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  • Mont. Tech Company Could Help The Blind See Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:29PMWaveForm?is an industry leader in developing refractive "wavefront" technology to optimize vision through improved eyeglass and contact lens technology.
  • Mont. tech company on cutting edge of eye care Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:45PMLYNNETTE HINTZE Daily Inter Lake KALISPELL, Mont. Steve Dunn, chief technology officer at WaveForm, makes an adjustment to one of the many different machines he uses to determine what type of contact a patient might need. For centuries, traditional eye exams have relied on the repetitive mantra, "Which is better, one or two?" as patients are asked to identify which trial lenses help them see ...
  • Alkermes building momentum with recent moves Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:47AMRichard Pops went on hiatus for a while as chief executive of Alkermes and when he returned in September 2009, he vowed to put the company back in “building mode.’’ It could have been dismissed as rah-rah rhetoric, but over the past couple of months, the investment community has started to rally behind Pops’s bold plan to build Alkermes into ...
  • Local tech company on cutting edge of eye care Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:23AMFor centuries, traditional eye exams have relied on the repetitive mantra, “Which is better, one or two?” as patients are asked to identify which trial lenses help them see more clearly.
  • LCA reports increase in Lasik procedures Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:12AMLCA Vision Inc., Sycamore Township-based provider of laser vision correction services, said Wednesday it had a slight increase in procedures in the second quarter on a same-store basis, the third consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth.
  • LCA-Vision Reports 2011 Second Quarter Procedure Volume Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:00AMLCA-Vision Inc. , a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus® brand, today reported that 14,081 procedures were performed during the second quarter of 2011, compared with 15,266 procedures during the second quarter of 2010.  Same-store procedures increased slightly year-over-year from 13,943 procedures during the second quarter of 2010, the third consecutive ...
  • Did You Know Dr. Peyton Neatrour Had Laser Vision Correction 11 Years Ago Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:28PMEveryone who has had a need for glasses in their lifetime has their own vision story, including Dr. Peyton Neatrour. Nearsighted since age 9, Dr. Peyton Neatrour started with glasses in fourth grade, but easily became frustrated with fogged glasses due to sweat on the tennis court and to cold temperature when skiing. On to contact lenses at age 13 but then when fumes from chemistry labs in...
  • LASIK Surgeon Dr. Peyton Neatrour Participates in Appalachia Service Project Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:58PMVirginia Beach, VA LASIK surgeon Dr. Peyton Neatrour, M.D. partook in his second trip as a member of the Appalachia Service Project to Hinton, West Virginia. He worked with the youth of Community United Methodist Church in rebuilding the houses of the less fortunate in the small-community in West Virginia. Dr. Peyton Neatrour joined 34 others, and focused on the 75-year-old home of an EMT ...
  • Prevent Potential Injuries this Fourth of July EyeCare 20/20 Offers Tips for Fireworks Safety Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:14AMAs the Fourth of July nears, it's important to remember to protect our eyes. Fireworks can be fun, but potentially very dangerous for amateurs. Each year, more than 9,000 people are injured from consumer fireworks. Be sure to read these tips on firework safety. (PRWeb July 01, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8612123.htm
  • San Diego LASIK Practice Schallhorn Vision Launches New Website Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:58AMSchallhorn Vision, a laser vision correction center in San Diego, CA, focuses on enhancing vision conditions such as nearsightedness, astigmatisms, farsightedness and presbyopia. Dr. Steve Schallhorn has over 20 years of experience in laser vision correction procedures including service to emergency first responders, pilots, and civilians. He and his San Diego LASIK practice, Schallhorn Vision ...
  • LCA-Vision Announces Management Resignation Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 10:09AMCINCINNATI, June 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LCA-Vision Inc. (NASDAQ: LCAV), a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the Lasik Plus ® brand, today announced that Marcello J. Celentano has resigned as Senior Vice President of Operations effective July 11, 2011 to lead a company outside of the ophthalmology industry. LCA-Vision Chief Operating Officer David L. Thomas will ...
