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- Can Exercise Reduce Vulnerability of Retinal Cells to Age-Related Loss and Injury?
- Two New Studies Investigate Whether Corneal Cross-Linking Can Treat Myopia
- IRIDEX Announces Long-Term Glaucoma Efficacy Data for Patients Treated with MicroPulse P3 Probe Technology
- Glaucoma App on Apple iTunes With Eye Drop Reminders and Other Features Appeals to Glaucoma Patients and Their Caregivers
- New Clinical Study to Attempt to Restore Vision of Patients With Homonymous Hemianopsia
- Foundation Fighting Blindness Launches New Website to Raise Funds to Research Cures for Retinal Diseases
- Can Medication Dispensed by Slow-Release Contact Lenses Treat Glaucoma as Effectively as Eye Drops?
- Will “Bionic Eyes” Restore Vision to Patients Blinded by Retinal Disease?
- Do Oral Osteoporosis Drugs Increase the Risk of Wet Macular Degeneration?
- Should Patients Opt for Dropless Cataract Surgery?
- Study Finds Icare HOME Device Offers Glaucoma Patients (Outside of US) Safe and Reliable Option for Self-Monitoring IOP at Home
- Stegmann Canal Expander Implant Lowered IOP in Patients With Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Study Evaluates Use of Whole Blood Followed by Brilliant Blue Versus Conventional Brilliant Blue for Staining of ILM in Macular Hole Surgery
- CDC Identifies Habits That Put Contacts Lens Wearers at Risk for Cornea Infections
- Does Treating Premature Infants With Steroids Increase Their Risk of Vision Problems?
- Can Eating Oily Fish Twice Weekly Reduce the Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy?
- Can Corneal Cross-Linking Be Used To Treat Myopia?
- Can Retinal Imaging Enable Earlier Detection of Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease?
- New Device Simulates Lens Replacement Experience Prior to Cataract Surgery
- Boston Medical Center to Evaluate Glaucoma Drop Aids
- Use of Vancomycin During Cataract Surgery Poses Risk of Blindness from Hemorrhagic Occlusive Retinal Vasculitis
- Can Ultrasound be Used to Treat Glaucoma?
- Can Mucinex Treat Filamentary Keratitis?
- New Ultracompact Handheld Probe Facilitates Retinal Imaging in Infants and Children
- Can Glaucoma be Treated With Cosopt Loaded Contact Lenses?
- University of Alabama Announces Study for Investigating the Effect of the Bruder Eye Hydrating Compress on Contact Lens Discomfort in Contact Lens Wearers
- FDA Approves CyPass Micro-Stent to Treat Glaucoma
- FDA Approves Tecnis Symfony IOL for Cataract Surgery Patients
- FDA Approves Xiidra For Treatment of Dry Eye
- FDA Approves Raindrop Near Vision Inlay to Treat Presbyopia
- Trial to Study Effect of Gabapentin on Pain of Second Cataract Surgery
- Trial to Study Treatment of Geographic Atrophy with Emixustat Hydrochloride
- Does Eye Rubbing Cause Keratoconus?
- DREAM Study to Evaluate Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Treatment of Dry Eye
- The Top 10 Eyecare Technologies Developed in Israel
- Oraya Therapeutics INTREPID Study Demonstrates Two-year Safety and Effectiveness of Non-invasive Therapy for Wet AMD
- Discovery About Shape of the Eye Could Boost Effectiveness of Artificial Lenses Used in Cataract Surgery
- Can Ellex’s 2RT Nanosecond Laser Halt the Progression of Macular Degeneration?
- Can TRIESENCE® Injections be Used to Treat Uveitis?
- Can ACTC’s Stem Cells be Used to Treat Severe Myopia?
- Bionic Eye for Treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa Approved by FDA
- Do High Levels of C-Reactive Protein Predict Future Risk of Macular Degeneration?
- Diagnosing Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency Associated With Contact Lens Wear
- Can Rosemary Protect Against Macular Degeneration?
- ThromboGenics Launches JETREA® in United States for Non-Surgical Treatment of Vitreomacular Adhesion
- ACTC to Enroll Patients With Better Vision in Stem Cell Trials
- Is It Better to Have Cataract Surgery on Both Eyes or One Eye?
