The Catalys Precision Laser system (OptiMedica Corp.,
Santa Clara, California) combining a femtosecond laser,
integrated optical coherence tomography imaging, and
OptiMedica’s pattern-scanning technology, was introduced
at the AAO meeting. The Cataly…
Corneal Lens Implant With Built-In Vision Correction Safe,Effective in Small Study
The Flexivue Micro-Lens (Presbia Coöperatief UA;
Amsterdam, Netherlands) appears to be a safe and
effective treatment for presbyoipa, according to Ioannis
G. Pallikaris, MD, of the University Hospital of Crete. Dr.
Pallikaris presented results of 15 p…
Gene Linked to Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy Identified
Researchers have identified a gene linked to Fuchs
corneal dystrophy (FCD), the leading cause of corneal
transplant operations, according to a report in the New
England Journal of Medicine.1
A research team led by Albert O. Edwards, MD, PhD,
with the U…
Ziemer Group Announces Product Upgrades
Ziemer Group (Port, Switzerland) unveiled its Femto
LDV Crystal Line and launched its Dual Scheimpflug Camera System at the AAO Annual Meeting.
The Femto LDV Crystal Line, known as Z-LASIK
Crystal Plus, has a pulse rate of more than 5 MHz.
According to…
Topcon Sponsors Crosslinking Trials, Holds Educational Seminar at AAO
Topcon Medical Systems, Inc. (Oakland, New Jersey), is
sponsoring a multicenter clinical study to evaluate the
results of corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL). The study is
taking place at 10 sites across the United States and will
include 240 patients …
AcuFocus Launches the Kamra Inlay in Asia and Europe
AcuFocus, Inc. (Irvine, California), recently announced
the commercial launch and availability of the Kamra inlay
and the AcuTarget system in Europe and Asia. As a treatment
option for presbyopia, the Kamra corneal inlay is
designed to create a small a…