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 EyeCap SL Pro Image Capture and Management System
EyeCap SL is a complete image capture and management application that has been developed with cooperation from several leading ophthalmic clinicians, ophthalmic photographers and optometrists as a means to simply, accurately and securely document the eye via the slit lamp. more...
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IOL Injectors: More Users, More Features
Transparency, ease of control, minimal required incision, fool-proof implant unfolding and deployment, total freedom from tissue trauma and infection—for small devices, IOL injectors carry high expectations from today’s ophthalmic surgeons.
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Clinical Specular Microscopes
Specular microscopy to assess the health (polymegathism and pleomorphism) and number of endothelial cells (cells/mm) in the cornea is becoming more routine. Non-contact specular microscopes have the advantage of allowing corneal evaluation without making contact with the ocular surface obviating the need for topical anesthetics. However, the contact versions typically allow for a wider field-of-view. Currently available clinical specular microscopes vary in the degree to which they ve become automated. The three detailed below are a few good examples of this technology:
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Custom Contact Lenses For The Visually Impaired To Be Tested
A scientist at the University of Rochester Eye Institute is developing customized contact lenses in a four-year effort to improve the vision of people whose eyesight remains poor even with the best ...
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OXiGENE s CA4P Demonstrates Anti-Tumor Activity In Preclinical Retinoblastoma Model- Study Published In Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
OXiGENE, Inc. announced today the publication of a preclinical study using local administration of Combretastatin A4P (CA4P) in the treatment of a murine model of retinoblastoma. The study reported ...
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Inspire Announces Results Of Phase 3 Dry Eye Study
Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced results of a Phase 3 clinical study of diquafosol tetrasodium for treatment of dry eye. The six-week study was a randomized, double-masked comparison of ...
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Solar Cell Implant May Restore Some Sight For The Blind
Ophthalmologists at Rush University Medical Center implanted Artificial Silicon Retina (ASR) microchips in the eyes of five patients to treat vision loss caused by retinitis pigmentosa (RP). The ...
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More Effective Treatments Better Control Allergies
A growing number of medical treatments seek to tip the scales in ophthalmology’s struggle with allergies by improving patient acceptance and compliance. Mastering the benefits offered by the various ...
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Migraine-Sparked Vision Loss May Increase Stroke Risk In Women; Migraine
Women who experience vision loss as a symptom of migraine have a 70 percent increase in risk of stroke compared to women who don t have migraines, researchers reported today at the American Stroke ...
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Genaera To Present Squalamine Age-Related Macular Degeneration Data At Ophthalmology Conference
Genaera Corporation today announced a presentation at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute s Angiogenesis 2005 Symposium, February 12, 2005, in Naples, Florida. Dr. Brian P. Connolly of Wills Eye ...
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Eye Surgery Improves Quality Of Life, Studies Find
A surgical procedure called MT360 improves quality of life for people with age-related macular degeneration, say researchers at Duke University Eye Center. AMD results in loss of vision in the center ...
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Vision Therapy Helps Some Children
Children who are struggling in school or who appear to have attention or learning problems often receive vision therapy. While many parents and optometrists say it works, not everyone sees it that ...
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Eyetech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Reimbursement Terms For Macugen
Eyetech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted effective January 1, that the Medicare part B allowable for Macugen(R) ...
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The Scientifically Advanced HDL-3C Sunglass Lens Improves Pilots Visual Performance In The Cockpit As It Was Developed Specifically For The Aviation Industry s Visual Acuity Needs
The patented HDL-3C(TM) lens has a filter built directly into the lens itself that equalizes the colors in the color spectrum which increases the eye s receptors response time producing improved ...
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Females Keep An Eye On Super Bowl Sunday
For the second consecutive year, women comprised nearly half of the 86 million people who tuned in to watch the Super ...
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NIDEK Visionary Performance for $99 a Month!
NIDEK, Inc.
NIDEK Combination YAG/Green Laser (YC-1600/GYC-1000) is the ultimate system for today s ophthalmic office, hospital, clinic or ASC. NIDEK’s combination system offers the benefit of maximum space saving and versatility, ideal in small laser suites or crowded operating environments as well as making sound economic sense.
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IRIS Medical IQ 810 Infrared Laser
IRIDEX
Think Beyond the Box. The IRIS Medical IQ 810 infrared laser is the most versatile photocoagulator available for traditional and Minimum Intensity Photocoagulation (MIP) procedures. This innovative system features SmartWare interactive software for intuitive set up and operation, customizable output and settings and integrated system diagnostics. Advanced waveform capability is available for the ultimate in performance. The IQ 810 is compatible with a wide variety of delivery devices, suitable for both office and operating room settings. IQ 810 is smart technology and the smart choice.
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SECO Congress -- Southeastern Congress of Optometry
February 23 - 27, 2005
Atlanta, Georgia
SECO International is held annually in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Georgia World Congress Center. Each year, thousands of optometrists, allied professionals, and industry leaders gather to attend the continuing education program and Exhibit Hall.
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Annual Meeting of the American Glaucoma Society
March 3 - 6, 2005
Snowbird, UT
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ASCRS-ASOA
April 15 - 20, 2005
Washington, DC, USA
Washington, DC will host the 2005 Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, the Congress on Ophthalmic Practice Management, and the Clinical & Surgical Staff Program of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA).
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Women in Ophthalmology
May 27 - 30, 2005
Jackson Hole, WY USA
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