Topcon has gained approval for its 3D OCT-2000 to be added to the list of devices approved by the English National Screening Programme for Diabetic Screening (ENSPDR). The device is Topcon’s latest camera integrating a Spectral Domain OCT, which anal…
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Allergan Plans To Train Doctors, Sell Insurers on Botox for Migraines
Irvine, CA-drug maker Allergan Inc. has built itself into a multibillion dollar company by going after, and even creating, new markets. Now its looking to do that with flagship drug Botox as a treatment for chronic migraine head-aches. The Food and D…
Researchers identify gene linked to melanoma metastasis
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a gene linked to the spread of eye melanoma.
Potential drug therapy for diabetic retinopathy under study
One drug’s startling ability to restore retinal health in the eyes of diabetic mice has researchers wanting to learn more about how it works and whether it might do the same for people.
Multifocal IOL Implantation With Laser Enhancement Improves Near, Distance Visual Acuity
Implantation of an apodized diffractive multifocal IOL and subsequent excimer laser enhancement produced good outcomes in eyes that had previously undergone myopic LASIK, a study found.
OCULUS Keratograph: OxiMap – Visualizing Oxygen Transmissibility of Soft Contact Lenses
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The Keratograph is Conquering the Elements: Including the New Software for Tear Film Analysis
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Multifocal IOL Implantation With Laser Enhancement Improves Near, Distance Visual Acuity
Implantation of an apodized diffractive multifocal IOL and subsequent excimer laser enhancement produced good outcomes in eyes that had previously undergone myopic LASIK, a study found.
NICE Consults On Draft Quality Standards For Diabetes And Glaucoma
NICE has published for public consultation its draft quality standards for the clinical management of type 1 and 2 diabetes in adults and for the care of people with glaucoma. NICE quality standards are derived from the best available evidence, usually…
Retinal Implant Successful in Bringing Vision to Blind
Retina Implant AG out of Reutlingen, Germany is reporting the publication of a clinical study evaluating the company’s subretinal electronic chips in totally blind volunteers. The device contains 1500 active microphotodiodes, each with “its own …
Mechanisms of Corneal Allergic Reaction: New Options for Treatment
What are the most current and effective treatments for corneal allergic reactions? Expert Review of Ophthalmology
Gene linked to the spread of eye melanoma.
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a gene associated with the spread of eye melanoma. Eventhough more studies are needed, the scientists say the discovery is an important step in understanding why some …
IRIDEX Reports Improved Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results
IRIDEX Corporation today reported financial results for the third quarter ended October 2, 2010. Earnings of $0.9 million or $0.09 per diluted share, up from $0.6 million or $0.07 per diluted share reported in the third quarter 2009. Total sales incr…
Bausch + Lomb Surgical Strengthens Management Team with Three New Appointments
Bausch + Lomb, the global eye health company, has appointed three industry veterans to key management roles in its Surgical business. Brad Paddock has been hired as vice president, Sales; Anthony Sine is appointed vice president, Business Development…
pSivida Corp. Reports Results for the First Quarter Ended September 30, 2010
WATERTOWN, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–pSivida reports first quarter fiscal 2011 results
Open Your Eyes to Diabetes: Top Cause of Blindness Among Adults in Minnesota and the Nation
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in Minnesota, yet one in three who have diabetes don’t have an annual eye exam. The Minnesota Optometric Association advises regular eye exams.
Gene Identified For Spread Of Deadly Melanoma
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a gene linked to the spread of eye melanoma. Although more research is needed, the researchers say the discovery is an important step in understanding why some tumors …
Multifocal Contact Lenses May Reduce Vision For Night Driving
A new study suggests that older adults who wear multifocal contact lenses to correct problems with near vision, a very common condition that increases with age, may have greater difficulty driving at night than their counterparts who wear glasses…
Anti-VEGF Therapy Benefits Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema At 2 Years
Intraocular injection of ranibizumab has a beneficial effect in eyes with diabetic macular edema, according to results from the Ranibizumab for Edema of the Macula in Diabetes Study.
Anti-VEGF Therapy Benefits Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema At 2 Years
Intraocular injection of ranibizumab has a beneficial effect in eyes with diabetic macular edema, according to results from the Ranibizumab for Edema of the Macula in Diabetes Study.