ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eye Care Leaders Group (ECL), the leading provider of Practice Performance solutions for ophthalmologists and optometrists, today announced it is a featured exhibitor at the SECO 2016 show in Atlanta from February 24-28, 2016….
World Premiere: Pixium Vision Implants IRIS® II, First Epi-Retinal Implant with 150 Electrodes
PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pixium Vision (FR0011950641 – PIX) a company developing innovative bionic vision systems to allow patients who have lost their sight to lead more independent lives, announces today the first implant and successful activation of IRIS® II, the only epi-retinal implant with 150 electrodes, intended for patients who have lost sight as a result of retinitis pigmentosa (RP). The first human implant of IRIS® II was successfully performed in January, by Professor Michel Weber, H
Ophthotech Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Financial and Operating Results
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ophthotech Corporation announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015 and provided an update on the Company’s business and development programs.
Inotek Pharmaceuticals Announces Poster Presentation at the American Glaucoma Society’s 2016 Annual Meeting
LEXINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Inotek announced that David S. Albers, Ph.D., Senior Director, Preclinical Research & Development, will present a poster on March 4, 2016 at the American Glaucoma Society’s 2016 Annual Meeting.
Food-based proteins can help address child malnutrition in developing countries
Contrary to popular belief among world relief workers, children in developing countries may not be eating enough protein, which could contribute to stunted growth, a Johns Hopkins-directed study suggests.
Faster visual field loss associated with depressive symptoms in glaucoma patients
Fast progression of visual field loss may be associated with depressive symptoms in patients with glaucoma, according to a study. The prospective, observational cohort study included 204 eyes of 102 patients who had glaucoma-related visual field defect…