All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Ophthalmology

Mark PackerClinical Associate Professor of OphthalmologyOREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY - CC

Refractive Cataract Surgery's Holy Grail: Keep it in Sight

March 2, 2009

Analysis of:Lens refilling to restore accommodation | www.sciencedirect.com

The concept of re-filling the empty lens capsule following lens or cataract extraction with an elastic substance that mimics the accommodative function of the youthful human lens remains a captivating concept for researchers. Nishi's review article highlights the progress so far in this direction, as well as the challenges inherent in development of a successful design.  These challenges include sealing the capsule to prevent leakage of the injectable material, adjusting the refractive state for emmetropia, allowing adequate accommodative amplitude and preventing capsular opacification.  

Lens refilling and accomodation: pros and cons

March 2, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Lens refilling to restore accommodation | www.sciencedirect.com

Although a perfect vision is pursued by every ophthalmic surgeon, it is very important to be sufficiently modest to admit that, in most cases, that goal os not achievable. Cornea incison, posterior capsule debris or opacification, macular degeneration, error on intraocular lens power calculation, here are some of the potencial causes of insatisfaction if perfect vision is offered to patients before surgery. Lens refilling is an intelligent and original approach to accomodation loss after cataract surgery but there are still a lot of answered questions that will make patient selection a crucial issue when considering the use of this kind  of lenses  .

New IOL Technology

February 27, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Lens refilling to restore accommodation | www.sciencedirect.com

As baby boomers now make up a substantial part of many eye care practices, several expanding technologies will address their visual needs.  Though current options to correct for presbyopia may have certain limitations with visual acuity, this option truly looks at restoring accommodation.  It has a lot of promise to our aging patients.

A Challenge for Alcon R&D - Integration with Novartis

December 5, 2008

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Novartis and Nestlé in a Deal for Alcon | select.nytimes.com

My viewpoint of the staged acquisition of Alcon by Novartis focuses on the implication to Alcon R&D.  At least two key shifts will occur (and in fact have already started)... 1.  R&D activities will become much more collaborative.  In the past, Alcon has developed many of their key technologies in house (witness the acrylic monomer for Acrysof).  Now, I would expect to see key developments done in collaborations with universities and other technology based companies.  This may result in lower development costs for Alcon, but will likely give competitors and the public an earlier view into their pipeline. 2.  R&D senior management will include those with medical backgrounds.  This has already begun (note Alcon's recent appointment of Sabri Markabi, MD from Novartis as SVP R&D).  This will of course ensure a tight bond between management and clinician/surgeon, but may challenge the new management to understand the complexities inherient in the introduction of new technologies.

Gary BarkerPartner/OwnerEYE ASSOCIATES OF WINTER PARK

Will J&J's new one-day lens effect the one-day market?

November 17, 2008

Analysis of:Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Announces First Daily Disposable Silicone Hydrogel at BCLA | www.cltoday.com

New innovations in the contact lens market are needed to boost growth in sales, especially in the one-day lens market.

Steve RubinsteinOptometristSound Shore Vision Care

Will contact lens solutions cost more to ship and store?

November 13, 2008

Analysis of:Eye Infection Epidemic Traced To Reduced Antifungal Properties Of Contact Lens Solution In High Temperatures | www.medicalnewstoday.com

A new study in Archives of Ophthalmology, November 2008 indicates that a reason for the large number of infections from Bausch & Lomb's Renu Moisture Loc solution was due to poor temperature control reducing antifungal and antimicrobial efficacy.

Steve RubinsteinOptometristSound Shore Vision Care

Lasik, Pharma, and Cataracts...are they recession proof?

November 4, 2008

Analysis of:Value Stocks in the Eye of the Storm? | news.morningstar.com

The article goes into the four major eye care markets that have a mix of reimbursed, and consumer driven areas. It describes the issues I face as a provider of these products. 

Steve RubinsteinOptometristSound Shore Vision Care

A new lens for computer users?

October 6, 2008

Analysis of:PixelOptics focuses on new lens | www.roanoke.com

This eyeglass lens designer, Ron Blum has created a new type of Progressive Addition Lens about 6 years ago. It created a new market in Ultra-Premium lenses. Now he is attempting to create a new lens for computer users. I look forward to its introduction next month, and to the creation of new profit opportunity from selling his new design.

Steve RubinsteinOptometristSound Shore Vision Care

Working with Silcione Hydrogels is not easy!

September 22, 2008

Analysis of:Ahead of the Bell: Cooper Cos. | www.forbes.com

This article mentions two major contact lens manufacturers, CooperVision and Vistakon (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson), with difficulties actually making silicone hydrogel contact lenses that can be sold successfully.

Steve RubinsteinOptometristSound Shore Vision Care

A new Contact Lens material by 2009?

September 22, 2008

Analysis of:Ocutec wins backing for contact lens venture | www.theherald.co.uk

A new material that is easier to produce contact lenses with may decrease the cost of producing contact lenses. A major difficulty in producing today's silicone hydrogels is production costs. 

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