Investigating regenerative potential of retinal cells Investigators from The Scripps Research Institute, and Thomas Reh, PhD from the University of Washington, received the highest possible scores for their proposal to investigate the regenerative potential of retinal cells, resulting in a $4.66 million NIH Transformative Award. Their long-term goal is to restore visual function lost through diseases such as macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.. More...
First HD multifocal lens for presbyopia and astigmatism Topcon has launched the LENTIS Mplustoric intraocular lens (IOL), designed to provide astigmatic patients the advanced benefits of Topcon's patented high-definition LENTIS Mplus technology. The company will officially present the lens to the market at the United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS) meeting in Brighton 11-12 November. More...
IOLMaster® 500 - With automatic and non-contact measurement of the patient's eye, the new IOLMaster 500 offers the fastest and easiest way of calculating the right IOL for each patient.
Excimer lasers – Experience the material-friendly way of marking
Leading eye glass lens manufacturers continue moving their ophthalmic lens production to 193 nm excimer laser based marking and engraving for two reasons.
FDA approval for non-infectious uveitis drug Allergan has been given FDA approval for its drug Ozurdex (dexamethasone intravitreal implant) 0.7 mg for the treatment of non-infectious ocular inflammation. More...
Research study into treatment for keratoconus and corneal ectasia A clinical trial is being conducted by the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute (CLEI) into the efficacy and safety of corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) using riboflavin/dextran and hypotonic riboflavin in patients with progressive keratoconus and corneal ectasia. More...
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