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 Excimer Laser Corneal Surgery System EC-5000
Nidek s Excimer Laser EC-5000 offers Dynamic Rotating and Overlapping Delivery System, and Effective Alignment System, Computerized Performance, Low Running Cost, and can be integrated to NAVEX --- Nidek s new customized ablation systems. (EC-5000CX/CXII). more...
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Pachymeters for Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management
Until recently, pachymetric measurement of central corneal thickness (CCT) has been the exclusive territory of corneal specialists. After all, pachymetry is an important tool to evaluate the health of the cornea, measuring its thickness to assess a capacity to pump out excess fluid and maintain clarity. Corneal specialists and general ophthalmologists continue to rely on accurate corneal pachymetry readings to manage patients with corneal ectasias (e.g., keratoglobus, pellucid degeneration, keratoconus), Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy, bullous keratopathy, corneal rejection post – penetrating keratoplasty, and other causes of corneal edema. However, an increasing number of ophthalmologists are now obtaining CCT measurements on patients with (or suspected to have) glaucoma.
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CustomVue: WaveScan Wavefront System
Visx, Inc.
The WaveScan WaveFront System is an ophthalmic diagnostic instrument that measures the refractive error and wavefront aberrations of the human eye using a Hartmann-Shack wavefront sensor. The measurements can be used to determine regular (sphero-cylindrical) refractive errors and irregularities (aberrations) that cause decreased or blurry vision in the human eye. The WaveScan software uses the information to create a custom tailored correction map for the unique characteristics of each individual eye.
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Increase In Infant Vision Problem Baffles Doctors
During Jack Steinberg s six-month checkup last year, his pediatrician detected something amiss in the baby s gaze. Her recommendation that Jack see a pediatric ophthalmologist didn t much worry the ...
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Boston University Photonics Center SOLX, Launches New Glaucoma System
SOLX Inc., a Boston University Photonics Center Company that develops glaucoma treatment systems, commenced commercial operations after conducting four years of research and product development in ...
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Novadaq Reports Encouraging Results In Wet AMD Study
Novadaq(TM) Technologies today announced that Dr. Giovanni Staurenghi, (Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Department of Otorhinolaryngological and Ophthalmological Science University of Milan, ...
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IRIDEX Announces Favorable TTT4CNV Clinical Trial Sub-Group Results
IRIDEX Corporation today announced a significant clinical benefit in a subset of patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who were treated with the transpupillary thermotherapy (TTT) ...
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Schepens Scientists Regenerate Optic Nerve For The First Time
For the first time, scientists have regenerated a damaged optic nerve -- from the eye to the brain. This achievement, which occurred in laboratory mice and is described in the March 1, 2005 issue of ...
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Alnylam Data Presented On RNAi Therapeutics For Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a leading RNAi therapeutics company, announced today the presentation of in vivo efficacy data on the use of RNA interference (RNAi) to silence expression of vascular ...
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Genaera Corporation Announces Positive Preliminary Data For EVIZON In Treating Age-Related Macular Degeneration At The Macula Society Meeting
Genaera Corporation today announced the presentation of clinical trial results, including pharmacokinetic data and updated visual acuity outcomes, from a multi-center open-label U.S. Phase II ...
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Mouse Eyes Help U. Study
Debbie Moss has described her sight as "Swiss cheese" because of the little pinprick holes missing in her central field of vision. It s a problem she shares with three of her four ...
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Visient Therapeutics Treats First Patient In Phase 1 Trial Of Litx For Advanced Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Visient Therapeutics announced today that it has enrolled the first patient in a newly commenced Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Litx in patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration. ...
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Macugen Treats Macular Degeneration
Earlier this year, we told you about a new treatment to prevent blindness, one of the most important advances in years. Eye doctors have used cold lasers, high energy lasers and surgery to stop ...
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Nationally Recognized Ophthalmologist Dies
Based on his pioneering work that helped visualize the retina and classify diseases, researchers developed treatments that saved "tens of thousands" of people from blindness, Sternberg ...
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Colorado Eye Bank To Assist Texas Eye Donors
The Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank in Denver will serve as the distribution center for eye tissues donated to the Fort Worth Eye Bank. Under the agreement, the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank will ...
