Review of Optometry articles from February 2004

Review of Optometry archives from February 2004

Optic nerve disease can cause sleep disorders, researchers report in the February issue of Ophthalmology.(In the News)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... Optic nerve disease can cause sleep disorders, researchers report in the February issue of Ophthalmology. Patients who have had retinal damage to non-photoreceptor cells--intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells, or ipRG cells, which...

Bausch & lomb.(In the News)(sales increase )(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... Bausch & Lomb reported a 15% sales increase in the fourth quarter 2003 compared with 4Q sales in 2002. Full-year 2003 net sales were $2.02 billion, up 11%, or $202.8 million, from 2002.

Conjunctivitis was the major clinical sign among people infected by the H7N7 avian flu virus.(In the News)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... Conjunctivitis was the major clinical sign among people infected by the H7N7 avian flu virus, which occurred in the Netherlands in spring 2003. Of those affected by the flu virus, most people had mild illnesses, though one 57-year-old man died...

Nuclear cataracts.(In the News)(loss of gel in the vitreous body causes cataracts)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... The loss of gel in the vitreous body may lead to the formation of nuclear cataracts, according to a new study in the January issue of Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. Researchers theorize that oxygen, rather than age, may be the...

Luxottica acquires Cole National: the takeover, at a price tag of $401 million, will close later this year.(News Review)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
February 15, 2004... Luxottica Group will acquire Cole National for approximately $401 million, or $22.50 a share. Cole National previously announced that it had received an unsolicited offer to acquire the company, though it declined to say who was behind the...

Optometrists launch Cataract and IOL Society.(News Review)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... A new optometric group, the Optometric Cataract and IOL Society (OCIS), has formed. According to the group's mission statement, OCIS seeks to expand the profession's knowledge of postoperative cataract care and of new and current...

Topical drops inhibit diabetic cataracts.(News Review)
February 15, 2004... A topical calcium-channel blocker has shown it can slow or prevent diabetic cataracts in the eyes of lab rats. Among diabetic rats treated three times a day with the drug verapamil, only 4% developed severe central lens opacity, compared...

Are children the next LASIK patients?(News Review)(Laser in situ keratomileusis)
February 15, 2004... LASIK in children, though controversial, can safely and effectively treat pediatric patients who have high myopia, according to two ophthalmologists in Dublin, Ireland. Drs. Michael O'Keefe and L. Nolan describe in the January issue of the...

Who cares about consent? Not cataract patients.(News Review)
February 15, 2004... Patients about to have cataract surgery for the first time are unconcerned about the risks even after they undergo a standardized informed consent procedure, a study published in the January issue of Archives of Ophthalmology shows. A majority...

In Florida, eye exam now required for older drivers.(News Review)
February 15, 2004... Floridians 80 years or older must now pass an eye examination prior to the renewal of their driver's licenses. This puts Florida eye doctors in the less-than-desirable position of telling patients, "I'm sorry. You can't drive." "There was...

Is tap water a source of contamination?(News Review)
February 15, 2004... Domestic water storage tanks in the United Kingdom promote colonization of acanthamoeba in tap water there, says a study recently published in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. The researchers believe this accounts for the high...

Combination glaucoma drug effective in trials.(News Review)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... A combination drug of travoprost and timolol reduced intraocular pressure 2mm Hg more than travoprost alone, Alcon announced. The drug reduced IOP by 12mm Hg overall. These results come from the company's preliminary Phase III studies. Another...

The other side of the chair; empathy and education are critical components in doctor-patient relations.(Editor's Page)(Editorial)
February 15, 2004... Twelve months of planning went into this, our 5th Annual Dry Eye Report. Our editors and board members studied the topic extensively to uncover the hot-buttons, so to speak. We questioned your colleagues, reviewed the new literature, attended...

The mother of all referrals: you can refer some of the people some of the time, but you can't refer Mom.(Chairside)
February 15, 2004... Early in my career, I was trying to decide to whom I should send my cataract patients. So I called a friendly local O.D. and I asked him whom he sent his cataracts to. He told me, and I asked him why he picked this fellow. He said, and I...

