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Refractive Surgery and H1N1
Refractive Surgery and H1N1
Since concerns of H1N1 have become widespread across the US, many have rushed to obtain the H1N1 vaccine. While the adverse effects of this vaccine are relatively mild, they can have ophthalmic consequences. more…
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LenSar: New Laser Cure For Cataracts
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A new laser therapy that can potentially remove cataracts from people's eyes more efficiently and with greater precision was presented on October 24, 2009 more…

Scientists Obtain Clearer View Of How Eye Lens Proteins Are Sorted
New research reveals how proteins that are critical for the transparency of the eye lens are properly sorted and localized in membrane bilayers. The study, published by Cell Press in the November 3rd more…

AAO: Femtosecond Lasers Promising For Safer Cataract Surgery
Femtosecond-pulse lasers similar to those used for LASIK may take over manual incision and phacoemulsification in cataract surgery as well, leading eye surgeons more…

AAO: Less Invasive Treatment Stops Ectasia Progression
An experimental treatment to crosslink proteins in the cornea can halt destabilizing complications after refractive surgery long term, researchers more…

AAO: Mixed Results For Pediatric Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery provides good long-term outcomes for children and young teens when lasers are used to correct anisometropia, but problems arise over time after lens implantation, according to more…

AAO: Intravitreal Shots Carry Risk Of Persistent Glaucoma
SAN FRANCISCO -- Intravitreal injections of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors can cause persistent hypertension in the eye after only one treatment, researchers more…

Carl Zeiss Meditec Introduces New Ophthalmic Solutions at AAO 2009
DUBLIN, CA (October 24, 2009) – AAO Booth #3149 – Carl Zeiss Meditec unveiled its new suite of treatment workflow and data management solutions today at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) more…

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HAI CL-1000nc Non-Contact Clinical Specular Microscope
HAI CL-1000nc Non-Contact Clinical Specular Microscope
HAI Labs, Inc.
The CL-1000nc is quick and easy to use, capturing endothelial cell images automatically without any click of a button. The software provides quick reference data for cell density, coefficient of variation and hexagonal percentage within a matter of seconds, while a built-in pachymeter gives the thickness of the cornea. Its non-contact design makes the procedure comfortable for patients and efficient for busy practices. more…
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UltraFit™ PK System - Surgical Specialties Corp. (dba Angiotech) more…

PD-5 Pupilometer  - Topcon Medical Systems more…

OPD-Scan II Wavefront Aberrometer - NIDEK, Inc. more…

BD™ Refractive Surgery Kit - BD Ophthalmics more…

FEMTO LDV™ Femtosecond Surgical Laser - Ziemer Group more…

Events View More Events
World Ophthalmology Congress 2010
June 5 - 9, 2010
Berlin, Germany
Leading experts in our field will present the most recent scientific knowledge and the latest research findings during numerous symposia and courses.

There will be subspecialty days covering the topics of retina, glaucoma, cataract and refractive surgery. A comprehensive poster and film program will be featured and will be digitally available at all times.
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Journal Updates View More Journal Updates
Laser In Situ Keratomileusis Versus Long-term Contact Lens Wear: Decision Analysis
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Effect of Age on Changes in Anterior Chamber Depth and Volume after Laser In Situ Keratomileusis
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Relationship Between Myopia and Allergen-Specific Serum IgE Levels inPatients with Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Refractive Error and Biometry in Older Chinese Adults: The Liwan Eye Study
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Aberration Control and Vision Training as an Effective Means of Improving Accommodation in Individuals with Myopia
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