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More Than 95 Percent of LASIK Patients are Satisfied with Their New Vision

Worldwide, an average 95.4 percent of LASIK patients are satisfied with their new vision, according to the first review of the world body of scientific literature, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) announced today.

5 Mar 2008

Latest Laser-Based Technology for Law Enforcement Applications

Laser Atlanta and MPH Industries (MPH) today announced that MPH will market Laser Atlanta’s SpeedLaser® LIDAR speed detection products to law enforcement in the U.S. Laser Atlanta is the developer of the original SpeedLaser technology, and MPH is among the largest manufacturers of police RADAR and mobile video systems, supplying law enforcement agencies worldwide.

4 Mar 2008

Study Indicates Excimer Laser is Effective in Treating Psoriasis

PhotoMedex, Inc. a leader in the development of proprietary excimer laser and fiber optic systems as well as techniques directed toward dermatological applications, today announced the results of a pilot study indicating that the use of the company’s XTRAC Excimer Laser is effective in treating patients with moderate to severe cases of psoriasis.

4 Mar 2008

Using Explosives to Impress Holograms in Steel

People who handle explosives usually have heavy-duty tasks to perform – dislodging rocks, demolishing old buildings, or triggering an avalanche. But explosives can be used for delicate tasks, too: They make it possible to emboss holograms in steel.

4 Mar 2008

Palomar Medical Enters Agreement to Exploit Light-Based Hair Removal Devices

Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc., a leading researcher and developer of light-based systems for cosmetic treatments, earlier today announced that it has entered into a non-exclusive License Agreement with The Procter & Gamble Company to exploit home-use light-based hair removal devices for women.

4 Mar 2008

Newly Designed Mouse Sensor Offers Enhanced Tracking Performance

Avago Technologies today announced a new enhanced mainstream small form factor optical mouse sensor that has been optimized for light emitting diode (LED)-based corded mouse applications.

3 Mar 2008

Fujifilm Life Science Redefines Application Versatility of Image Scanners

Fujifilm Life Science, the leading provider of scientific imaging systems, today introduced FLA-9000, the first modular image scanner capable of unparalleled proteomic applications in radioisotopic, fluorescent, chemiluminescent, and digitized imaging.

3 Mar 2008

The Dry Eye Syndrome

Scientists at Schepens Eye Research Institute have found that people with a certain low level of tear production are more likely to develop chronic dry eye syndrome after LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), laser refractive surgery to correct near- and far-sightedness than those with more plentiful tears.

3 Mar 2008

Distributor Appointed to Spearhead Product Distribution Throughout Europe

Mobius Photonics, Inc. announced today that it has appointed Nexlase, GmbH, to spearhead distribution of its products throughout Europe.

3 Mar 2008

Measuring Field Strength and Area Densities

Scientists have identified for the first time two distinctly different types of electromagnetic configurations in inertial confinement fusion implosions that have substantial effects on implosion dynamics and diagnosis.

2 Mar 2008