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Denver Ophthalmologist Implants First NanoFLEX Lens in Colorado

A Denver ophthalmologist recently became the first in Colorado to implant a special type of lens during cataract surgery, raising the bar for patient care in the state while increasing the quality of life for his patients.

27 Oct 2009

Study Shows Blue Light-Filtering IOL Installation Increases an Eye's Nutritional Component

Results of an important new study show that implantation of blue light-filtering intraocular lens (IOLs) at the time of cataract surgery increases a nutritional component of the eye, which may afford protection against the development and/or progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study, conducted by leading ophthalmology and vision researchers from the Macular Pigment Research Group at the Waterford Institute of Technology, is published in the October 2009 issue of the high impact journal Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS).

27 Oct 2009

AMD LASERS Announces Strategic Partnership for Picasso Diode Dental Laser

AMD LASERS, the world leader in comprehensive and affordable laser technology, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at providing even more value for dental professionals that purchase the Picasso diode dental laser.

27 Oct 2009

STAAR Surgical CAST Announces Significant Assessments from First Phase of nanoFLEX IOL Project

STAAR Surgical Company (Nasdaq: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products today reported that the Collamer Accommodating Study Team (CAST) formed by the company in late 2008 has provided very promising initial patient vision assessments from the first phase of the project. The CAST is comprised of eight prominent cataract/refractive surgeons from across the United States who since June 2009 have implanted more than 300 eyes with the STAAR nanoFLEX intraocular lens (IOL) for the treatment of cataracts.

26 Oct 2009

Canon USA to Highlight New Hybrid Digital Retinal Camera at AAO

The CX-1 is the First Fully Hybrid Digital Retinal Camera from Canon and the World’s First Digital Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera to Take FAF Photography

26 Oct 2009

Escalon Medical's Unit Launches PacScan Plus A-Scan Featuring Optional Pachymeter

Escalon Medical Corp. (Nasdaq: ESMC) today announced its Sonomed, Inc. subsidiary's introduction of the new PacScan™ Plus, an A-Scan with optional pachymeter.

24 Oct 2009

Tips from a Supermodel for the Perfect Spectacles Within a Budget

Supermodel Daisy Fuentes Offers Tips for Finding Affordable and Stylish Specs

24 Oct 2009

Cold Laser Acupuncture for Those Who Fear Needles

Acupuncture is widely acclaimed for relieving pain. However, many people would rather endure the crushing pain of migraine headaches than face their fear of needles. Nicholas C. Steadman, L.Ac., who practices acupuncture in New York City, claims to have erased that barrier with the use of cold laser acupuncture.

23 Oct 2009

Laser Energetics Seeks Patents for its Dazer Laser Light Fighting Technology Products

Company Continues to Expand Intellectual Property Portfolio

23 Oct 2009

Talley Eye Care and MedInformatix Mark 10 Years of Partnership

Excellent vision is what Talley Eye Care is all about. But even by this Indiana-based clinic's high standards, the reasons it chose MedInformatix a decade ago as its Practice Management/EMR software provider are as obvious as the "E" atop a vision chart.

23 Oct 2009