Personality traits influenced perception of visual disturbances and patient satisfaction after implantation of multifocal IOLs, according to a study.The study included 183 patients who underwent bilateral multifocal IOL implantation.
Mothers, teachers lack awareness about ADHD symptoms in tween girls
According to a new survey released today, nearly 50 percent of mothers of tween girls who have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) reported that they had first attributed their daughters’ behavior to “normal” adolescent …
Cell phone app enables precise measurement of postop toric IOL axis
A camera-enabled cellular phone used with computer software can reliably measure postoperative toric IOL axis, according to a report.A patient is given eye drops to dilate the pupils, and retroillumination is used to examine the IOL. An adapter is used…
Omeros reports $18.3 million net loss in third quarter
Omeros reported a net loss of $18.3 million, or $0.54 per share, in the third quarter, compared with a net loss of $13.9 million, or $0.46 per share, in the third quarter of 2013, according to a press release.Operating expenses were $17.3 million, comp…
Major blood vessel constrictor appears to contribute to vision destruction in premature babies
A gene known to play a major role in constricting blood vessels also appears to be a major player in the aberrant blood vessel growth that can destroy the vision of premature babies.
Twenty-five hallmarks to evaluate practice success
Picasso was obviously on to something. Keep trying and trying. Although estimates vary, it is believed that he produced more than 50,000 discrete works of art, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics and prints. And that is before counting his less w…