Mentor, Ohio (February 4, 2010) – Volk Optical, the leader in the ophthalmic lens industry, is expanding its global territory with the appointment of Jorge Fernandez to the newly created position of Regional Business Manager, Latin America and Caribbean.
Source: Volk Optical
Cataract patients younger than 65 years at the time of surgery showed more stable self-reported and clinically evaluated visual function than an older comparator group at 10 years out, according to a study.
Source: Ocular Surgery News
Lux Biosciences, Inc. today announced its submission of simultaneous regulatory filings to both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking marketing approval for its investigational drug LUVENIQ™ (LX211; oral voclosporin) for the treatment of noninfectious uveitis involving the intermediate or posterior segments of the eye.
Source: Lux Biosciences, Inc.
ZeaVision, LLC launched a unique online campaign to increase awareness about Age-related Macular Degeneration during February for AMD Awareness Month.
Source: ZeaVision, LLC
A retrospective analysis of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty with the Tsubota, Sugita, Melles or Anwar techniques found that the Anwar technique exposed Descemet's membrane most often.
The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Cataract Surgery Trainer, a virtual training tool which helps to train physicians to perform cataract surgery, has been shown to enhance teaching in cataract surgery when compared to traditional teaching methods. The results of a multi-center study evaluating the program's effectiveness as a supplement to traditional teaching tools was published in the February issue of Ophthalmology.
Source: Medical News Today
Keith H. Baratz, MD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in Rochester, MN and serves on the editorial board of Archives of Ophthalmology. He is also the former Residency Director and former Director of Research in Mayo’s Department of Ophthalmology.
Source: American Board of Ophthalmology
Intracorneal ring segment implantation improved visual acuity, refraction and quality of life in patients with keratoconus, according to a prospective study.
BERLIN, GERMANY AND SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OD-OS, developer of Navigated Retina Laser Therapy, announced today the appointment of Peter Falzon as Chief Commercial Officer of OD-OS and President of OD-OS, Inc. In this newly created position, Mr. Falzon will lead the global market introduction of the NAVILAS® retina navigation therapy solution as well as the U.S. business for OD-OS.
Source: OD-OS Inc.
STAAR Surgical Company , a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products, announced today regulatory approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) to market the Company's Visian Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL) in Japan.
Source: STAAR Surgical Company
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