In an editorial in Ophthalmology, the authors are very critical of the lack of scientific evidence that blue-blocking IOL’s are of any value in reducing the progression of macular degeneration. They agree with the CMS that the relationship between blue light and AMD is speculative and not evidence-based. The authors make a compelling point. I […]
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Research and Markets: Premium Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) Market: Trends and Future Outlook
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData’s new report “Premium Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) Market: Trends and Future Outlook” to their offering. The report provides key data, information and analysis on the global premium IOLs market. Full Story…
Carl Zeiss Meditec Receives FDA Clearance for the IOLMaster 500 Biometer
Carl Zeiss Meditec today announced that the IOLMaster 500, the newest biometer used to calculate all necessary eye measurements for optimal lens selection for cataract surgery procedures, has received marketing clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug A…
New Standard Approved for Toric Intraocular Lenses
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z80 Accredited Standards Committee for Ophthalmic Optics is pleased to announce a new standard for toric intraocular lenses (IOL) ANSI Z80.30. The standard applies to any monofocal IOL whose primary i…