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Researchers Devise Better Biocompatible Retinal Implants

Vision loss due to degenerative eye diseases like macular degeneration or retinitis pigmentosa has been restored with retinal implants in the past. Now new research suggests a way to make higher-quality, more biocompatible retinal implants by integrating living neural cells with a soft organic polymer semiconductor.

2 Feb 2011

Leica Microsystems Unveils Map Surface Imaging and Metrology Software for Microscopy Applications

Leica Microsystems, a company specializing in scientific instruments and microscopes, has entered into an agreement with Digital Surf, provider of analysis and software.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 31 Jan 2011

US Optical, Pixel Optics Collaborate to Produce Electronic Focusing Eyeglasses

US Optical has inked a deal with Pixel Optics to produce emPower!, the first electronic focusing eyeglasses in the world. Pixel Optics has patented the emPower!.

31 Jan 2011

Erchonia’s Low-Intensity Laser May Reduce Radiotherapy Side-Effects for Cancer

Erchonia, pioneer in low intensity laser healthcare solutions, has declared the results of a pilot study on the capability of low-intensity lasers to decrease the harmful side-effects of radiation treatment for cancer-affected persons.

31 Jan 2011

LED Lights and Lasers Serve as Alternative to Medication

Dr. Neal Wieder at the Longwood Wellness Center demonstrated FOX 35’s Talitha Vickers the use of LED lights and lasers as a replacement to medication.

31 Jan 2011

Schwind Introduces SmartTech Laser System at ESCRS

Schwind announced that it has introduced a new laser solution at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

29 Jan 2011

Biolase Technology Secures US Patent for Vision Correction Laser Technology

Medical technology firm, Biolase Technology has secured a new US patent to utilize its laser technologies for treatment of farsightedness.

From Biolase Technology, Inc. 29 Jan 2011

Dr. Katsaros Offers Laser 360 Treatments with Alma’s Harmony XL Cosmetic Laser Solution

Dr. Demetrios Katsaros, M.D., a practicing surgeon working at Chicagoland Center for Cosmetics & Surgery, has added Alma Lasers’ Harmony XL cosmetic laser device to his practice.

29 Jan 2011

Opnext Introduces High-Power Violet Laser Diode for Direct Imaging and Biomedical Lighting Systems

Opnext, producer of optical components and modules, has introduced a 404 nm violet laser diode with an high-power range of 500 mW at the Photonics West 2011 expo,

29 Jan 2011