Study Group: Contact Lens Sellers (US)
Council Members in this Study Group: 37
This study group may include physicians, care providers, and researchers specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry, radiology, nursing, optometry, genetics, and mental health. It may also include experts knowledgeable on diagnostic labs, disease management, medical devices, long term care, surgery centers, health management, pharma, and biotechnology, among others.
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
- Hal Breedlove, OD
Owner and Clinical Director
Coastal Vision
Hal Breedlove, OD, is the Owner and Clinical Director of Coastal Vision, a five Optometrist practice in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk Virginia. In practice for over 26 years, he has expertise in a many areas of vision research, patient care, practice management, and optical (contact lenses,...
Steve Rubinstein, ODOptometrist
Sound Shore Vision CareSteve Rubinstein, OD, is a Clinical Optometrist at Diamond District Eye Associates and Sound Shore Vision Center, office based practices in New York. Dr. Rubinstein has a biochemical background. He has won the Frank R. Blood award by the Society of Toxicology for the best paper in this peer reviewed...
Jack Melton, OD, FAAOPresident
Omni Eye Center - Laser VisionJack Melton, OD, FAAO, is the President of Omni Eye Center - Laser Vision in Oklahoma City, OK. He is recognized nationally for his expertise in the field of contact lenses and laser vision corrections. Dr. Melton has served as a professional consultant for a number of contact lens and laser vision...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts (?)
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Contact Lens Nirvana: Hyperpermeable One Day
October 2, 2009
Steve Rubinstein, OD, Optometrist, Sound Shore Vision Care
Hobby assists Irish strategy | www.opticianonline.net
This article describes resources being put into place to mass produce the first commercially available silicon hydrogel one day disposable contact lens in the USA by Johnson & Johnson's Vistakon division.
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Alcon, Novartis (Ciba Vision), Astra-Zeneca working on ocular medications?
July 23, 2009
Steve Rubinstein, OD, Optometrist, Sound Shore Vision Care
Alcon Signs Agreement With AstraZeneca On Eye Drug Development | www.pharmaceutical-business-review.com
This agreement seems to allow Alcon Laboratories, Inc and Astra-Zeneca to work together to produce ocular medications. What it doesn't say is that they can also use Ciba Vision's resources in the near future.
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A drop in the price of OTC allergy eye drops?
July 5, 2009
Steve Rubinstein, OD, Optometrist, Sound Shore Vision Care
Sun Pharmaceutical gets tentative nod from USFDA for ‘Optivar Solution’ | Top News | www.topnews.in
By adding a third OTC antihistamine eye drop to the mix the price competition should make the cost to the consumer decrease.
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June 15, 2009
Bausch and Lomb (BOL) Receives FDA Approval of Besivance(TM), New Topical Ophthalmic Antibacterial for the Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis ('Pink Eye') | www.lifescience-online.com
This novel and potent fluoroquinolone designed exclusively for ophthalmic use will gain significant market share of the ocular antibiotics prescribed in the US at the expense of Vigamox (Alcon) and Zymar (Allergan), the current leaders. This will happen because cataract surgeons and contact lens...
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Laser Vision Correction for Presbyopia is here!
April 6, 2009
Steve Rubinstein, OD, Optometrist, Sound Shore Vision Care
Presbyopic laser vision correction reduces spectacle dependence in pseudophakes | www.modernmedicine.com
The missing element in LVC today is real multifocal correction to deal with a the large population of baby boomers that are finding a need for a different correction for distance vision than near vision(most people over 40 years of age). As of now we have only two options for adults: 1) two eyes...
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Office Based Private Practice or Clinic
- Academic Medical Center/Hospital or Clinic
- Non-Academic Community Hospital or Clinic
- Academic Institution*
- Medical Device Manufacturer
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Physician - Attending Physician
- Owner
- Optometrist
- Physician - Director
- President
- Partner
- Professor
- Allied Health Professional
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| Physicians who Treat Dry Eye (US) | 129 |
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| LASIK Surgeons (US) | 143 |
| LASIK Surgeons | 186 |