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STAAR Surgical Submits Application to FDA for the Visian Toric ICL

April 28th, 2006 | Comments Off

Manufacturer announced that it has submitted a Pre-Market Approval supplement to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Visian ICL, a toric implantable collamer lens designed to treat both nearsightedness and astigmatism.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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Biosyntrx’s BioTears Dry Eye Formulation Awarded US Patent

April 28th, 2006 | Comments Off

Nutrients included in the BioTears oral formulation have been suggested in clinical studies to systemically control the inflammatory process associated with dry eye syndrome (tear film dysfunction).

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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Eyeonics Highlights Crystalens at 2006 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium

April 27th, 2006 | Comments Off

Eyeonics, the developer and manufacturer of the Crystalens, the first and only FDA approved accommodating intraocular lens, today announced the presentation of several independent clinical studies of the Crystalens and its accommodative function at the 2006 American Society of…

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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Magazine and Youth Center Partner to Create “A Beautiful Day”

April 26th, 2006 | Comments Off

Lasik and other doctors have agreed to donate 100% of their fees for one day to raise more than $200,000 for Colorado youth center.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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US Surgeon Promotes Epi-Lasik In Korea and China

April 24th, 2006 | Comments Off

Virgina ophthalmologist invited to S. Korea and China to lecture to their ophthalmology societies about clinical experience, outcomes, and recommendations with Epi-Lasik.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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Lenstec Seeks FDA Approval of Accommodating IOL for Presbyopia Surgery

April 20th, 2006 | Comments Off

Company announced the introduction of its Precision Series™ intraocular lens implants (IOLs) for treating patients with cataracts.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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Menopause Linked Dry Eye and Lasik Outcomes

April 20th, 2006 | Comments Off

Among the many symptoms endured by menopausal and peri-menopausal women is dry eye, a condition that, if left untreated, may lead to increased risk of infection or visual impairment. However, a recent survey…

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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Study Finds Lasik and PRK Outcomes Equal

April 18th, 2006 | Comments Off

Two popular laser-assisted surgeries to correct nearsighted vision – Lasik and PRK – are equally effective at restoring 20/20 vision six months to a year after the procedure, concludes a review of recent studies.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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Dr. Cadarso Awarded Best Intacs Paper at ASCRS 2006

April 14th, 2006 | Comments Off

The Medical Advisory Panel of Addition Technology, Inc., awarded the best paper at the 10th Intacs Roundtable to Luis Cadarso, M.D., of Vigo, Spain

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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Bausch and Lomb Pres. Issues Public Letter and Offers Full Refund on ReNu with MoistureLoc

April 14th, 2006 | Comments Off

I am writing this letter because we find ourselves in a position where the safety of one of our products, ReNu with MoistureLoc, manufactured at our United States plant, is in question. And that most certainly raises…

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