Retina case stirs debate.(Letters & E-mail)(Letter to the Editor)
February 15, 2004... I read with interest Dr. Dunbar's article on the child with medullated nerve fibers and refractive amblyopia ("Retina Quiz," November 2003). Two points came to mind about his discussion: 1. Although the medullation does not require a...

Endorsement? We have bigger fish to fry.(Letters & E-Mail)(Letter to the Editor)
February 15, 2004... As a young doctor, I have consistently been and continue to be denied entry into a significant number of managed-care plans in my area. In my humble opinion, the most pressing issue facing optometry today is not "iliegal" contact lens sales,...

Limited national licenses.(Letters & E-Mail)(Letter to the Editor)
February 15, 2004... Does it have to be this difficult? Why not offer a general optometric license that is good in all states? Such a license would be obtained by passing a test for the state in which you want a new license. It would allow you to perform...

Pediatric optometry.(Letters & E-Mail)(Letter to the Editor)
February 15, 2004... I enjoyed the article by Drs. Hoppe and Skorin in the December 2003 Review of Optometry regarding nasolacrimal duct stenosis. As an optometrist practicing at a children's hospital for the past 10 years, I am in favor of seeing more articles and...

Hire an HR director--without adding a new employee; by outsourcing our personnel duties, we save time, trouble, and the expensive cost of health insurance.(Practice Management)
February 15, 2004... Have you heard this one? A doctor and a lawyer were at a cocktail party. A woman came up to the doctor and asked for medical advice. The doctor mumbled some suggestions, then turned to the lawyer and asked, "What do you do when you're asked...

The changing face of computer vision; new studies show that CVS is a growing concern for patients, providers and even employers.(Ophthalmic Lenses)
February 15, 2004... Much has changed in the world of computer vision since 1999, the year the AOA began working with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Congress to formally recognize CVS as a legitimate eye malady. Recent studies show that not...

Preventing and treating ocular infection: existing challenges, new developments.
February 15, 2004... In addition to external disease management, optometry's expanding role in cataract and refractive surgery comanagement means that optometrists now face more complex ocular infections and different pathogens than just a few years ago. ...

Solution update: it's important to know the specifics about contact lens care products on the market today. Here, we give you the basic facts on most of the lens care systems.(Lens Care)
February 15, 2004... Many contact lens care solutions and systems are available to you and your patients today. Changes in formulation have resulted in new approvals or recommendations for some contact lens solutions on the market. Manufacturers have combined the...

Put your new pachymeter to use; in light of OHTS, optometrists are snapping up pachymeters for glaucoma care. Now they're finding additional uses for the instrument.(Instruments)
February 15, 2004... "Pachymetry is the standard of care. You can't practice optometry now without measuring corneal thickness," says optometrist Louis J. Phillips. Dr. Phillips, a private practitioner as well as owner and director of Sightline Laser Eye...

Proactive contact lens problem-solving; here's how to differentiate allergy from dry eye and head off drop-outs before they occur.(5th Annual Dry Eye Report)
February 15, 2004... You're sure to face this mystery in the contact lens portion of your practice: How does a patient with no prior history of ocular allergy or dry eye go from successful contact lens wear to mild discomfort to dropout--all in a relatively short...

Good tears and bad tears.(5th Annual Dry Eye Report)
February 15, 2004... Recent research has shed new light on the role of tears in contact lens-related dryness. Most notably, we are now focusing on the composition and quality of the tear film. A simple way of looking at tears is to divide them into two types: good...

One size treatment does not fit all; with different remedies available, how do you know which are most appropriate for your patient?(5th Annual Dry Eye Report)
February 15, 2004... One of the great puzzles we face with our dry eye patients is the determination of the exact pathophysiology and the severity of their disease. If we knew that, perhaps we could tailor our treatment more easily to each specific patient. ...

