AAO-SOE Joint Meeting Nov. 9 glaucoma research highlights Nov 9, 2008
The 2008 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Ophthalmology is the largest and most comprehensive ophthalmic educational meeting in the world. It is in session November 8 to 11 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. (EurekAlert!)
Lumenis(R) Introduces Four New Products & Delivery Devices at the 2008 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia USA Nov 7, 2008
Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumenis(R) Ltd. a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of laser, light-based and radiofrequency devices for ophthalmic, surgical and aesthetic applications, announced today that it will introduce four new ophthalmic lasers and delivery devices on November 8th at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. Dov Ofer, Lumenis' President and Chief Executive Officer stated: "Lumenis is proud to be yet again at the forefront of... (PR Newswire)
Anti-VEGF Drugs For Retinal Diseases Could Have Serious Side Effects, Scientists Caution Nov 6, 2008
From a clinical perspective, Dr. Delia Sang of Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston points out that the use of anti-VEGF therapy in the treatment of patients with wet macular degeneration has revolutionized outcomes in this disease. However, in light of the work of Dr. D'Amore and others, in elucidating possible systemic and ocular side effects of these drugs, "caution must be exercised in identifying patients at increased risk of problems with long-=term VEGF blockade, and potential side effects... (Science Daily)
Ellex to Preview New Multi-Color Photocoagulation Laser at AAO Nov 4, 2008
ADELAIDE, Australia, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellex Medical Lasers Limited (ASX:ELX), a global leader in the design and manufacture of ophthalmic laser and ultrasound systems, today announced that it will preview a new, multi-color photocoagulation laser, Integre Pro(TM), at the upcoming American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), November 8-11, 2008 in Atlanta ... "The Integre Pro is one of a kind, and underlines Ellex's ongoing commitment to be at the forefront of ophthalmic laser technology," said... (PR Newswire)
ACE Vision Group, Inc. Announces New Global Medical Director, Dr. Marguerite McDonald Oct 31, 2008
Dr. McDonald is a cornea/refractive/anterior segment specialist for Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, Lynbrook, NY. She is presently a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at New York University (NYU) in Manhattan and an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans ... ACE Vision Group, Inc. President atrick H. Witham stated: "In Dr. McDonald, ACE is adding a highly-skilled, top-notch industry leader to further strengthen our clinical... (PR Newswire)
Top Refractive Eye Surgeons Listed in Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory Make Solid Showing at Annual Alcon Symposium Oct 31, 2008
Doctors Stephen Brint, Daniel Durrie, Shachar Tauber, Stephen Slade, R. Wayne Bowman, William Whitson, James Salz, Ronald Krueger, Jason Stahl, Karl Stoneciper, Brock Magruder, and Richard Braunstein, attended the recent Alcon Symposium in Dallas, Texas, which featured the Allegretto Wave excimer laser system used for LASIK eye surgery. All of these LASIK eye surgeons and refractive experts are listed in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory, a consumer resource that screens LASIK surgeons based... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
An eye for optometry Oct 30, 2008
She then worked doing pre-op and post-of for cataract specialists at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston. After having her first child, Yampolsky wanted to be closer to home so she went to work for Center for Eye Health in Brockton. (Canton Journal, MA)
QLT announces third quarter results for 2008 Oct 28, 2008
As part of the restructuring, Novartis will no longer have a dedicated Ophthalmic sales force, however it will continue to support Visudyne in the U.S. with indirect sales methods. In the near term, we expect profitability to increase as a result of reduced selling and administrative expenses. (Canada Newswire)
Danish humanitarian receives vision-saving surgery in Hawaii Oct 25, 2008
Posted on: Friday, October 24, 2008. Mahalo Concert to Take Place November 2 at Calvary By the Sea. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Itchy, Uncomfortable Eyes? It Could be 'Dry Eye' Oct 23, 2008
Dr. Donnenfeld is in private practice at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island in Rockville Centre, N.Y.. Courtesy of ARAcontent. (Pekin Times, IL)
Koforidua Regional hospital receives ophthalmic equipment Oct 13, 2008
