Exciting results from the Argus™ II Retinal Prosthesis System (‘Argus II’) clinical trial were presented today at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Inc. (ARVO) 2011 Annual Meeting. The clinical trial included 30 subjects impla…
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Second Sight Announces Significant Results From The Argus™ II Retinal Prosthesis Trial At The ARVO 2011 Annual Meeting
Exciting results from the Argus™ II Retinal Prosthesis System (‘Argus II’) clinical trial were presented today at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Inc. (ARVO) 2011 Annual Meeting. The clinical trial included 30 subjects impla…
SAR 1118 Demonstrates Encouraging Results In Phase 2 Study Of Dry Eye Disease
SARcode Corporation presented data for their lead investigational molecule, SAR 1118. In a Phase 2 dry eye trial, subjects receiving SAR 1118 demonstrated a reduction in corneal staining, increased tear production, and improved visual-related function …
Second Sight Announces Significant Results From The Argus™ II Retinal Prosthesis Trial At The ARVO 2011 Annual Meeting
Exciting results from the Argus™ II Retinal Prosthesis System (‘Argus II’) clinical trial were presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Inc. (ARVO) 2011 Annual Meeting. The clinical trial included 30 subjects implanted i…
SAR 1118 Demonstrates Encouraging Results In Phase 2 Study Of Dry Eye Disease
SARcode Corporation presented data for their lead investigational molecule, SAR 1118. In a Phase 2 dry eye trial, subjects receiving SAR 1118 demonstrated a reduction in corneal staining, increased tear production, and improved visual-related function …
Second Sight Announces Significant Results From The Argus™ II Retinal Prosthesis Trial At The ARVO 2011 Annual Meeting
Exciting results from the Argus™ II Retinal Prosthesis System (‘Argus II’) clinical trial were presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Inc. (ARVO) 2011 Annual Meeting. The clinical trial included 30 subjects implanted i…
SARcode reports encouraging data from SAR 1118 Phase 2 dry eye trial
SARcode Corporation presented data today for their lead investigational molecule, SAR 1118. In a Phase 2 dry eye trial, subjects receiving SAR 1118 demonstrated a reduction in corneal staining, increased tear production, and improved visual-related fun…
Study Indicates The Potential Value Of Optos’ Widefield Retinal Imaging Technology In The Detection Of Alzheimer’s Disease
LONDON, UK, 04 May 2011 – Optos plc (LSE: OPTS), a leading medical retinal imaging company, announced the results of twenty positive clinical studies at The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale M…
Cataract Lens Study May Lead To Early Alzheimer’s Detection And Diagnosis
The results of a study by a team of U.S. researchers suggest that zinc found in lenses in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease as well a Down syndrome strongly supports the hypothesis that Alzheimer’s is a systemic disorder. Researchers are presenting …
Study Suggests Quality Of Life Worsens With Geographic Atrophy Of The Macula
A longitudinal study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests the ability to read, recognize faces or find a street sign will deteriorate significantly over time for adults with age-related geographic atrophy of the macula (GA). Resul…
Statement From The American Academy Of Ophthalmology Regarding The Results Of The Comparison Of AMD Treatment Trials
Results of the Comparison of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) Treatment Trials (CATT), a study comparing bevacizumab (AvastinT) and ranibizumab (LucentisT) in the treatment of neovascular or “wet” AMD, were released today by the National Eye Inst…
Gene Study Highlights Novel Genes In Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Researchers from the Brien Holden Eye Research Centre, LV Prasad Eye Institute in India reveal the involvement of novel genes in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) during a presentation at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the Association of Vision and Ophtha…
Researchers Develop Potential Retinoblastoma Therapies
A team of France-based researchers has developed two new models of retinoblastoma for preclinical pharmacological testing as potential retinoblastoma therapies.
Microelectronic Chip Implant May Improve Activities Of Daily Living
A team of Germany-based researchers have developed a subretinal visual implant that may help restore useful visual function for blind patients with hereditary retinal diseases and improve visual function for activities of daily living.
New Study Exposes Lymphatic Precursors
An Australian research team identified lymphatic precursors in the developing and young adult retina and choroid that may provide a better understanding of blood vessels and immune responses and the interaction of the immune system in retinal disease.
International Study Shows Global Prevalence Of Diabetic Retinopathy
An international study finds that the duration of diabetes and poor glycemic and blood pressure control are strongly associated with a higher prevalence in diabetic retinopathy, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema and vision-thre…
New Study Finds Zinc Supplements May Help Prevent Age Related Macular Degeneration
A study conducted by an international team of researchers shows that oral zinc supplements may cause gene expression changes in the eye that could prevent age related macular degeneration. The research was presented this week at the 2011 Annual Meeting…
AMD Patients Undergoing Anti-VEGF Treatment May Be At Risk For Ocular Complications
A longitudinal study by researchers at Duke University suggests individuals who receive anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are at a higher risk of having ocular complications.
Why The Eye Is Better Than A Camera At Capturing Contrast And Faint Detail Simultaneously
The human eye long ago solved a problem common to both digital and film cameras: how to get good contrast in an image while also capturing faint detail.
CMS Removes Credentialing Barrier to Telemedicine
Small hospitals now can grant staff privileges to remote physicians on the basis of their privileges at the hospitals where they work in person. Medscape Medical News