Eyes get peppered with problems; patient develops epithelial defects when police spray him with pepper spray.(Case Report)
February 15, 2004... A 63-year-old Native American male presented with severe eye pain, lacrimation, edema and erythema of the eyelids. Three days earlier, he attempted to evade police while driving under the influence of alcohol. The police sprayed him in the face...

Do dry eye and LASIK mix? When are eyes too dry to refer for surgery? And what can you do for them?(Comanagement Q&A)
February 15, 2004... Q Should I refer a patient with moderate to severe dry eye for LASIK? A There are varying opinions on the subject of LASIK for dry eye patients. In general, LASIK in severe dry eye patients should be avoided, says optometrist Richard...

Staph infection resists treatment; why is this nursing home patient's conjunctivitis unresolved?(Cornea & Contact Lens Q&A)
February 15, 2004... Q I am involved in the care of an elderly patient with significant conjunctivitis in one eye and heavy mucopurulent discharge. Unfortunately, recent cultures and sensitivity testing reveal a multi-drug resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection....

Light-colored child raises dark doubts; parents of 3-year-old worry about his poor vision and eyes that 'shake.'.(Retina Quiz)
February 15, 2004... A 3-year-old white male presented with his parents for an eye exam. His parents were concerned about their child's vision. They said that he can recognize objects and smiles at the face of a parent, but he seems to hold objects extremely close....

Dry eye testing: the dyes have it; after a careful history, staining and tear testing can aid our diagnosis of dry eye.(Research Review)
February 15, 2004... When patients present with suspected dry eye, we must decide which test is most appropriate. Research from Ohio State University College of Optometry shows that clinicians' choice of tests depends on myriad factors, including time...

A new progressive.(Ophthalmic Lenses)(SOLAOne)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... SOLAOne, the company's newest progressive lens, employs SOLA's Design by Prescription technology that makes the lens perform equally well regardless of the patient's Rx. Ray-tracing software is used to create balance among the central viewing...

Software upgrade.(Diagnostic Instruments)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... Optos North America recently introduced a new generation of software for its Panoramic200 Optomap Retinal Exam. The Optos V Application software includes new and enhanced doctor review capabilities, more efficient image capture and additional...

Acuity cards.(Diagnostic Instruments)(Stereo Optical Co. Inc. )(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... A new set of 17 laminated Teller Acuity cards is available from Stereo Optical Co. Inc. The new set, developed with the University of Washington, is more durable and lighter than the previous version, the company says. An improved digital...

Chair and Stand system.(Diagnostic Instruments)(Reichert Ophthalmic Instruments)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... The Advantage Chair and Stand system from Reichert Ophthalmic Instruments features a manual recline chair with a counterbalanced chair back and one-hand operation. The easy-to-clean upholstered arm rests rotate upward, and you can control chair...

Next pachymeter.(Diagnostic Instruments)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... Accutome's new Pach IV offers a straight or angled probe and a measurement range of 300-999[micro]m and is accurate to +/- one micron. The Pach IV also has adjustable speed of sound to accommodate velocities from 1,000 to 2,000 meters per...

Portable pachymeter.(Diagnostic Instruments)(Heidelberg Engineering)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... Heidelberg Engineering's hand-held Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) pachymeter is designed specifically for glaucoma applications. The IOPac portable pachymeter features automatic correction of IOP calculations using one of five reference...

Rimless edger.(In-Office Lab)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... The new Briot Axcell CL-D is a complete in-office edging system that includes a rimless lens drill inside the edger. The instrument automatically identifies the exact placement of up to 10 holes or slots. The Axcell LCS screen displays an image...

Rimless frame solutions.(In-Office Lab)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... Hilco has expanded its collection of rimless equipment to include several new offerings: * Deluxe Lens Drilling System is designed to accurately drill and notch lenses for three-piece mountings with a new built-in notching stop and...

Magnification.(Low Vision)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... The HappyEyes Magnifier, the latest addition to Verilux's HappyEyes line, features a five-inch optical lens that attaches to the HappyEyes floor lamp with a clamp. Verilux designed this product to help low vision patients discern small print...

