Synergetics USA, Inc. a medical device company that designs, manufactures, and markets innovative devices for ophthalmic and neurosurgical applications, today announced record sales leads generated from the presentation of recently released ophthalmic …
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Lead exposure may reverse blindness: Research
Some unexpected effects of lead exposure that may one day help prevent and reverse blindness have been uncovered by a University of Houston (UH) professor and his team.
Report on global ophthalmology drug and devices market
Global ophthalmology drug and devices market is witnessing a significant growth due to the increasing incidence and prevalence of eye related disorders such as presbyopia, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy among the aging population. With …
UCI scientists receive CIRM grants to improve stem cell treatments
UC Irvine scientists will receive grants totaling $9.35 million to help create stem cell treatments for retinitis pigmentosa, Huntington’s disease and traumatic brain injury.
Retina Implant’s first clinical trial results presented at 2010 AAO annual meeting
Retina Implant AG, a leading developer of subretinal implants for the visually impaired, is proud to announce Co-Founder and Chairman Eberhart Zrenner, M.D. was invited to present the exciting results of clinical trials he has been leading since 2005 b…
Highlights of world’s largest ophthalmic education conference
Results of clinical research on new presbyopia treatments now available in Europe-and possibly available soon in the United States-were reported in today’s Scientific Program of the 2010 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and …
Cataract surgery also reduces car crashes
Cataract surgery not only improves vision and quality of life for older people, but is also apparently a way to reduce the number of car crashes. The research will be presented today’s at the Scientific Program of the 2010 American Academy of Ophthalmo…
Beta carotene improves vision in people with Incurable Retinal Disease Retinitis pigmentosa: Report
Today’s Scientific Program of the 2010 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) – Middle East-Africa Council of Ophthalmology (MEACO) Joint Meeting includes a report on beta carotene’s ability to improve vision in people with certain incurable retinal d…
New study on Retinopathy of Prematurity
A new clinical trial at The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center will focus on ways to catch a debilitating eye disease before it’s too late.
AAO-MEACO Meeting highlights data on glaucoma risk in people with migraine, innovative uses of digital technology
Data on glaucoma risk in people with migraine and on innovative uses of mobile, digital technology are featured in today’s Scientific Program, to be presented at the 2010 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) – Middle East-Africa Council of Ophthalmo…