- Allergan Webinar: Open-Angle Glaucoma: Managing IOP in Clinical Practice
- Alcon Launches ILEVRO™ for Treatment of Pain and Inflammation Associated with Cataract Surgery
- Fundus Exam With an iPhone (With iExaminer From Welch Allyn)
- Study to Evaluate Squalamine Drops for Treatment of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
- Study to Evaluate Grid Laser Treatment vs. Avastin Injections to Treat Diabetic Macular Edema
- Google Glasses Ready for Rollout (Developers Only For Now)
- Regeneron’s EYLEA® Injection Approved for the Treatment of Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Europe
- Ohr Pharmaceutical Launches Clinical Trial to Evaluate Squalamine Eye Drops for Wet AMD
- Study Will Compare Pneumatic Retinopexy Versus Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Regeneron’s Eylea: A Game Changer for Treatment of Macular Degeneration?
- Diagnosed With Diabetic Retinopathy? Join Our Online Support Group
- Ocriplasmin Approved by FDA to Treat Vitreomacular Adhesion
- pSivida’s Injectable Sustained-Release Micro-Insert for Treatment of Uveitis Proceeding to Phase III Trials
- Do You Suffer from Glaucoma? Join Our New Online Support Group…
- Do You Suffer from Macular Degeneration? Join Our New Online Support Group…
- Ohr Pharmaceutical Announces Positive Preclinical Safety Study Results for Squalamine Eye Drop for Wet-AMD
- ACT Secures Approval to Proceed with Increased RPE Dosage for Patients in Clinical Trial for Dry AMD
- Join the EyeDocNews Patient Community to Exchange Information and Share Experiences Concerning the Latest Treatments for Various Eye Conditions From Dry Eye to Uveitis
- Healon EndoCoat Protective Gel for Cataract Surgery From Abbott Approved by FDA
- New Campaign to Build Consumer Awareness of Visian ICL as a Vision Correction Alternative to LASIK
- Second Patient With Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy Treated With Stem Cells in Advanced Cell Technology Trial
- iStent from Glaukos Approved for Treatment of Glaucoma In Combination With Cataract Surgery
- Study Shows Fovista Administered in Combination With Lucentis Yields Better Results Treating Wet AMD Than Lucentis Alone
- Eye Drop to Treat Wet Macular Degeneration Granted Fast Track Designation by FDA
- Lutein and Zeaxanthin May Reduce Risk of Cataract
- New Retinal Prosthesis That Works Like a Solar Panel May Restore Sight to Patients With Macular Degeneration
- Treating Glaucoma Using Ultrasound Generated by the EYEOP1 Device
- Study on Using ILARIS® to Treat Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
- Bausch + Lomb Acquiring ISTA Pharmaceuticals
- LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation System Effectively Treats Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
- Foundation Fighting Blindness Blog Focuses on Treatments for Retinal Diseases
- Does Heavy Coffee Drinking Increase Glaucoma Risk?
- New Limbal Transplantation Technique Used To Treat Blindness Caused by Burns
- Can Playing Violent Video Games Improve Vision?
- Do Femtosecond Lasers Improve Accuracy of Cataract Surgery?
- Is Robotics the Future of Vitreoretional Surgery?
- Contact Lenses Coated With Vitamin E Provide Extended Pain Relief to Laser Eye Surgery Patients
- Will Spot Device from PediaVision Revolutionize Vision Screening?
- Does Early Intervention with Low Vision Aids Reduce Depression in Macular Degeneration Patients?
- Top 4 Features of EMR Software for an Ophthalmology Practice
- From the Lab- Improved Corneal Sensitivity Using Pigment Epithelial-Derived Factor
- Bausch + Lomb Launches KeraSoft® IC Contact Lenses for Keratoconus and Other Irregular Corneas
- Trabeculectomy vs. Trabectome
- Do Nanoparticles Called Dendrimers Offer Promise For Treating Macular Degeneration and Retinitis Pigmentosa?
- How Effective is the BrainPort® Vision Device?
- What Are the Latest Treatments for Retinitis Pigmentosa?
- Who are the Top Ophthalmologists in America?
- Can Intravitreal Ozurdex Implant Reduce the Incidence of Recurrent Vitreous Hemorrhage After Vitrectomy in Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy?
- Loteprednol vs Prednisolone to Treat Intraocular Inflammation Following Cataract Surgery in Children
- Paris Researchers Set to Undertake Major Study of Susac’s Syndrome
- Dyslexic Children See Major Reading Improvements With New Tinted Glasses
- Regeneron Announces FDA Approval of EYLEA™ (aflibercept) Injection for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Playing Video Games May Fix Lazy Eye in Older Children
- Vascular Abnormalities in Nail Bed Suggestive of Glaucoma
- Glassesoff App Promises to Eliminate Need for Reading Glasses in Patients With Presbyopia
- Can NSAID Diclofenac Prevent Ophthalmopathy in Patients With Graves’ Disease?