Video magnifier.(Low Vision)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... The Assist Vision Slider from the Times Corporation is a video magnification system for low vision patients. The video input terminal slides across the page on rollers and displays the text on a flicker-free monitor. Patients can choose between...

Portable magnifier.(Low Vision)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... Telesensory announces Pico, a hand-held system for low vision patients. This compact, video magnifier is six inches wide and just more than an inch thick. Patients can magnify such objects as restaurant menus and price labels in full-color or...

RGP manual.(Professional Resources)(rigid gas permeable )(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... Optometrists Edward Bennett and Milton Hom recently published The Manual of Gas Permeable Contact Lenses, 2nd Edition (Elsevier Science, 2004). The manual provides information on prescribing and fitting GP lenses, including the use of...

Free materials.(Professional Resources)(National Rosacea Society )(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... The National Rosacea Society has designated March as Rosacea Awareness Month. Ocular rosacea occurs in as many as 58% of rosacea patients, and ocular symptoms can develop at any stage of the condition. During March, the National Rosacea...

Princess collection.(Ophthalmic Frames)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... Marchon's Disney brand introduces the Princess collection of eyewear for girls ages 2-9. The stainless steel frames come with a pink Disney case. Styles include: * Princess Cinderella, a classic oval frame with embossed stars on the...

Safety eyewear.(Ophthalmic Frames)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... Titmus adds two new safety frames to its collections. The EXT9, a sleek rectangular frame, is part of the company's Titanium collection. This unisex frame features a slender bridge and contoured spring hinges. Sizes 49/20-140 and 51/20-145 come...

Optical catalog.(Professional Resources)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... The 2004 Breitfeld and Schliekert Opticatalog features more than 1,300 optical tools, machines, parts and supplies. It also includes a section dedicated exclusively to Breitfeld and Schliekert products for rimless applications. Mention the...

Calvin Klein Spring 2004.(Sunwear)(Brief Article)
February 15, 2004... Modern technology and design were the inspiration for the new sun styles in the Spring 2004 collection from Marchon's Calvin Klein. The new styles include: * CK 2045, a unisex shield with a wraparound lens. Modified temple paddles are...

Meetings & conferences.(Calendar)
February 15, 2004... February * 7. Mid-Winter Glaucoma Update, Alexandria, La. Sponsored by the Optometry Association of Louisiana. CE hours: 8. Contact Jim Sandefur, O.D., 115 N. 13th St., Oakdale, LA 71463; call (318) 335-0675; fax (318) 335-0677; e-mail...

Mastoid infection leads to ulcer?(Diagnostic Quiz)
February 15, 2004... History A 79-year-old black female presents to the corneal specialty service with a non-healing corneal ulcer. Her medical history includes type 2 diabetes mellitus and a previous carotid endarterectomy that led to a right cerebral...

The Oculus Pentacam, the first rotating Scheimpflug camera.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... The Oculus Pentacam is a rotating Scheimpflug camera that produces three dimensional pictures. It performs topography on both corneal surfaces, measures the height, volume, diameter and angle of the anterior chamber, measures & quantifies any...

Restasis[TM]--the first and only therapy that actually restores natural tear production.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... Restasis[TM] Ophthalmic Emulsion restores tear production by treating the underlying cause of dry eye disease, thereby providing rapid symptomatic relief. RESTASIS[TM] Ophthalmic Emulsion is indicated to increase tear production in patients...

Wide Angle Twin Ma[g.sub.NP] ophthalmoscope--ophthalmoscopy just got easier!(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... Keeler's new monocular indirect, Wide Angle Twin Ma[g.sub.NP] has a 10x Larger Field of View and is easier to use than a direct ophthalmoscope. The All Glass Optical System provides non-polarized light, giving you two exceptional views and...

STRATUSOCT[TM] optical coherence tomography.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... STRATUSOCT provides direct cross sectional images of the retina for objective measurement and clinical evaluation in the detection of glaucoma and retinal diseases. The StratusOCT images and analyzes macular thickness, retinal nerve fiber layer...

