Review of Optometry articles from November 2004

Review of Optometry archives from November 2004

National Eye Institute.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... The National Eye Institute has awarded a $6.1 million grant to Pennsylvania College of Optometry to study the effectiveness of two clinical approaches to convergence insufficiency. The Convergence Insufficiency Treatment Trial (CITT) will...

Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. announced that it will acquire Laser Diagnostic Technologies, Inc. (LDT). The companies plan to close the merger before the end of the year.

Eli Lilly.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... Phase III data from Eli Lilly indicate that an investigational compound, ruboxistaurin, may reduce vision loss from diabetic macular edema (DME). Diabetic patients with central macular involvement who took 32mg of ruboxistaurin daily had higher...

New optometry school may open: but is it necessary, or will it exacerbate an oversupply of O.D.s?(NEWS REVIEW)(University of North Carolina at Pembroke)
November 15, 2004... The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) is trying to open a new optometry school. The General Assembly of the state of North Carolina awarded $10 million to the university to study and plan for an optometry school at its campus in...

AMO to acquire VISX.(NEWS REVIEW)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... Advanced Medical Optics Inc. (AMO) will acquire VISX Incorporated. The merger will create a $1 billion global ophthalmic company, which will retain the Advanced Medical Optics name. Upon completion of the transaction, AMO's stockholders will...

Counterfeit version of CooperVision lenses sold to two 1-800 CONTACTS customers.(NEWS REVIEW)
November 15, 2004... In mid-October, CooperVision Inc. announced that a counterfeit version of its Proclear Compatibles Sphere contact lenses was found in the U.S. market and was believed to be solely distributed by 1-800 CONTACTS. CooperVision was made aware...

Oklahoma rule confirms scope of practice, defines optometric 'surgical' procedures.(NEWS REVIEW)
November 15, 2004... On October 29, Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry signed a rule that confirms the state's current scope of optometric practice and more narrowly defines permissible optometric surgical procedures. The rule is the end result of more than five months...

Scientists in Singapore create drug-dispensing contact lens.(NEWS REVIEW)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... Scientists in Singapore have developed a contact lens that they say delivers precise amounts of medication. Topical drops can have an all-too-brief time of effect on the eye and can filter into the body to cause systemic side effects, say...

Optometrist killed in Iraq.(NEWS REVIEW)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... Maj. Charles Robert Soltes Jr. has the unfortunate distinction of being the first optometrist killed in the line of duty in Iraq. Dr. Soltes, 36, of the 426th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, had been serving in Mosul, Iraq, for...

Weekend atropine as effective as daily drops.(NEWS REVIEW)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... A new study indicates that atropine eye drops administered two days a week is as effective as daily dosing in children with amblyopia, according to the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG). The study is published in the November...

For the record.(NEWS REVIEW)
November 15, 2004... For clinical manuscripts, Review of Optometry employs a double-blind review system. In our September issue, the article "Intravitreal Steroid Injections for Macular Edema," by Lori Vollmer, O.D., and Joseph Sowka, O.D., should have been...

I think I've seen it all: sometimes being different is weird. Other times, setting yourself apart makes good clinical and business sense.(EDITOR'S PAGE)
November 15, 2004... "I think I've seen it all." If I had a nickel for every time I've said that, I'd be rich. If I had two nickels for every time I thought it, but was wrong, I'd be really rich. Now, imagine if I had a dime for every time I employed a cliche. ...

How do you save a drowning Lawyer? You take your foot off his head ... Just kidding. Go ahead and let him drown.(CHAIRSIDE)
November 15, 2004... Welcome to Dealing With Lawyers 101. I am your instructor, Dr. Montgomery Vickers. My Dad, Earl M. Vickers, was a lawyer. Since Dad was a lawyer, I can talk about lawyers. He was, I have heard, the only honest lawyer in history. Of course,...