Koforidua, Oct. 12, GNA - Synoptik Company Limited of Denmark, manufacturers of spectacles and contact lenses, in collaboration with Krobo Danish Association, Ghana, have presented ophthalmic equipment valued at GH15,000 to the Regional Hospital at Koforidua. The items included three Slate Lamps, eye examining kits, a projector and 1,000 pieces of eyeglass frames. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Here are the obituaries that appear in the Oct. 13 edition of the Daily Times Oct 13, 2008
Mr. Pelkofsky was an optometrist who started his career with Sheldon L. Morris Associates at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Chester and continued when the practice merged with Ophthalmic Surgical Associates several years ago. He was an avid sports fan. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Ministry of Health to speed up health delivery Oct 10, 2008
The meeting, which was under the theme "The mew paradigm for health care in Ghana; The role of training institutions", was attended by heads of Nurses Training colleges, Midwifery Training collages, Ophthalmic Training School, School of Hygiene, School of Anaesthesia and others. It was aimed at incorporating regenerative health and healthy lifestyles into the curricula, financing of health training institutions and attraction and retention of tutors. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Sirion Therapeutics begins commercial sales of eye product Oct 7, 2008
The product, which was approved by the in June, is marketed to eye care professionals, said a release from Sirion, a privately owned ophthalmic-focused biopharmaceutical company based in Tampa ... The company has not disclosed the potential market volume for Durezol, other than to say more than 5 million ophthalmic surgeries are performed each year in the Untied States, and postoperative inflammation and pain are common following the procedures. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
FDA Goes After Unapproved Eye Washes, Skin Ointments Sep 25, 2008
Ophthalmic balanced salt solutions are used to irrigate the eye during procedures such as cataract and other eye operations. Reports of adverse effects include eye inflammation, cloudy vision, and even blindness. (MEDLINEplus)
FDA tells companies to halt sales of 2 unapproved drugs Sep 24, 2008
The FDA warned it may act against companies that continue to sell ophthalmic balanced salt solution for the eyes and topical drugs containing papain, drawn from papayas, without regulatory approval. Companies selling unapproved versions of the eye drug and lesion treatment "have bypassed the requirement of the law and put consumers at risk," said Deborah M. Autor, director of FDA's drug compliance office. (Boston Globe)
US orders halt to marketing of eye solution, ointment Sep 24, 2008
The FDA asked doctors to prescribe only ophthalmic balanced salt solutions (BSS) which are FDA-approved and produced by Alcon or Akorn. Out of the some 3. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Has the digital era killed Kodachrome? Sep 24, 2008
"Different eye diseases can have different colors," says Thomas Link, an ophthalmic photographer at Minnesota's Mayo Clinic who shoots 10 to 15 rolls of Kodachrome a week to help doctors diagnose and treat illnesses. "Even now we will go back and look through images taken 30 years ago for research purposes.". (CNN -- Tech)
Medical Professionals Gather to Discuss Profound Changes in Transoral Laser Microsurgery Sep 22, 2008
Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- LUMENIS a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of laser, light-based and radiofrequency devices for surgical, aesthetic, and ophthalmic applications, announced today they will be focusing their attention at this year's AAO-HNS Annual Meeting on the major advances in CO2 laser technology. Surgeons are now working directly on vocal cords and other delicate laryngeal head areas, a practice deemed very challenging prior to the development of Lumenis' UltraPulse(R)... (PR Newswire)
Centocor says psoriasis drug superior to Enbrel in study Sep 19, 2008
In June 2008, the FDA s Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee recommended unanimously recommended ustekinumab s approval. Enbrel is more widely prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, where it competes with Centocor s Remicade drug. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Trusted LASIK Surgeons Welcomes Leading LASIK Eye Surgery Expert, Inventor David Huang, M.D., Los Angeles, to Its Unique Lasik Directory Service Sep 12, 2008
To learn more about Dr. Huang's research project, please visit , the Center for Ophthalmic Lasers and Optics (COOL). For more on why consumers should consider surgeons listed in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory for their vision correction needs, please visit. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Golf-related Eye Injuries In Children Are Rare, But Can Be Devastating Sep 11, 2008
"Increased public awareness may help to decrease morbidity from golf-related ophthalmic injuries to children," they conclude ... Hink et al. Pediatric Golf-Related Ophthalmic Injuries. (Science Daily)