Alcon's systane ophthalmic solution for dry eye relief.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... Systane reduces morning dryness, end-of-day dryness, and foreign body sensation. Clinical data shows a 51% reduction in corneal staining from baseline (Data on file, Alcon, Inc.). Systane is preserved with Alcon's proprietary Polyquad and...

NIDEK 3-Dx digital.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... NIDEK offers a 6 mega-pixel digital camera and adapter for high-resolution simultaneous stereo fundus imaging. The unit allows you to take repeatable simultaneous stereo color images of the optic disc, fundus and external eye with just one...

New HRT II retina module: non-invasively provides data DME--with the power of clinically validated HRT II disease progression analysis.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... This new module provides data on the location, quantification and tracking of DME. Non-invasive, b&w edema maps may also reduce the need for fluorescein images and their associated risk and discomfort. An elegant Trend Analysis tracks disease...

Introducing new CLEARCUT[TM] HP.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... Diamond and disposable. Two words with nothing in common. Until Now. Alcon's newest metal blade has a lower bevel angle and a more convex tip for diamond precision and sharpness, but, unlike a diamond, it's brilliantly disposable. The choice is...

CLEARCUT[TM] Sideport knife.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... Alcon, the leader in ophthalmic surgical incisional instruments, introduces two new sizes of its popular CLEARCUT[TM] angled sideport blade. In addition to the original 1 mm blade, a 1.2mm and a 1.5mm are now available. The CLEARCUT[TM]...

The Prep specifically indicated for eyes.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... Alcon's BETADINE[R] 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution is the dependable way to prep the periocular region and it's the only povidone iodine product indicated for use directly on the eye. Why expose yourself to the risk of improperly mixed...

Merlin[R] voice-activated video magnifier.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... Merlin[R], an innovative product designed by Enhanced Vision, is the first voice-activated video magnifier. This full color, auto focus system enables people with low vision to read, write, and enjoy hobbies. Merlin is affordably priced for...

DGH Technology introduces the Pachmate handheld pachymeter.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... DGH Technology is the worldwide leader for ultrasonic equipment for eye care professionals. DGH is "The gold standard" of pachymeters. See our New Pachmate handheld pachymeter with IOP correction calculation and our enhanced software A-scans...

OCuSOFT[R] LUTEIN PLUS with MZ[TM]--revolutionary eye care nutritional supplement to emulate healthy eyes.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... OCuSOFT[R] LUTEIN PLUS with MZ[TM]--a new supplement containing a patented blend of carotenoids Lutein(L), Zeaxanthin(Z) and Meso-Zeaxanthin(MZ), emulates the natural balance of these carotenoids as found in healthy eyes. It is the ultimate...

New easy-to-use compact perimeter, the easyfield.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... The new Oculus Easyfield static 30[degrees] perimeter performs 30-2, 24-2 and 10-2 grids, and tests supra, fast and full thresholds in record times with no second perimeter needed for verification. Stores 40,000 exams, CCD camera for fixation...

Digital speed, digital versatility--CR-DGi.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... Canon technology provides the level of image quality that's essential for diagnostic needs, making procedures more efficient. The CR-DGi combines the power of digital imaging with quality and ease of use. As a result, you can capture extremely...

MaximEyes[R] by First Insight[R] Corp.--the leading ophthalmic software.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... MaximEyes[R] is recognized in the eyecare industry as the most complete practice management and electronic medical records software. MaximEyes was first for Windows[R], first to offer E/M coding intelligence, and first to offer online spectacle...

Zeiss VISUCA[M.sup.lite].(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... The VISUCA[M.sup.lite] offers the capability to digitally photograph the retina. Color fundus photography and fluorescein angiography are the standard capture modes, as well as an innovative "video capture" capability. The VISUCA[M.sup.lite] is...

Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.2% from Falcon Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... Falcon Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., an affiliate of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., would like to advise you of our latest FDA-approved product, Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.2%. Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.2% from Falcon...

GOPlug simplifies the treatment of dry eyes.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... This new patent pending system is designed to eliminate sizing, dilation and the insertion problems sometimes associated with standard punctum plugs. GOPlug design allows insertion without dilation. The unique inserter is guaranteed to release...

