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This new lens represents a marriage of two important technologies in modern contact lens use; oxygen trasmissibility and convenience in wearing. This has the potential to become a significant portion of the contact lens market.
This is the first announcement anywhere in the world about a daily disposable contact lens that is in a breathable silicone hydrogel material. Will it make it across the ocean?
Can Cooper take over the 2 week spherical contact lens market? Can it make a dent in the market share of the industry leader in the silicone hydrogel field? Initial results look good. A definite maybe!
The FDA report and scrutiny of LASIK complaints reveals what consientious LASIK surgeons have known for years: Not everyone who walks through your doors is a good lasik candidate and you should not laser everyone. About 1 out of 4 patients that consider lasik are actually good candidates...
The media reporting on the FDA hearings on LASIK has generally highlighted unhappy patients' stories and the comments of FDA officials and panel members. However, The Washington Post's Lauran Neergard has written an insightful article that foresees an important future trend in refractive surgery....
Silicone Hydrgol lenses are the latest technology in the contact lens industry. Nearly 100% of of my new fits are silicone hydrogel lenses, and the 2 week modality is the most popular wearing schedule. Currenly J&J has the lion's share of the market with their Acuvue Advance and Oasys contact...
A new model of the increasing popular Ex-Press Shunt is quite effective in an early study. Its is quite safe and effective; and simpler substitute for trabeculectomy. It could be the first line in the surgical management of glaucoma.
Alcon (ACL) reported positive interim results for their injectable medication for glaucoma. A single injection of anecortave acetate resulted in control of IOP at the three month follow up. This could be a promising medication for IOP control in glaucoma.
Alcon becomes part of a larger group that is very interested in profiting from eye care. The patient will probably not see any changes in labeling or distribution for a few years. The companies interlock well, but do not have a lot of overlap.....except for sales reps!
The light adjustable lens is a lens implant that is placed in the eye like a tradition intraocular lens during cataract surgery. The unique difference is that it can be treated with a special light after surgical implant (weeks to months later) to correct any residual refractive errors or to fine...