- Can Exercise Reduce the Risk of Glaucoma?
- Can Cataract Surgery Benefit Alzhiemer’s Patients?
- Corneal Transplant Saves Eyesight of Baby Girl With Peter’s Anomaly
- iExaminer Enables Fundus and Other Eye Exams Using iPhone
- ISTA Pharmaceuticals Announces Phase 3 Results for PROLENSA(TM) Eye Drops for Treatment of Pain and Inflammation After Cataract Surgery
- ISTA Pharmaceuticals Reports Results of Studies of REMURA(TM) Eye Drops for Dry Eye Disease
- ReLEx Femtosecond Laser System Represents Less Invasive Approach Than Standard LASIK Surgery
- Can Sirolimus Injections Prevent Vision Loss in Patients With Geographic Atrophy From Dry Macular Degeneration?
- Dr. Masket Describes Fix To Negative Dysphotopsia
- Is BromSite More Effective Than Bromday Eye Drops For Postoperative Inflammation and Reduction of Ocular Pain?
- Does Taking Aspirin Daily Increase the Risk of Macular Degeneration?
- Can Dextromethorphan Help Treat Diabetic Macular Edema?
- Is Non-Preserved Latanoprost Superior to Xalatan for Treatment of Glaucoma?
- How Safe is Stem Cell Therapy?
- Can Bilberry Extract Protect Vision From the Damaging Effects of Uveitis?
- Ivantis Announces Results of Hydrus Implant Study
- Gene Therapy Safe and Effective Treatment for Common Form of Leber Congenital Amaurosis
- VibeX™ Riboflavin/KXL™ System for the Treatment of Keratoconus Granted Orphan Drug Designation
- Repeated Use of Ophthalmic Antibiotics After Intravitreal Injections Promotes Bacterial Resistance
- Drugs to Treat Both Leber Congenital Amaurosis and Retinitis Pigmentosa Fast Tracked by FDA
- Bausch + Lomb and Technolas™ Perfect Vision Introduce VICTUS™ Femtosecond Laser Platform
- ForeseeHome AMD Monitor Saves Eye Sight of Patient With Macular Degeneration
- Novogali Pharma Reports Positive Results in Phase II Study Comparing Treatment With Catioprost® vs. Travatan Z® in Glaucoma Patients
- Will Your Eye Surgery Center Purchase a Femtosecond Laser for Cataract Surgery?
- Medicare to Reimburse for Implantable Miniature Telescope for End-Stage Macular Degeneration
- Canon Introduces New CR-2 Plus Digital Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera Incorporating Fundus Auto-Fluorescence (FAF) Imaging
- Tonight on ORLive.com at 6PM EST: Surgical Treatment for Nystagmus in Infancy and Childhood
- New Smartphone Application Helps The Color-Blind See Colors Like Everyone Else
- Combining XIBROM(TM) and Lucentis May Provide Added Efficacy Over Lucentis Alone in Treating Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- New Drug May Slow Cataract Growth and Delay Cataracts From Forming
- Scientists Identify Genetic Cause of Goldman-Favre Syndrome
- FDA Clears New Multicolor Pattern Scan Laser Photocoagulator from NIDEK
- Clinical Trial of Pink Eye Test to Commence in Fall
- QLT Shows Positive 4 Week Efficacy in Phase II Study for Glaucoma Using Latanoprost Punctal Plug Delivery System
- Are Time-Release Implants an Effective Treatment for Uveitis?
- Healon EndoCoat Protective Gel for Cataract Surgery Granted CE Mark by EU
- ThromboGenics Announces New Phase III Ocriplasmin Data Presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS)
- Does Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK) Improve Vision Quality in Patients With Fuch’s Dystrophy?
- Patients With Myopia and Presbyopia Sought for Study by Technolas of Laser Procedure to Correct Both Conditions in a Single Treatment
- Glaucoma Patients Sought for Study of SENSIMED Triggerfish Contact Lens IOP Sensor
- What is Incidence of Permanent Vision Loss after Trabeculectomy to Treat Glaucoma?
- Are Molteno Implants Superior to Trabeculectomy for Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma?