Scout portable Topographer.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... Purchase four Wave RGP Multifocals per month and lease a Scout Topographer for $40 per month. The world's only battery-operated corneal topographer lets you move throughout the office, or mount it on your slit lamp or operation microscope. Data...

A marriage made in heaven.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... You're going to fall in love with the Mirae SoulMate Package. This dynamic duo has been engineered to work in perfect harmony. * CLM-3100P--The Perfect Automatic Lensmeter (left) * MRK-3100P--The Perfect Auto-Refractor/Keratometer...

Huvitz DRS-3100 Digital Refraction system.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... The DRS-3100 Digital Refraction system has been engineered to incorporate a full complement of electronic equipment. All instruments communicate with each other and automatically transfer data to the Digital Refractor for the ultimate...

ERA[R] 4106: YAG-in-a-Bag!(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... The world's smallest YAG laser. It's so small you can hold it with one hand. It's 12.0 lbs, delivers up to 10.0 mJ's and fits in a small briefcase. It attaches to Haag-Streit[R] style Slit Lamps. Innovative Super Q[R] solid-state technology is...

The new Marco CP-690E auto chart projector.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... In recognizing the clinically advanced standards of measuring visual acuities, Marco has introduced the new CP-690E ETDRS automated chart projector. In using the proven accuracy of the LogMAR system of visual assessment, the ETDRS acuity...

Charting Plus EMR.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... The Best EMR Value on the Market "This product is worth its weight in gold." Ivan Jacobs, M.D. "Charting Plus was the best-valued software I have ever purchased. It is flexible and easily customizable." John Scibal, O.D. ...

Acclaim[TM] 532: portable green laser.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... The world's smallest solid-state 532nm green laser. A breakthrough in size and performance. It's so small you can hold it with one hand. At 12.0 lbs, mini size (12 X 10 X 4") and 2.0 watts of power output, you have a revolutionary, portable...

LUMIGAN[R].(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... LUMIGAN[R] (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% is indicated for reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who are intolerant or insufficiently responsive to other intraocular pressure...

Exam lane equipment.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... Veatch Ophthalmic Instruments is your best source for exam lane equipment. As an independent distributor of the best manufacturers in the industry, we are able to offer the best possible equipment and the most affordable prices. Many of our...

Synemed introduces an easy-to-use and affordable perimeter.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... Synemed, with more than 21 years of visual field expertise, is proud to introduce its latest line of automated perimeters--the EP-900 Series. The ability to perform tests from start to finish with only a few simple key presses makes the EP...

Trifluridine Ophthalmic Solution, 1% from Falcon Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... Falcon Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., an affiliate of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., would like to advise you of our Trifluridine Ophthalmic Solution, 1%. Falcon's Trifluridine Ophthalmic Solution, 1% is readily available in a 7.5mL size bottle. This...

Trivex[R] lens material.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... Trivex is a breakthrough new tri-performance lens material unique in delivering: * Superior optics * Ultra lightweight and thin * Excellent for three piece drill mounts * Impact resistance to highest optical standards ...

The only "all in one screen" vision tester.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... SIFIMAV is the most comprehensive vision tester available today. 36 different tests to evaluate: * Contrast Sensitivity * Chromatic Sense * Visual Acuity * Binocular Vision SIFIMAV guarantees the utmost accuracy and...

Topcon TRC-NW6S telemedicine system.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... This screening package for the 21st century combines the Topcon TRC-NW6S Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera with our IMAGEnet 2000 Lite System. Features 6.2 megapixel resolution with the Nikon[TM] D100 digital camera, enabling you to perform highly...

Easygraph from Oculus, Inc.(Ophthalmic Product Guide: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)
February 15, 2004... The new Oculus Easygraph is a compact slit lamp mountable corneal topography system. Featuring an exclusive real keratometer, 22 rings, measures 22,000 points, overview screen, 3-D map, height map, refractive map, Fourier analysis, fluo-image,...