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Zenni Optical Debuts Metropolitan Collection
NOVATO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zenni Optical, a leader for more than a decade in online prescription eyewear, announces today the launch of its Metropolitan Collection. Featuring 14 classic eyewear styles remastered for modern lifestyles, the Metropolitan Collection is inspired by the visionaries who bring form, function and sophistication to America’s great cities. The frames in the Metropolitan Collection start at just $35.95 which include single-vision prescription lenses, and are availabl
Shrinking 3D Technology for Comfortable Smart Phone Viewing
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Imagine watching a 3D movie on your smart phone and suddenly getting a headache or even feeling nauseous. Such viewer discomfort is one of the biggest obstacles preventing widespread application of 3D display technology – especially for portable devices whose slim design poses an extra challenge. Now researchers at the Sun Yan-Sen University, China have developed a new display with comfortable 3D visual effects. The device is based on a “super multi-view technique”
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Publication Exclusive: Infant presents with tearing, discharge from both eyes
A 4-month-old previously healthy full-term infant presented to her pediatrician with tearing and discharge from both eyes. The mother noted this had been present since birth and did not note any associated symptoms. On exam, the pediatrician noted normal development and bilateral tearing. The infant was diagnosed with nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Warm compresses and nasolacrimal massage were recommended.The patient was sent home; however, a week later she returned to the emergency department with right eye injection and mild edema around the right eye. She was playful on exam and had appropriate intake/output for her age. The emergency department prescribed polymyxin B-trimethoprim eye drops, and the patient was again discharged. A week later, she returned to the emergency department with bilateral ocular discharge and injection in both eyes. Again, she had no change in activity or appetite. She was prescribed erythromycin ointment. She was referred to our clinic for non-resolution of symptoms. The mother noted near complete improvement of symptoms; however, she noted that the right eye “looked smaller than normal.” The patient had no change in activity, appetite, or urination and stool output and had no fevers. Medical history was noncontributory.
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Allergan reports 74% increase in Q4 net revenue
Allergan plc reported in a press release that net revenue from continuing operations increased 74% to $4.2 billion for the fourth quarter 0f 2015 compared to $2.4 billion in the same quarter in 2014.In the fourth quarter, diluted earnings per share fro…
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VIDEO: Advances in small pupil management
At OSN New York, Kenneth R. Kenyon, MD, discusses the advantages of the I-Ring pupil expander from Beaver Visitec.