Just how golden is Goldmann?(LETTERS & E-MAIL)
November 15, 2004... When discussing controversial treatments and new clinical protocols, point/counterpoint presentations remain an excellent method for providing readers with reasonable element of balance. Dr. Andrew S. Gurwood contributed to the Optometric Study...

Part 1 of 2: make your specialty your success; Learn from the optometric specialty marketing techniques your colleagues have used to make their practices thrive.(PRACTICE MANAGEMENT)
November 15, 2004... When optometrist Bill F. Hefner, of Topeka, Kan., graduated from optometry school in 1997, he felt fairly confident he'd get his foot in the door at a private practice. Why? Because he could offer private practices what many of his fellow...

The quest to invest: when equipment is good for your patients and good for your practice, buy it.(PRACTICE MANAGEMENT)
November 15, 2004... Walking through the exhibit hall floor of a trade show will leave your head spinning. To the left is equipment so new, you don't know what it's used for. To the right is old equipment that you bought three months ago. Much of our...

The steep end: contact lenses fit for keratoconus patients; Most of these patients can be managed without surgery.(CONTACT LENSES)
November 15, 2004... Keratoconus can be defined as a progressive, non-inflammatory, conical deformity of the cornea. The condition is characterized by corneal thinning and protrusion, resulting in corneal distortion and decreased vision. Keratoconus can be...

Why test for blood pressure? Hypertension is a growing problem, but optometrists can make a difference.(PATIENT CARE)
November 15, 2004... News articles across the country report on the rates of rising blood pressure. Published in May 2003, the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC) received...

How to put genetics into your practice now: here are 8 ways to incorporate the "new genetic" thinking into your diagnosis and management.(GENETICS)
November 15, 2004... We are at the beginning of a revolution in the area of genomics and genetics. This revolution is changing our roles as primary care providers. The "old genetics" dealt with the rare, single gene (monogenic) diseases like retinitis...

How to set and maintain target IOPs: a compendium of factors to consider when treating glaucoma and hypertensive patients.(PATIENT CARE)
November 15, 2004... As recently as 15 years ago, the efficacy of lowering intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients was very much in doubt. Skeptical researchers noted that no randomized, controlled trials had ever shown a significant benefit to lowering IOP and,...

CS eye: how the eye is used in forensic medicine, and how you can help detect and prevent crimes.
November 15, 2004... The body of an elderly man is found in a river. The environmental conditions make the time of death difficult to determine. However, the postmortem exam (i.e. autopsy) finds that the potassium level of the vitreous humor in his eyes correlates...

How to handle the stubborn red eye: these three case reports show how to differentiate and manage pingueculitis, episcleritis and scleritis.(OPTOMETRIC STUDY CENTER)
November 15, 2004... Although our modern pharmaceutical armamentarium will quickly and effectively resolve most infectious or inflammatory ocular surface diseases, a few red eyes will still challenge the skills of even the most battle-tested eye care professional....

Restasis-Systane beats Restasis-Refresh Tears as concomitant therapy in randomized study: Systane proven compatible with Restasis.
November 15, 2004... There are so many new dry eye treatments available today that it can be difficult to discern which concomitant therapy is most effective and compatible. With this in mind, a study was designed to determine the efficacy of two concomitant...

Skip the steroid for this uveitis: the best treatment for this Fuchs' patient may be no treatment.(COMANAGEMENT Q & A)
November 15, 2004... Q I recently saw a patient with unilateral low-grade iritis that did not respond to steroid therapy. The patient's iris color is lighter in one eye than in the other. What could this be, and how can I treat it? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

An addition to the culture club: swabs can be cheaper and definitive when culturing corneal ulcers.(CORNEA & CONTACT LENS Q & A)
November 15, 2004... Q Occasionally, I'd like to culture certain suspicious corneal ulcers, but I'm not sure about yields with transport media, and I hate to carry blood and chocolate plates for the rare times that I need them. Are there any other culture devices...

