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Report Shows Increase in Online Shopping of Eyeglasses

GlassesShop.com (GS) is planning to commission professional research companies to launch a survey every two years, targeting one million glasses wearers in North America. In this year's survey, approximately 150,000 copies were received. Compared to the figures last year, the ratio shows that people who believe the sales of glasses can be e-commercialized and those with experience of eyeglasses shopping online have greatly increased.

10 Nov 2009

Bausch & Lomb Introduces FogShield Sport to Help Prevent Fogging of Goggles

Skiers, snowboarders and other outdoor sports enthusiasts in North America have a new solution to one of the biggest problems they encounter -- fogging of goggles and face shields. Bausch & Lomb's new FogShield Sport(TM) pre-moistened towelettes simultaneously prevent fog from forming on goggles for eight hours or more and help keep lenses clean with just one application.

10 Nov 2009

New Imaging Method for Chemical Communication Could Help Develop New Anti-Cancer Drugs

A recently devised method of imaging the chemical communication and warfare between microorganisms could lead to new antibiotics, antifungal, antiviral and anti-cancer drugs, said a Texas AgriLife Research scientist.

10 Nov 2009

Lutronic Launches MOSAIC CO2 Fractional Laser Device

Unwavering from its pursuit of producing the finest medical devices, but recognizing today's economic climate, Lutronic, Inc., a leading developer of high quality aesthetic laser systems, introduces the MOSAIC CO2, a full-featured fractional CO2 device priced at under $50,000.

10 Nov 2009

Researchers Studying Potentiality of AcuFocus Corneal Inlay to Enhance Near Vision

The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute is participating in a research study to determine if an investigational corneal inlay can safely and effectively reduce the need for reading glasses. Dr. Peter Hersh, the study doctor, will perform the procedures.

9 Nov 2009

Guided Therapeutics' LightTouch Trial Indicates Current Tests for Cervical Disease Missed Disease

Results of the FDA pivotal clinical trial for the LightTouch™ Non-invasive Cervical Cancer Detection Device conducted by Guided Therapeutics, Inc. (GT) (Pink Sheets: GTHP), indicated that the current system for diagnosing cervical disease missed the same amount of disease as a landmark study carried out by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

6 Nov 2009

Researcher Progressing on Optical Biopsy for Breast Cancer

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Most biopsies following mammograms reveal benign abnormalities, not cancer.
But women may not have to endure the medical costs, stress and potential complications that accompany such invasive biopsies forever. A University of Florida biomedical engineering researcher is making progress on an "optical biopsy" that has the potential to determine whether growths are cancerous without ever puncturing the skin.

6 Nov 2009

Avo Photonics Completes Development Contract for OCT Forward Imaging Catheter

Nearly 4 million people nationwide suffer from cardiac arrhythmias each year, according to the 2006 U.S. Cardiac Rhythm Management Market report by Frost and Sullivan

5 Nov 2009

New Laser Therapy Helps Remove Cataracts Accurately and Efficiently

A new laser therapy that can potentially remove cataracts from people's eyes more efficiently and with greater precision was presented on October 24, 2009 at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting. The technology, currently undergoing clinical trials outside the USA, was developed by LenSar, a start-up company which is in a head-to-head competition with two other players to be the first to commercialize the technology. LenSar plans to start treating patients if the FDA will consider the results of the remaining trials to be both safe and effective.

5 Nov 2009

New Optical Tool to Help Surgeons Diagnose Cancer Tissue in Brain

As a Johns Hopkins electrical engineer, Jin U. Kang has spent years tinkering with lasers and optical fiber, studying what happens when light strikes matter

5 Nov 2009