The cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitor
anacetrapib (Merck and Co., Whitehouse Station, New
Jersey) dramatically raised high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
cholesterol and lowered low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
cholesterol, according to a stu…
Author: CRST Europe
Avedro’s KXL System Receives CE Mark for Crosslinking
Avedro, Inc. (Waltham, Massachusetts), announced that
its KXL System for performing accelerated corneal collagen
crosslinking has received the Conformité Européenne (CE)
Mark. Lasik Xtra, one of Avedro’s new procedures made
possible with its KXL Sy…
Novartis Gains Full Ownership of Alcon
After nearly a year of negotiations between Novartis
AG (Basel, Switzerland) and the minority shareholders of
Alcon, Inc. (Huenenberg, Switzerland), a deal was struck
between the two sides, completing the biggest takeover
in Swiss corporate history.
On…
Flexivue Microlens Improved Near Vision at 3 Months
The Flexivue Microlens (Presbia Coöperatief UA;
Amsterdam, Netherlands) significantly improved near
vision and patients’ ability to read without spectacles or
contact lenses, according to 3-month postmarket surveillance
studies in Greece and Italy r…
Aspirin May Reduce Cancer Deaths
A daily dose of 75 mg of aspirin may reduce the risk of
death due to several common cancers, according to a
study in the Lancet.1
Peter M. Rothwell, PhD, of the University of Oxford,
United Kingdom, and colleagues studied data from
25,570 patients invo…
Misalignment of Toric IOLs Affected Refractive Outcomes After Cataract Surgery
Misalignment of toric IOLs resulted in a reduction of
astigmatic correction and an induction of hyperopic
spherical change and astigmatic rotation, according to
a study in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.1
Investigators at the Internatio…
Screening for Lung Cancer May Save Lives
Annual computed tomography (CT) scans of current
and former smokers may reduce the risk of death from
lung cancer, according to the results of the 8-year National
Lung Screening Trial.1
Researchers tracked 53,000 smokers and ex-smokers aged
55 to 74 ye…
CTRs Showed No Consistent Effect on Refractive Outcomes
Implanting a capsular tension ring (CTR) during phacoemulsification
in highly myopic eyes did not significantly
affect refractive outcomes, according to a study in
the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.1
The study, conducted by researchers at …
Biomarker cTnT Associated With Cardiac Abnormalities and Death
Certain measures of the blood biomarker cardiac
troponin T (cTnT) are associated with the development
of heart failure (HF) and cardiovascular death in older
adults, according to a study in the Journal of the
American Medical Association.1
Investigator…
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…
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…
Topcon Sponsors Crosslinking Trials, Holds Educational Seminar at AAO
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 …
Ziemer Group Announces Product Upgrades
Ziemer Group (Port, Switzerland) unveiled its Femto
LDV Crystal Line and launched its Dual Scheimpflug Camera System at the AAO Annual Meeting.
The Femto LDV Crystal Line, known as Z-LASIK
Crystal Plus, has a pulse rate of more than 5 MHz.
According to…
Gene Linked to Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy Identified
Researchers have identified a gene linked to Fuchs
corneal dystrophy (FCD), the leading cause of corneal
transplant operations, according to a report in the New
England Journal of Medicine.1
A research team led by Albert O. Edwards, MD, PhD,
with the U…
Corneal Lens Implant With Built-In Vision Correction Safe,Effective in Small Study
The Flexivue Micro-Lens (Presbia Coöperatief UA;
Amsterdam, Netherlands) appears to be a safe and
effective treatment for presbyoipa, according to Ioannis
G. Pallikaris, MD, of the University Hospital of Crete. Dr.
Pallikaris presented results of 15 p…
OptiMedica Unveils its Catalys Precision Laser System at AAO
The Catalys Precision Laser system (OptiMedica Corp.,
Santa Clara, California) combining a femtosecond laser,
integrated optical coherence tomography imaging, and
OptiMedica’s pattern-scanning technology, was introduced
at the AAO meeting. The Cataly…
Eyes Treated With Intracor Stable at 2 Years;Patient Satisfaction High
Eyes treated with the presbyopia-correcting technique
Intracor (Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH;
Munich, Germany) achieved significant visual improvements,
said Mike P. Holzer, MD, of the University of
Heidelberg, Germany, who presented 2-year data at th…
Transconjunctival Single-Plane Sclerocorneal Cataract Incisions More Effective in Japanese Study
A transconjunctival single-plane sclerocorneal incision
with two conjunctival cuts at both ends produced
better outcomes than a clear corneal incision (CCI) in
cataract surgery, according to a study published in the
Journal of Cataract and Refractive S…
Clinical Results Promising for NanoFlex Collamer IOL
The one-piece aspheric Collamer nanoFlex IOL
(STAAR Surgical, Monrovia, California) provided good
near vision results and superior intermediate vision
compared with the approved premium IOLs in the
United States, according to data from the nanoFlex
Cha…
Penetrating Incisions Enhance Premium IOL Performance
Fully penetrating clear corneal incisions placed on the
steep axis during premium IOL implantation may
reduce astigmatism and result in better postoperative
UCVA, Jerre Minor Freeman, MD, of Memphis,
Tennessee, said during his presentation at the ESCRS…