It happens slowly. Over time, a person’s vision will get worse. Until one day, that person can no longer see. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States and worldwide. Unfortunately, there is no cure. Once a person’s vision …
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STAAR Surgical’s Visian® ICL Surpasses 200,000 Implants
STAAR Surgical Company , a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products, today announced that the worldwide total number of Visian® ICL implants in patients has exceeded 200,000. Since 1994, STAAR’s Implantabl…
STAAR Surgical’s Visian® ICL Surpasses 200,000 Implants
STAAR Surgical Company , a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products, today announced that the worldwide total number of Visian® ICL implants in patients has exceeded 200,000. Since 1994, STAAR’s Implantabl…
Glaucoma Research Foundation Announces New Evidence For The Cause Of Vision Loss In Glaucoma
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and the Glaucoma Research Foundation today announced that novel new findings about the underlying cause of glaucoma have been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Adult Near-Contrast Test Booklet (With Tabs)
Near-Contrast testing can provide an efficient means to detect or track ocular pathologies, including glaucoma, ARMD, diabetic retinopathy, cataract, and keratoconus. Low-contrast acuity loss measurement can also be helpful in demonstrating to patients…
Adult Near-Contrast Test Booklet (With Tabs)
Near-Contrast testing can provide an efficient means to detect or track ocular pathologies, including glaucoma, ARMD, diabetic retinopathy, cataract, and keratoconus. Low-contrast acuity loss measurement can also be helpful in demonstrating to patients…
New Glaucoma Test Allows Earlier, More Accurate Detection
Cumbersome glaucoma tests that require a visit to the ophthalmologist could soon be history thanks to a home test developed by a UA engineer.
New Glaucoma Test Allows Earlier, More Accurate Detection
Cumbersome glaucoma tests that require a visit to the ophthalmologist could soon be history thanks to a home test developed by a UA engineer.
Glaucoma Research Foundation Announces New Evidence For The Cause Of Vision Loss In Glaucoma
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and the Glaucoma Research Foundation today announced that novel new findings about the underlying cause of glaucoma have been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
New CME Activity: Rethinking Ocular Antiinfectives, Issue 4
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ATCC Introduces Normal Human Primary Corneal Epithelial Cells
ATCC (American Type Culture Collection), the world’s largest and most diverse bioresource center, offers normal human primary corneal epithelial cells. This important cell type is a perfect alternative test method platform for toxicological assays, and…
Adult Near-Contrast Test Booklet (With Tabs)
Near-Contrast testing can provide an efficient means to detect or track ocular pathologies, including glaucoma, ARMD, diabetic retinopathy, cataract, and keratoconus. Low-contrast acuity loss measurement can also be helpful in demonstrating to patients…
Adult Near-Contrast Test Booklet (With Tabs)
Near-Contrast testing can provide an efficient means to detect or track ocular pathologies, including glaucoma, ARMD, diabetic retinopathy, cataract, and keratoconus. Low-contrast acuity loss measurement can also be helpful in demonstrating to patients…
New Research Reveals Unexpected Biological Pathway In Glaucoma
(Baltimore, MD) – In a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (Early Edition ahead of print), a team of researchers from the Kennedy Krieger Institute and four collaborating institutions, identified a new and unexp…
Povidone-Iodine Reduces Rate Of Bacterial Contamination In Anterior Chamber
Repeated irrigation with povidone-iodine during cataract surgery significantly minimized bacterial contamination of the anterior chamber, a study found.
Partial Solar Eclipse Eye Safety Warning
When the partial solar eclipse occurs tomorrow morning, Tuesday 4 January, do not look directly at the sun or you risk permanently damaging your eyesight and even blindness, warns the UK government’s Interim Chief Medical Officer Dame Sally Davies.
New Research Reveals Unexpected Biological Pathway In Glaucoma
(Baltimore, MD) – In a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (Early Edition ahead of print), a team of researchers from the Kennedy Krieger Institute and four collaborating institutions, identified a new and unexp…
Use Of Amniotic Membrane May Cause Complications In Strabismus Surgery
Postoperative adhesions are a major complication in strabismus surgery. Amniotic membrane has been used in the hopes of preventing these adhesions by forming a biological barrier during healing. In an article in the December 2010 issue of the Journal o…
Advanced Cell Technology Receives FDA Clearance For Clinical Trials Using Embryonic Stem Cells To Treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (“ACT”; OTCBB:ACTC), a leader in the field of regenerative medicine, announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Company’s Investigational New Drug (IND) application to treat Dry Age-Rel…
Povidone-Iodine Reduces Rate Of Bacterial Contamination In Anterior Chamber
Repeated irrigation with povidone-iodine during cataract surgery significantly minimized bacterial contamination of the anterior chamber, a study found.