Getting high by inhaling the vapors of alkyl nitrite capsules, commonly known as “poppers,” can seriously damage the light-sensing cells lining the retina of the eye, French doctors reported on Wednesday.
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Sequenom Announces Formation Of Ophthalmology Clinical Advisory Board
Sequenom, Inc. (Nasdaq: SQNM) today announced the formation of a new clinical advisory board focusing on retinal diseases and conditions. The initial three distinguished thought-leaders will provide guidance to Sequenom and Sequenom Center for Molecula…
Beaver-Visitec International To Focus On Ophthalmic And Microsurgery Products And Services
Beaver-Visitec International (Beaver-Visitec), a new company formed from the purchase of the ophthalmic systems businesses from BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) and Medtronic, announced today that it will focus solely on products and services for oph…
Monthly Anti-VEGF Dosing Associated With Lowest Risk Of Macular Hemorrhage
Patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration being treated with monthly dosing of intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy have the lowest rate of macular hemorrhage compared with patients treated with sham or alternative therapy and have lower rat…
California: Many Americans In The Dark When Protecting Their Eyes From The Sun
When it comes to working and playing in the great outdoors, many Americans know they should keep their skin protected from the sun; however, a new survey from Anthem Blue Cross’ parent company and Transitions Optical, Inc. indicates that the majority o…
Beaver-Visitec International To Focus On Ophthalmic And Microsurgery Products And Services
Beaver-Visitec International (Beaver-Visitec), a new company formed from the purchase of the ophthalmic systems businesses from BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) and Medtronic, announced today that it will focus solely on products and services for oph…
California: Many Americans In The Dark When Protecting Their Eyes From The Sun
When it comes to working and playing in the great outdoors, many Americans know they should keep their skin protected from the sun; however, a new survey from Anthem Blue Cross’ parent company and Transitions Optical, Inc. indicates that the majority o…
10 Years And Counting: MedInformatix’ Practice Management And Electronic Medical Records Solution Provides Strong Support For Growing Midwest Eye Care
Since its initial installation of MedInformatix’ Practice Management (PM) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) solution in 2000, Midwest Eye Care, P.C., Nebraska’s and Western Iowa’s leading eye care specialty practice, has grown from a seven- to 18-ph…
Beaver-Visitec International To Focus On Ophthalmic And Microsurgery Products And Services
Beaver-Visitec International (Beaver-Visitec), a new company formed from the purchase of the ophthalmic systems businesses from BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) and Medtronic, announced today that it will focus solely on products and services for oph…
Sequenom Announces Formation Of Ophthalmology Clinical Advisory Board
Sequenom, Inc. (Nasdaq: SQNM) today announced the formation of a new clinical advisory board focusing on retinal diseases and conditions. The initial three distinguished thought-leaders will provide guidance to Sequenom and Sequenom Center for Molecula…
New Optokinetic Banner
Some Neuro-ophthalmologists require an optokinetic (OKN) banner large enough to fit a patient’s visual field. Richmond Products now offers an OKN banner 27 inches (68 cm) in width and 10 inches (25 cm) in height, the same as the height of a full-size O…
MMC Effective For Ocular Surface Neoplasia, With Short- and Long-Term Complications
Topical mitomycin C chemotherapy yielded qualified success in managing ocular surface neoplasia, a study found.
FedEx Awards Two Ophthalmic Fellowships Through FedEx-Sponsored ORBIS Programs In Vietnam And The Philippines
FedEx Commitment to the International Community Yields Continuing Medical Education Training Programs in Sub-Specialized Eye Care
Richmond Products Publishes Tutorial On Color Vision Deficiency
Richmond Products Inc. announces the publication of a concise tutorial on color vision deficiency (CVD) available free of charge. The publication may be of interest to those involved in a wide range of occupations in industry, government, military and …
10 Years And Counting: MedInformatix’ Practice Management And Electronic Medical Records Solution Provides Strong Support For Growing Midwest Eye Care
Since its initial installation of MedInformatix’ Practice Management (PM) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) solution in 2000, Midwest Eye Care, P.C., Nebraska’s and Western Iowa’s leading eye care specialty practice, has grown from a seven- to 18-ph…
Push And Pull Get Eyes To Work Together
Researchers appear to have found a better way to correct sensory eye dominance, a condition in which an imbalance between the eyes compromises fine depth perception. The key is a push-pull training method in which the weak eye is made to work while vis…
Monthly Anti-VEGF Dosing Associated With Lowest Risk Of Macular Hemorrhage
Patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration being treated with monthly dosing of intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy have the lowest rate of macular hemorrhage compared with patients treated with sham or alternative therapy and have lower rat…
10 Years And Counting: MedInformatix’ Practice Management And Electronic Medical Records Solution Provides Strong Support For Growing Midwest Eye Care
Since its initial installation of MedInformatix’ Practice Management (PM) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) solution in 2000, Midwest Eye Care, P.C., Nebraska’s and Western Iowa’s leading eye care specialty practice, has grown from a seven- to 18-ph…
California: Many Americans In The Dark When Protecting Their Eyes From The Sun
When it comes to working and playing in the great outdoors, many Americans know they should keep their skin protected from the sun; however, a new survey from Anthem Blue Cross’ parent company and Transitions Optical, Inc. indicates that the majority o…
10 Years And Counting: MedInformatix’ Practice Management And Electronic Medical Records Solution Provides Strong Support For Growing Midwest Eye Care
Since its initial installation of MedInformatix’ Practice Management (PM) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) solution in 2000, Midwest Eye Care, P.C., Nebraska’s and Western Iowa’s leading eye care specialty practice, has grown from a seven- to 18-ph…