  • Dr. Jack Holladay Article on Improving Toric IOL Outcomes Recently Published in Ocular Surgery News Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 10:58PM1888PressRelease Dr. Jack Holladay is the inventor of the Brightness Acuity Tester, an instrument which is used by ophthalmologists all over the world for testing the effects of glare on patients' vision. He has also developed various software programs, which are currently used worldwide by ophthalmologists to help restore their patients' vision following cataract removal and obtaining the best ...
  • Keil Lasik Vision Center Offers Laser Vision Correction That Can Save You Thousands in Corrective Lens Expenses Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 8:00AMMany people enjoy their glasses and contact lenses, but for some they are a hassle. For those people there is no longer a need to struggle with the bulky frames, contact related dry eyes, or the expenses associated with corrective lenses. Dr. Keil and his staff at Keil Lasik Vision Center help patients to end these hassles and they can even save money in the process.
  • Laser Eye Center Acquires New iFS Laser for Eye Surgery Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 6:50AMFirst of its kind laser in North Carolina can replace surgical blade for corneal transplants and other eye surgeries. [PR.com]
  • Press Release Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 2:00AMAvedro, Inc. announced today that the Vedera® System for performing Keraflex® has received the prestigious Gold level 2011 Medical Design Excellence Award.
  • Avedro’s Vedera System® Wins Gold in the Medical Design Excellence Award Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 10:42PMWALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avedro announces gold award win for the vedera system for keraflex to treat keratoconus.
  • Virginia Vision Leaders Dine in the Dark to Heighten Eyesight Awareness & Fight Blindness in Richmond Event Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 12:32AMThe Foundation Fighting Blindness, a national nonprofit that drives eyesight-saving research, will honor Ophthalmologist and Virginia Eye Institute Founder Anthony D. Sakowski, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S., at the Richmond Dining in the Dark event. The unique luncheon will take place at noon on June 16 at the Richmond Marriott. Richmond, VA (PRWEB) June 15, 2011 The Foundation Fighting Blindness, a ...
  • Press Release Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 9:02AMCINCINNATI, June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lasik Plus ®, a leading provider of laser vision correction, is searching for stories about how their services have changed the lives of people treated at Lasik Plus . The company is hosting a contest on its Facebook page ( http://www.facebook.com/LasikPlus ) to capture and share laser vision correction stories.
  • North Shore Eye Care Named Official LASIK Provider of the New York Mets Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 2:34AMNorth Shore Eye Care, a leading eye care center that has been serving Long Island communities for 50 years, has been named the Official LASIK Provider of the New York Mets, who are celebrating their 50th season as a major league baseball team. North Shore Eye Care offers a comprehensive range of premium eye care and vision correction services, including Custom Bladeless LASIK. (PRWeb May 26 ...
  • Rutnin-Gimbel helps you discard your reading glasses in 20 seconds with ultramodern non-invasive surgical procedure Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 3:45AMÇѹ·Õè 24 ¾ÄÉÀÒ¤Á 2554 15:41 ¹. Rutnin-Gimbel LASIK Centre launches INTRACOR®, the first ever in Thailand an innovative permanent treatment procedure for presbyopia without making a single surgical incision through the surface of the cornea.
  • Beverly Hills LASIK Eye Doctor Sets Sights on Offering Celeb Treatment to All at Khanna Institute Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 11:42PMRajesh Khanna, MD, a leading Los Angeles LASIK eye doctor online at: http://www.khannainstitute.com, is pleased to announce A-list Beverly Hills vision correction treatments, expertly performed at his modern and beautiful offices located in Beverly Hills and Westlake Village. Our offices offer state-of-the-art, safe and effective vision correction surgery, says Dr ...
  • Commonwealth Financial helps Euclid Systems Launch $3.5M Offering - cbl Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 7:03PMBy Brian Wolak WALTHAM, Mass. -- Euclid Systems Corp. has launched a $3.5 million equity offering, r...
  • Euclid Systems Sets its Sight on $3.5M - cbl Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 6:56PMBy Brian Wolak HERNDON, Va. -- Euclid Systems Corp. has launched a $3.5 million equity offering, rai...
