Clinical trial marks first major advance in eyesight-preserving therapy in decades.
Fights and falls are major causes of eye injury in the US
Falls and fights are the top causes of eye injury in the US, a new study finds, costing an average $20,000 per injury in treatment – a rise of 62% in cost since 2002.
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Evena Medical Launches First Smart Glasses for Clinicians at MEDICA 2015 with Ultrasound for Deep Tissue Vascular Imaging
DÜSSELDORF, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Evena Medical today announced the launch of its Eyes-On® Glasses 3.0, offering clinicians the first point-of-care wearable ultrasound system for deep tissue vascular imaging.
Gene Therapy Restores Some Vision in Congenital Amaurosis
A single injection of AAV2-hRPE65v2 (SPK-RPE65, Spark Therapeutics, Inc) improved mobility in different light levels and improved light sensitivity more than 100-fold. Medscape Medical News
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AAO continues to preserve the value of its members
LAS VEGAS — The American Academy of Ophthalmology remains strong due to the committed loyalty of its members and is committed to preserving and enhancing the value of its membership, Russell N. Van Gelder, MD, PhD, president of the AAO, said here.“We have nearly 32,000 members… 28% are international, representing 151 countries. Within the U.S., 93% of ophthalmologists belong to this Academy,” Van Gelder said during the opening session of the Academy’s annual meeting.
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Use of ‘big data’ has potential to decrease rate of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery
LAS VEGAS — Surgeons can now use “big data” to develop treatment plans to lower the risk of endophthalmitis in patients after cataract surgery, according to Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD, who gave the Jackson Memorial Lecture here. “Big data” is defined by volume, variety and velocity: The high volume of data can be observed and tracked; the wide variety of data includes digital images and visual fields; and data are potentially available in real time, Coleman said at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.