A research team has discovered that abnormal vision in childhood can affect the development of higher-level brain areas responsible for things such as attention.
Month: October 2018
VIDEO: Ocular Therapeutix updates product pipeline
NEW YORK — From OSN New York 2018, Antony Mattessich, CEO of Ocular Therapeutix, discusses progress toward approval of the dexamethasone implant, Dextenza, as well as other products in the company’s pipeline.
VIDEO: Lee discusses hot topics from Facial Aesthetics New York
NEW YORK — From Facial Aesthetics New York 2018, course director Wendy W. Lee, MD, discusses some hot topics and techniques that came out of this year’s meeting.
VIDEO: Tips for selecting best premium IOL for cataract surgery
NEW YORK — From OSN New York 2018, John A. Hovanesian, MD, discusses his pearls for selecting the best premium IOLs to use in cataract surgery.
Altris.AI – The New Era of Retinal Diagnosis is Coming
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Altris.AI (Altris, Inc) announced it has signed an agreement with a South Korean ophthalmic and optical medical equipment manufacturer Huvitz Co., Ltd. aimed at the development of customized deep learning solutions for retinal…
Refractive Surgery Council launches ‘RSC Verified’ patient education program
A new program aimed at educating patients has been launched by the Refractive Surgery Council, according to a press release.The RSC Verified program makes the RSC’s library of patient education material available for surgeons to use on their websites a…
PPG, Essilor Celebrate Launch of COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at Susrut Eye Foundation and Research Centre in Kolkata, India
KOLKATA, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PPG (NYSE:PPG) and Essilor International today announced the launch of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™ project in Kolkata, India, that will help revitalize the Susrut Eye Foundation and Research Centre. The Colorful Communities…
Global Ophthalmology PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) Market (2018-2023): High Prevalence of Eye Diseases is Augmenting Market Growth – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Ophthalmology PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) Market – Segmented by Type (Integrated PACS, Standalone PACS), By Delivery Model, By End User, and Geography – Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 – 202…
B-Laser, The First 355nm Laser for Peripheral Artery Disease Cleared by FDA
Eximo Medical, based in Israel, won FDA clearance for its B-Laser Atherectomy System that’s used to clear out plaque from within narrowed peripheral arteries, including in cases of in-stent restenosis. The laser operates at a 355nm wavelength, the only one of this kind, and the company believes that this wavelength has benefits over the commonly […]
New Efficient Method for Sequencing Epigenetic Modifications
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine have developed a new method for sequencing chemical groups attached to the surface of DNA. These chemical groups are modifications of the DNA bases that convey important information relating to the patterns of gene expression. These modifications have been studied for the past two decades and […]
Alcon adds to surgical portfolio
Alcon has added a range of mydriatic, cycloplegic, diagnostic and anesthetic ophthalmic surgical products, according to a press release.These products, transferred from Alcon’s parent company, Novartis, include:“At Alcon, we strive to provide surgeons …
What is this white spot on my eyeball?
A white spot on the eye is often a corneal ulcer or a pinguecula. These eye conditions are treatable. It is essential to seek immediate medical attention for a white spot on the eye, as long-lasting damage can occur without treatment. Learn more about …
Drug Releasing Contact Lens Changes Color to Show When Its Working
Drugs designed to treat eye conditions are often delivered via eye drops. Almost all of the actual drug ends up dripping off the eye and not being properly absorbed. Drug releasing contact lenses are the next big thing to treat conditions such as glaucoma, and they may end up being pretty smart in addition to […]
How do hearing and sight influence cognitive decline?
Hearing and sight loss are tied to faster cognitive decline, so does addressing these issues slow down cognitive deterioration? New studies investigate.
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction: The Right Way to Teach Parents
Constant tearing is a common complaint noted by parents of infants. And it’s not always the result of a nasolacrimal duct obstruction. CHOP Expert Commentary
VIDEO: CXL opens new ways to treatment of myopia
VIENNA — At the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting, Anders Behndig, MD, speaks about a new treatment option for low-grade myopia that uses cross-linking with the aid of oxygen goggles.
Bucknell Students Design Device to Evaluate Patients’ Ability to Drive
In America and many other countries, driving is a part of life without which many things are impossible to do. Following injuries to the legs and feet, patients hope to recover their ability to drive more than just about anything else. The problem is that physicians don’t have objective methods to judge how well someone […]
Virginia Tech’s Medical School Uses Ultrasound to Learn Anatomy, Pathology
At the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, there’s a great deal of emphasis placed on starting students to learn ultrasound techniques early on in their studies. This is important, as it helps students relate directly to real anatomy that they’re observing, to achieve a certain level of intuition when using ultrasound, which often takes […]
Lab grown retinal cells provide clues to color blindness treatment
Researchers have grown human retinal cells in the laboratories and thus attempted to understand the basis of color vision and its development in humans. The results showed that certain hormones are essential for the development of color vision in human…
VIDEO: Keys to optimize ocular surface before cataract surgery
NEW YORK — From OSN New York 2018, Darrell White, MD, discusses his keys to optimize the ocular surface before cataract surgery, especially in premium and toric IOL implantation.