While they have been slow to gain wide acceptance in the ophthalmology community, scleral spacing procedures have shown the ability to restore accommodation in presbyopic eyes, according to one presenter here.
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New Treatment Targets Natural Tears For Dry Eyes
Allergan is pleased to announce that Health Canada has approved RESTASIS® (cyclosporine) ophthalmic emulsion, 0.05% w/v for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe Dry Eye disease (“Dry Eye”). RESTASIS® is the first prescription eye drop to ta…
Surgeon Laments Limited Availability Of Cross-Linking In US
Although UV-riboflavin collagen cross-linking is currently undergoing clinical trials in the United States, one surgeon expressed dissatisfaction that the procedure still lacks U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for treating corneal disorders s…
New Treatment Targets Natural Tears For Dry Eyes
Allergan is pleased to announce that Health Canada has approved RESTASIS® (cyclosporine) ophthalmic emulsion, 0.05% w/v for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe Dry Eye disease (“Dry Eye”). RESTASIS® is the first prescription eye drop to ta…
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HOYA Faculty Education & Experience Centre Officially Opens Its Doors
On Tuesday evening November 9th around 110 invitees witnessed the opening ceremony of HOYA’s new Faculty Education and Experience Centre in the heart of Budapest.
Acrylic IOLs May Unfold Faster After Warming Lenses, Viscoelastics, Saline
Surgeons performing acrylic IOL implantation can speed the unfolding of acrylic IOLs in the eye by using commercially available warming devices in the operating room to warm IOLs, viscoelastics and saline solution, a presenter said here.
Acrylic IOLs May Unfold Faster After Warming Lenses, Viscoelastics, Saline
Surgeons performing acrylic IOL implantation can speed the unfolding of acrylic IOLs in the eye by using commercially available warming devices in the operating room to warm IOLs, viscoelastics and saline solution, a presenter said here.
HOYA Discusses The Future Of Progressive Lenses On A Global Level
From 27 September until 1 October HOYA Vision Care invited a selection of its best lens experts and VIP customers from all over the world to join its Global PAL Summit in La Toja, Spain. Goal was to discuss in depth new technological developments and s…
Studies Show Advantages Of Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery Over Manual Techniques
Femtosecond laser use in cataract surgery for incisions through the nucleus, capsule and cornea improves the reproducibility of the procedure and visual outcomes, according to one of the pioneers of the operation.
Perceptual Training Improves Vision Of The Elderly
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Elderly adults can improve their vision with perceptual training, according to a study from the University of California, Riverside and Boston University that has implications for the health and mobility of senior citizens.
Studies Show Advantages Of Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery Over Manual Techniques
Femtosecond laser use in cataract surgery for incisions through the nucleus, capsule and cornea improves the reproducibility of the procedure and visual outcomes, according to one of the pioneers of the operation.
Perceptual Training Improves Vision Of The Elderly
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Elderly adults can improve their vision with perceptual training, according to a study from the University of California, Riverside and Boston University that has implications for the health and mobility of senior citizens.
Stem Cell Trial Offers Hope For Vision Patients
Christopher Goodrich of Portland, Oregon, can’t wait to stick a needle in his eye. Goodrich hopes to be one of the first patients enrolled in clinical trial that just got a go-ahead from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, only the second trial appr…
NIH Adds First Images To Major Research Database
The National Institutes of Health has expanded a genetic and clinical research database to give researchers access to the first digital study images. The National Eye Institute (NEI), in collaboration with the National Center for Biotechnology Informat…
Low Intraoperative Complication Rate Found With Femtosecond LASIK Flap Creation
Intraoperative complications related to femtosecond LASIK flap creation were infrequent and amenable to correction, a large study found.
Lumenis® And Alma Reach Settlement Regarding Patent Lawsuit
Lumenis Ltd., the world’s largest medical laser company and a global developer, manufacturer and seller of laser, light-based and radiofrequency devices for Aesthetic, Surgical and Ophthalmic applications, and Alma Lasers, Ltd., a global developer, man…
Low Intraoperative Complication Rate Found With Femtosecond LASIK Flap Creation
Intraoperative complications related to femtosecond LASIK flap creation were infrequent and amenable to correction, a large study found.
NIH Adds First Images To Major Research Database
The National Institutes of Health has expanded a genetic and clinical research database to give researchers access to the first digital study images. The National Eye Institute (NEI), in collaboration with the National Center for Biotechnology Informat…
Regeneron Schedules November 22, 2010 Teleconference And Webcast To Discuss Results Of Two Phase 3 Studies With VEGF Trap-Eye In Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it will hold a teleconference and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 22, to discuss results of two Phase 3 studies with VEGF Trap-Eye in Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration, VIEW …