Results of clinical research on new presbyopia treatments now available in Europe-and possibly available soon in the United States-were reported in today’s Scientific Program of the 2010 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and …
Cataract surgery also reduces car crashes
Cataract surgery not only improves vision and quality of life for older people, but is also apparently a way to reduce the number of car crashes. The research will be presented today’s at the Scientific Program of the 2010 American Academy of Ophthalmo…
AcuMEMS Announces New Glaucoma Product For Cataract Surgery
AcuMEMS, Inc. announced the development of a new sensor for wireless intraocular pressure (IOP) monitoring of patients with co-incident cataract and glaucoma. Successful animal studies confirm the precise delivery of the implantable pressure sensor int…
Contact Lenses: A Safe Option When Used Properly
For 40 million Americans, using contact lenses to improve vision is a way of life. While a good number adhere to the medical guidelines for wearing contacts, some do not. According to the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) annual American Eye-Q&17…
Statement On The LASIK Quality Of Life Collaboration Project
While multiple studies have documented that LASIK surgery is safe and effective and has an excellent patient satisfaction rate, more research into the post-LASIK patient experience is a welcome addition. The Academy anticipates that the LASIK Quality o…
Cataract Surgery Saves Lives, Dollars By Reducing Auto Crashes
Cataract surgery not only improves vision and quality of life for older people, but is also apparently a way to reduce the number of car crashes. The research will be presented today’s at the Scientific Program of the 2010 American Academy of Ophthalmo…