'Your eye looks funny, karate kid': is pediatric patient's eye turn the first sign of an inherited retinal disease?(RETINA QUIZ)
November 15, 2004... A six-year-old girl presented four days after her karate instructor noted a left esotropia. The patient's mother said that she had never noticed this eye turn before, and that there is no family history of strabismus. [ILLUSTRATION...

High CCT prompts questionable Tx: a patient seeks a second opinion when new data provoke a radical change in therapy.(GLAUCOMA GRAND ROUNDS)
November 15, 2004... A 57-year-old white female presented to the office in the spring of 2004 seeking a second opinion on her glaucoma. She reported that in mid-1999, she was diagnosed with glaucoma in both eyes and began therapy with Xalatan (latanoprost, Pfizer)...

Put a lid on blepharitis: know all the options for effective treatment.(THERAPEUTIC REVIEW)
November 15, 2004... Blepharitis is a prevalent disorder with many recognized therapeutic options. Hygienic regimens, topical agents and even oral medications are used in management. But, how many of us truly understand the role of each therapeutic measure, or use...

Is Sjogren's linked to lymphoma? Besides causing dry eye, Sjogren's may be associated with this type of cancer.(RESEARCH REVIEW)
November 15, 2004... Most of us will diagnose Sjogren's syndrome, or at least treat patients with severe dry eye secondary to Sjogren's, at some point in clinical practice. Recent research not only suggests better ways to care for these patients' ocular sequelae,...

Refractive surgery device.(COMANAGEMENT)(VisiJet Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... The EpiLift System, from VisiJet Inc., is an ophthalmic surgical device designed to separate corneal tissue. It received FDA approval for use in LASIK surgeries this past September. According to the company, the EpiLift System is part of a...

SynthaGram 204 Glasses-Free 3D monitor.(PRACTICE MANAGEMENT)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... iPort Media, a private narrow-casting network that delivers customizable, educational and marketing messages via networked LCD monitors into the waiting rooms of eye care practitioners, has joined forces with Stereo-Graphics Corporation, a...

PrimaVu.(HERBAL EYE DROPS)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... PrimaVu Herbal Eye Drops Acuta, from PrimaVu, are designed to help cleanse and soothe mildly irritated eyes that have been exposed to allergens and environmental contaminants, such as smog, dust, pollen, smoke and other pollutants. ...

Therapeutic Sunglasses.(OPHTHALMIC LENSES)(MicroVision Optical Inc)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... MicroVision Optical Inc. introduces Neox Sunglasses. Plano aspheric, scratch-resistant and made of polycarbonate material, the company says the lenses reduce glare, enhance contrast, eliminate distortion and protect from both UVA and UVB rays....

Brown tint Panamic Airwear.(OPHTHALMIC LENSES)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... Essilor of America has added a brown-tinted prescription to its Varilux Panamic Airwear line of ophthalmic lenses. The company says it chose to add this color to the line to satisfy the needs of fashion-conscious patients. They also say...

Tracer and blocker.(LAB EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... Gerber Coburn welcomes the addition of the Kappa CT tracer and blocker to its Kappa Series line of lab equipment. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The company says that the Kappa CT eliminates almost all of the manual steps involved with the...

Multifunction Edger.(LAB EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... Nidek Co. Ltd. introduces the Nidek ME-1000 Multifunction Edger. According to Nidek, The Nidek ME-1000 employs robotic technology, advanced drilling motors and software for controlling the precise and customized drilling angles and...

Ophthalmic Hood.(DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... The Ophthalmic Hood, from Gulden Ophthalmics, allows light-sensitive instruments to be used in rooms that are not completely dark by blocking the extra light from interfering with the captured image of the eye. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Combination instrument.(DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... The Nidek RKT-7700 from Nidek Co. Ltd. is a combination autorefractometer, keratometer and tonometer instrument. Because the unit combines the measurements of refractive power, corneal curvature and intraocular pressure, Nidek says it is...

iZon by Definition.(CONTACT LENSES)(Optical Connection Inc. has joined forces with Ophthonix)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... Optical Connection Inc. has joined forces with Ophthonix to provide wavefront-guided contact lenses. Under this agreement, the Ophthonix Z-View Aberrometer, which is currently used to provide lower and higher order aberration measurements that...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
November 15, 2004... Editor's Note: We recently received a press release from CIBA Vision about a mistake made in a prior press release regarding Aquify 5 Minute Multi-Purpose Solution. This solution was covered in the Product Review section of our September issue...

