A diet rich in vitamin C could cut risk of cataract progression by a third, suggests a study being published online today in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The research is also the first to show that diet and lifes…
Iridex receives two patents for laser delivery system
The U.S. Patent Office has issued two patents for the TxCell scanning laser delivery system to cover key elements of Iridex’s MicroPulse technology and to improve the delivery of its subthreshold treatment for patients with glaucoma and retinal diseases, Iridex announced in a press release. The two patents, No. 9,265,656 and No. 9,278,029, will cover automatic laser delivery with multi-spot pattern scanning for retinal photocoagulation that spares tissue and enables faster treatments.
Eleven Biotherapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Financial Results and Provides Strategic Update
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Long-term results of glaucoma micro-stent encouraging
Implantation of the CyPass micro-stent provides long-term control of IOP and a significant reduction in medication, according to one surgeon.“The effect is durable. I have the most patients with 7 years of follow-up, and reduction of IOP is on average the same that was achieved a few days after the operation. The reduction of medications is as well consistent, from three to four before to one or two after, or even no medications at all,” Magda Rau, MD, OSN Europe Edition Associate Editor, told Ocular Surgery News.
VIDEO: Addressing corneal issues at the time of cataract surgery
At OSN New York, Thomas John, MD, talks about corneal issues that can affect cataract surgery outcomes.
Vitamin C intake may help reduce the chance of cataracts
Cataracts are common in older age and are a major cause of blindness, but eating foods rich in vitamin C may slow or prevent the progress of the disorder.