When optometrists discuss laser vision correction
(LVC) with their patients, first and
foremost, they should explain that LASIK
is not one procedure, rather it is a group
of procedures. This concept can be confusing. LASIK
may be performed us…
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Diabetic Retinopathy: Going Beyond the Exam and OCT
When managing patients with diabetic
retinopathy, it is critical to stress the
importance of being compliant with the
treatment regimen. Our ability to treat
the disease has expanded dramatically with better imaging
modalities, intravitreal i…
Will Referring for Refractive Surgery Harm Your Business?
Many eye care specialists are under the impression
that educating patients about refractive
surgery options may
infringe on their contact
lens and eyewear business. The
thinking goes that referring patients
out for surgical correction of the…
Managing the Diabetic Patient
emAn estimated 25.8 million children and adults in the United States, or about 8.3% of the population, have diabetes.1
Numerous studies have been and are currently being conducted to learn about all facets of the disease: how to prevent
it, ho…
Building and Maintaining Relationships With Primary Care Practitioners
Early in my career, as I considered how I wanted to
shape my practice, I made the decision that I wanted
to practice to the level of my knowledge and not
confine myself to what was classically considered the
realm of optometry by the medical p…
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…
Victus Femtosecond Laser Platform Receives FDA Clearance for Arcuate Incisions
The Victus Femtosecond Laser Platform (Bausch +
Lomb Technolas) has received 510(k) clearance from
the FDA for the creation of penetrating arcuate incisions
in the cornea in patients undergoing cataract
surgery or other ophthalmic treatments requiring …
The Current Status of Stem Cells in Eye Care
The following is based on an article that originally ran in the May/June 2012 Retina Today, a sister publication of Advanced Ocular Care. The author has updated the contents and tables. More information about companies involved in stem cell resear…
Chemical Injuries to the Cornea: Not Your Typical Epithelial Defect
The prognosis of a chemically burned eye hinges
not only on the severity of the burn, but also on
the insulting agent, the rate at which therapy is
initiated, and how therapy is prescribed. Recovery
from ocular burns depends on the extent of d…
The Promise of a New Glaucoma Device
With the Food and Drug Administration’s
approval in June, 2012 of the iStent
Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent (Glaukos
Corporation), glaucoma patients now have
access to the first of the microinvasive glaucoma surgery
or MIGS devices to reach …
Managing Your Online Status
The Internet has become the ultimate symbol
of an individual’s right to information and the
freedom of expression. People like to share
their views and personal experiences with others
online. As a result, there is plenty of good information…
Highlights From Glaucoma Today
In this new feature, the editors of Advanced Ocular Care identify topics of interest to optometrists that are being discussed in the pages of our sister publications. Please visit www.glaucomatoday.com for the full text of the story in this instal…