VisionWeb.(WHAT'S NEW ON THE WEB)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... VisionWeb, an online service that assists eye care practitioners in streamlining and simplifying their practices through customized practice web sites and more, has begun expanding its VisionWeb Essential product ordering to allow the ability...

Chanel.(FRAMES)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... The Luxottica Group introduces five new frames from Chanel: * CH3072 (featured below) is a woman's frame that has a modified rectangle shape made of plastic. Colors include black with the natural double "C" logo, tortoise with gold logo,...

Candie's Eyes signs rock star.(FRAMES)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... Teen idol/rock star, Ashlee Simpson, has signed with Candie's Eyes to be a part of its fall advertising campaign. Simpson will sport these two models for the campaign: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * C Heather, a plastic modified rectangle...

Meetings & conferences.(Calendar)
November 15, 2004... November * 4-5. Pediatric Low Vision Care, New York. Sponsored by Lighthouse International. CE hours: 12. Contact Nydia Rivera, 111 East 59th St., New York, NY 10022; call (212) 821-9470; fax (212) 821-9705; e-mail...

Bumpy eyelid troubles child.(DIAGNOSTIC QUIZ)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... History A 9-year-old black female presented for an eye examination complaining of itchy, irritated eyes. These symptoms had been bothering her for seven months. Her ocular and systemic history was noncontributory. Diagnostic Data...

A guide to Laboratory Design and construction.
November 15, 2004... THE EDITORS OF R & D MAGAZINE AND LABORATORY DESIGN NEWSLETTER ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THE 2005 LAB DESIGN HANDBOOK, our third annual issue targeting this technology. Each year that we've published this issue, we've improved upon the previous...

Key skills for user "champions": varied attributes are required at each stage of the design and construction process if a lab building project is to achieve its goals.(CHAPTER 1: The Big Picture)
November 15, 2004... Laboratory design projects can be some of the most complex, challenging, and rewarding experiences, both for the design professional and the user. A successful project is well-defined in its early stages and has an integrated and knowledgeable...

What do researchers want from laboratories? An exclusive survey reveals that functionality is still top-of-mind for end users in research facilities.(CHAPTER 1: The Big Picture)
November 15, 2004... Daylight and windows may be great; soaring atriums may be inspirational; and small niches for interaction (complete with coffee bars) may be appealing. But when it comes to hard choices of facility design, roomy labs and quality equipment are...

Current construction costs for new U.S. lab facilities: materials shortages and insurance costs are counterweighted by a sluggish construction environment, keeping lab building prices under control.(CHAPTER 2: Costs and Budgets)
November 15, 2004... HLW International LLP, New York, N.Y., and its cost-estimating consultant, Accu-Cost Inc., have been publishing lab construction and renovation cost reports annually since 1994. Costs for new labs have risen steadily during that time, even when...

Costs for renovations and non-domestic new construction: renovation costs are on the upswing; international costs vary widely.(CHAPTER 2: Costs and Budgets)
November 15, 2004... HLW International LLP, New York, N.Y., and its cost-estimating consultant, Accu-Cost Inc., have been publishing lab construction and renovation cost reports annually since 1994. The article on page 12 looks at new construction in domestic...

New economic drivers shape academic buildings: how the commercial sector is influencing college and university science facilities.(CHAPTER 2: Costs and Budgets)
November 15, 2004... Laboratory buildings in the commercial sector are generally considered lower first-cost investments, and delivered on shorter schedules, than their institutional counterparts. While this generalization does not always hold true, it presents an...

