Ellex to Preview New Multi-Color Photocoagulation Laser at AAO

ADELAIDE, Australia, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellex Medical Lasers Limited (ASX:ELX), a global leader in the design and manufacture of ophthalmic laser and ultrasound systems, today announced that it will preview a new, multi-color photocoagulation laser, Integre Pro(TM), at the upcoming America...

Ellex Announces New Retina Regeneration Therapy to be Presented at the AAO

ADELAIDE, Australia, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellex Medical Lasers Limited (ASX: ELX), a global leader in the design and manufacture of ophthalmic laser and ultrasound systems, announced today that the initial results of treating patients with Retina Regeneration Therapy (Ellex 2RT(TM)) will be ...

New Report Just Published: World Telemedicine Market Report

...a II-53 Franklin & Seidelmann Takes Over Apex Radiology II-53 Clarity Medical Systems to Present China Telemedicine Demonstrations at aao Conference II-53 China Looks for ISRO Cooperation in Telemedicine Arena II-53 Zargis Secures US Army Contract II-53 Viterion Telehealthcar...

Contact Lens Cases Often Contaminated

...ned and disinfected before it's reinserted. Care of contact lenses includes cleaning the storage case, since it's a potential source of infection, the aao said. More information The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has more about contact lens safety . -- Robert Preidt ...

Ellex Announces Six-Month Results on Retina Regeneration Therapy

...al acuity. The visual acuity remained stable in 15 percent of eyes and deteriorated in 14 percent of eyes. "The six-month results presented at the aao by Professor Marshall confirm our belief that there is a way to successfully treat diabetic macular edema safely and effectively without a significant...

Lumenis(R) Introduces Four New Products & Delivery Devices at the 2008 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia USA

...d solid state multicolor laser." "At this year's aao Meeting, we simply continue this long-standing tra... indications. Ophthalmologists attending the 2008 aao meeting and seeking ultimate simplicity, maximum f...ons will have access to Lumenis' new technology at aao booth # 2021, November 8th through November 11th. ...

Orthodontists Offer Sweet Incentives for Tricky Halloween Treats

...er Halloween, encourages patients of participating aao members to bring their 'sticky, chewy, hard or cru...vie tickets, gift certificates or cash. This year, aao members are expected to collect at least 32,000 po...otential to prolong treatment. "Each October the aao encourages all orthodontic patients to have a fun ...

Good News for Trick-or-Treaters With Braces: Renowned Chef to the Rescue With Braces-Friendly Treats

...p provide guidelines for orthodontic patients, the aao recommends patients steer clear of the following H...HM and as part of its commitment to education, the aao is providing recipes and tips to patients and pare... values in healthcare today. About the AAO The aao comprises 15,500 members in the United States, Can...

Summer Games 'Swap' Raises Questions About Image, Oral Health

...said Dr. George. As for very young children, the aao recommends a check-up with an orthodontic speciali...embership in the AAO. There are more than 15,500 aao members in the U.S., Canada and abroad. The "Find ...http://www.braces.org is available to find nearby aao members anywhere in the world. Pam Paladin, 314-...

Protective Eyewear Key to Sports Safety

...uth Williams, a glaucoma specialist at the Wheaton, Ill., Eye Clinic and an aao clinical correspondent, said in a prepared statement. "Unfortunately, many ...eye has been hit, contact an eye doctor or seek emergency medical help, the aao said. More information Prevent Blindness America offers a list of ...

AAO in Medical Technology

NeoVista, Inc. Presents New Data on Its Novel Wet AMD Therapy at AAO

One-Year Data Provides Ophthalmologists Critical Insight on Novel Beta Radiation Epiretinal Therapy NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- NeoVista, Inc. revealed today new data from a one-year feasibility study of the company's novel beta radiation epiretinal therapy for t...

Durezol(TM) in the Treatment of Uveitis and Ganciclovir in the Treatment of Herpetic Keratitis: Studies of Treatments for Leading Causes of Blindness to Be Presented

...man's poster, "Data from Trials Evaluating Ganciclovir Ophthalmic Gel, 0.15% and Acyclovir Ophthalmic Ointment, 3% for Herpetic Keratitis," is part of aao Poster Session 1 (Sunday, November 09, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM) on Level 1, Hall B-5. Dr. Kaufman's review of data from three Phase 2 trials and one Phase...

ISTA Pharmaceuticals Presents Results from Two Phase III Clinical Trials of Xibrom(TM) QD (Once-daily) Formulation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting

...times daily, when used for 3 months in the treatment of cystoid macular edema (CME) following uncomplicated cataract surgery. Poster Presentations at aao Meeting: Monday, November 12th; 12pm - 2pm, Location: Morial Convention Center, Hall D Abstract # 0259: Integrated Results from 2 Phase III Clinical...

Improved Cornea Surgery Technique Provides Enhanced Transplant Success

...d, more importantly, resolves the main obstacle that has delayed corneal surgeons' transition to DSAEK." About the American Academy of Ophthalmology aao is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons-Eye M.D.s-with more than 27,000 members worldwide. Eye health care is provided by th...

AAO in Medical Dictionary

Orthodontics

...e field of Orthodontics , Professional ... Information on the dental specialty of orthodontics , braces, teeth, bite and the organization, for aao members, the public, and health care professionals. Site contains FAQ about braces, how to choose an orthodontist, what to expect in braces and ti...

AAO in Biological Technology

Top LASIK and Refractive Experts in Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory Present Research and Educate Their Peers at Annual AAO Meeting in Atlanta

Several leading LASIK and refractive eye surgery experts listed in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory were actively involved at the recently concluded American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting in Atlanta. Dr. Randy Epstein, Dr. Walter Stark, Dr. James McCulley, Dr. R. Wayne Bowman...

Looking at AMD Through Patients' Eyes: Viscira Virtual Exhibit Educates Physicians by Personalizing Serious Eye Disease

...ients as part of a comprehensive treatment approach." Physician Insights May Indicate Shift in Treatment Approach Over 700 attendees at the aao meeting viewed the EyeMac program. More than 78 percent of users said that the daily experience of a patient living with wet AMD was either significa...