Dry eye disease (DED) is a prevalent condition
that affects between 5% and 30% of the population
50 years of age and older.sup1/sup Symptoms
of DED, which include burning, tearing, and
a foreign body sensation, negatively affecting suffere…
Author: Advanced Ocular Care
Premium Services: a Conversion Rate Study With Consideration to Sex and Age
Strategies for boosting conversion rates for premium
services abound, ranging from increasing the
surgeon’s time spent with patients to hiring sales
personnel to make the pitch.sup1/sup Practices need an
accurate system to define and tra…
DED: You Are the Expert
Last week, I found myself deeply intrigued by a conversation
I was having with an ophthalmologist
who has recently added a femtosecond laser to his
multidisciplinary practice. He was describing his
goal of using this new technology on every pa…
OCT: What’s Now and What’s Next?
OCT Is Becoming Even
More Versatile
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There have been tremendous advancements in
spectral-domain optical coherence tomography
(SD-OCT) technology during the past few years.
One trend has b…
Dry Eye: The Forgotten
The symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) are among
the most commonly encountered on a daily
basis by eye care professionals. Although patients
may not directly say their eyes are dry, they may
use terms such as stinging, burning, pain, redness, s…
Unraveling the Mystery Behind Allergic Conjunctivitis
Some practitioners do not take allergic conjunctivitis
seriously, and they often suggest over-the-counter
drugs to their patients. The patient is spending a
considerable amount of time and money to see
the eye care specialist, and for him or h…
Using Social Media Effectively to Promote Your Eye Care Practice
A recent advertising study “Digital Index” from
Adobe Systems found that people’s brand
engagement with Facebook grew in the third
quarter of 2012 by nearly 900% and is expected
to continue increasing its fan base through 2013. Adobe’s…
Talk to Your Patient, Doc!
Whether patients take good care of themselves
is closely tied to how they relate
to their doctors and how their doctors
relate to them.sup1,2/sup That relationship greatly
depends upon the language and body language of both
the doctor and…
Multispectral Imaging: A Revolution in Retinal Diagnosis and Health Assessment
The Retinal Health Assessment (RHA, Annidis
Health Systems Corp.) is a multispectral imaging
(MSI) device that is useful for the early detection
of optic nerve and retinal disease. It features
advanced imaging modalities that allow users to di…
The Dry Eye “Butterfly” Effect
Have you ever pondered the long-term impact
of a small decision? Some in the optometry
and ophthalmology communities still consider
dry eye disease (DED) a nuisance and a minor
condition. The choice to approach the condition in
that manner, h…
Recognizing the Hallmark Signs of a Rare Corneal Dystrophy
A 65-year-old Hispanic man was referred for a
cataract evaluation. He reported blurry vision
worse in the left eye than in the right eye. He also
reported problems with glare, especially in dim
light. The patient had hypertension and emphysema…
Sorting Through DME Treatment Options
Diabetes is a devastating disease that affects millions
of people in the United States that are
still of working age. It is the leading cause of
new cases of blindness among adults younger
than 74 years, and 11.3% of all individuals aged 20 ye…
Go Ahead, Change the Channel
Back in the days of early radio programs, an ominous
voice would urge listeners to “not touch that dial.”
The thinking was to urge the audience to wait out
the commercials for the return of their entertainment
or information on the other s…
Nicox Strengthens its Operations Team and Expands its Pipeline
Nicox S.A. announced the strengthening of its
European and International Operations team with the
appointment of three senior executives at Nicox Pharma,
its European subsidiary. David Trevor has joined the company
as vice president, managing director …
OptosOCT/SLO: Retinal Structure and Functional Testing in One Device
Optos plc announced that it has received 510(k)
clearance from the Food and Drug Administration
for microperimetry as part of the OptosOCT/SLO.
Microperimetry assesses retinal sensitivity providing a
precise correlation between structural pathology and…
Bausch + Lomb, Walgreens Collaborate to Heighten Eye Health Awareness
Bausch + Lomb and Walgreens announced a new
SightSense online and in-store patient education program,
an initiative to heighten eye health awareness and encourage
consumers to take proactive steps to protect and
preserve their sight.
“Bausch + Lomb is excited to work with Walgreens to
put eye health information wi…
Foundation Fighting Blindness to Launch Natural History Study for Stargardt Disease to Help Prepare for Clinical Trials
The Foundation Fighting Blindness Clinical Research
Institute is launching a natural history study of people
affected by Stargardt disease, a genetic retinal condition
robbing the central vision of approximately 30,000 people
in the United States. Know…
Lumenis and Wills Eye Institute Collaborate to Advance Glaucoma Research and Expand Care
Lumenis Ltd., a medical laser company for ophthalmic,
aesthetic, and surgical applications, and the pioneer
of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) technology,
announced a collaboration with the Wills Eye Institute,
Glaucoma Research Center, in Philad…
Acufocus Submits PMA to FDA for Approval of the Kamra Inlay
AcuFocus, Inc., has submitted the final module of their
premarket approval application for the Kamra corneal
inlay to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Over time, everyone will experience loss of reading
vision and blurriness, or presbyopia, as …
SARcode Bioscience Announces Acquisition by Shire US Holdings
SARcode Bioscience, Inc., an ophthalmic biopharmaceutical
company, announced today that it will be acquired
by Shire US Holdings Inc., a global specialty biopharmaceutical
company focused on enabling people with lifealtering
conditions to lead better l…