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UB symposium to discuss in silico molecular design, high-throughput screening to treat diseases

Twenty-first-century pharmaceutical breakthroughs require 21st-century drug discovery tools, such as computational or in silico molecular design and high-throughput screening of effective, new compounds. That's the theme of a University at Buffalo symposium to be held Sept. 11 on "Twenty-first Century Bioscience: In Silico Methods and High-Throughput Screening," which will feature a variety of cutting-edge advances in the field developed by researchers in Western New York and throughout the US.

3 Sep 2010

Transitions Optical launches 'Healthy Sight for Life: Focus on African-American Eyes' campaign

Recognizing the increased risks African Americans face for a number of eye health issues, Transitions Optical, Inc., the leading supplier of photochromic eyeglass lenses, is launching its "Healthy Sight for Life: Focus on African-American Eyes" campaign at the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)'s 25th annual Black Family Reunion Celebration on September 11 in Washington, D.C.

3 Sep 2010

Pennsylvania Association for the Blind offers steps to prevent all sports-related eye injuries

It's back to school time! Kids are feeling excited and maybe a little nervous. New teachers, new friends and new sports seasons. Parents are scrambling to buy back-to-school clothes and equip their children with all the sports gear they need, like helmets, pads, braces and mouth guards. Parents are taking that extra step to prevent broken bones, bruises and chipped teeth, but what are they doing to prevent possible permanent vision loss, a scratched cornea, or fractured eye sockets?

3 Sep 2010

BAP releases new guidelines on treatments for sleep disorders

Insomnia and other sleep disorders are very common, yet are not generally well understood by doctors and other health care professionals. Now the British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP) has released up-to-the-minute guidelines in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, published by SAGE, to guide psychiatrists and physicians caring for those with sleep problems.

3 Sep 2010

Alcon to launch AcrySof IQ ReSTOR Multifocal Toric intraocular lens outside US during 2010 ESCRS meeting

Alcon, Inc., the world's leader in eye care and cataract surgery, announced its launch of the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® Multifocal Toric intraocular lens (IOL) outside the United States during the 2010 European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) annual meeting in Paris, France. This new lens is built on Alcon's industry leading AcrySof® platform and is designed to provide cataract patients that have astigmatism a surgical option that delivers quality vision at all distances with increased spectacle independence.

3 Sep 2010

Vision and eye health are key to students' classroom ability

Healthy eyes and vision are necessary for school success and an enjoyable life. Parents naturally want to help their children learn and succeed in school and enjoy life. Vision and eye health are key to students' ability to do well in the classroom, on the playground, in sports and when studying at home.

2 Sep 2010

ThromboGenics second microplasmin Phase III trial for non-surgical treatment of VMA meets primary endpoint

ThromboGenics NV, a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative treatments for eye disease, vascular disease and cancer announces that its second Phase III trial evaluating microplasmin for the non-surgical treatment of vitreomacular adhesion (VMA) has met its primary endpoint.

2 Sep 2010

Multispectral imaging of ocular fundus using new LED Illumination system

A new imaging system using six different wavelengths to illuminate the interior of the eyeball (ocular fundus) may pave the way for doctors to easily screen patients for common diseases of the eye, such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. The system is described in the journal Review of Scientific Instruments, which is published by the American Institute of Physics.

2 Sep 2010

Laboratoires Thea acquires Mydriasert ophthalmic insert for cataract surgery

Laboratoires Thea, the leading independent ophthalmic group in Europe, completes its innovative product range with the announcement of the final acquisition of Mydriasert(R). Mydriasert(R), the 1st mydriatic ophthalmic insert, is indicated for dilated fundus examination (DFE) or cataract surgery, the most widely implemented surgical procedure. Regarding cataract surgery, the market represents close to 300 000 procedures in the UK and Ireland and 3 million in Europe each year.

2 Sep 2010

Media examine floods' impact in Pakistan

News outlets reported on the effects of major flooding in Pakistan and described the situation on the ground.

2 Sep 2010

FDA approves LUMIGAN eye drops for intraocular pressure reduction in open-angle glaucoma patients

Allergan, Inc. today announced the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved LUMIGAN (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.01% as a first-line therapy indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

2 Sep 2010

pSivida announces FDA Priority Review status for Iluvien NDA

pSivida Corp., a leader in the development of sustained release back of the eye drug delivery systems for difficult-to-treat conditions, today announced that its licensee, Alimera Sciences has been notified that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Priority Review status for the New Drug Application (NDA) filed for Iluvien for the treatment diabetic macular edema (DME).