Energy-efficient fume hoods: an update; Design of laboratory exhaust equipment is advancing rapidly as vendors strive to think "outside the box" while keeping safety as a top priority.(CHAPTER 3: Mechanical Systems)
November 15, 2004... Laboratory fume hoods are evolving into more sophisticated containment devices than ever before. Selecting the correct fume hood to match the application is no longer the exclusive domain of the researcher, the engineer, or the laboratory...

Advanced simulation helps evaluate new fume hood designs: evolving technologies demand high-quality analysis to predict equipment performance in the built environment.(CHAPTER 3: Mechanical Systems)
November 15, 2004... Modularity, code, exhaust, and cooling load govern ventilation rates, airflow analysis The primary focus of lab design is safety for the occupants, followed by simplicity. Both of these needs are addressed by modular planning, which...

Specifying acceptable lab exhaust/intake designs: careful analysis and testing are the keys to a safe configuration of air intakes and exhaust stacks.(CHAPTER 3: Mechanical Systems)
November 15, 2004... Studies have shown that there is a direct relationship between indoor air quality and the health and productivity of building occupants. Historically, the focus of indoor air quality has addressed emission sources emanating from within the...

How to create safe and effective high-purity gas systems: changes in research technology demand stricter attention to gas quality and performance.(CHAPTER 4: Utility and Security Infrastructure)
November 15, 2004... Over the past decade, the work done in labs has become increasingly complex, encompassing fields such as quantum research, nanotechnology, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. The requirements placed on the gas systems to support...

Smart water design yields superior results: six steps for tailoring a system to your labs' specific needs.(CHAPTER 4: Utility and Security Infrasructure)
November 15, 2004... Water is a basic building block of all research and development, but choosing the right purified water system can be a complicated task. At the very core of their work, scientists require basic tools such as media and glassware to conduct...

Risk analysis for laboratory security: designing infrastructure that suits the threat potential and consequences.(CHAPTER 4: Utility and Security Infrastructure)
November 15, 2004... Now more than ever, people are aware of biological weapons and the threat of bioterrorism. Bioscience research facilities have come under scrutiny as a potential source of viable and virulent pathogens that could be used as a weapon. The...

How to promote interaction without sacrificing efficiency: strategies for creating collaborative space that really works.(CHAPTER 5: Design Trends)
November 15, 2004... In research buildings, informal interaction can be fostered at a high level without devoting a single extra square foot to it. This is not some kind of magic trick; it is the result of understanding how researchers really behave. Just ask...

Maximum adaptability preserves long-term usefulness: planning for flexibility in five key areas.(CHAPTER 5: Design Trends)
November 15, 2004... Recently, it has become increasingly common for the scientific community to require labs that adapt to the changing needs of research. Essentially, an adaptable lab is a space that can easily be modified to accommodate a change in research,...

Casework strategies for the 'plug-and-play' lab: conventional and nontraditional systems can work together for peak efficiency.(CHAPTER 5: Design Trends)
November 15, 2004... In the quest for flexibility, adaptability, and collaboration among scientists, today's research laboratory environments have undergone a number of changes. We now find open laboratory environments with fewer walls and more generic lab spaces,...

Color provides organizational, aesthetic boost: going beyond black, white, and silver in the 21st century laboratory.(CHAPTER 5: Design Trends)
November 15, 2004... Every profession utilizes sophisticated tools to supplement its "best practice" process. Scientists follow the scientific method of critical thinking, observation, and evaluation. Writers select a topic and develop a rough draft using metaphors...

Laboratory design and the marquee architect: why some clients think "star power" is worth the investment.(CHAPTER 5: Design Trends)
November 15, 2004... The past several years have witnessed a spate of notable laboratory projects designed by nationally and internationally recognized architects. In California, CalTech's Broad Center for Biological Sciences by Pei Cobb Freed and Sir Norman...