Kids' Eye Injuries from Golf Clubs Rare but Severe Sep 10, 2008
"Increased public awareness may help to decrease morbidity from golf-related ophthalmic injuries to children," the study authors concluded. "We recommend close adult supervision, adequate separation between children and protective eyewear for children learning to play golf. Furthermore, and most critically, golf equipment should be stored in a secure area away from children. Children should be taught that golf equipment should never be used without supervision. The efforts of ophthalmologists to... (MEDLINEplus)
Trusted LASIK Surgeons Welcomes Leading LASIK Eye Surgeon Doctor Bruce Koffler, M.D., to Its select Laser Eye Directory Sep 8, 2008
Koffler Vision Group was founded by world-renowned ophthalmic surgeon Dr Bruce H. Koffler in 1983. The practice offers a broad range of services, from routine to complex, to patients across the Commonwealth and across the country. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Virtek Agrees to Gerber Scientific Offer of $1.05 in Cash per Share Sep 5, 2008
com) is a leading international supplier of sophisticated automated manufacturing systems for sign making and specialty graphics, apparel and flexible materials, and ophthalmic lens processing. Headquartered in South Windsor, Connecticut, the company operates through four businesses: Gerber Scientific Products and Spandex Ltd., Gerber Technology, and Gerber Coburn. (Canada Newswire)
Cyclosporine Eyedrops Relieve Dry Eyes Sep 3, 2008
Dr. Henry D. Perry from Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, New York and colleagues evaluated the effect of cyclosporine drops in 158 patients with mild, moderate, or severe dry eye disease that was unresponsive to artificial tears therapy. With cyclosporine treatment, symptoms of dry eye disease improved in 80 percent of patients with mild disease, 70 percent of patients with moderate disease, and 63 percent of patients with severe disease, the researchers report. (MEDLINEplus)
Medication Slows Progression Of Myopia In Children Aug 28, 2008
Siatkowski et al. Two-year multicenter, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled, parallel safety and efficacy study of 2% pirenzepine ophthalmic gel in children with myopia. Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 2008; 12 (4): 332 DOI. (Science Daily)
ORBIS and Alcon Train China's Next Generation of Sight-Savers Aug 26, 2008
At the request of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, the Flying Eye Hospital program will only train ophthalmic residency physicians, marking the first time in the plane's history that it has been used as a venue for resident training ... Compounding the problem is that few opportunities exist for biomedical engineers and technicians to pursue continuing education in ophthalmic equipment maintenance and repair ... To this end, ORBIS and Alcon biomedical engineering... (PR Newswire)
Are Your Eyes A Window To Diabetes-related Health Issues? Aug 21, 2008
A team of scientists from Aston s Ophthalmic Research Group (ORG) are looking for healthy 20-65 year olds to take part in a free health check - results of which could help in detecting risk for diabetes or early diabetic changes. The scientists are particularly interested in the differences in these factors between the South Asian community and Caucasian population in Birmingham. (Science Daily)
Pet Ohana: Sago palm toxic to dogs, cats Aug 15, 2008
A kit should include 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution (within the expiration date marked), liquid dishwashing detergent, rubber gloves, triple antibiotic ointment, vitamin E oil, Diphenhydramine tablets (25 mg with NO other combination ingredients), ophthalmic saline solution or artificial tears, can of tuna packed in water or a tasty canned pet food, sweet electrolyte-containing beverage, corn syrup and vegetable oil. If you have questions regarding the first-aid kit recommendations,... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Ophthalmic falls to a loss in Q2 Aug 14, 2008
Ophthalmic Imaging makes digital imaging equipment for diagnosing eye diseases ... Ophthalmic Imaging on Friday appointed Eric Maurincomme, vice president of marketing, business development and communications for the medical imaging company , to serve as an independent member of its board of directors. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Myopia slowed by outdoors Aug 13, 2008
Each child had a comprehensive eye examination at an ophthalmic clinic. Accurate measurement of refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism) was conducted using an international standard regime of eye drops, similar to that adopted in recent WHO sponsored studies. (ScienceAlert)
FDA warning hurts Opko Q2 sales Aug 12, 2008
