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Fiber-Optic Cable Expansion for Oncore

Oncore Power Systems, a leading supplier of portable power sources for laptops, today introduces a new line of fiber-optic network cables and cable assemblies. Oncore now offers fiber-cable assemblies in 10-Gigabit laser-optimized or standard 50-micron multimode, 62.5/125 multimode, single-mode, and mode-conditioning cables.

23 Sep 2007

Revolutionary Intraocular Lens Treats Combined Eye Conditions at Once

Australians suffering from cataracts and pre-existing astigmatism, short sightedness or long sightedness can now benefit from a revolutionary intraocular lens (IOL) which treats the combined eye conditions at once and removes the need for distance glasses in 97 per cent of patients following surgery.

21 Sep 2007

Cosmetology and Trichology Courses Offered by India-based Institute of Cosmetic and Laser Surgery

I.C.L.S courses can be done by all graduates who have a keen interest in cosmetology profession as a career. I.C.L.S courses are offered in computerized and modular pattern to suit individual need.

20 Sep 2007

Can Honey Improve Your Eyesight?

If you sit for long hours before computers and want to improve your eyesight, then mix two teaspoons of honey with carrot juice and consume regularly. According to a research conducted by Ms Madeep Kaur, of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Samrala in Punjab, there are plenty of home remedies from honey and improvement of the eyesight is one such cure.

20 Sep 2007

New Laser Eye Surgery Device Designed to Improve Current Treatment for Glaucoma

Experts are testing a new laser eye surgery device that is designed to improve upon the current treatment for glaucoma.

20 Sep 2007

Great News for Children with "Lazy Eye"

British researchers say youngsters may not need to wear an eye patch 12 hours a day, as is currently recommended, to treat the condition. Instead, wearing the patch just three to four hours a day over a period of three m...

19 Sep 2007

Mirrors have Special Powers in the Hands of an Astronomer

Mirrors have special powers in the real world too, especially in the hands of an astronomer. In fact, modern astronomy depends on mirrors. Almost every telescope uses a mirror, sometimes several mirrors, to gather and guide starlight toward some super-sensitive digital detector where a breathtaking image can be formed. Without mirrors, it would be almost impossible to study the universe.

19 Sep 2007

Ground-Breaking Technique in Breast Cancer Diagnostics - Photoacoustic Mammoscope

Photoacoustic techniques can supplement conventional imaging techniques in breast cancer diagnostics. From first tests on patients using the ¡¥photoacoustic mammoscope¡¦ developed by the University of Twente, researcher Dr. Srirang Manohar concludes that the images obtained add valuable information about the vascularisation of a tumor. The research has been done in cooperation with the Medisch Spectrum Twente hospital in Enschede, and the results are published in the online journal Optics Express.

19 Sep 2007

Revolutionary Laser Treatment for Glaucoma Surgery

Prof. Ehud Assia and Dr. Ami Eyel of IOPtima are testing a new laser surgery device specifically designed to make glaucoma procedures safer, simpler and faster.

19 Sep 2007

Optic Buttonholing Produces Similar Outcomes to Conventional in-the-bag IOL Implantation

Cataract patients with no macular pathology can maintain macular integrity after surgery involving a posterior capsulorrhexis and posterior optic buttonholing, according to a surgeon speaking here. Optic buttonholing also produced similar outcomes to conventional in-the-bag IOL implantation, he noted.

18 Sep 2007