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Tokyo Medical Team Develops Novel Scleral Imaging Technique
In a study published in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology, researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) in Japan have successfully pioneered a new optical coherence tomography (OCT) technique. This innovative method, known as polarization-sensitive OCT (PS-OCT), provides unprecedented insights…
Resin Technology Could Improve 3D Printing of Intraocular Devices
Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a novel resin suitable for 3D printing intraocular devices. This pioneering innovation holds the potential to revolutionize the production of eye implants, which are crucial for cataract and refractive surgeries,…
Research Proposes Ranibizumab Over Laser for ROP Treatment
A study led by a University at Buffalo researcher has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a condition that can lead to blindness in low birthweight premature infants if left untreated. Published in eClinicalMedicine, 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…
What is Retinopathy of Prematurity and What Causes it
Retinopathy of Prematurity is one of the critical challenges in neonatal care, especially for premature babies born before 31 weeks of gestation and known as grams weighing less than 1,500. This disease, expressing itself as impaired or even complete abnormalities in…
Staar Surgical and IQ Laser Vision Expand EVO ICL Use in the US
Staar Surgical announced a strategic partnership with IQ Laser Vision, a prominent vision correction organization with locations throughout California and Texas. This collaboration aims to significantly increase the use of EVO ICL lenses for surgical vision correction, specifically targeting patients…
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…