Sequenom, Inc. (NASDAQ: SQNM), a life sciences company providing innovative genetic analysis solutions, today announced the acceptance for publication of the manuscript, “Clinical Validation of a Genetic Model to Estimate the Risk of Developing Choroid…
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Hyperopic LASIK May Increase Epithelial Ingrowth More Than Myopic LASIK
Patients undergoing hyperopic LASIK had an increased incidence of epithelial ingrowth compared with patients undergoing myopic LASIK, a study found.
No Difference In Anti-VEGF Drugs For Wet AMD
Researchers conducting a closely watched head-to-head study of intravitreal bevacizumab (Avastin) and ranibizumab (Lucentis) for slowing “wet” age-related macular degeneration (AMD) will report that the drugs were equally effective, according t…
Regeneron And Bayer Report Positive Results For VEGF Trap-Eye In Second Phase 3 Study In Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and BERLIN, April 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Bayer HealthCare today announced positive top-line results for VEGF Trap-Eye (aflibercept ophthalmic solution) in the Phase 3 GALILEO study in patients with m…
IOP In Fellow Eye May Remain Relatively Unchanged After Trabeculectomy
IOP of the fellow untreated eye may go largely unchanged after uncomplicated trabeculectomy, a study found.
Bausch + Lomb 2011 ASCRS San Diego Webinar Series
Check out the highlights from Bausch + Lomb’s programs at 2011 ASCRS.
Webinar: Getting the Best from the Crystalens AO
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DSEK, PK Yield Similar Graft Survival, Endothelial Cell Loss Rates
Five-year graft survival and endothelial cell loss rates after Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty were similar to those following penetrating keratoplasty, a study found.
Scleral Buckle Under The Surgical Microscope May Be Effective In Treating Retinal Detachment
Scleral buckling of primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment under the surgical microscope, without the indirect ophthalmoscope, may be an effective method of treatment, according to a study.
Renowned New York Ophthalmologists, Drs. Glen Weiss And Robert Chen Of Rockland Eye Physicians Use The AcrySof IQ ReSTOR IOL To Correct Cataracts Without Glasses
New York eye doctors, Rockland Eye Physicians and Surgeons, one of the New York Metropolitan area’s leading ophthalmology providers, announces the use of Alcon’s cutting edge AcrySof IQ ReSTOR IOL available to patients suffering from cataracts. The len…
Visian® ICL And Toric ICL V4c Receive CE Mark Approval
STAAR Surgical Company , the leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic lenses for refractive surgery, today announced CE Mark approval for its Visian® Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL?) V4c design. The V4c design in…
Early Cataract Diagnostics Explored Using Edinburgh Instruments Technology
Founded in 1971 by Professor S. D. Smith OBE Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), Edinburgh Instruments Ltd (EI) has become recognised as a leading light in the photonics and electro-optics industries. Formed as the first spin-off from Heriot-Watt Univer…
Drawbacks Of Glaucoma Medical Therapy Need Attentive Consideration
The side effects and drawbacks of long-term medical therapy in glaucoma patients should be more carefully considered by specialists, according to a panel of surgeons speaking at a meeting here.
Video Interview: TearLab – Managing Dry Eye Patients Objectively
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Webinar – Epimacular Brachytherapy for Neovascular AMD: The MERITAGE Study
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Epimacular Brachytherapy for Neovascular AMD: The MERITAGE Study
Dr. David S. Boyer recently presented the 18 month clinical update from the on-going MERITAGE study, which is looking at the effect of adding Epimacular Brachytherapy (NeoVista, Inc – Newark, CA) to anti-VEGF injections for treating wet AMD. The objec…
Ophthalmologists Report Significant Changes In Prescribing Among Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Patients As Pfizer’s Xalatan Goes Generic
The impact of the genericization of Pfizer’s Xalatan at the end of March 2011 is reflected in changes to both current and anticipated ophthalmologist prescribing behavior for primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) patients.
New Study Finds Eye Exams First To Detect Chronic Diseases
A new study released today shows that eye exams are often the first to detect chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. The study, conducted by Human Capital Management Services Group (HCMS), a national human capital consulting firm, found that …
MERLIN® Condensing Lens Assembly Facilitates Switches Between Corneal And Retinal Views
Volk Optical has built on its recently launched manually operated MERLIN® with a new Condensing Lens Assembly (CLA). This new option provides vitreoretinal surgeons the same detailed retinal views through the microscope, with the convenience of fully …
MERLIN® Condensing Lens Assembly Facilitates Switches Between Corneal And Retinal Views
Volk Optical has built on its recently launched manually operated MERLIN® with a new Condensing Lens Assembly (CLA). This new option provides vitreoretinal surgeons the same detailed retinal views through the microscope, with the convenience of fully …