- Researchers Gain Insight Into Childhood Eye Tumor Retinoblastoma
- Visual Chromatic Cover Therapy Offers New Treatment Option for Hemianopia (Hemianopsia)
- Patients With Glaucoma Sought for Clinical Trial Underway at Yale School of Medicine to Establish Ability of SOLX Gold Shunt to Reduce IOP
- Volunteers With Dry Eye Sought for Clinical Trial to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Thymosin Beta 4 Ophthalmic Solution to Treat Dry Eye
- To Reduce Risk of Infection Doctors Should Wear Face Masks and Minimize Talk With Patients During Eye Injections
- iVeena Implant May One Day Spare Macular Degeneration Patients the Pain of Eye Injections
- Increasing Frequency of Visual Field Testing Leads to Earlier Detection of Glaucoma
- Earlier Detection Improves Treatment Outcomes for Amblyopia in Children
- Interview: The LenSx Femtosecond Laser for Cataract Surgery
- Femtosecond Laser vs Microkeratome for LASIK
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Develops Checklist to Help Members Achieve Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records
- Yag Laser Can Resolve Epinuclear Chips After Phaco
- LipiFlow Treatment for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Approved by FDA
- Bilirubin Protects Against Diabetic Retinopathy
- Inexpensive Device for Detecting Refractive Error Developed at MIT
- New Drug Delivery Device May Treat Retinal Damage Caused by Diabetes
- NAVILAS Shown To Be More Effective
- Fibrin Glue Beats Sutures
- How Come Patients Don’t Take Their Glaucoma Drops?
- Collagen Cross Linking As Treatment For Acanthamoeba
- American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Against Stem Cell Treatment
- Surgeons Pushing Intracameral Cefuroxime in Cataract Surgery
- What’s With Bag-In-The-Lens Implant to Prevent Posterior Capsular Opacification?
- Toric IOL Beats Lymbic Relaxing Incisions for Managing Corneal Astigmatism
- VEGF Trap-Eye Sees Positive Results in Phase 3 GALILEO Study in Patients with Macular Edema Due to CRVO
- Merck Acquiring Inspire Pharmaceuticals
- FDA Approves Generic Version of Xalatan® Eye Drops for Glaucoma
- Virginia Eye Institute Now Selling emPower Electronic Glasses
- How Effective Are Bepreve Eye Drops in Treating Allergic Conjunctivitis?
- Lucentis Approved in Europe to Treat Patients With Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Microsoft Kinect Used to Power Navigational Aid for Visually Impaired
- Clinical Trials of Using Subretinal Implants to Treat Retinitis Pigmentosa Set to Begin in United States
- Opt-Align from Stereo Optical Helps Diagnose Computer Vision Syndrome and Prescribe Treatment
- FDA Approves New Cataract Multifocal Intraocular Lens From Abbott
- Technolas Growth Fueled by Only Comprehensive LASIK Treatment for Astigmatism Approved by the FDA
- What Are Complications of Using Riboflavin–UV-A Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking to Treat Keratoconus?
- ZYOPTIX® Advanced Nomogram From Technolas For Custom LASIK Eye Surgery Approved by FDA
- WaveTec Vision Announces Upgrade and Unlimited Use Pricing for Its ORange Wavefront Aberrometer
- New Radiation Treatment for AMD Starts Trial in UK
- Can Lucentis Improve Vision in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema?
- SonoEye Device May Deliver Drugs to Eye to Treat AMD Without Injection
- Video Demonstration of the EndoSerter
- Argus™ II Retinal Prosthesis System for Treating Blindness from Retinal Disease Approved for Sale in Europe
- Do Cold Temperatures Increase Dry Eye Suffering?
- Researchers Develop Miniature Eye Pressure Monitor for Glaucoma Patients
- Kentucky Governor Signs Law Allowing Optometrists to Perform Eye Surgery
- Breakthrough in Using Stem Cells to Treat Retinitis Pigmentosa
- What is Long Term Success Rate of Corneal Transplants to Treat Keratoconus?
- Is a Single Intravitreal Injection of Avastin More Effective Than Lasers in Treating Retinopathy of Prematurity?
- Should Optometrists Be Allowed to Perform Eye Surgery?
- Using Riboflavin and Ultraviolet Light to Treat Acanthamoeba
- Should Optometrists Be Allowed to Administer Injections to Eyelids?
- Can High Blood Glucose Levels Predict the Risk of Retinopathy?