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Pfizer/EyeTech s Macugen To Make A Big Impact In The Age-Related Macular Degeneration Drug Market
Decision Resources, Inc., one of the world s leading research and advisory firms focusing on pharmaceutical and health care issues, finds that Pfizer/EyeTech s Macugen will make a big impact in the ...
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Cellchek CC-7000
Konan Medical, Inc. (dist. by DataMed)
The CC-7000 is a mid range space saver specular microscope. It has the ability to take a non-contact picture of the corneal endothelium automatically. It also has the ability to measure the corneal thickness in the central area. The image of the cells is displayed on the 9" monitor, which is supplied with the system.
The operator can perform an analysis on the cells utilizing the built-in mini computer. The operator, using the mouse, places a dot in the center of 50 contiguous cells. A few minutes after the operator left clicks the end box, the results of the cell analysis will appear on the screen. The results include:
- Cell Count (CD)
- Degree of polymegethism (CV)
- Degree of pleomorphism (6A)
- Corneal Thickness
The image of the cells and the results can be printed on an optional video printer. This photographic-like hard copy can be placed in the patient s file.
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IRIS Medical IQ 810 Infrared Laser
IRIDEX
The new solid-state IRIS Medical IQ 810 infrared diode laser photocoagulator for the treatment of retinal disorders and glaucoma. The Company’s top-of-the-line, solid-state system represents its latest technological innovation and is designed to perform traditional and Minimum Intensity Photocoagulation (MIP) procedures in the office and operating room settings. In addition, the IQ 810 increases the clinical versatility available to ophthalmologists today with its SmartWare interactive software with customizable settings, advanced waveform capability, and unique FiberCheck Slit Lamp Adapter delivery device.
The IQ 810 features SmartWare interactive software for intuitive set up and operation of the laser, customization of laser output and settings, and integrated system diagnostics. SmartWare enables quick access to CW-Pulse (continuous wave), MicroPulse, and LongPulse operating modes as well as advanced pulse modalities, Group and PowerStep, for precise control and laser energy output customization with developing protocols.
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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:
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| Literature Updates |
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Ocular axial length in homocystinuria patients with and without ocular changes: Effects of early treatment and biochemical control. Mulvihill A, O’Keefe M, Yap S, Naughten E, Howard P, Lanigan B. J AAPOS 2004;8:254–258.
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Effect of laser in situ keratomileusis on tear secretion and corneal sensitivity. Michaeli A, Slomovic AR, Sakhichand K, Rootman DS, J Refract Surg 2004;20:379–383.
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Open-angle glaucoma and systemic hypertension: The Blue Mountains eye study. Mitchell P, Lee AJ, Rochtchina E, Wang JJ. J Glaucoma 2004;13:319–326.
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A prospective, comparative study between endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation and the Ahmed drainage implant in refractory glaucoma. Lima FE, Magacho L, Carvalho DM, Susanna R Jr, Avila MP. J Glaucoma 2004;13:233–237.
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Monitored anesthesia care provided by registered respiratory care practitioners during cataract surgery: A report of 1957 cases
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Changes in contrast sensitivity after Artisan lens implantation for high myopia
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Intraocular lens factors that may affect anterior capsule contraction
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Is renal impairment a predictor of the incidence of cataract or cataract surgery?: Findings from a population-based study
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An Antisense Oligodeoxynucleotide Against Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in a Nonhuman Primate Model of Iris Neovascularization
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Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 in the Aqueous Humor of Patients With and Without Glaucoma
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Albumin and Transthyretin as Risk Factors for Cataract: The POLA Study
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Causes of Incident Visual Field Loss in a General Elderly Population: The Rotterdam Study
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ASLMS - American Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine
March 30 - April 3, 2005
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA
The vision of ASLMS is to be the world’s preeminent resource for laser research, education, technology and clinical knowledge.
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Nidek Dubai
April 6 - 6, 2005
Dubai UAE
Faculty, delegates and surgeons from around the world will gather in Dubai , UAE in April 2005 to share and expand their clinical and surgical knowledge. They will discuss global perspectives on excimer laser technology, refractive surgery, diagnostic and surgical equipment and clinical and surgical pearls for refractive surgery.
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World Cornea Congress
April 13 - 15, 2005
Washington, D.C. USA
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2005 ISRS/AAO Meeting
May 14 - 16, 2005
Hong Kong, China
Emerging trends in Refractive and Cataract Surgery.
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