Contact lenses prescribed for longer replacement intervals were associated with more unscheduled visits to the eye doctor, new research shows. Thirteen percent of patients wearing monthly replacement contact lenses returned to their eye doctor with co…
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Transcription Factor Scan Identifies Genetic Cause For Inherited Blindness
A multinational team effort of Regensburg’s Institute of Human Genetics, Washington University in St…
Phase 3 study of VEGF Trap-Eye regimen meets primary endpoint in patients with wet AMD
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Bayer HealthCare today announced that in two parallel Phase 3 studies in patients with the neovascular form of age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), all regimens of VEGF Trap-Eye (aflibercept ophthalmic solutio…
NIH Adds First Images To Major Research Database
The National Institutes of Health has expanded a genetic and clinical research database to give researchers access to the first digital study images. The National Eye Institute (NEI), in collaboration with the National Center for Biotechnology Informat…
Low Intraoperative Complication Rate Found With Femtosecond LASIK Flap Creation
Intraoperative complications related to femtosecond LASIK flap creation were infrequent and amenable to correction, a large study found.
Lumenis® And Alma Reach Settlement Regarding Patent Lawsuit
Lumenis Ltd., the world’s largest medical laser company and a global developer, manufacturer and seller of laser, light-based and radiofrequency devices for Aesthetic, Surgical and Ophthalmic applications, and Alma Lasers, Ltd., a global developer, man…
Low Intraoperative Complication Rate Found With Femtosecond LASIK Flap Creation
Intraoperative complications related to femtosecond LASIK flap creation were infrequent and amenable to correction, a large study found.
NIH Adds First Images To Major Research Database
The National Institutes of Health has expanded a genetic and clinical research database to give researchers access to the first digital study images. The National Eye Institute (NEI), in collaboration with the National Center for Biotechnology Informat…
NicOx’s Partner Bausch + Lomb Initiates Phase 2b Study With Glaucoma Drug-candidate BOL-303259-X (NCX 116)
NicOx S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris: COX) today announced that its partner Bausch + Lomb has initiated a phase 2b clinical study with BOL-303259-X, previously known as NCX 116. BOL-303259-X is a nitric oxide-donating prostaglandin F2-alpha analog, which lo…
Bausch + Lomb Recommends A "Rub And Rinse" Regimen For Disinfection And Cleaner Contact Lenses
As part of an ongoing initiative that promotes an optimal contact lens wearing experience, Bausch + Lomb is providing a rub and rinse regimen in the directions for use of its multi-purpose contact lens solutions. The initiative includes the removal of …
New Laser Surgery Zaps Cataracts: Report
Using a laser to take apart a lens clouded by cataracts can make the surgery easier and more precise, doctors reported on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information
Cochrane Review Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor for macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion
Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is a common retinal vascular disorder in which macular edema (ME) may develop, with a consequent reduction in visual acuity. The visual prognosis in CRVO-ME is poor in a substantial proportion of patients, especial…
Behind the headlines New laser treatment for cataracts
The multiple parts to this research have been well-reported and produce a logical story of why these researchers believe this innovation to be an improvement on the current techniques that are used. They mention a few limitations, some of which revolve…
National Science Foundation Awards Grant To Zone24x7 And SRI International To Advance Tactile Devices For The Visually Impaired
Zone24x7 and SRI International have received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to determine the technical feasibility of incorporating SRI’s electroactive polymer artificial muscle (EPAM™) technology into a low-cost, mobile device th…
Regeneron Schedules November 22, 2010 Teleconference And Webcast To Discuss Results Of Two Phase 3 Studies With VEGF Trap-Eye In Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it will hold a teleconference and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 22, to discuss results of two Phase 3 studies with VEGF Trap-Eye in Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration, VIEW …
Regeneron Schedules November 22, 2010 Teleconference And Webcast To Discuss Results Of Two Phase 3 Studies With VEGF Trap-Eye In Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it will hold a teleconference and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 22, to discuss results of two Phase 3 studies with VEGF Trap-Eye in Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration, VIEW …
Stanford Developed Laser System Shows Promise For Cataract Surgery
Imagine trying to cut by hand a perfect circle roughly one-third the size of a penny. Then consider that instead of a sheet of paper, you’re working with a scalpel and a thin, elastic, transparent layer of tissue, which both offers resistance and tears…
Novel Genetic Mutation That Causes The Most Common Form Of Eye Cancer Discovered
An international, multi-center study has revealed the discovery of a novel oncogene that is associated with uveal melanoma, the most common form of eye cancer. Researchers have isolated an oncogene called GNA11 and have found that it is present in more…
Marked Advancement In Cataract Surgery With OptiMedica’s Catalys Precision Laser System
Global ophthalmic device company OptiMedica Corp. has announced that results from a clinical study of its Catalys Precision Laser System were published in the peer-reviewed journal Science Translational Medicine (“Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Su…
Video Games Stretch The Limits Of Our Visual Attention
They are often accused of being distracting, but recent research has found that action packed video games like Halo and Call of Duty can enhance visual attention, the ability that allows us to focus on relevant visual information…