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. Investor Growth Capital (IGC) joined this tranche,…
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Histopathologic Complications Seen Post-Intra-Arterial Chemo
Though retinoblastoma can be controlled by intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC), histopathology demonstrates that ocular complications, including thromboembolic events, can occur, according to a study published online July 11 in the Archives of Ophthalmol…
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.
San Francisco Artist Seeks Funding for a Prosthetic Eye Camera
Tanya Vlach, a San Francisco based artist, lost her left eye in a car accident in 2005. She was given an ocular prosthesis to use, however, the prosthetic eye offers only cosmetic benefits since it’s just a dumb device meant to look like an eye.
Fascinated by advances in medical technology, she researched possible solutions to make her artificial eye a little more functional. With the help of engineers, she came up with a novel idea of installing a miniature, self-contained camera in her ocular prosthesis. Such an enterprise is not only an engineering challenge, but a costly venture, so Vlach decided to go with the popular Kickstarter funding platform to seek help from the masses. Vlach has a list of intraocular camera specifications, as well as a wish list of features she’d like to see if she is able to get funding.
Oxidative Metabolism in the Eye Differs According to Race
Greater oxygen levels among people of African descent may help explain their higher risk for glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
CMS Partnership to Drastically Cut Errors
Donald M. Berwick, MD, of the CMS talks about Partnership for Patients, a public-private coalition to prevent hospital complications and dramatically reduce patient errors. Government Perspectives on Healthcare
Scientist’s Electrochromic Lenses Can Be Used In Sunglasses And Has Captured The Interest Of The US Military
A University of Connecticut scientist has perfected a method for creating quick-changing, variable colors in films and displays, such as sunglasses, that could lead to the next hot fashion accessory. The new technology also has captured the interest of…
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A toric IOL restored distance and near visual function in eyes with cataract and moderate to high corneal astigmatism, a study found.
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…
Toric Multifocal IOL Reduces Corneal Astigmatism, Improves Near And Distance Vision
A toric IOL restored distance and near visual function in eyes with cataract and moderate to high corneal astigmatism, a study found.
New Infection Prevention Guidance for Outpatient Settings
Hot off the presses. What should you be doing if you take care of patients in any outpatient setting, from clinic to surgery center? CDC Expert Commentary
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…
Increased Treatment Response Found In Younger Children With Amblyopia
The meta-analysis of earlier studies published this week in the Archives of Opthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals has revealed that the treatment for amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, was associated with good response among younger children…
Pediatric Vision Scanner Detects “Lazy Eye” Earlier
Lazy eye, or ambylopia, is the leading cause of vision loss in childhood, but it can be difficult to detect in small children who are unable to reliably use eye charts. A new handheld scanning device identifies this ocular anomaly at the early stages, when it can be treated most effectively.
The test, which incorporates a low-power laser and takes only 2.5 seconds, scans the child’s eyes to measure their alignment.
Global Survey Of Men Who Have Sex With Men Shows Widespread Lack Of Access To HIV Services, Little Knowledge Of PrEP
Poor access linked to homophobia, youth particularly vulnerable
Expanding Understanding Of Human Stereovision By Studying Owls
Using owls as a model, a new research study reveals the advantage of stereopsis, commonly referred to as stereovision, is its ability to discriminate between objects and background; not in perceiving absolute depth. The findings were published in a rec…
Glaucoma Risk In African-Americans May Be Due To More Oxygen In Eyes
Measuring oxygen during eye surgery, investigators at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered a reason that may explain why African-Americans have a higher risk of glaucoma than Caucasians. They found that oxygen levels ar…
New owl study reveals advantage of stereopsis
Using owls as a model, a new research study reveals the advantage of stereopsis, commonly referred to as stereovision, is its ability to discriminate between objects and background; not in perceiving absolute depth.