Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a gene linked to the spread of eye melanoma.
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Gene identified for spread of deadly melanoma
Researchers have identified a gene linked to the spread of melanoma of the eye. Although more research is needed, the researchers say the discovery is an important step in understanding why some tumors spread and others don’t. Metastasis is the most co…
Retinal Implant Helps Blind People See Shapes
Scientists have developed an eye implant that allowed three blind patients to see shapes and objects within days of treatment and say the device could become routine for some kinds of blindness in five years. Reuters Health Information
InSite Vision Reports Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results
ALAMEDA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–InSite Vision Incorporated (OTCBB:INSV) today reported operating and financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. Total revenue for the third quarter of 2010 was $3.2 million with an operating income of …
New Standard Approved for Toric Intraocular Lenses
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z80 Accredited Standards Committee for Ophthalmic Optics is pleased to announce a new standard for toric intraocular lenses (IOL) ANSI Z80.30. The standard applies to any monofocal IOL whose primary i…
Allergan Introduces Restasis Co-Pay Tool Helping Eye Care Professionals Better Estimate Patient Payments
Allergan Inc. today announced a new digital tool designed to help eye care professionals quickly and easily determine patient co-pays when prescribing Restasis. The online Restasis Co-pay Lookup tool allows eye care professionals to enter a patients …
NicOx Announces Third Quarter Finanial Results and Update on Business Restructuring
NicOx S.A. today reported financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and announced further details of a restructuring of its activities, which is expected to lead to a significant reduction in cash burn for 2011. Michele Garufi, C…
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. Age-…
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. Age-…
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. Age-…
Aspheric IOL Proves Safe, Effective In Biaxial Microincision Implantation
An aspheric IOL implanted during biaxial microincision cataract surgery proved safe and efficacious with good visual results, a study found.
MaximEyes® SQL EHR Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification
First Insight Corporation announced today that MaximEyes SQL Electronic Health Records, Version 1.1.0.0, is 2011/2012 compliant and was certified as an EHR Module on November 2, 2010 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CC…
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. Age-…
InSite Vision Awarded Therapeutic Discovery Project Grant for ISV-502 and ISV-303 Clinical Development
ALAMEDA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–InSite Vision Incorporated (OTCBB: INSV), a company developing novel ophthalmic therapeutics, today announced that it will receive $489,000 under the U.S. Government’s Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project (“QTDP”) …
Inspire Launches New Educational Web Site, "Inspired Icare"
Inspire Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launhed a new, interactive educational web site,”Inspired Icare.” The site, www.inspiredicare.com, offers information about ocular disease states, including allergic conjunctivitis, bacterial conjunctivitis, blepharit…
Broad Illness Burden Common With Glaucoma (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Patients with glaucoma are at significantly increased risk for other serious comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, and mental illnesses, Taiwanese researchers found.
Implanted Retinal Chip Allows Blind People To See
A subretinal implant inserted under the retina of three blind people has allowed them to see shapes and objects within days of the procedure, German scientists report in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B…
Freedom Meditech Fills Executive Team
Freedom Meditech, Inc., the developer of non-invasive, ophthalmic-based products to detect and manage diabetes, today announced the appointment of Keith D. Ignotz as President & Chief Operating Officer and John F. Burd, Ph.D. as Chief Science Off…
pSivida Corp Awarded Two Therapeutic Discovery Project Grants Totaling $489,000
WATERTOWN, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–pSivida receives two Therapeutic Discovery Project Grants totaling $489,000 for drug delivery technologies
RCOphth Diabetic retinopathy screening DRS and the ophthalmology clinic set up in England
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common cause of visual loss in the working age population of the UK. Systematic comprehensive screening for DR aims to reduce visual impairment due to diabetic eye disease. This document provides guidance on implem…