The company said sales were hampered by the company s inability to sell its ophthalmic instrumentation products in the U.S.. Opko s Canadian subsidiary, , received a warning letter from the after an inspection of its Toronto facility. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
New rules hamper life sciences effort Aug 8, 2008
Douglas W. Lawrence, vice president and general manager of BD Ophthalmic, is chairman of the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council. Mark Leuchtenberger, president and CEO of Targanta Therapeutics, is chairman of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council. (Boston Globe)
Cuba approves first therapeutic vaccine for lung cancer Aug 4, 2008
job requirements: this position requires a high school diploma with a graduate of an accredited program for ophthalmic technicians preferred. prior experience. (Yahoo News -- Cancer)
Nigeria Health Minister urges action on Visions 2020, 20-2020Lagos, Nigeria (PANA) - Nigeria's Health Minister Hassan MuhammadLawal has challenged health stakeholders to fast-track measurestowardsmaking Nigeria a healthy nation and a leading economy by 2020. 01/08/2008 Full Text... Aug 1, 2008
The survey was carried out by two teams of Nigerians, who used the latest ophthalmic equipment and methods, including automated measurement of refractive errors, screening for visual field defects and digital imaging of the back of the eye. Over 13,500 adults aged 40 years and above were examined in carefully selected clusters that represented the adult population of Nigeria. (Panapress.com)
New 26m hospital plans approved Jul 30, 2008
There will be two general anaesthetic operating theatres, out-patients and an ophthalmic theatre at the new hospital. New diagnostic services will include on-site breast-screening, a scanner to diagnose osteoporosis and facilities for a mobile MRI scanner. (BBC News)
One million Nigerians blind, says govt survey Jul 28, 2008
He said the survey used the latest ophthalmic equipment and methods, including automated measurement of refractive errors, screening for visual field defects and digital imaging of the back of the eye. Over 13,500 adults aged 40 years and above were examined in clusters which were carefully selected from across the country so that those examined represented the adult population of Nigeria. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Researchers develop vision test that can detect diabetes Jul 26, 2008
Ophthalmic photographer Richard Hackel, left, and research assistant Matthew Field, right, use a device developed by two University of Michigan researchers that can detect diabetes and eye diseases. By Patricia Anstett, Detroit Free Press A vision-testing device developed by two University of Michigan researchers is showing promise in the detection of diabetes, both in its early and potentially blinding stages. (USA Today -- News)
When saving lives morphs into torture and killing Jul 24, 2008
Dr Jean-Paul Marat, the bloodthirsty political serial killer behind the French Revolution, was a dermatological and ophthalmic specialist. He was followed by Turkish doctors who organised the Armenian genocide, Nazi doctors who ran death camps and Japanese doctors who carried out biological warfare. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Michael Thibdeau Named Chief Information Officer Of HVHC Inc. Jul 15, 2008
In 2005 HVHC acquired Viva International Group, a New Jersey-based ophthalmic and sunglass design and distribution company ... About Viva International Group Established in 1978, Somerville, NJ-based Viva International Group has steadily grown to become a worldwide leader in ophthalmic frames and sunglass distribution and manufacturing. (PR Newswire)
Skin Cancer Also a Threat to the Eyes Jul 14, 2008
Sun damage starts early in life and can trigger a host of ophthalmic maladies: cataracts, macular degeneration, corneal burns, benign growths, solar retinopathy and eye cancer. In addition to melanoma, other skin cancers -- basil cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas -- can also affect the eyes. (Fox News)
LASIK Eye Correction Surgery Jul 4, 2008
To be suitable for LASIK corneas have to be thick enough so before the procedure is performed an ophthalmic surgeon will measure the thickness of your cornea. Anyone considering LASIK should undergo a thorough examination by an ophthalmologist. (Suite101.com)
Brussels offers NHS patients Europe-wide treatment Jul 3, 2008
Where once many people were waiting at least a year for orthopaedic and ophthalmic treatments, there is now a maximum wait of six months, and many patients are treated within three. Health specialists believe that the attraction of treatment abroad might now rest on factors such as lower rates of MRSA and C. difficile. (Times Online)
FDA approves Sirion Therapeutics eye inflammation steroid Jun 29, 2008
