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Posted July 30, 2007
Monovision WILL NOT solve the Presbyopia problem.
Analysis of: Monovision promising for presbyopia correction in cataract patients, surgeon says | www.osnsupersite.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
This small study involving 14 patients claims that monovision may help correct presbyopia in cataract patients.  This concept is nothing new as monovision through contact lens, refractive surgery (LASIK) or intraocular lenses (IOLs) has been around for years.  Monovision is only tolerated...
Posted July 30, 2007
AMO overtakes Bausch and Lomb; Unlikely
Analysis of: AMO outbids private equity firm for Bausch & Lomb | www.osnsupersite.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
AMO's VISX has about 50% of the excimer laser business.  B&L has the number 2 spot with about 25% of the market share.  A take over by AMO could pose a monopoly in the laser market, that can hinder innovation. 
Posted July 30, 2007
Custom laser able to deliver monovision.
Analysis of: FDA Approves Bifocal LASIK Surgery | www.medpagetoday.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
Custom lasers were unable to achieve monovision in the past since hey capture and treat the whole refractive error of the eye.  The ability to perform monovision in a custom platform will make easier for practices to offer more custom procedures to the 40+ patients, thus translating into higher...
Posted July 30, 2007
Bilateral Cataracts are Associated with Better Visual Outcomes than Unilaterl Cataracts in Children.
Analysis of: Study: Better visual outcomes from bilateral cataract surgery in children | www.osnsupersite.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
This retrospective study affirms the previous thoughts about amblyopia in children.  Children with bilateral cataracts should have both cataracts removed as soon as possible to minimize the effects of amblopia and maintain normal visual development. The implications for the marketplace for cataract...
Posted July 30, 2007
Monovision versus Multifocals
Analysis of: Monovision promising for presbyopia correction in cataract patients, surgeon says | www.osnsupersite.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
This article reveals what has been known on an "anecdotal" basis for a very long time in the arena of ophthalmic correction. While the increasing availability of designs in multifocal implants is a welcome addition to the surgeon's armamentarium, much as it is in the field of contact lens correction...
Posted July 26, 2007
Bifocal versus monovision.
Analysis of: FDA Approves Bifocal LASIK Surgery | www.medpagetoday.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
Misnomer, monovision vs. bifocal. This technique has been in place for years.
Posted July 26, 2007
Advanced Medical Optic's Complete MoisturePlus Contact Lens Solution Recalled Due to Increased Risk of a Sight-Threatening Infection
Analysis of: An Eye on Contact Lens Solutions | www.time.com
Author: Darcy Ryan, Optometrist Hertzog Eye Associates
Contact lens patients are starting to wonder what contact lens solutions are safe anymore.  After last year's ReNu with MoisturLoc (Bausch & Lomb) worldwide recall due to a fungal infection; and now, Complete MoisturePlus (Advanced Medical Optics) has been recalled worldwide due to an increased...
Posted July 25, 2007
Smart move
Analysis of: Alcon Announces Offer for WaveLight AG | invest.alconinc.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
ALCON has real chance in expanding its laser refractive market share.  Getting rid of a less than optimal platform and replacing it with the Allegretto laser has excellent potential for ALCON.
Posted July 25, 2007
Alcon with Alegretto can satisfy LASIK surgeons
Analysis of: Alcon Announces Offer for WaveLight AG | invest.alconinc.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
Alcon has had recent problems with its LadarVision device.  Surgeons not previously exposed to the Alegretto machine have been pleasantly surprised.  The Alegretto is easy to use, fast and accurate.  While Alcon will initially compete with itself, marketing two devices, it will keep surgeons...
Mark Packer Posted July 19, 2007
Real Value for Alcon in Allegretto
Analysis of: Alcon Announces Offer for WaveLight AG | invest.alconinc.com
Author: Mark Packer, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY - CC
Alcon has suffered with its LADARVision system recalls and lawsuits, and has looked particularly troubled following AMO's acquisition of VISX.  Although AMO/VISX remains the market leader for refractive correction, the Allegretto represents new technology with potential advantages in terms of accuracy...
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