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September 18, 2008
Does Staar have an alternative to Lasik?
Analysis of: Insiders Buy Staar as Lasik Alternate Shows Potential (Update2) | www.bloomberg.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
The Staar ICL is a lens for the correction of high amounts of nearsightedness and will never take over a significant amount of the Lasik market. Their growth in the market for the ICL is in spite of the decrease in Lasik nationwide because more surgeons have been trained in its placement and because...
Mark PackerAugust 19, 2008
Visian ICL: Premium Channel for the Extremely Nearsighted
Analysis of: Insiders Buy Staar as Lasik Alternate Shows Potential (Update2) | www.bloomberg.com
Author: Mark Packer, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY - CC
The Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) is an exquisitely precise technology for the correction of high degrees of nearsightedness -- much higher than the reach of laser refractive surgery such as LASIK and PRK.  Given the price of the ICL and the intraocular surgey required for its...
Mark PackerJuly 21, 2008
Ultimately, the Patient, Not the Payor, is the Customer
Analysis of: Glaxo Seeks Guidance From Health Systems | online.wsj.com
Author: Mark Packer, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY - CC
"He who pays the fiddler calls the tune."  Here's an example of the fiddler pro-actively asking the guy in the room with the deepest pocket what he'd like to hear.  If it's not something in the current repertoire, the fiddler seems willing to learn.  However, by the time he's got...
July 14, 2008
Avastin is inexpensive for Macular Degeneration therapy
Analysis of: Costly Cancer Drug Offers Hope, but Also a Dilemma | www.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
I and many other ophthalmologists around the country use Avastin intravitreally for wet macular degeneration in doses far smaller than those used for systemic cancer.  Although it is an "off-label" use of the drug, the cost for using Avastin is 1/6oth of Lucentis, a very similar...
June 5, 2008
This should be a significant advance.
Analysis of: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Announces First Daily Disposable Silicone Hydrogel at BCLA | www.cltoday.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
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.
June 5, 2008
Implications for Astigmatism
Analysis of: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Announces First Daily Disposable Silicone Hydrogel at BCLA | www.cltoday.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Many patients who have irregular astigmatism will find a disposable silicone hydrogel lens to provide good vision with less irritation of the cornea due to protein build up in the lens.  This could be a big help to those who may not be LASIK candidates or who are awaiting future Custom LASIK surgery...
Mark PackerMay 6, 2008
Doubts About LASIK
Analysis of: LASIK Worries? Some May See Better with Alternatives | www.washingtonpost.com
Author: Mark Packer, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY - CC
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....
February 29, 2008
Effect of Punctal Plugs in Patients with Low Refractive Errors Considering Refractive Surgery
Analysis of: Effect of Punctal Plugs in Patients with Low Refractive Errors Considering Refractive Surgery | www.journalofrefractivesurgery.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
This was a retrospective clinical study of 21 eyes from 12 patients who identified themselves as being dissatisfied with their visual acuity and were interested either in initial or enhancement refractive surgery in order to improve their acuity. Uncorrected visual acuity was documented in each eye....
Barry SchechterJanuary 29, 2008
Bausch makes foray into presbyopic arena
Analysis of: Bausch & Lomb announces acquisition of eyeonics | www.osnsupersite.com
Author: Barry Schechter, Director of Corneal and External Diseases, Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute, Inc.
With the recent trends of presbyopic correction , Bausch and Lomb has now entered the arena.
January 23, 2008
Benefits of TELESCOPIC lens implants important for those already effected by macular degeneration
Analysis of: Telescopic IOL device shows potential for improving quality of life in AMD patients | www.osnsupersite.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
As ophthalmologists, we have been waiting for development of a useful telescopic intraocular lens implant for over 17 years. These lenses have been in FDA trials for years, but never brought to market because of numerous problems with them. A viable telescopic lens implant would give us something to...

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