Sirion Therapeutics, a privately held ophthalmic-focused biopharmaceutical firm in Tampa, won approval from the FDA for its investigational compound Durezol, a brand name for difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion at 0 ... More than 5 million ophthalmic surgeries, including cataract extraction, are performed each year in the United States ... Health care professionals commonly use corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs following ophthalmic surgery, a release said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of Tolvaptan, an Investigational Treatment for Hyponatremia Jun 26, 2008
The Company is dedicated to the improvement of the quality of human life and health of patients around the world with a strong commitment to research and development in the areas of cardiovascular, neuroscience, renal and respiratory diseases, as well as cancer and ophthalmic disorders. The Company is part of the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Group, which is comprised of 104 companies and approximately 33,000 people around the world. (PR Newswire)
American Eye Doctors Welcome Syrian President Aboard the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital Jun 26, 2008
Visit by His Excellency, the President Dr. Bashar al-Assad, raises awareness about blindness prevention in the Middle East ALEPPO, Syria, June 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Syrian President Dr. Bashar al-Assad boarded the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital -- the world's only airborne ophthalmic training facility - to observe Syrian doctors and nurses working side-by-side with the international ORBIS medical team to restore sight to people who are needlessly blind ... This program offered the... (PR Newswire)
Live music found to calm surgery patients Jun 26, 2008
Co-authors of the paper, "The Effects of Live Classical Piano Music on the Vital Signs of Patients Undergoing Ophthalmic Surgery," are Joseph Ruszkowski, Kamehameha Schools music teacher, and Dr. Sandra R. Worak, a research fellow trained by Camara now working in the Philippines. No complications were associated with the music, and patients "were very happy their doctor was playing the piano for them," Camara said in an interview. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
LCA-Vision stock dives on 2Q warning; CFO Buckey resigns Jun 26, 2008
The laser vision surgery company said the economic downturn and possibly, negative publicity from coverage of a Food and Drug Administration panel on ophthalmic devices, have impacted the number of laser eye surgeries it is performing. LCA-Vision expects procedure volume for the second quarter to be down 40 percent year over year, according to a news release. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
FDA Panel OKs Enbrel for Psoriasis in Children Jun 20, 2008
The FDA's dermatologic and ophthalmic drugs advisory committee spent yesterday weighing Enbrel's benefits and risks, including the risk of serious infections and cancer risk. At the end of the day, the committee voted 8-5 to recommend that the FDA approve Enbrel to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in children and teens who haven't responded to other psoriasis treatments. (WebMD)
FDA Advisory Committee Unanimously Recommends Approval of Ustekinumab for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Jun 18, 2008
June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Centocor, Inc. announced today that the Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee (DODAC) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unanimously recommended the approval of ustekinumab, a new subcutaneous, investigational biologic therapy for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Ustekinumab is a new human monoclonal antibody with a novel mechanism of action that targets the cytokines interleukin-12 (IL-12) and... (PR Newswire)
David Holmberg Named President and Chief Executive Officer of HVHC, Inc. Jun 18, 2008
In 2005 HVHC acquired Viva International Group, a New Jersey-based ophthalmic and sunglass design and distribution company. The purchase of Viva and the acquisition of ECCA have enabled HVHC to provide clients with a full spectrum of vision products and services with a fully integrated delivery system. (PR Newswire)
Dallas LASIK Expert Dr. James McCulley Qualifies and Lists with Trusted LASIK Surgeons Jun 17, 2008
Among the many achievements that distinguish Dr. McCulley from nearly every other LASIK surgeon in the United States are the following: his faculty appointment in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center where he serves as Professor and Chairman; his extensive research which includes 12 FDA studies for laser manufacturers in which he was a principal investigator as well many other studies in the capacity of a co-investigator; his service as a member... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Manmohan undergoes eye surgery Jun 15, 2008
