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Tallis PR: Ophthalmos Collects Platinum Award for Lens-Free Ophthalmoscope
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New screening device wins at Nursing Times Product Awards Optyse™, the lens-free ophthalmoscope has been recognised with a Platinum Award in the Patient Observation category at the inaugural Nursing Times Product Awards. The …
HOYA Vision Care discusses technological developments and future of progressive lenses at Global PAL Summit
From 27 September until 1 October HOYA Vision Care invited a selection of its best lens experts and VIP customers from all over the world to join its Global PAL Summit in La Toja, Spain. Goal was to discuss in depth new technological developments and s…
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HOYA Faculty Education & Experience Centre Officially Opens Its Doors
On Tuesday evening November 9th around 110 invitees witnessed the opening ceremony of HOYA’s new Faculty Education and Experience Centre in the heart of Budapest.
Acrylic IOLs May Unfold Faster After Warming Lenses, Viscoelastics, Saline
Surgeons performing acrylic IOL implantation can speed the unfolding of acrylic IOLs in the eye by using commercially available warming devices in the operating room to warm IOLs, viscoelastics and saline solution, a presenter said here.
Acrylic IOLs May Unfold Faster After Warming Lenses, Viscoelastics, Saline
Surgeons performing acrylic IOL implantation can speed the unfolding of acrylic IOLs in the eye by using commercially available warming devices in the operating room to warm IOLs, viscoelastics and saline solution, a presenter said here.
HOYA Discusses The Future Of Progressive Lenses On A Global Level
From 27 September until 1 October HOYA Vision Care invited a selection of its best lens experts and VIP customers from all over the world to join its Global PAL Summit in La Toja, Spain. Goal was to discuss in depth new technological developments and s…
Vitamins E And C Appear To Have Little Effect On Age-Related Cataract
Long-term, regular use of vitamins E and C has no apparent effect on the risk of age-related cataract in men, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. “An estimated 20…
Common Corneal Condition Associated With Increased Eye Pressure
Corneal arcus, a condition in which a ring of lipids builds up around the cornea, appears common among middle-age and older adults and may be associated with elevated eye pressure, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of Ophthalmolog…
Studies Show Advantages Of Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery Over Manual Techniques
Femtosecond laser use in cataract surgery for incisions through the nucleus, capsule and cornea improves the reproducibility of the procedure and visual outcomes, according to one of the pioneers of the operation.
Perceptual Training Improves Vision Of The Elderly
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Elderly adults can improve their vision with perceptual training, according to a study from the University of California, Riverside and Boston University that has implications for the health and mobility of senior citizens.
Perceptual Training Improves Vision Of The Elderly
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Elderly adults can improve their vision with perceptual training, according to a study from the University of California, Riverside and Boston University that has implications for the health and mobility of senior citizens.
Stem Cell Trial Offers Hope For Vision Patients
Christopher Goodrich of Portland, Oregon, can’t wait to stick a needle in his eye. Goodrich hopes to be one of the first patients enrolled in clinical trial that just got a go-ahead from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, only the second trial appr…
Studies Show Advantages Of Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery Over Manual Techniques
Femtosecond laser use in cataract surgery for incisions through the nucleus, capsule and cornea improves the reproducibility of the procedure and visual outcomes, according to one of the pioneers of the operation.
FDA Approves Another Stem Cell Therapy Trial
(MedPage Today) — A second clinical trial of a treatment based on human embryonic stem cells (ESCs) has been cleared by the FDA.
Annual Evidence Update on Glaucoma 2010
NHS Evidence – eyes and vision has released its 2010 update on Glaucoma.
Chronic open-angle glaucoma (COAG) is a blinding condition, attributable to about 10% of UK blindness registrations. It is often asymptomatic until severe visual damage has oc…
Embryonic Stem Cells To Treat Macular Degeneration Trial Approved By FDA
The first trial has been approved by the FDA using retinal cells derived from human embryonic stem cells to treat patients with SMD (Stargardt’s Macula Dystrophy), a common form of macular degeneration that affects young people…
FDA grants ACT clearance for Phase I/II clinical trial of hESC derived retinal cells in patients with SMD
Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Company’s Investigational New Drug (IND) application to immediately initiate a Phase I/II multicenter clinical trial using retinal cells deriv…
Research On Nearsightedness Earns UH Optometry Dean Academy’s Highest Distinction
Earl L. Smith III, O.D., dean of the College of Optometry and Greeman-Petty Professor at the University of Houston (UH), is the 2010 recipient of the Charles F. Prentice Medal Award from the American Academy of Optometry (AAO)…