'Greening' your lab with LEED, Labs21: LEED and the Labs21 EPC are key tools for improving the sustainability and energy efficiency of new or renovated facility projects.(CHAPTER 6: Sustainability)
November 15, 2004... Laboratories present a unique challenge for sustainable design because of their intense energy use, health and safety requirements, and complex environmental systems. However, a growing public awareness of sustainable design and construction...

Energy stewardship: the HVAC silver bullet; Ideas for maximizing HVAC efficiency in new and existing facilities.(CHAPTER 6: Sustainability)
November 15, 2004... Are you getting the most out of the energy flowing into your laboratory building? Anyone involved in operations will attest that paying the electrical and natural gas bills for a laboratory building is an eye-opening experience. Lab energy...

Right lab, right place combine for sustainability: the impact of siting, landscaping, and cladding/roofing choices on building energy efficiency.(CHAPTER 6: Sustainability)
November 15, 2004... Labs are notorious energy consumption machines, often requiring several times the energy per [ft.sup.2] of a typical office building. Other than the large volume of fresh air required in a laboratory facility to sweep chemicals from the air,...

BSL basics: rules for designing containment labs; World events converge to spur demand for labs that can handle the most hazardous pathogens.(CHAPTER 7: Specialty Labs)
November 15, 2004... The changing nature of hazards in the laboratory has resulted in an increase in the need for containment laboratories at the BSL-3, BSL-3 enhanced, and BSL-4 levels. Nationally and internationally, we are currently experiencing an unprecedented...

Planning a clinical lab to accommodate change: rapid shifts in client missions force designers to create more flexible space for clinical labs.(CHAPTER 7: Specialty Labs)
November 15, 2004... Today, the clinical laboratory is a vital component in the healthcare delivery system and represents one of the largest hospital departments. Although the laboratory is often viewed as an ancillary service, the information produced there is...

Open lab principles take hold in forensic facilities: technology, case loads force new paradigm in labs once characterized by small individualized spaces.(CHAPTER 7: Specialty Labs)
November 15, 2004... In many modern forensic facilities across the country, scientists and owners are expressing the need for more flexible and open laboratory space. Flexibility in the lab environment relates to how rooms, instruments, and people work together and...

Trends in the design of cutting-edge academic labs: academic research labs are increasingly driven by demand for co-location, flexibility, and high visibility.(CHAPTER 7: Specialty Labs)
November 15, 2004... In today's scientific research environment, the need to transfer information discovered by scientists in different disciplines is necessitating changes in the research process. Fields traditionally viewed as separate, such as biology,...

Modular buildings offer useful alternatives: need a small dedicated or specialized facility fast? Modular labs provide exciting solutions.(CHAPTER 7: Specialty Labs)
November 15, 2004... Conventional "bricks and mortar" isn't always the answer when it comes to designing facilities for research, diagnostics, and biomedical/pharmaceutical production. Critical issues are driving a growing number of private, academic, government,...

Public Health BSL-3 Diagnostics Laboratory: Georgia Dept. of Public Health, Waycross.(Advertisement)
November 15, 2004... Vital Stats: 14 X 55-ft BSL-3 relocatable diagnostics laboratory; 770 [ft.sup.2] (gross); 80% BSL-3 efficiency ratio. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Building team: Techspace, Inc., Monona, Iowa, with Lord, Aeck & Sargent, Atlanta; Durrant...

Animal facilities evolve with construction boom: demand for animal-based research forces emphasis on vivarium space that's safe, clean, efficient, and highly controllable.(CHAPTER 7: Specialty Labs)
November 15, 2004... National trends continue to show an explosion in animal-based research, specifically in rodents, where the ability to genetically alter mice has led to exponential population growth and changes in the physical environment for their care. Animal...