- Register for Regeneron’s Webcast This Coming Sunday, February 13, Providing Update on VEGF Trap-Eye Clinical Studies
- Positive News for Drug to Treat Leber Congenital Amaurosis and Retinitis Pigmentosa
- QLT Announces Phase II Clinical Trial Results for the Olopatadine Punctal Plug Delivery System
- 36-Month Study of Illuvien for Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema Shows Positive Results
- Research Suggests Polymer Electrodes May Improve Quality of Retinal Implants
- NeoVista Announces First Commercial Utilization of Epimacular Brachytherapy in Germany to Treat Wet AMD
- Seeking Ophthalmologists to Contribute Content to EyeDocNews
- Does High Myopia Predict Failure in Macular Hole Surgery?
- Regeneron Commences Clinical Trial of Efficacy and Safety of VEGF Trap-Eye in Patients With Choroidal Neovascularisation (CNV) of the Retina
- Can Inhibition of Enzyme Prevent Neovascularization Seen in Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinopathy of Prematurity?
- California Medical Association Files Lawsuit to Block New Regulations Certifying Optometrists to Treat Glaucoma
- Can Eye Drops With Pirenoxine Be Used to Treat Cataract?
- Does Retinal Damage Progress Even Following Cessation of Antimalarial Drugs Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine?
- Bausch + Lomb Offers Crystalens® iClear iPhone Application
- Can Steroid Implant Treat Noninfectious or Posterior Uveitis?
- Glaucoma Patients Will be Able to Use New Tonometer at Home to Measure Eye Pressure Through Eyelid
- Is Confocal Microscope Helpful in Diagnosing Fungal Keratitis?
- Are Cataracts a Side Effect of Prostate Cancer Therapy Designed to Suppress Testosterone?
- What Is Computer Vision Syndrome?
- Does Low Selenium Contribute to Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome?
- Crystalens Rebate Program Extended to Patients Implanting IOL Before March 31, 2011
- Is VEGF Trap-Eye Effective in Treating Macular Edema?
- Is New Laser Treatment for Glaucoma Safer Than Trabeculectomy?
- Can Exercise and Good Nutrition Reduce the Risk of Macular Degeneration?
- Is Acupuncture as Effective as an Eye Patch in Treating Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)?
- Alcon to Merge With Novartis
- Is the Kindle a Good Product for Patients With Low Vision From Conditions Such as Macular Degeneration?
- Should Parents Feed Infants Prior to Eye Exam for Retinopathy of Prematurity?
- Do Travoprost Eye Drops Produce Lower Diurnal IOP Than Tafluprost Eye Drops?
- Eye Safety Tips for the Holidays
- QLT Obtains Orphan Drug Status for Drug to Treat Leber Congenital Amaurosis and Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Bausch + Lomb Subsidiary Storz® Ophthalmics Introduces New Line of Single-Use Cataract Instruments
- Will Light Adjustable Lens (LAL®) From Calhoun Vision Revolutionize Cataract Surgery?
- Can Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia be Treated With Inteferon?
- Eyecare Tips for Computer Users
- New Non-Invasive Test Offers Early Detection of Glaucoma While Reversible
- Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Fish Prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
- Are Every-Other-Month Injections of VEGF Trap-Eye (Aflibercept) as Effective as Monthly Injections of Lucentis in Treating Macular Degeneration?
- Can Melatonin Be Used to Treat Macular Degeneration?
- How Effective Are AMD Drugs in Treating Diabetic Macular Edema?
- Flexivue and AcuFocus Among New Options That May Eliminate Need for Reading Glasses
- New Compact Digital Retinal Camera From Canon Receives Clearance from FDA
- New Laser System From OpticaMedica Uses Femto-Second Laser and Optical Coherence Tomography to Perform More Precise Cataract Surgery
- Is Valproic Acid a Treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa?
- Retinal Implant Brings Vision to Blind
- Is Valtrex Helpful in Treatment of Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy?
- Which is Better to Lower IOP – Travatan vs. Lumigan vs. Xalatan
- Should We Be Administering Besivance or Azasite Via DuraSite After Phaco?
- Once Daily Bromday Drops From ISTA Approved For Cataract Patients
- Can NeoVista’s Epimacular Brachytherapy Improve Treatment of Macular Degeneration?
- Ocular Therapeutix Announces Successful Completion of Study of Sustained Drug Delivery Moxifloxacin Punctum Plug
- Anyone Using AzaSite Eye Drops To Treat Posterior Blepharitis/Meibomian Gland Disease?
- Will Microplasmin Injections Transform Treatment of Vitreomacular Adhesion (Traction) and Macular Hole?
- Study Finds No Difference Between Avastin and Lucentis in Treatment of AMD
- Should I Use Cosopt to Manage Glaucoma?
