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Reichert Launches Tono-Vera Tonometer with ActiView
Reichert Technologies announced the launch of the Tono-Vera Tonometer with ActiView Positioning System in the United States. This innovative handheld device is designed to provide quick, automated, and reliable intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements using rebound tonometer technology, which eliminates the…
Arcan’s Insight® 100 Ultrasound Approved in China
ArcScan, a global medical technology company dedicated to revolutionizing ophthalmic care, marked a significant milestone with the announcement of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approval of its flagship product, the ArcScan Insight® 100, for use in China. Addressing the…
Smart Contact Lens Monitors Pressure in Any Temperature
Researchers have developed a prototype “smart” contact lens that accurately measures eye pressure regardless of temperature, according to a study in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. Around 3 million people in the U.S. suffer from glaucoma, according to the Centers…
UV Radiation at Outdoor Events Linked to Photokeratitis
In a recent publication in JAMA Ophthalmology, researchers have highlighted the potential dangers of ultraviolet (UV) radiation during outdoor recreational activities, particularly pointing to its association with photokeratitis. The study, led by Julia Y.Y. Chan, M.B.B.S., from the Chinese University…
Emmecell Completes Dosing in Key Corneal Edema Trial
Emmetrope Ophthalmics, a leader in cell-based therapies for severe eye diseases, today announced the completion of the final dose administration in its U.S. clinical trial for EO2002, targeting the treatment of corneal edema. EO2002 Advances Toward Phase 3 This milestone…
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) | OBN
TED is an autoimmune disease in which the eye muscles and fatty tissue behind the eye become inflamed. This inflammation can push the eyes forward (“staring” or “bulging”) or cause the eyes and eyelids to become red and swollen. In…
How to Slow The Myopia In Children With Contact Lenses
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is one of the most common eye health issues in children and means that they can’t see objects that are far away, causing their vision to blur. Symptoms usually appear between the ages of 8 and 12…
The Basics of Excimer Laser
In the field of ophthalmology, laser technology is used in many basic and clinical disciplines and specialities. It has played an important role in promoting the development of ophthalmology. Advancements in technology have allowed improvements in the surgical safety, efficacy, speed…
Slowing The Myopia In Children With Contact Lenses
Are you prescribing contact lenses for myopia management? We ask this question at the start of every myopia management lecture we deliver. Over the past two years, we have gone from having audiences with no hands raised to now having…
Scientists Develop AI to Help Doctors Pick Best IOL Option
Scientists have developed computer models of patients’ eyes to determine the most suitable intraocular lenses and to offer patients a visual simulation of their expected vision with these lenses. Although millions of individuals have undergone LASIK eye surgery since it…