Boston Scientific won FDA approval for its VICI VENOUS STENT for treating iliofemoral venous obstructive disease, a condition in which the veins in the pelvic region become blocked due to a clot or pressure from nearby anatomy, such as caused by May-Thurner syndrome. Because this stent is expected to be positioned in a place where […]
Scientists Figure Out How to 3D Print Vascular Networks for Printed Organs
The field of tissue engineering has seen a lot of progress, with complex 3D systems being developed that offer strength, contain multiple cell types, and that can even perform a biological function. All this is child’s play if there is no viable vascular network to supply the nutrients to all the cells and to route […]
(Read more...)Alcon introduces new handpiece, tip for Centurion Vision system
Alcon has introduced the Active Sentry handpiece and Intrepid Hybrid tip for the Centurion Vision system, according to a press release.The products are designed to improve safety, consistency and control during cataract surgery. They will be commercial…
Alcon introduces new handpiece, tip for Centurion Vision system
Alcon has introduced the Active Sentry handpiece and Intrepid Hybrid tip for the Centurion Vision system, according to a press release.The products are designed to improve safety, consistency and control during cataract surgery. They will be commercial…
Clinical Study Showing Reduced Incidence of Cystoid Macular Edema with OMIDRIA® Presented at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Omeros Corporation (Nasdaq: OMER) today announced the results of a real-world clinical study showing that its FDA-approved ophthalmic drug OMIDRIA® (phenylephrine and ketorolac intraocular solution) 1% / 0.3% decreases the inc…
VIDEO: Long-term experience shows ECP effective, easy to use
SAN DIEGO — At the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, Steven M. Silverstein, MD, discusses his long-running experience using endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation to lower IOP in patients with glaucoma.