OSN bloggers share their opinions on ophthalmology’s hottest topics. This month, topics ranged from the FDA approval of Shire’s lifitegrast ophthalmic solution to a surgical technique video demonstrating the treatment of a patient with pseudophacocele.
New Epithelial Transplant Method Promising in Ocular Burns
Using a technique they pioneered in 2010, a team of researchers from India reported 76% success rates in patients with unilateral limbal stem cell deficiency. Medscape Ophthalmology
Anthem Statement Regarding Action by the Department of Justice
INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today’s action by the Department of Justice (DOJ) is an unfortunate and misguided step backwards for access to affordable healthcare for America. Access to health insurance saves lives, improves health and reduces the cost of care for all Americans. The DOJ’s action is based on a flawed analysis and misunderstanding of the dynamic, competitive and highly regulated healthcare landscape and is inconsistent with the way that the DOJ has reviewed past healthcare trans
Abbott second quarter worldwide sales increase to $5.3 billion
Abbott reported net sales of $5.3 billion in the second quarter, a 3.2% increase on a reported basis and a 6.4% increase on an operational basis from a year ago, according to a press release.Net earnings totaled $615 million compared with $784 million …
VIDEO: Indications, benefits of amniotic membrane transplantation
At Kiawah Eye, Charlene M. Grice, MD, talks about the advantages and disadvantages of amniotic membrane transplantation.
Dr. Oh Has Succeeded in the Research of LASEK on Reduction of Eye Damage
SEOUL, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dr. Oh has succeeded in the research of LASEK on reduction of eye damage.