Use of 20% sulphur hexafluoride for tamponade instead of 100% air in Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty led to similar patient outcomes but fewer graft detachments. Medscape Medical News
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NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on Avenova Sales Growth, Reports Progress with intelli-Case Test Market Launch and Product Pipeline Advancement
EMERYVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NovaBay Pharmaceuticals announces that third quarter sales of the company’s prescription daily lid and lash hygiene product Avenova™ are expected to reach more than $1 million.
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Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels may be associated with age-related cataracts
There may be associations between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and age-related cataracts, according to a study.The observational cross-sectional study evaluated 18,804 patients 40 years of age or older from the Korea National Health and Nutrition E…
Mixed Reviews for CMS’s Final Meaningful Use Rules
(MedPage Today) — Critics say CMS jumped the gun
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CMS issues final rule to specify stage 3 Meaningful Use requirements
The CMS has issued a final rule that clarifies stage 3 requirements of the Meaningful Use incentive program for electronic health record implementation. The ruling was issued in the wake of calls from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and other med…
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FDA approves Alcon’s AcrySof IQ aspheric IOL with UltraSert preloaded delivery system
Alcon received FDA approval for its AcrySof IQ aspheric IOL with the UltraSert preloaded delivery system for cataract surgery, according to a Novartis press release.The delivery system combines a manually loaded device with a disposable preloaded injec…