In the early 1980s, Dr. Frederic B. Kremer developed the first ultrasound pachymeter so that radial keratotomy (RK) incisions could be made more accurately. He patented his device and founded Accutome Inc. in Malvern, Pa. In 1991, Brian Chandler, a retired naval officer with more than 20 years of service, was appointed president of the […]
Biomedical Science Educators Met: Oct. 25, 2013 in Seattle, Wash. Chair: Dr. Ruth Trachimowicz Actions: At this inaugural meeting, Dr. Ruth Trachimowicz was selected as Founding Chair by acclamation and will serve a two-year term. Dr. Jan Bergmanson was selected as Vice-Chair and will serve a four-year term, which includes two years as Vice-Chair followed […]
Bausch + Lomb introduced PureVision2 Multi-Focal contact lenses for presbyopia. The new silicone hydrogel (balafilcon A) lenses are tinted for visibility and indicated for daily or extended wear of up to 30 nights between removals. Featuring 3-Zone Progressive technology, they are designed to improve near and intermediate vision while providing excellent distance clarity. Also, the […]
Optometric Education invites educators, administrators and practitioners to submit manuscripts for publication in a theme edition, which will focus on all aspects of interprofessional education. The deadline to submit articles for review for inclusion in this theme edition is June 30, 2014, and publication is tentatively scheduled for November 2014. For additional information, contact Dr. […]
Following the recent plus-powers expansion of its Avaira toric contact lens parameters, CooperVision is launching a -2.25 cylinder power to further broaden the brand’s range and potential wearer base. This allows potential contact lens wearers with more significant astigmatism to enjoy the end-of-day comfort that Avaira lenses are designed to provide. With this addition, Avaira […]
Expanding its vision care business into the femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery market, Abbott completed its acquisition of OptiMedica Corporation, developer of the Catalys Precision Laser System. The image-guided Catalys has both CE Mark in Europe and FDA clearance in the United States. Abbott also announced that it received FDA approval for the Healon Duet Dual […]
Transitions Optical launched Transitions Signature VII lenses with Chromea7 technology, which it says is its most responsive everyday adaptive lens ever. Available beginning Jan. 7, 2014, Transitions Signature VII will replace Transitions VI as the optimal lens for maximum indoor clarity and responsiveness to UV outdoors. The lenses are designed to be more responsive in […]
ASCO’s “Profile of Applicants to O.D. Degree Programs for Fall 2013 Entering Class” is available on the Association’s Web site at http://www.opted.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Profile-of-Applicants-2013.pdf. The report lists by school the number of male and female applicants, the number of applicants who were in-state, out-of-state or from a foreign country, applicants’ average GPA and average Optometry Admission Test […]
Volk Optical now offers its Digital Series lenses, for non-contact imaging during BIO and at the slit lamp, with new colored ring options for easy identification and organization. The Digital Wide Field, High Mag and Clear Field lenses can be ordered in standard Volk blue or black, red, silver, gold, purple or green. Colored rings […]
For the first time in its history, the State University of New York, State College of Optometry (SUNY) celebrated World Sight Day, setting a new fundraising record in the process. Student leaders sold 184 T-shirts, more than any other school or college of optometry, as part of Optometry Giving Sight’s “World Sight Day Challenge,” the […]