31 Aug 2010

Study shows DERMACYTE Oxygen Concentrate improves skin appearance

Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. today announced that results from an 8-week cosmetic study showed that the topical application of DERMACYTE Oxygen Concentrate, an oxygen-rich skin care lotion, appears to improve the appearance of fine lines and the perception of skin appearance.

31 Aug 2010

TearLab and AMO Canada enter cooperative marketing agreement

TearLab Corporation today announced that it has entered into a cooperative marketing agreement with Abbott Medical Optics Inc.'s subsidiary, AMO Canada Company. Under the agreement, AMO Canada's sales force will directly sell the TearLab™ Osmolarity System in Canada while TearLab will help promote AMO Canada's products for the relief of dry eye symptoms, including Blink® Moisturizing Eye Drops. Financial terms were not disclosed.

31 Aug 2010

UBC researchers lead development of new 'toolbox of MiniPromoters' for gene research and therapy

University of British Columbia researchers have led the development of a new "toolbox of MiniPromoters" for research and future therapies on brain, spinal cord and eye function.

31 Aug 2010

FDA grants Priority Review status to Alimera Sciences' Iluvien for diabetic macular edema

Alimera Sciences, Inc.,, a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development and commercialization of prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, announced today that the Company's New Drug Application (NDA) for Iluvien® (fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal insert) has been accepted for filing and granted Priority Review status by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

31 Aug 2010

Greater Sacramento Specialty Pharmacy acquired by The Apothecary Shops

The Apothecary Shops, a Phoenix-based chain of specialty pharmacies with 16 locations in six states, has acquired the Greater Sacramento Specialty Pharmacy (GSP), a customer-service focused pharmacy with primary specialties in oncology and pain management.

30 Aug 2010

MRI recordings at one fiftieth of a second

"Please hold absolutely still": This instruction is crucial for patients being examined by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It is the only way to obtain clear images for diagnosis. Up to now, it was therefore almost impossible to image moving organs using MRI. Max Planck researchers from G-ttingen have now succeeded in significantly reducing the time required for recording images - to just one fiftieth of a second.

30 Aug 2010

Children, teens need good health before the start of new school year, says medical director

With the back to school shopping season in full swing, it is also important to arm area children and teens with other tools they need to have a good school year- like medical exams. These are critical to good health and should take place before or shortly after the start of the new school year, and include a routine doctor's exam to confirm that all immunizations are up-to-date, a dental check-up, and a vision exam.

30 Aug 2010

Cell-to-cell signaling pathway that designates future location of ear's sensory organs tracked

Researchers have tracked a cell-to-cell signaling pathway that designates the future location of the ear's sensory organs in embryonic mice. The scientists succeeded in activating this signal more widely across the embryonic tissue that becomes the inner ear. Patches of sensory structures began growing in spots where they don't normally appear.

30 Aug 2010

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Latest Eye News and Research

UB symposium to discuss in silico molecular design, high-throughput screening to treat diseases

Transitions Optical launches 'Healthy Sight for Life: Focus on African-American Eyes' campaign

Pennsylvania Association for the Blind offers steps to prevent all sports-related eye injuries

BAP releases new guidelines on treatments for sleep disorders

Alcon to launch AcrySof IQ ReSTOR Multifocal Toric intraocular lens outside US during 2010 ESCRS meeting

Vision and eye health are key to students' classroom ability

ThromboGenics second microplasmin Phase III trial for non-surgical treatment of VMA meets primary endpoint

Multispectral imaging of ocular fundus using new LED Illumination system

Laboratoires Thea acquires Mydriasert ophthalmic insert for cataract surgery

Media examine floods' impact in Pakistan

FDA approves LUMIGAN eye drops for intraocular pressure reduction in open-angle glaucoma patients

pSivida announces FDA Priority Review status for Iluvien NDA

Study shows DERMACYTE Oxygen Concentrate improves skin appearance

TearLab and AMO Canada enter cooperative marketing agreement

UBC researchers lead development of new 'toolbox of MiniPromoters' for gene research and therapy

FDA grants Priority Review status to Alimera Sciences' Iluvien for diabetic macular edema

Greater Sacramento Specialty Pharmacy acquired by The Apothecary Shops

MRI recordings at one fiftieth of a second

Children, teens need good health before the start of new school year, says medical director

Cell-to-cell signaling pathway that designates future location of ear's sensory organs tracked

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