Showing posts with label ophthalmology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ophthalmology. Show all posts

7.13.2007

Magnetic Eyes

From Engadget:

It looks like the Navy's Office of Naval Research dipping its toes into the oft-explored business of eye-tracking, with a recent patent application revealing plans for some magnetic contact lenses designed to aid fighter pilots and others in need of a hands-free control option.




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5.28.2007

Here We Go Again...

From Nine MSN:

Advanced Medical Optics Inc says it is recalling its Complete MoisturePlus contact lens solutions and has called on consumers to stop using them after data showed a higher risk of eye infections.

The announcement follows AMO's recall of the same product last year due to a bacterial contamination, and a recall by rival Bausch & Lomb Inc after its contact lens solution was linked to infections.

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) interviewed 46 patients with Acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare but serious cornea infection, and found that of the 39 who wore soft contact lenses, 21 used Complete MoisturePlus.



I would think that after last year's debacle, that we wouldn't be having so similar problem this year.




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5.04.2007

Laser Retina Scanner


More.

This seriously fast laser promises to improve the diagnosis, and treatment of retinal diseases. I'm not sure I'm thrilled with the idea of a laser running through the rods and cones of my eyeball's posterior, as last time I checked, they say not to directly look at the laser. However, those crafty folks up at MIT promise that you'll be able to be zapped in around five years if all goes according to plan.




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