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Lumenis Obtains FDA Approval to Sell PolyScope Flexible Endoscope in US

Lumenis Ltd., a global developer, manufacturer and seller of laser, light-based and radiofrequency devices for surgical, aesthetic, and ophthalmic applications, announced that on September 30th, 2009 the FDA issued a 510K to Lumenis stating that the PolyScope Flexible Endoscope can now be sold in the United States.

28 Oct 2009

Lumenis Unveils Advanced Ophthalmic Laser Delivery Technology

Lumenis Ltd. a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of laser, light-based and radiofrequency devices for ophthalmic, surgical and aesthetic applications, announced today that it introduced a breakthrough ophthalmic laser delivery technology on October 24th at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, USA.

28 Oct 2009

Presentation of First Endoscopic Gynecologic Surgery Using '4K' Technology

Doctors at the annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine got a glimpse into the future of women's health with the presentation of endoscopic gynecologic surgery performed for the first time using "4K" technology.

28 Oct 2009

Malvern Instruments and Kaiser Optical Systems Announce Collaboration

Materials characterization company Malvern Instruments (Malvern, Worcs, UK) and Kaiser Optical Systems (Ann Arbor, MI, USA), a leading supplier of Raman analyzers and components for spectroscopy, announce a development collaboration that will enhance the product portfolios of both companies. As part of the process of bringing the resulting new products to market, both companies will be seeking the involvement of potential customers at the final stages of product development and for beta evaluations later this year.

27 Oct 2009

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