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Glaucoma may be linked to reading impairment in older adults

Glaucoma appears to be associated with slower spoken reading and increased reading impairment in older adults, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

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New cataract early detection technique

A compact fiber-optic probe developed for the space program has now proven valuable for patients in the clinic as the first non-invasive early detection device for cataracts, the leading cause of vision loss worldwide.

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Diaton Tonometer Is Presented At International Vision Expo East 2008, New York City

BiCOM Inc. is proud to present its revolutionary Trans-palpebral and Tras-scleral tonometer Diaton to International Vision Expo East 2008, on April 11th – 13th, hosted by the city of New York

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Tonometer Diaton is Featured at American Cataract and Refractive Surgeons ASCRS Chicago

Exhibition of Diaton tonometer to the members of American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) presents a great opportunity for BiCOM to display the uniqueness of the trans-palpebral and tras-scleral Diaton tonometry – tonometery through the Eyelid.

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Contact lenses purchased over Internet may risk for harmful eyecare practices

Purchasing contact lenses online may save consumers time, but the process could cause more problems in the long run, according to a new study reported in the January issue of Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association.

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Investigating eye infections tied to contact lens use

The use of a particular contact lens solution has a strong association with Acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare severe eye infection, report researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago in a study published online this week by the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

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