- Topcon Launches New Multifocal Lens To Simultaneously Correct Presbyopia and Astigmatism
- FDA Approves Ozurdex for Treatment of Uveitis Affecting Posterior Segment of Eye
- New Lumigan Eye Drop Formulation for Glaucoma From Allergan Approved by FDA
- Cataract Surgery Essentials or What All Patients Should Know About Cataract Surgery
- Does the NuLens IOL Represent a Breakthrough in Cataract Surgery?
- InSite Vision Commences Phase 1/2 Clinical Study of ISV-303 for Post-Surgical Ocular Pain and Swelling Following Cataract and Other Surgeries
- IRIDEX Granted Patent for MicroPulse™ Technology for Dose Control of Laser Energy During Eye Surgery
- Researchers Use Non-Viral Gene Therapy to Prevent Retinal Degeneration
- FDA Panel Recommends Glaukos iStent for Premarket Approval
- Do Contact Lenses Cause Corneal Ulcers?
- Will New Carbon Material Revolutionize Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma?
- Does a Modest Reduction in Intraocular Pressure Slow Vision Loss in Glaucoma Patients?
- Bausch+Lomb Recalls PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS 2 Formula with Omega 3 Softgels Due to Choking Sensation
- Do Screening Tests Administered to Teens Fail to Detect Certain Vision Problems?
- Can You Test Your Vision Using Your Cell Phone?
- Can Preconditioning Cornea Improves Transplant Success?
- International Stem Cell Corporation and Eye Hospital Launch Collaboration to Develop Stem Cell-Based Treatment for Corneal Vision Impairment
- VisionCare Announces FDA Approval for Implantable Telescope for End-Stage Macular Degeneration
- Sircle Labs Launches Macutek: New AREDS Formulated Vitamin With Lutein for Dry Age Related Macular Degeneration
- New Website Helps Patients Evaluate Stem Cell Treatment Options
- Can Irrigating Conjunctiva With Povidone-Iodine Solution Prior to Cataract Surgery Reduce Risk of Endophthalmitis?
- FDA Approves Lucentis for Treatment of Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Does Avastin Improve AMD?
- Can Eliminating Smoking and Increasing HDL Cholesterol Levels Decrease the Risk of Macular Degeneration?
- Can a Healthy Diet Reduce Cataracts in Women?
- Do Antidepressants Increase the Risk of Cataracts?
- Will Development of a Corneal Prosthesis Made of Plastic Revolutionize Corneal Transplants?
- Are IOL’s Safer Than Lasers for Treatment of Myopia?
- What Are the Advantages of DSAEK Over PKP?
- Optovue Receives FDA Clearance for iVue Compact SD-OCT
- Can Lutein Intake Slow the Progression of Retinitis Pigmentosa?
- ReVision Optics Announces Clinical Trials of PresbyLens
- FDA Approves Softec HD IOL from Lenstec for Treating Cataracts
- Will the IRay Revolutionize the Treatment of Wet Macular Degeneration?
- Contact Lenses Loaded with Vitamin E May Treat Glaucoma More Effectively
- Does Delaying Drug Treatment of Patients With Ocular Hypertension Increase the Risk of Glaucoma?
- Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Increase the Risk of Cataracts in Women?
- Synchrony IOL Gives Almost 3D of Accomodation
- Should Choroidal Nevus be Monitored?
- FDA Approves ForeseeHome AMD Monitor from Notal Vision
- Researchers Develop Artificial Eyelid Muscles to Restore Blink Reflex
- Who Knew? Bifocals Retard Myopia After All
- Voriconazole Shows Promise in Treating Acanthamoeba Keratitis
- pSivida Announces Positive Results From The Two Phase 3 FAME™ Trials of Iluvien in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema
- What is the Risk of Infection With Intravitreal Drug Injections Without Topical Antibiotics?
- Does a Fatty Diet Put You at Risk for Macular Degeneration?
- Will New Synchrony Lens Provide Better Outcomes for Cataract Patients?
- Will Femtosecond Laser Technology Revolutionize Cataract Surgery?
- Is Photorefractive Keratectomy Followed By Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking Effective in Treating Keratoconus?
- Systemic Absorption of Sub-Tenon’s Kenalog
- FDA Approves Marketing of Crystalens HD(TM) in Quarter Diopter Steps by Bausch & Lomb in the United States
- MatchedFlicker Software for Early Glaucoma Diagnosis Receives FDA Clearance
- Alcon Discontinues Development of Anecortave Acetate for Intraocular Pressure Reduction in Glaucoma Patients
- Merck Manual Now Available for iPhone
- Is Avastin Better Than Laser for Diabetic Macular Edema?