Renovation strategies for older buildings: older laboratory and research buildings are full of surprises and construction challenges.(CHAPTER 8: Renovation, Leasing & Consruction)
November 15, 2004... Outstanding laboratories have always been use-intensive, design-intensive spaces. Since most of the older research facilities in use today were built, we have been hurled into a new era of economic competition with increasingly more urgent...

Finding space for the start-up--and beyond: you're taking the leap and starting a science-based business. What features should you seek in your first working lab facility?(CHAPTER 8: Renovation, Leasing & Construction)
November 15, 2004... When you're making the transition from full-time researcher to entrepreneur, you must recognize that a new dual role as a company founder and lead scientist necessarily leads to an evolving dual perspective that will impact the decision of...

What contractors wish clients knew about fast-tracking: going fast has its pros and cons. Make sure you understand both before deciding on a schedule.(CHAPTER 8: Renovation, Leasing & Construction)
November 15, 2004... On building projects, the architects and engineers develop the design. The construction manager or general contractor provides cost estimating, scheduling, and management of the construction process. But what is the role of the facility owner?...

CM partnering agreements improve value, quality: developing a relationship with a construction management firm can save time and money.(CHAPTER 8: Renovation, Leasing & Construction)
November 15, 2004... Seeking greater efficiency, value, and quality in their construction programs, pharmaceutical and biotech companies are increasingly developing strategic alliances with selected construction managers and translating these into formal written...

Design, construction & operations resources.(CHAPTER 9: Appendix)
November 15, 2004... American Industrial Hygiene Assn. (AIHA) Accredits labs in some specific disciplines; contributes to relevant lab design standards. (Also see ACGIH, the American Council of Govt. Industrial Hygienists, at www.acgih.org.) ...

Index to architects, engineers, contractors & consultants.(CHAPTER 9: Appendix)(Directory)
November 15, 2004... ACCO Engineered Systems 525 Laurelwood Road Santa Clara, CA 95054 Tel: 408-486-1582 Fax: 408-982-9506 www.accoair.com Engineering, Consulting AC Martin Partners 444 South Flower Street, Suite 1200 Los...

Review of Optometry.
November 15, 2004... Dear Doctor: We are pleased to present Review of Optometry's first annual "Guide to Retinal Disease." Why dedicate a special supplement to retinal disease? It wasn't a hard decision when you look at the growing public health threat of...

AMD: the perils and the promise; AMD is the leading cause of functional blindness in the elderly, so O.D.s should keep up with the latest knowledge of the disease and possible treatment options.
November 15, 2004... Interest in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is soaring as the population ages. In developed countries. AMD is the leading cause of functional blindness in persons past age 65. (1) And, this increasingly prevalent disorder interferes with...

AMD treatments: the next generation; While existing treatments target choroidal neovascularization that has already developed, new drugs take aim at the underlying causes of CNV.
November 15, 2004... Age-related macular degeneration remains the leading cause of vision loss among those past age 50, both in the United States and in developing countries, (1) yet an effective treatment has eluded scientists. Treatments such as interferon and...

A primer on ocular nutrition: these nutrients can prevent the progression to advanced AMD or provide other ocular and systemic health benefits.
November 15, 2004... We've known for some time that a link exists between nutrition and the prevention of eye diseases. And, the landmark Age-Related Eye Disease Study, or AREDS, gave us more information on the role of nutritional supplements in preventing AMD. ...

Facing the formidable challenges of diabetes: as diabetes reaches epidemic proportions, O.D.s play a major role in preventing ocular and systemic complications.
November 15, 2004... Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a complex, incurable disease that can result in lifelong consequences for the patient, including vision loss. And, as the number of diabetes cases reaches epidemic proportions, health care providers face formidable...

New frontiers for detection and diagnosis: while clinical observation remains the mainstay of diagnosing vision-threatening conditions, advances in technology can detect early changes that may signal retinal disease.
November 15, 2004... While clinical observation remains the standard for diagnosing vision-threatening conditions, it is not always sensitive or specific enough for diagnosing topographical or structural changes in the retina. For example, retinal thickening often...