  • Utah's Standard Optical ranked by trade magazine Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 3:23PMSALT LAKE CITY - Utah-based Standard Optical - celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year - has been recognized as one of the "Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers" by the national trade publication, Vision Monday. Vision Monday's rankings were based on U.S. sales revenue in 2010. With an increase in sales of $1.3 million from 2009 to 2010, Standard Optical ranks number 27 on the list for the ...
  • LCA-Vision Reports on Annual Meeting of Stockholders Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 7:01PMCINCINNATI, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LCA-Vision Inc. (NASDAQ: LCAV), a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the Lasik Plus ® brand, announces that its stockholders have elected all five Board nominees to the Company's Board of Directors, each for a one-year term. The directors are: William F. Bahl, co-founder and President of Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel John H ...
  • Avedro Announces Completion of 1st US Phase III Corneal Cross-linking Clinical Trials Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 10:13AMWALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avedro completes patient follow-up in US Phase III clinical trials for corneal cross-linking. Cross-linking is a treatment for keratoconus and post-lasik ectasia.
  • Press Release Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 10:03AMAvedro Inc. Posted on:17 May 11 Avedro, Inc. today announced the completion of all one-year follow-up visits for patients enrolled in its two multi-center Phase III studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of corneal collagen cross-linking for the treatment of progressive keratoconus and ectasia following refractive surgery.
  • Travers Lasik Vision Care Provides Young Adults with Long-Lasting Perfect Vision Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 8:00AMTravers Lasik Vision Care wants everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful sights around them, especially young adults. Young adults can enjoy the results of Lasik surgery longer than any other age group and Travers Lasik wants to spread the word.
  • Laser vision firm Avedro bumps funding to $13M Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 2:38PMAvedro Inc., a laser vision technology company in Waltham, has increased its funding, raising $13.3 million of a planned $15.5 million financing, according to an amended regulatory filing.
  • Technolas Perfect Vision's New SUPRACOR(TM) Presbyopia Treatment Receives CE Mark Approval Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 2:45PMNew LASIK Treatment Can Provide Freedom From Reading Glasses
  • LCA-Vision Announces Management Promotion Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 9:17AMCINCINNATI, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LCA-Vision Inc. (NASDAQ: LCAV), a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the Lasik Plus ® brand, announces the promotion of Marcello J. Celentano to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Operations, effective May 1, 2011. In his new role, Mr. Celentano will participate with LCA-Vision's executive leadership in setting ...
  • Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals Live Sunday, May 1, 2011 @ 8:28PMWatch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals hockey live streaming online on May 01, 2011 for the NHL 2011 hockey games between Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals in another exciting hockey match.Look for streaming of the match free online for the latest updates...
  • What's on: Thursday's picks Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 6:35PMEvents listings for Thursday, April 28
  • Castleman Eye Center in Troy leads the way for 40 years Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 11:00AMCastleman Eye Center, a full-service ophthalmology practice that specializes in diseases and surgery of the eyes, is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
  • LCA-Vision reports first profitable quarter in three years Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 7:23AMLCA-Vision Inc., a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus® brand, today announced financial and operational results for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
  • Renowned New York Ophthalmologists, Drs. Glen Weiss and Robert Chen of Rockland Eye Physicians Use the AcrySof IQ ... Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 6:17PMGARNERVILLE, N.Y., April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New York eye doctors , Rockland Eye Physicians and Surgeons, one of the New York Metropolitan area's leading ophthalmology providers, announces the use of Alcon's cutting edge AcrySof IQ ReSTOR IOL available to patients suffering from cataracts. The lens is different from other cataract treatments in that it allows the patient to see properly at ...