- Comparison of AMD Treatments Trials (CATT) Study Comparing Lucentis vs Avastin is Back on Track
- New Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Approaches Allow for Faster Detection With Lower Burden on Ophthalmologists
- Should Eye Doctors Sell Latisse?
- Allergan Announces FDA Approval for OZURDEX™ For Treatment of Macular Edema Following Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion or Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Does Anyone Use Dodick PreChoppers?
- Can Kenalog Before Panretinal Photocoagulation Protect Against Visual Loss and Macular Thickening?
- QLT Announces Positive Results from Visudyne-Lucentis Combination Therapy for Wet AMD
- EyeGate Pharma Announces That EGP-437 Improved Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome in a Phase II Study
- Children With Intermittent Exotropia at Increased Risk for Mental Illness as Young Adults
- Study Shows Dry Eye Increasingly Common Among Older Men
- Carl Zeiss Meditec Receives FDA Clearance for Cirrus HD-OCT Software Version 4.0
- STAAR Surgical Announces EU Approval of System to Implant Lenses in Eyes of Patients Whose Vision is Impaired by Cataracts
- Who Uses YAG Vitrolysis for Floaters?
- Ophthalmologists Invited to Join Study on Effectiveness of 5% Betadine Irrigation to Treat Acute EKC
- Researchers Use Stem Cells Cultured on Contact Lens to Restore Sight to Sufferers of Blinding Corneal Diseases
- Newer Antibiotics May Be Best Choice to Combat Infection After LASIK and Other Refractive Surgery
- June 2009 Issue of Ophthalmology Covers Corneal Transplants, LASIK Infections and Glaucoma Med Compliance
- FDA Approves Besifloxacin Drops for Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis
- Eyenovations Developing Contact Lens That Delivers Continuous, Extended Release of Medications; Benefit Seen for Glaucoma Patients
- Do Cataract Eye Drops Work?
- FDA Says LASIK Ads Must Warn Consumers of Side Effect Risks
- ARVO Presentation Reports Emerging Evidence for Superiority of Dynamic Contour Tonometry to Goldmann Method for Measuring IOP
- iVisit Turns Mobile Camera Phone into Eye for the Blind
- Tamsulosin (Flomax) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Poses Risks to Cataract Surgery Patients
- Dementia and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Could Share Similar Pathogenesis
- Studies Show Saffron Spice May Help Prevent Vision Loss or Even Reverse Vision Loss in Patients Suffering from AMD
- Corneal Implants for Presbyopia: What Ever Happened to the Presbylens?
- IOPtima Reports Successful Long-Term Results in the Use of its Laser System for Treatment of Glaucoma
- ARVO Presentation Highlights: Uveitis, Lucentis, IOP, Retinal Detachment, Dry AMD, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Glaucoma
- FDA Grants Accelerated Approval of Avastin for Brain Cancer (Glioblastoma) That Has Progressed Following Prior Therapy
- Should We Prescribe Vigamox Eye Drops for Pink Eye?
- Neuroplasticity Enables Young Girl Blinded in Dog Attack to Regain Sight
- Visiogen Raises $40 Million to Support Global Commercialization of the Synchrony Dual Optic Accommodating Intraocular Lens
- IRIDEX Announces Shipment of New IQ 577(TM) Laser Systems
- Study Finds Calcium Dobesilate Fails to Reduce Incidence of Macular Edema
- FTC Delays Enforcement of Red Flag Rule
- Question: Treating Macular Edema After Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery?
