Laser Surgery Does Not Appear To Have Long-term Effects On Corneal Cells Nov 13, 2009
Patel et al. Corneal Endothelial Cell Loss 9 Years After Excimer Laser Keratorefractive Surgery. Archives of Ophthalmology, 2009; 127 (11): 1423 DOI. (Science Daily)
PhotoMedex raises $2.7M in stock sale Oct 24, 2009
PhotoMedex develops proprietary excimer laser and fiber optic systems for the treatment of skin disorders including psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis and leukoderma. PhotoMedex also develops and markets products based on DNA repair for skin health, hair care and wound care. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Vitiligo Treatment: Frequently Aske... Jul 9, 2009
Excimer lasers have been found to produce repigmentation in some patients, though the results are not as satisfactory as the surgical cosmetic treatments of vitiligo. What is Cosmetic Camouflage in Vitiligo. (Suite101.com)
New Army weapon: Killer eyesight (3) Mar 9, 2009
scans a soldiers eyes on Feb. 14 using the new excimer laser machine his clinic acquired last year. (Columbia News Service). (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
PhotoMedex buys Photo Therapeutics Mar 3, 2009
PhotoMedex also focuses on the skin-care field with its proprietary excimer lasers and other products. Reader Comments. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Rick Fraunfelder, M.D. of the Casey Vision Correction Center in Portland, Oregon, Joins Elite Group of Surgeons Listed at Trusted LASIK Surgeons Feb 26, 2009
"We are honored to have Dr. Fraunfelder join our Trusted Lasik Directory. The Casey Eye Institute has a long history of contributions to the field of refractive surgery beginning with the excimer laser FDA studies initiated by Dr. Larry Rich in the early 1990's. Rick Fraunfelder continues this strong tradition. He also brings the unique perspective of serving on the FDA advisory panel which oversees the approval of ophthalmic laser systems," commented James J. Salz, M.D., Chief Executive Officer... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