  • Castleman Eye Centers in Troy, Taylor and Southgate lead the way for 40 years Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 11:05AMCastleman Eye Center, a full-service ophthalmology practice that specializes in diseases and surgery of the eyes, is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
  • Abbott Laboratories - 1st Quarter Results Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 7:05AMAbbott Laboratories - 1st Quarter Results
  • Abbott Reports 17.4 Percent Sales Growth and 12.3 Percent Ongoing Earnings-Per-Share Growth in First Quarter Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 6:33AMABBOTT PARK, Illinois, April 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Worldwide Durable Growth Business Sales Increased 24.3 Percent- - Worldwide Proprietary Pharmaceuticals Sales Increased 11.7 Percent - - Worldwide Innovation-Driven Device Business Sales …
  • Dallas LASIK Surgeon Renews Contract as Official LASIK Surgeon of Texas Rangers Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 1:00PMDr. Gary Tylock begins sixth season as Rangers’ eye care provider
  • San Diego Ophthalmologists to Conduct National LASIK Study Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 2:00PMThe Cornea Research Foundation of America – an international not-for-profit research organization founded in 1988 to preserve, protect and restore human sight – is conducting a national clinical study comparing visual results, patient satisfaction, and quality of life issues as they relate to LASIK and contact lenses.
  • Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction Honored to be Represented as “Top Doctors” Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 6:08AMArizona LASIK Eye Surgeons Represented in Phoenix Magazines “Top Doctors” Six Times (PRWeb April 06, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Moretsky-Cassidy-LASIK/top-doctors-phoenix/prweb8276090.htm
  • LCA-Vision Reports 2011 First Quarter Procedure Volume Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 6:00AMLCA-Vision Inc. , a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus® brand, today reported that 18,857 procedures were performed during the first quarter of 2011, compared with 19,066 procedures during the first quarter of 2010.  Same-store procedures increased by 8% year-over-year from 17,408 procedures during the first quarter of 2010, the second consecutive quarter ...
  • LasikPlus® Research Reveals Excellent Results From Modern LASIK Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 9:18AMCINCINNATI, March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lasik Plus® surgeon Dr. Lewis Groden presented results from a first-of-its-kind, comparative study at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Symposium revealing that LASIK procedures performed with modern excimer laser technology produce excellent results and very high patient satisfaction rates. Each LCA-Vision (Nasdaq: LCAV ...
  • LasikPlus® Research Reveals Excellent Results From Modern LASIK Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 8:00AMLasikPlus® surgeon Dr. Lewis Groden presented results from a first-of-its-kind, comparative study at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium revealing that LASIK procedures performed with modern excimer laser technology produce excellent results and very high patient satisfaction rates.
  • Virginia Eye Institute to be Exclusive Provider of emPower Electronic Glasses in Central Virginia Tuesday, March 29, 2011 @ 5:13AMVirginia Eye Institute (VEI) locations across central Virginia will begin selling emPower! Lenses, the world’s first electronic focusing eyeglasses. Virginia Eye Institute and PixelOptics, the creator of emPower! Lenses, announced the practice will be the exclusive provider of this innovation in lenses. (PRWeb March 29, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases ...
  • Dallas LASIK Surgeon Hosts Continuing Education for Area Optometrists Tuesday, March 29, 2011 @ 4:12AMDr. Gary Tylock lectures on advancements in LASIK and patient co-management. (PRWeb March 29, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Tylock-LASIK/Optometrists-education/prweb8247774.htm
  • Akler Eye Center Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 10:12AMRoxanna Martin 2841 Monroe St., Suite 1 Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 563-3937 www.aklereye.com
  • LASIK Documentary to Debut at ASCRS Symposium Features San Diego Ophthalmologist Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 8:25AMSan Diego LASIK surgeon Dr. Steven Schallhorn is featured in the documentary Refractive Surgery (LASIK) in the Military, which will debut at the 2011 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Symposium in San Diego from March 25-29. The film documents the laser vision correction investigation and eventual LASIK approval process by the Department of Defense and NASA that started ...
  • Laser Vison Correction Results for Dishler LASIK in Denver Reveals 98% of Nearsighted Patients Achieve 20/25 or Better Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 8:05AMCustom All-Laser LASIK performed by Jon G. Dishler M. D. of the Dishler Laser Institute shows that Vision Results performed with the Zeiss VisuMax FS laser, M.E.L. 80 and Allegretto Wavelight lasers are outstanding with a patient satisfaction rate of 98%.