- Intravitreous Injections of Pegaptanib (Macugen) May Help Prevent Further Vision Loss From Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Conjunctivochalasis- underdiagnosed and easy to repair
- Santen and Merck Sign Licensing Agreement for Tafluprost Treatment for Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension
- Ophthalmologists Use OCT to Detect Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Clinical Trial Finds Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Viagra and Cialis Pose No Threat to Retina
- Othera Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Interim Phase 2 Results of OT-551 Eye Drop Treatment for Dry AMD
- CME: Standing the Test of Time: Glaucoma Medications — Impact of Preservatives on Safety and Stability
- Mice with Scarred and Hazy Corneas Have Transparency Restored With Injections of Human Corneal Stem Cells
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Postoperative Endophthalmitis
- Vernier Visual Acuity Measurements Show Promise as Tool for Early Detection of Amblyopia in Infants With Hemangioma and Other Eyelid Abnormalities
- Ophthalmologists Opposing Legislation in at Least Five States Seeking to Expand Optometrists’ Scope of Practice
- Carl Zeiss Meditec Showcases New Cataract and Refractive Solutions
- Synchrony Accomodative Lens- Just One Diopter
- ORange™ Intraoperative Wavefront Aberrometer from WaveTec Vision Debuts at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Conference
- LensX Lasers Raises $22.36 Million for Cataract Laser
- TV Station Interviews Dr. Carla Siegfried on Glaucoma Treatment Options
- April 2009 Issue of Ophthalmology from AAO Includes Peer-Reviewed Report Showing High Patient Satisfaction With LASIK Surgery
- Implantable Miniature Telescope for AMD From VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies Secures Approval From FDA Ophthalmic Devices Advisory Panel
- Interview With Dr. Francis Price of Price Vision Group on Cornea Surgeries
- Christopher S. Jordan, MD, Performs First Intralase Enhanced Keratoplasty (IEK) in Northeastern United States
- Neurotech Reports NT-501 Substantially Slowed Loss of Vision in Subjects With Dry AMD Involving Geographic Atrophy
- NeoVista Raises $18 Million to Fund Continued Clinical Trials of Beta Radiation Therapy for Wet AMD
- What Retinal Complications Arise From Abnormal Angiogenesis?
- Video: Playlist on Basic Phacoemulsification Techniques
- Video: Basic Capsulorhexis Techniques and Principles
- Researchers Create Ultra-Detailed 3-D Images of Retinas of Over 400 AMD Patients Using High Resolution OCT Machines
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- Researchers Announce New Class of Smart Prosthetic Implants to Provide Oxygen to Retinal Tissue
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- New Diagnostic Camera Will Make Screening For Diabetic Retinopathy Affordable
- Implantation of SOLX Gold Shunt into Supraciliary Space Controls Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma Patients
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- Advanced Cell Technology Ready to File Independent New Drug Application for Stem Cell Based Program for Treating Retinal Diseases
- List of Organizations Providing Free Eyecare and Examinations
- Focal/Grid Photocoagulation vs. Intravitreal Triamcinolone for Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema
- TrueVision Systems Continues to Refine 3D Digital Visualization Technology for Cataract Surgery
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- SynergEyes(R) Launches New Website for Keratoconus Patients
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- Do You Use Capsular Tension Rings During Cataract Surgery?
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- Trabecular Micro-Bypass Implant of Glaukos iStent With Phacoemulsification Helped Reduce IOP
- Opko Health Terminates Late-Stage Trial Of Bevasiranib For Treatment Of Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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- Blind Man Fitted With Argus II Bionic Eye from Second Sight Now Sees Light
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- Lumigan vs. Travatan vs. Xalatan
- New AREDS Study Concludes Age-Related Macular Degeneration Not Made Worse by Cataract Surgery
- Alcon AcrySof® IQ Toric IOL Approved for U.S. Patients with Cataracts and Astigmatism
- Pfizer Ophthalmics and Bausch & Lomb Announce Co-Promotion Agreement Covering Xalatan, Alrex, Lotemax and Zylet
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- Can Vigorous Exercise Lower Risk of Cataracts and Macular Degeneration?
- Diaton Tonometer For Measuring Intraocular Pressure Through Eyelid Approved by Mexico Ministry of Health
- President Obama Declares March 1-7 Save Your Vision Week
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- Researchers Find New Pathway in Retina Allowing Photoreceptor Cells to Adapt Following Changes in Light Exposure
- Laser Burn to One Retina Causes Both Eyes to Lose Immune Privilege
- Imaging Analysis Used to Find Semiconductor Defects Now Used to Diagnose Diabetic Retinopathy
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- North Carolina Practice First in U.S. to Acquire Ziemer FEMTO LDV Surgical Laser
- Novagali Pharma Releases Data Pertaining to BAK-Free Eye Drops for Glaucoma Treatment
- Trabectome Versus Canaloplasty Versus Trabeculectomy in Treating Glaucoma
- Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells of Living Retina Imaged For First Time
- Would You Recommend Intacs for a 27 Year Old Patient With Early Keratoconus?
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- UK Researchers Using Intense Lasers to Perform Structural Analysis of Corneas
- The Dispensing Ophthalmologist from the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Novel Measures of Cardiovascular Health and its Association With Prevalence and Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration: The CHARM Study
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