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Laser has CE mark approval
Upon receiving CE mark approval to market in Europe, OptiMedica Corp. expects to begin shipping its laser system for cataract surgery (Catalys Precision) in the fourth quarter of this year.
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Beta-blocker explored
Propanolol, a nonselective beta-blocker, is an effective treatment for infantile hemangiomas that might be used in place of steroids in selected cases.
Surgical advances hold promise
Advances in corneal and refractive surgery have helped optimize LASIK and transplantation procedures.
Inlay aids vision
A hydrogel corneal inlay designed to treat presbyopia seems, based on early clinical results, to improve near vision markedly without significant safety concerns.
Study compares drainage devices
Interim results after 2 years of follow-up in the Ahmed Versus Baerveldt Study provide prospective evidence that aqueous drainage devices may be effective treatments for refractory glaucoma, and demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Novel bandage undergoing study
The FDA has granted IDE approval to Ocular Therapeutix to conduct a pivotal clinical trial investigating its proprietary synthetic ocular hydrogel polymer bandage for covering clear corneal incisions after cataract surgery.
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