Few genetic changes profoundly alter eye anatomy?
May 27th 2009Researchers comparing the fetal development of the eye of the owl monkey with that of the capuchin monkey have found that only a minor difference in the timing of cell proliferation can explain the multiple anatomical differences in the two kinds of eyes.
New data on compounds for the treatment of glaucoma and Dry Eye Syndrome
May 27th 2009During the recent ARVO congress, Sylentis provided an update on recent advances made by the company in the development a product for ocular pain associated with dry eye syndrome that addresses TRPV1 receptor, a nociceptor able to transmit stimuli.
Predicting diabetic retinopathy progression
May 21st 2009A diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression biomarker software has been developed with the research institute AIBILI (Association for Biomedical Research and Innovation in Light and Image) and Critical Health. The RetmarkerDR is able to calculate and provide important ratios regarding Microaneurysm Turnover (formation and disappearance rates) which are key indicators of progression of retinal diseases like Diabetic Retinopathy.
Retinal surgery — three new safety devices
May 21st 2009Speakers at the symposium "Retinal Surgery — New Dimensions in Patient Safety," described three methods/instruments to help surgeons minimize complications during surgery including improved endotamponade applications, new cannula designs and microscope data projections.
TearLab Osmolarity System cleared by FDA
May 21st 2009The TearLab Osmolarity System is intended to measure the osmolarity of human tears to aid in the diagnosis of patients with signs or symptoms of Dry Eye Disease (DED) in conjunction with other methods of clinical evaluation. It is now in a position to be marketed to clinincal facilities in the United States, having received its FDA 510(k) clearance.
Graduate access to the world's top ophthalmologists
May 21st 2009This month 40 ophthalmology graduates from all over the globe will converge on Lugano, Switzerland at the European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology (ESASO) to embark on a brand new post-graduate degree which will give them access to world leaders and experts in a variety of ophthalmic fields.
Canaloplasty 2-year clinical results published
May 13th 2009Results of the evaluation of two-year post-surgical safety and efficacy of canaloplasty to treat open angle glaucoma (OAG) have been published in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr Richard A Lewis et al., concluded that the procedure was safe and effective in reducing IOP in adult OAG patients.
World's largest eye bank launches research institute
May 13th 2009The world's largest eye bank, The Tampa Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research, Inc. in Florida, which has supplied over 30,000 corneas for transplant and 50,000 eyes for research worldwide over the past 30 years, is to open a state-of-the-art research facility.
Protein kinase JNK1 may play a key role in development of retinopathy in premature infants
May 6th 2009Findings, reported online this week,in advance of print in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), are suggesting that the protein kinase JNK1 may have a key role in the development of retinopathy in premature babies.