Eye

Unique Diaton Tonometer is Revealed- Glaucoma Detection through the Eyelid

DevelopAll — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:39:54 -0600

BiCOM Inc. reveals an advanced transpalpebral Diaton tonometer. Diaton Tonometry is a unique approach to measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) THROUGH THE EYELID - no contact with the cornea, no anesthesia or sterilization is required. BiCOM's pen-like, hand-held, portable device is perfect for measuring eye pressure and helps ophthalmologists and optometrists in diagnosis and prevention of blindness caused by Glaucoma. This ophthalmic device is irreplaceable for mass Glaucoma screenings.

Unique Diaton Tonometer is Revealed- Glaucoma Detection through the Eyelid

DevelopAll — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:56:31 -0600

Shape encoding may start in retina

harminka — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:17:21 -0500

New evidence from the University of Southern California suggests that there may be dedicated cells in the retina that help compile small bits of information in order to recognize objects. The research was conducted by Ernest Greene, professor of psychology in the area of brain and cognitive sciences at USC. The study is published in the Public Library of Science journal, PLoS ONE.

FDA Approves CustomVue Monovision LASIK

Anastvatz — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 06:32:09 -0500

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved for marketing the first LASIK device designed for treating one eye to see far away objects and the other eye for close-up vision.

Multifocal LASIK Eliminates Bifocals, Reading Glasses

Anastvatz — Fri, 18 May 2007 07:49:55 -0500

Are you past your mid-forties? Do you need bifocals or reading glasses to see close up? There is help for you.