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Analyzing Laser Tissue Welding Effects for Spina Bifida Repair

Analyzing Laser Tissue Welding Effects for Spina Bifida Repair

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; IBEX, Logan, Utah; and Laser Tissue Welding Inc., Houston, Texas collaborated on a research study titled, â€œEvaluation of the effects of laser tissue welding on the spinal cord and skinâ€ in a 30-day study of simulated spina bifida repair in rabbits.

23 Jan 2017

Space-Division Multiplexing Optical Coherence Tomography Could Potentially Map the Brain Using Light

Space-Division Multiplexing Optical Coherence Tomography Could Potentially Map the Brain Using Light

Scientific progress has provided a solid understanding of the anatomy of the brain. However, there is still no reliable way to examine neuron to neuron communication, as it happens--a key to understanding the correlation between brain structure and brain function.

22 Nov 2016

New Fluorescence-Detection Microscope Combines Three-Dimensional and High-Resolution Image Processing

New Fluorescence-Detection Microscope Combines Three-Dimensional and High-Resolution Image Processing

Once again, optical microscopy researchers at Colorado State University are pushing the envelope of biological imaging.

26 Oct 2016

Wearable Artificial Vision Device Shows Promise in Enhancing Quality of Life for Visually Impaired

Wearable Artificial Vision Device Shows Promise in Enhancing Quality of Life for Visually Impaired

A recent study presented at AAO 2016, the 120th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology spoke of a unique wearable artificial vision device that may have the potential to help legally blind people "read" and recognize faces.

18 Oct 2016

New Imaging Technique May Improve Detection of GI Cancers

New Imaging Technique May Improve Detection of GI Cancers

A new imaging technique is under development with the aim of detecting and characterising early cancerous changes in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

17 Oct 2016

Lumenis Introduces Innovative Otolase for Enhanced Precision in Middle Ear Surgery

Lumenis Introduces Innovative Otolase for Enhanced Precision in Middle Ear Surgery

Lumenis Ltd., the world's largest energy-based medical device company for surgical, aesthetic and ophthalmic applications, announces the introduction of OtoLase, the new otology designated enhancement for the AcuPulse family of products.

19 Sep 2016

VisuMax Femtosecond Laser Gets FDA Approval for Surgical Treatment of Nearsightedness

VisuMax Femtosecond Laser Gets FDA Approval for Surgical Treatment of Nearsightedness

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the VisuMax Femtosecond Laser for the small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) procedure to reduce or eliminate nearsightedness in certain patients 22 years of age or older.

14 Sep 2016

Scientists Use Near-Infrared Light to Spot Early Warning Signs of Esophageal Cancer

Scientists Use Near-Infrared Light to Spot Early Warning Signs of Esophageal Cancer

Scientists have developed an endoscope that uses near-infrared light to spot early warning signs of oesophageal - food pipe - cancer, according to research published in the Journal of Biomedical Optics today.

7 Sep 2016

Apira Receives Clearance to Sell First Wearable Laser Device in Brazil

Apira Receives Clearance to Sell First Wearable Laser Device in Brazil

Apira Science, Inc. has received clearance to sell and distribute the iGrow Hair Growth System in Brazil, bringing the benefits of low-level light therapy (LLLT) to the homes of consumers in one of the largest beauty markets in the world.

31 Aug 2016

Researchers Develop Two-Photon Imaging Method to Observe Meissner's Corpuscles in Living Skin

Researchers Develop Two-Photon Imaging Method to Observe Meissner's Corpuscles in Living Skin

When a fingertip explores the surface of a material, mechanoreceptors called Meissner's corpuscles (MCs) near the surface of the skin mainly respond to low-frequency vibration stimuli such as fluttering or slipping on the skin.

31 Aug 2016

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The LCOS-SLM: A Spatial Light Modulator Optical Device

The LCOS-SLM: A Spatial Light Modulator Optical Device

Explore optical phase modulation with a LCOS spatial light modulator optical device.

From Santec Corporation

AccuFiz Infrared Interferometers for IR Optics and Precision Surfaces

AccuFiz Infrared Interferometers for IR Optics and Precision Surfaces

AccuFiz infrared interferometers provide accurate measurement of IR optics and precision surfaces.

From 4D Technology

Why CRDS Gas Analyzers are Critical for High Purity Gas

Why CRDS Gas Analyzers are Critical for High Purity Gas

CRDS gas analyzers are key to analyzing trace and high purity gases.

From TIGER OPTICS™

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