FDA Advisory Panel Views Intraocular Lens Favorably FDA Advisory Panel Views Intraocular Lens Favorably
The FDA Ophthalmic Device Panel has voted nearly unanimously in favor of Alcon's combination product that corrects both presbyopia and astigmatism. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
FDA Panel Recommends Intraocular Lens for AstigmatismFDA Panel Recommends Intraocular Lens for Astigmatism
An FDA panel has recommended approval for Staar's Visian toric lens for treatment of astigmatism, with reservations. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
UPDATE: Staar Surgical jumps on FDA panel nod
An FDA panel votes to recommend approval of Staar Surgical's Visian Toric implantable collamer lens for treating myopic astigmatism, sending shares up today on Wall Street.
An FDA advisory panel voted last week to recommend approval for Staar Surgical's (NSDQ:STAA) Visian Toric implantable collamer lens for myopic astigmatism, sending STAA shares up nearly 17% today.
Food & Drug Administration (FDA), STAAR Surgical Co.News Well, Optical/Ophthalmic, Regulatory/Complianceread more (Source: Mass Device)
Source: Mass Device - March 17, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Ingrid Mezo Source Type: news
FDA panel recommends approval of Staar Surgical's novel eye implant
The FDA's ophthalmic devices advisory panel votes that Staar Surgical's breakthrough implantable lens is safe and effective and that its benefits outweigh its risks.
An FDA panel voted today to recommend approval for Staar Surgical's (NSDQ:STAA) novel Visian Toric implantable collamer lens for treatment of myopic astigmatism in adults aged 21-45.
Food & Drug Administration (FDA), STAAR Surgical Co.News Well, Regulatory/Clearance, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Optical/Ophthalmic, Pre-Market Approval (PMA)read more (Source: Mass Device)
Source: Mass Device - March 14, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Ingrid Mezo Source Type: news
Better Solutions for AstigmatismBetter Solutions for Astigmatism
Dr. Roger Steinert reports how astigmatism correction during cataract surgery is improving, a fraction of a diopter at a time. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - February 19, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Commentary Source Type: news
Varioptic Launches A Variable Focus, Tilt And Astigmatism Liquid Lens For Ophthalmology Applications
Varioptic, a Business Unit of Parrot SA, will announce its new Visayan series of products dedicated to the ophthalmology market at the Photonics West trade show, which will be held from February 4 to 6, 2014 in San Francisco, California. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
Source: Medical Design Online News - February 3, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Visual performance and ocular abnormalities in deaf children and young adults: A literature review - Hollingsworth R, Ludlow AK, Wilkins A, Calver R, Allen PM.
Visual defects are common in deaf individuals. Refractive error and ocular motor abnormalities are frequently reported, with hyperopia, myopia, astigmatism and anomalies of binocular vision, all showing a greater prevalence in deaf individuals compared wit... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - December 25, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Risk Factor Prevalence, Injury Occurrence Source Type: news
Consumer Information on: Nidek EC-5000 Excimer Laser System - P970053/S011
The Nidek EC-5000 Excimer Laser System is an ophthalmic laser system for refractive surgery of the cornea designed to correct the vision of patients with refractive errors (nearsightedness and astigmatism) by laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK). (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - October 30, 2013 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Astigmatism
Title: AstigmatismCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 1/31/2005 5:59:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/25/2013 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General)
Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General - June 25, 2013 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: news
Consumer Information on: Trulign Toric Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens and Trulign Toric IOL Calculator - P030002S027
The Trulign Toric Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens (IOL) is an artificial lens. It is used restore vision after removal of the eye?s natural lens during cataract surgery. In addition, it corrects blurry vision due to corneal astigmatism. (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - June 18, 2013 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
FDA Approves Trulign Intraocular LensFDA Approves Trulign Intraocular Lens
Intraocular lens provides correction for astigmatism while delivering a broad range of improved vision for patients undergoing cataract surgery, the company says. FDA Approvals (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Alert Source Type: news
Astigmatism Correction With Toric Intraocular LensesAstigmatism Correction With Toric Intraocular Lenses
How do patients with astigmatism fare after toric IOL implantation? Are both quality of life and visual acuity improved? The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - May 10, 2013 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
Consumer Information on: TECNIS Toric 1-Piece Intraocular Lens (IOL) Models: ZCT150, ZCT225, ZCT300, ZCT400 - - P980040S039
The TECNIS Toric 1-Piece Intraocular Lens (IOL) is an artificial lens used to correct corneal astigmatism (a football-shaped cornea or an irregularly shaped cornea) and restore distance vision after removal of the natural lens of the eye during cataract.. (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 24, 2013 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
An International Survey of Toric Contact Lens PrescribingAn International Survey of Toric Contact Lens Prescribing
Are clinicians properly prescribing toric soft contact lenses for patients with astigmatism? Eye & Contact Lens (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
FDA Approves Tecnis Toric Intraocular LensFDA Approves Tecnis Toric Intraocular Lens
New lenses target patients with cataract who have astigmatism. FDA Approvals (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Alert Source Type: news
