To the Editor:I read with interest Lindstrom’s perspective (Ocular Surgery News, July 25, 2014, page 3, “Knowledge in ocular genetics will be expanded to more common disease”).
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Do not destroy refractive records — give copy to the patient
To the Editor:Cataract surgery today provides our patients with the ability to have several refractive choices in terms of correcting vision. As surgeons, we go to a lot of trouble to inform our patients of the latest technology and use premium lenses …
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Merger proposal terminated between QLT, Auxilium
After consulting with financial advisors and legal counselors, Auxilium’s board of directors announced that the proposed merger agreement between QLT and Auxilium has been terminated, according to a QLT press release.Auxilium’s board of directors advised QLT it had reviewed an offer from Endo International to acquire all issued and outstanding Auxilium shares and deemed the proposal superior, as permitted under the terms of the June 25, 2014, merger agreement comprising QLT, Auxilium, QLT Holding Corp. and QLT Acquisition Corp.
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Executives discuss future of health care at roundtable
WASHINGTON — From electronic health records to population health management to the threat of Ebola, the future of health care was the topic of an executive roundtable discussion at the 2014 Hospital of Tomorrow Forum, presented by U.S. News & World Report. Moderated by Brad Kimler, executive vice president of Fidelity Investments, the roundtable included Carl S. Armato, president and CEO of Novant Health, Gary S. Kaplan, MD, chairman and CEO of Virginia Mason Health System, and Elizabeth G. Nabel, MD, president of Brigham and Women’s Hospital. In the discussion, (Read more...)
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Mercy Ships promotes World Sight Day
Mercy Ships volunteer medical professionals have provided more than 33,000 free eye operations and more than 222,600 eye consultations since 1978, according to a press release.The organization’s more than 25-year partnership with Alcon has led to the Alcon Eye Fellowship in Africa, where surgeons are trained and return to their communities with improved skill sets in an effort to restore vision to more patients, according to the press release.
Nano-drug for dry eyes brings relief with less trouble
Drug-infused nanoparticles applied only once a week appear to be as effective at relieving dry eyes as the standard three-drops-a-day medication, according to a new study.