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Technology Spotlight View More Technology Spotlights
Developments in Vision Testing Technologies
Developments in Vision Testing Technologies
The most basic and important tool the Ophthalmologist has to assess an individual’s eye health is vision testing. Subtle differences between visits in visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, glare and other indicators of visual performance may yield important clues on the progression of an array of diseases. Unfortunately, vision testing is often not considered to be a critical part of an eye examination by many busy Eye M.D.s, since the process can be a cumbersome, frustrating experience. Vision testing is an art and science onto itself, and inexperienced eye care professionals may spend 10-20 minutes on vision testing. more…
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Hormone Use Related To Lower Risk Of Macular Degeneration In Postmenopausal Women
Women who take postmenopausal hormones appear to have a lower risk of developing advanced stages of the eye disease age-related macular degeneration, especially if they had also taken oral more…

Early Vision Screening Associated With Better Eyesight In Children With Amblyopia
Children who screen positive for amblyopia, reduced vision in one eye, before age 2 appear to have better visual outcomes than those whose vision problems are detected during screenings between ages more…

Newest Diagnostic and Surgical Equipment from Volk Optical at ARVO
Mentor, Ohio (April 14, 2008) – Volk Optical, the industry leader in aspheric optics, will be exhibiting at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting, April more…

New Army Weapon: Killer Eyesight
NEW YORK — In December 2004, the then Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told an Iraq-bound group of soldiers who had criticized the quality of their equipment that “you go to war with the Army you more…

Cataract Research: Genetic Defect Responsible For Small Eyes And Clouded Lens Discovered
The ocular lens belongs to the optical apparatus and focuses incidental beams of light onto the retina. Now, a research team led by Professor Dr. Jochen Graw of the Institute of Developmental more…

Topcon Introduces New 4-In-1 TRK-1P
PARAMUS, NJ, April 9, 2008 – Topcon Medical Systems, Inc. (TMS), of Paramus, NJ, is pleased to introduce the new 4-in-1 TRK-1P. This revolutionary instrument combines an auto refractor, more…

High Tech Software Help For Low Vision Individuals
SoftOlogy IdeaWorks™ and Ensight Low Vision Skills Center today announced a joint research program to investigate the benefits of RapidReader® accelerated reading software to help low vision more…

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RetCam Shuttle Pediatric Retinal Imaging System
RetCam Shuttle Pediatric Retinal Imaging System
Clarity Medical Systems, Inc.
The new RetCam Shuttle offers the same imaging and video capture capabilities of RetCam II in a lighter, transportable unit. The Shuttle is designed for hospitals and clinics that do not require fluorescein angiography or on-board printers, yet do need a smaller unit that is network capable and suited for confined areas like NICUs, PICUs or clinics. The Shuttle is a cost-effective RetCam system that can be utilized at one location or as a shared system between hospitals. more…
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Featured Products  
VisionBlue® Staining Solution  - Dutch Ophthalmic, USA more…

CSV-1000 Instrument  - VectorVision more…

OMS-710 Surgical Microscope - Topcon America Corporation more…

Advant™ YAG Laser - Opto Global more…

Journal Updates View More Journal Updates
Transplantation of Conjunctival Limbal Autograft and Amniotic Membrane vs Mitomycin C and Amniotic Membrane in Treatment of Recurrent Pterygium
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Early Postoperative Hypotony after 25-Gauge Sutureless Vitrectomy with Straight Incisions
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Verteporfin Photodynamic Therapy for Anterior Segment Neovascularization Secondary to Ischaemic Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
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Predisposing Factors and Etiologic Diagnosis of Ulcerative Keratitis
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Mitomycin C in Photorefractive Keratectomy: Effect on Epithelialization and Predictability
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Does the Level of Physical Activity in University Students Influence Development and Progression of Myopia?—A 2-Year Prospective Cohort Study
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Events View More Events
The Association For Research In Vision & Ophthalmology - 2008 Annual Meeting
April 27 - May 1, 2008
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The 2008 ARVO Annual Meeting will highlight The latest innovative techniques, protocols, and tools through sessions and activities held throughout the week:
  • ARVO Education Courses
  • Minisymposia
  • Paper Sessions
  • Poster Sessions
  • Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
  • Symposia
  • Workshops

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