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Working Towards An Optical Integrated Circuit

04 July 2009

ETH Zurich researchers have successfully created an optical transistor from a single molecule. This has brought them one step closer to an optical computer. Internet connections and computers need to be ever faster and more powerful nowadays...
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Sound Imaging: Clever Acoustics Help Blind People See The World

04 July 2009

Video from portable cameras is analysed to calculate the distance of obstacles and predict the movements of people and cars. This information is then transformed and relayed to a blind person as a three-dimensional 'picture' of sound...
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Phase III Study Showed Lucentis Improved Vision In Patients With Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion

04 July 2009

Genentech, Inc. announced today that the Phase III study BRAVO showed Lucentis® (ranibizumab injection) improved vision, as measured by the primary endpoint of mean change from baseline in best-corrected visual acuity at...
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04 July 2009

Bausch & Lomb Vision Care Strengthens Its Commitment To ReNu® Brand And The Eye Care Community

Eye Disorder Research Benefits From Grant

Diabetic Retinopathy Stopped By Natural Compound

03 July 2009

Treatment That Significantly Slows Progression Of Eye Damage In Persons With Type 1 Diabetes - University Of Minnesota

Clue To Normal-Tension Glaucoma; Herpes Infection And Corneal Transplants

02 July 2009

New Drug That Could Dramatically Speed Up The Elimination Of River Blindness Across Africa Begins Clinical Trial

Echo-Location In Humans Developed By Spanish Scientists

01 July 2009

AGTC And National Neurovision Research Institute Collaborate, Funding Research In Two Genetic Retinal Diseases

General Optical Council Highlights Importance Of Student Supervision, UK

30 June 2009

Retinopathy Of Prematurity Diagnosis Time Significantly Reduced Using Telemedicine

Leave Fireworks To The Professionals This Fourth Of July

American Optometric Association Approves Optometric Board Certification At Annual Meeting

29 June 2009

Identifiication Of Enzyme That Makes Survival Molecule For Key Vision Cells

28 June 2009

Will Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease Benefit From Cataract Surgery?

26 June 2009

Staggering Cost Of Vision Loss In Canada Underscores Urgent Need For Vision Health Plan, Says New Report

ThromboGenics' Microplasmin Phase III Program Progressing According To Schedule

"Nature" And "Nurture" Variables Early Predictors Of AMD

25 June 2009

Acucela's Novel Visual Cycle Modulator Demonstrates Promise As A Treatment For Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Canon U.S.A. Introduces The CR-1 Mark II Digital Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera For Eyecare Professionals

New Glaucoma Treatment To Be Piloted, Wales

24 June 2009

Center For Vision Restoration Of UPMC And Pitt Receives Multi-Million Dollar Gift To Be Matched By UPMC

Volunteers Needed For QUT Eye Study, Australia

Medical Study Establishes First-Ever Long-Term Benefits For Macular Degeneration Sufferers Using Macular Health Vitamin Supplement

RegeneRx Working With U.S. Military To Test Tβ4 Against Exposure To Chemical Agents In The Eye

23 June 2009

Transcend Medical Raises $35 Million Series B Round Towards Development Of Novel Glaucoma Treatment

22 June 2009

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Appear To Impact AMD Progression

21 June 2009

New Results In Fight Against Blindness Revealed

20 June 2009

Human Eye Inspires Advance In Computer Vision From Boston College Researchers

19 June 2009

Save Sight Now To Reduce Costs Later

Will Digital Switchover Switch Off Radio For Blind People?

New Supplement May Help Slow Sight Loss In Elderly

British Public Putting Their Eyesight At Risk

August Is National Children's Vision And Learning Month

Omega 3 Fatty Acids Appear To Impact AMD Progression

18 June 2009

JustAnswer And Glaucoma Research Foundation Help Individuals See The Light In Preventing Blindness

Glaucoma Research Foundation Appoints Candler Gibson Director Of Development

Structures From Immune System's Oldest Branch Shed Light On A Range Of Diseases

17 June 2009

FDA Taking Steps To Improve Contact Lens Safety

Lack Of Spectacles Costs $427 Billion

NanoViricides, Inc. Eye Drug Testing Has Begun

16 June 2009

QLT Announces 12-month Results From Novartis Sponsored MONT BLANC Study Evaluating Standard-fluence Visudyne(R) Combination Therapy

Major Breakthrough In Macular Degeneration

15 June 2009

Study Suggests New Approach To Common Cause Of Blindness

13 June 2009

LA Eye Surgeon Performs 8 Corneal Transplants In Syria

A Real-Life Example Of Humans' Dual Vision System

12 June 2009

STAAR Surgical Receives FDA Clearance For The Epiphany(TM) Injector System

If You Have Taken Flomax(R), Tell Your Ophthalmologist BEFORE Having Cataract Surgery

New Consumer Information On Cataracts, Eye Infections Available On American Academy Of Ophthalmology's EyeSmart(TM) Web Site

The Automation Partnership's First Project To Automate Manufacture Of 3D Tissue Constructs

Advisory: If You Have Taken Flomax(R), Tell Your Ophthalmologist BEFORE Having Cataract Surgery

11 June 2009

EyeIC Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance For MatchedFlicker(TM) Retinal Aid Detection Technology

Therapeutic Contact Lenses And Patients' Own Stem Cells Used To Rehabilitate Damaged Eye Surfaces

General Optical Council Consults On Welsh Language Scheme, Wales

A Diet Rich In Fatty Fish Is Beneficial In Reducing Progress Of Eye Disease

10 June 2009

WHO, UNICEF Say Vitamin A, Deworming Interventions Safe, In Response To Alleged Deaths, Sickness In Bangladesh

ISTA Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Results For Phase 2 Study Of Low-Dose Bromfenac In Dry Eye Disease

Potential Medical Applications For Interactive Data Eyeglasses

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