric Eye Exam
Ophthalmology Lecture – Pediatric Eye Exam
This video lecture demonstrates some of the difficulties we have examining children in the optometry or ophthalmology clinic. Kids can be challenging, and different exam techniques for vision checking, pres…
‘Gold standard’ tool cuts needless serious eye problem referrals
A tool, widely regarded as the “gold standard,” but often deemed to be too expensive, cuts needless referrals for suspected glaucoma, preliminary research indicates.
Pediatric Eye Exam Tips
This video review discuses tips for examing children in the eye doctors office.Cast: Root Atlas
Pediatric Corneal Graft Failure Related to Procedure Type
In children, about 1 in 7 penetrating corneal grafts fail, mainly because of irreversible rejection, but the underlying condition is also influential, Australian researchers report in an October 7th online paper in Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Infor…