First-of-its-kind EHR checklist for ophthalmology supports meaningful use standards while enabling critical physician-to-physician communication and enhancing overall patient care.
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American Academy Of Ophthalmology Takes The Lead In Establishing Standards For Electronic Health Records
First-of-its-kind EHR checklist for ophthalmology supports meaningful use standards while enabling critical physician-to-physician communication and enhancing overall patient care.
American Academy Of Ophthalmology Takes The Lead In Establishing Standards For Electronic Health Records
First-of-its-kind EHR checklist for ophthalmology supports meaningful use standards while enabling critical physician-to-physician communication and enhancing overall patient care.
Children At Risk For Eye Strain Due To Growing Use Of Digital Devices
As children grow up in a world full of personal computers, hand-held video games, smartphones and e-readers, they are increasing their risk of computer vision syndrome (CVS) or digital eye strain.
Vitreous Floaters May Negatively Affect Health-Related Quality Of Life
Symptomatic degenerative vitreous floaters may have a negative effect on patients’ health-related quality of life, a study found.
Topography Guided Laser Vision Correction
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Diffractive Multifocal IOL May Provide Superior Near Acuity
Multifocal IOLs with a diffractive component provided better reading acuity than refractive multifocal and monofocal lenses, a study found.
Diffractive Multifocal IOL May Provide Superior Near Acuity
Multifocal IOLs with a diffractive component provided better reading acuity than refractive multifocal and monofocal lenses, a study found.
Video Interview: The KAMRA Presbyopia Inlay
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OHSU Scientists Discover New Role For Vitamin C In The Eye — and The Brain
Portland, Ore. – Nerve cells in the eye require vitamin C in order to function properly – a surprising discovery that may mean vitamin C is required elsewhere in the brain for its proper functioning, according to a study by scientists at Oregon Health …
Webinar: Why You Need a Slit Lamp Camera System
Slit Lamp Imaging: The benefits of photographic documentation and why this technology can be useful for all ophthalmic specialties.
IOP Drop In First Eye After SLT May Predict Drop In Fellow Eye
For patients treated with selective laser trabeculoplasty, IOP reduction percentages in the first eye at 3 months may predict responses in the fellow eye for up to 30 months for those with ocular hypertension and up to 9 months for those with primary o…
Optovue Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for iStandT
Optovue, a pioneer in spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), announces that the new iStand, a multi-directional stand for universal positioning of the iVue SD-OCT system, received FDA 510(k) clearance in June.
Optovue Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for iStandT
Optovue, a pioneer in spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), announces that the new iStand, a multi-directional stand for universal positioning of the iVue SD-OCT system, received FDA 510(k) clearance in June.
Optovue Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for iStandT
Optovue, a pioneer in spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), announces that the new iStand, a multi-directional stand for universal positioning of the iVue SD-OCT system, received FDA 510(k) clearance in June.
Vitamin C From Food Tied To Lower Cataract Risk
Older adults who get very little vitamin C in their diets may have an increased risk of developing cataracts, a study in India finds.
ACT Announces First Patients Undergo Embryonic Stem Cell Transplantation Treatment For Stargardt’s Disease And Macular Degeneration At UCLA’s Jules Stein Eye Institute
Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. , a leader in the field of regenerative medicine, today announced the dosing of the first patients in each of its two Phase 1/2 clinical trials for Stargardt’s macular dystrophy and dry age-related macular degeneration (d…
Transcend Medical Closes $51M Series B Financing
Transcend Medical, Inc., an ophthalmic device
company dedicated to developing minimally invasive glaucoma therapies,
announced the closure of its second tranche, bringing the total of Series B to $51M.
Introduction to the Reichert Reflex UBM and Clearscan(R) ultrasound probe cover
Learn how the Reichert Reflex Ultrasound Biomicroscope, combined with innovative ClearScan (R) probe covers, enables operators to easily image the anterior and posterior segments of the eye.
Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy For Retinoblastoma Must Be Used With Caution
According to a study report published online by Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals, eight eyes with retinoblastoma (a tumor of the retina of the eye) that were treated by intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC), post-removal, showed…