Standing phacoemulsification surgery is as safe and effective as conventional seated surgery when performed by experienced cataract surgeons, according to a prospective, comparative case series.
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World Is Full Of Darkness, Reflected In The Physiology Of The Human Retina, Penn Researchers Say
Physicists and neuroscientists from the University of Pennsylvania have linked the cell structure of the retina to the light and dark contrasts of the natural world, demonstrating the likelihood that the neural pathways humans use for seeing are adapte…
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Study Finds Standing Phaco As Safe, Effective As Seated Surgery
Standing phacoemulsification surgery is as safe and effective as conventional seated surgery when performed by experienced cataract surgeons, according to a prospective, comparative case series.
Study Finds Standing Phaco As Safe, Effective As Seated Surgery
Standing phacoemulsification surgery is as safe and effective as conventional seated surgery when performed by experienced cataract surgeons, according to a prospective, comparative case series.
World Is Full Of Darkness, Reflected In The Physiology Of The Human Retina, Penn Researchers Say
Physicists and neuroscientists from the University of Pennsylvania have linked the cell structure of the retina to the light and dark contrasts of the natural world, demonstrating the likelihood that the neural pathways humans use for seeing are adapte…
RXi And EyeGate’s Needle-Free Ocular RNAi Delivery: Part 2
RXi and EyeGate lift the lid on ocular delivery of RNAi therapeutics for retinal disorders as the two firm’s team up to provide a unique needle-free solution.
IRIDEX Begins Shipment Of Extended EndoProbe® Device Family To Japan
IRIDEX Corporation today announced approval and commercial availability in Japan for its extended family of EndoProbe laser delivery devices. The EndoProbe is an intraocular laser delivery device used during vitreoretinal surgery for the treatment of m…
IRIDEX Begins Shipment Of Extended EndoProbe® Device Family To Japan
IRIDEX Corporation today announced approval and commercial availability in Japan for its extended family of EndoProbe laser delivery devices. The EndoProbe is an intraocular laser delivery device used during vitreoretinal surgery for the treatment of m…
Database Review Finds Limited Knowledge Of Glaucoma Medication Use
Most studies on glaucoma medication have focused on medication adherence or treatment changes, and major gaps in knowledge were found in prescribing patterns and medication-related problems by prescriber specialty, according to a review of published li…
American Academy Of Ophthalmology President-Elect Richard L. Abbott, MD, Receives Jose Rizal International Medal
The President-Elect of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy), Richard L. Abbott, MD, is the 2010 recipient of the prestigious Jose Rizal International Medal from the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO).
Database Review Finds Limited Knowledge Of Glaucoma Medication Use
Most studies on glaucoma medication have focused on medication adherence or treatment changes, and major gaps in knowledge were found in prescribing patterns and medication-related problems by prescriber specialty, according to a review of published li…
Storz Ophthalmic Releases Diamond Knife In US
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. – Bausch + Lomb subsidiary Storz Ophthalmic Instruments has announced the U.S. release of its Tru-Size diamond knife.
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking May Induce Higher IOP Readings
Corneal collagen cross-linking may lead to increases in IOP measurements at 6 months and 12 months after the procedure is performed on patients with keratoconus, most likely to due to an increase in corneal rigidity.
Storz Ophthalmic Releases Diamond Knife In US
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. – Bausch + Lomb subsidiary Storz Ophthalmic Instruments has announced the U.S. release of its Tru-Size diamond knife.
Clip-On Telescope Provides 2.1x Magnification In A Flip-Up Design!
Designed for patients who want the benefits of an “off the shelf” near telescopic system but who have a refractive error, the MaxDetail Clip now allows them the opportunity to do so with its unique clip-on design! The MaxDetail Clip has many of the sam…
Key Nutrient Found To Prevent Cataracts In Salmon
The role of a key nutrient which prevents cataracts in salmon has been revealed by eye specialists at the University of East Anglia.
Study Shows Low Mortality Rate Among Patients 90 Days After Cataract Surgery
There is a low risk of mortality within 90 days after cataract surgery, even among high-risk patients, a large study found. “This information may be useful in counseling and medically selecting patients who are contemplating cataract surgery and in gui…
Topical Steroid Trial May Predict IOP Response After Intravitreal Triamcinolone
A trial with topical steroids may be predictive of severe IOP spikes after intravitreal injection, according to a study.
Is Photoscreening The Best Way To Catch ‘lazy Eye’?
SAN FRANCISCO, CA- Amblyopia, known as “lazy eye,” is a major cause of vision problems in children and a common cause of blindness in people aged 20 to 70 in developed countries. In amblyopia the person’s stronger eye is favored and his/her weaker eye …