PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Employees from contact lens manufacturer CooperVision have donated $125,000 to Optometry Giving Sight in support of the 2015 World Sight Day Challenge.
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Research and Markets: Refractive Surgery Devices Pipeline Review, 2015 – Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mtrj6d/refractive) has announced the addition of the “Refractive Surgery Devices – Pipeline Review, 2015” report to their offering. The report provides comprehens…
Are Eye-Related ED Visits Adequately Reimbursed?
Although 1.5% of all ED visits are eye-related, they make up only 0.76% of total ED charges, suggesting reimbursement may be lagging. Medscape Medical News
Dynamic light scattering technique may help detect people at risk of cataracts and presbyopia
As we age, proteins in the lenses of our eyes start misbehaving: They unfold and congregate in clusters that block, scatter and distort light as it passes through the lens. A cloudy area, or cataract, forms. In a new study, scientists found that throug…
UAB experts available to discuss latest advancements on concussion treatment
With the release of the controversial movie, “Concussion”, many questions arise for parents with children playing contact and noncontact sports.
New study reveals why some vestibular schwannomas cause hearing loss
A new study at Massachusetts Eye and Ear showed that in some cases of vestibular schwannoma, a sometimes-lethal tumor often associated with neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2), secretions from the tumor contain toxic molecules that damage the inner ear.
CMS Shares Highest $$$ Medicare Drugs of 2014
(MedPage Today) — Hep C drug accounts for greatest share of Medicare drug spending.
Does CXL Reduce the Need for Transplants for Keratoconus?
It has been proposed that crosslinking reduces the number of corneal transplants performed for keratoconus. However, Dr Rapuano sees holes in the data and stresses the need for better trials. Medscape Ophthalmology
Eyes turn into skin: How inflammation can change the fate of cells
EPFL scientists have found that chronic inflammation can cause regenerating cells to grow into new, aberrant types; this is called metaplasia, and is a disorder linked to prolonged inflammation.
Scientists find genes that set into motion age-related macular degeneration
In one of the latest examples of precision medicine, teams of geneticists from nine countries, involving more than 100 scientists, analyzed the genes of more than 33,000 individuals in the hope of…
Macular degeneration research gets a boost from large gene study
A large study of genes linked to age-related macular degeneration finds 52 common and rare variants in 34 DNA locations, 16 of which have not previously been linked to the disease.
Roche announces availability of cobas HBVassay for use on cobas 4800 System
Roche announced today the commercial availability of the cobas HBVassay for use on the cobas 4800 System in countries accepting the CE mark. This new molecular diagnostic assay expands the available virology menu on the cobas 4800 System, improving sys…
FDA Announces New Blood Donation Policy for MSM
(MedPage Today) — FDA adopts looser policy for men who have sex with men, continues deferral for hemophiliacs
Guardian Announces Agreement to Acquire Leading Government Benefit Provider
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Guardian has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Avēsis, a leading government contract vision, dental and hearing provider
International study reveals new genetic clues to age-related macular degeneration
An international study, involving researchers at the University of Southampton and Southampton General Hospital, has significantly expanded the number of genetic factors known to play a role in…
Advantages Claimed for Dropless Cataract Surgery
Use of a combined triamcinolone/moxifloxacin compound improves therapeutic compliance, enhances prophylaxis against infection, and costs less than conventional eyedrops. Medscape Ophthalmology
Research and Markets: Europe Cataract Market Report – Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts 2015-2020
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tv9nwh/europe_cataract) has announced the addition of the “Europe Cataract Market Highlights – 2015” report to their offering. The latest research, ‘Europe Catara…
Research and Markets: Europe Conjunctivitis Market Report – Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts 2015-2020
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mrvjdf/europe) has announced the addition of the “Europe Conjunctivitis Market Highlights – 2015” report to their offering. The latest research, ‘Europe Conjuncti…
Research and Markets: Europe Glaucoma Market Report – Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts 2015-2020
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kdpbgn/europe_glaucoma) has announced the addition of the “Europe Glaucoma Market Highlights – 2015” report to their offering. The latest research, ‘Europe Glauco…
Research and Markets: Europe Dry Eye Syndrome Market Report – Analysis, Technologies & Opportunities 2015-2020
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nnqbmp/europe_dry_eye) has announced the addition of the “Europe Dry Eye Syndrome Market Highlights – 2015” report to their offering. The latest research, ‘Europe…