An updated excimer laser with a faster pulse rate and new ablation profile delivered predictable refractive outcomes in myopic LASIK, according to a study.The retrospective study included 286 eyes of 147 patients who underwent myopic LASIK with the Mel…
FDA allows marketing of new device to help the blind process visual signals via their tongues
The Food and Drug Administration has allowed marketing of a new device that when used along with other assistive devices, like a cane or guide dog, can help orient people who are blind by helping…
VIDEO: Corneal changes in Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy after femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery
At the Kiawah Eye 2015 meeting, Ashley Brundrett, MD, presented results from a retrospective study that compared the corneal thickness of patients with mild to moderate Fuch’s dystrophy before and after femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery. Ther…
Cataract culprits
University of Delaware researchers identify genes linked to cataract formationWhen cataracts encroach on the eyes, the only effective remedy is to surgically replace the eyes’ lenses with…
Repository for Inherited Eye Diseases
Status: Recruiting,
Condition Summary: Retinitis Pigmentosa; Inherited Ophthalmic Diseases
CellResearch receives new patent approval from USPTO for stem cell technology
CellResearch Corporation Pte Ltd, a Singaporean company that specializes in stem cell technology, has received approval for its latest patent on 6 May 2015 from the US Patent and Trademark Office.