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1. Glaucoma Management: Changing with the Times.

Author

Callender, Odette, Miller, Eydie, and Higginbotham, Eve

Subjects
*CONFERENCES & conventions, *GLAUCOMA, *MEDICAL equipment conferences, *OPHTHALMOLOGY conventions
Abstract

Information about the papers discussed at the 2006 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) conference is presented. It is stated that the ophthalmology community is examining various ways regarding the right technology to be used to assess glaucoma care including scanning laser polarimetry (GDx), scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (HRT) and optical coherence tomography (OCT). It highlights the results of the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) discussed during the meeting. INSET: Follow-up on 2006 Roundtable.

Published
2007

2. The Leading Edge of Refractive Research.

Author

Probst, Louis E.

Subjects
*CONFERENCES & conventions, *OPHTHALMOLOGY conventions, *OPHTHALMOLOGISTS, *PUPIL (Eye), *CORNEA, *SOCIETIES
Abstract

Information about several papers discussed during the meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in the U.S. in 2007 is presented. A number of presentations on refractive topics, ranging from flapmaking comparisons to examinations of dark-adapted pupil size, had been seen. In addition, it had also been discussed some investigations of ectasia and how different procedures may weaken the cornea.

Published
2007

3. Innovation Summit Highlights the Opportunities and Challenges.

Subjects
*CONFERENCES & conventions, *OPHTHALMOLOGY conventions, *OPHTHALMIC equipment industry, *CHIEF executive officers, *PHARMACEUTICAL industry conferences
Abstract

Information about several papers discussed at the Ophthalmology Innovation Summit that was held in San Francisco, California in October 2009 is presented. Topics include the financing opportunities and hindrances in ophthalmic device and pharmaceutical companies, investment and product development. The summit featured 12 private companies chief executive officers (CEOs) from the industry.

Published
2009

4. Late Breaker Symposium Highlights.

Author

Shafer, Kathy

Subjects
*CONFERENCES & conventions, *KERATITIS, *CONTACT lens complications, *CORNEA diseases, *OPHTHALMOLOGY conventions
Abstract

Information about several papers discussed at a symposium on the rapid increase of the outbreak of contact lens-related Fusarium keratitis is presented. It is stated that even with the quick action, Singapore Eye Research Institute reported that in 68 Fusarium keratitis infections, 54 of which occurred in the year before the February 2006 cases. Five patients required corneal transplants. In the U.S., 164 cases are reported which were confirmed between June 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006.

Published
2007

5. Highlights of AAO Subspecialty Day.

Author

Bethke, Walter

Subjects
*CONFERENCES & conventions, *OPHTHALMOLOGY conventions, *REFRACTIVE keratoplasty, *LASER surgery, *ARTIFICIAL implants
Abstract

Information about several papers discussed at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 2006 is presented. A range of topics were presented at the Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day from the latest refractile laser results to the data on implants. The symposium featured several specialists including Anelise Wallau, George Waring and Stephen Slade.

Published
2006