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	Sponsored by Good-Lite Co. The New ESV3000 ETDRS Standardized Viewer Good-Lite and VectorVision have joined forces to produce the only ETDRS viewing cabinet that self-calibrates illumination on the chart surface for both photopic (85 cdm2) and mesopic (3 cdm2) light level testing. The unit utilizes the most advanced self-monitoring LED light source patented technology, providing uniform illumination across the entire testing surface. more...


Quick Pick


	Glare Testing Devices Glare tests are typically used to quantify and assess the progression of cataracts. These devices are also useful in determining the extent of glare following LASIK procedures. Glare assessment may soon become a regular part of eye exams for people over 50 years of age. Individuals with high glare should be instructed to be extra cautious while driving at night. The importance of glare testing continues to become more evident, and the devices used to accurately assess glare continue to improve. Here are a few examples of these devices: more...


News


Novagali Pharma Announces The Launch Of Cationorm® Novagali Pharma, an ophthalmic specialty pharmaceutical company announces the commercial launch in France of its first product Cationorm®. This cationic emulsion is an innovative approach to treat ... more...

Cataract Research: Genetic Defect Responsible For Small Eyes And Clouded Lens Discovered The ocular lens belongs to the optical apparatus and focuses incidental beams of light onto the retina. Now, a research team led by Professor Dr. Jochen Graw of the Institute of Developmental ... more...

High Tech Software Help For Low Vision Individuals SoftOlogy IdeaWorks™ and Ensight Low Vision Skills Center today announced a joint research program to investigate the benefits of RapidReader® accelerated reading software to help low vision ... more...

Climate Change Increases Cataract Blindness Risk: Experts Climate change will increase the risk of people losing their sight through cataracts because of higher levels of ultraviolet rays, an expert said ... more...

SynergEyes Launches New Hybrid Contact Lens For Patients Over 40 SynergEyes, Inc. has launched its revolutionary new hybrid contact lens specifically designed for people over 40 dealing with a vision condition known as presbyopia. The "hybrid" design of the ... more...

Eye Disease Continuing To Increase Among Americans Millions of Americans are currently living with age-related eye disease and, according to the latest research from Prevent Blindness America and the National Eye Institute, that number is continuing ... more...

Glaucoma - Tentative Approval For Dorzolamide Hydrochloride With Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: HITK) announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted tentative approval to the Company's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for ... more...

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New Products


	GE Healthcare Financial Services GE Healthcare Financial Services Financial solutions to take you through all stages of your practice’s growth. GE Healthcare Financial Services offers products for practice start-ups or expansion, for equipment financing and practice acquisitions. We provide a nationwide network of financing experts dedicated to the needs of Eye Care professionals. Our experts will guide you through our suite of flexible financial solutions to best meet the needs of you and your practice. Special offer for customers of OphthalmologyWeb and Medcompare: When you finance with GE Healthcare Financial Services, we’ll waive all fees for you (a value of up to $350). more...

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Featured Products


4-In-1 TRK-1P (Auto Refractor, Keratometer, Non-Contact Tonometer and Pachymeter) - Topcon America Corporation more...

CSV-1OOO-1.5CPD - VectorVision more...

SMARTCHART™ Digital Visual Acuity System - Opto Global more...

Full Trial Lens Set - Richmond Products, Inc. more...


Product Showcase


	Functional Vision Analyzer™ Stereo Optical Company New standards for contrast sensitivity combined with the ability to demonstrate functional vision by way of image processing provide greater insight to patients’ vision. Stereo Optical's Functional Vision Analyzer™ with EyeView® software is the only system available today meeting ANSI standards for functional vision analysis. more...


Journal Updates


Growth of the Lens: in vitro Observations more...

Hydrogel Contact Lens Binding Induced by Contact Lens Rewetting Drops more...

Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy as a Late Complication of Blunt Ocular Trauma more...

The Eye in Focus: Accommodation and Presbyopia more...

Effect of Internal Lubricating Agents of Disposable Soft Contact Lenses on Higher-Order Aberrations After Blinking more...

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Events


ARVO 2008: Eyes on Innovation April 27 - May 1, 2008 Fort Lauderdale, FL (Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center) more...

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