75-year-old Singh underwent "an intra-ocular lens implantation after a brief surgical procedure" this morning at the Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences at AIIMS, it said. Sections: | | | | | | | | | The Hindu Group: | | | | Group Sites. (Hindu)
Diabetes Medication Associated With Slower Progression Of Retina Disease Jun 12, 2008
Lucy Q. Shen, M.D., of the Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California--Los Angeles, and colleagues reviewed the medical records of 124 patients who were treated with rosiglitazone and who were receiving medical and ophthalmic care at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston between May 2002 and May 2003 ... "However, because this study does not rigorously prove that rosiglitazone either reduces the incidence of proliferative diabetic retinopathy or prevents loss of visual acuity, and... (Science Daily)
Diabetes Drug May Slow Eye Disease Jun 11, 2008
"However, because this study does not rigorously prove that rosiglitazone either reduces the incidence of proliferative diabetic retinopathy or prevents loss of visual acuity, and because there may be adverse effects from therapy, rosiglitazone treatment of patients with diabetes specifically to reduce these ophthalmic complications is not advocated at this time," they wrote. Rosiglitazone can cause such adverse effects as fluid build-up, abnormal liver function test, and worsening of congestive... (MEDLINEplus)
Glasses look more friendly to kids Jun 11, 2008
The study was published in the journal Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics last month. Some children are still resistant to the idea of wearing glasses, but seeing frames on familiar faces helps a lot, eye care professionals say. (CNN)
Leopard's eyelid reconstructed Jun 11, 2008
This is the first ophthalmic surgery to be performed on any animal in SGNP till date. Veterinary surgeon Kasturi Bhadsavle and ophthalmic surgeon Anjaneye Agashe performed the 45-minute surgery. (India Times)
FDA wants stricter contact lens labeling Jun 11, 2008
"This is a very unique medical device in that patients have enormous control over the rate of infection," said Malvina Eydelman, director of the agency's ophthalmic device division. But panelists also said companies could improve their products by testing them against more types of bacteria and fungi. (AZCentral -- Business)
Vitamins Help Prevent Vision Loss From AMD -- If Used Correctly Jun 7, 2008
The ophthalmic researchers, led by Susan B. Bressler, M.D., concluded that AMD patients appear to lack a clear understanding of supplement use in AMD treatment, and that "improved patient education may be vital to maximize the potential" of this therapy. The public health impact could be substantial: in the United States if the appropriate patients used the correct supplements, about 300,000 people could potentially avoid advanced AMD within a five year period. (Science Daily)
B&L Names a New VP Jun 6, 2008
Dr. Flemming Ornskov is now responsible for the company's prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals and generics, as well as its general eye health and vitamins businesses. Ornskov comes from LifeCycle Pharma. (R News)
ThromboGenics and BioInvent Report Positive Phase I Results for Anti-PlGF Cancer Therapeutic TB-403 Jun 3, 2008
The Company is currently running innovative drug projects within the areas of thrombosis, cancer, atherosclerosis and ophthalmic diseases. In January 2007 the Company announced a major strategic alliance with American-based Genentech, Inc. in the cardiovascular field. (PR Newswire)
Vitamins to prevent vision loss Jun 3, 2008
Headed by Susan B Bressler, M.D, the ophthalmic researchers said that most of the AMD patients do not have a clear understanding of supplement use in AMD treatment, and that "improved patient education may be vital to maximize the potential" of this therapy. They said that the public health impact due to this lack of knowledge could be substantial, and if proper supplements are incorporated, one can ward off advanced AMD which can destroy the central vision needed to recognise faces, read, drive... (India Times, India)
Local woman's kind gesture is returned in spades (10) May 27, 2008
Rau's friend was recovering from ophthalmic surgery and she wanted to send him some fragrant flowers and a soft stuffed animal. Spencer answered the phone and took the order, a coincidence she today believes happened for a reason. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Just Like Skin, Eyes Can 'Burn' in Strong Sun May 26, 2008
"Just as skin is 'burned' by UV radiation, the eye can also suffer damage. The lesson -- especially for young people -- is that eyes need protection, too. Protection can be achieved by simple, safe and inexpensive methods such as wearing a brimmed hat and using eyewear that properly absorbs UV radiation," Gregory Good, a member of AOA's commission on ophthalmic standards, said in a prepared statement. Children and teens are particularly susceptible to sun-related eye damage, because they... (Health-Finder)
