Medical News and Events

Relief for dry eyes

Dry eye is a common condition, affecting nearly half of U.S. adults at some point during their lives. Yet it is often overlooked as a serious ailment. “Many of our patients have told us that it’s the worst medical problem that they suffer from. Even though dry eye in itself won’t cause you to … More...
Vietnam Business Operations and the Coronavirus Updates

As of August 13, 2021, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health confirmed a total of 246,568 cases of COVID-19. However, 89,145 of the affected patients have recovered and been discharged from hospitals. Vietnam has also recorded 4,813 deaths due to the pandemic. The latest community transmission cases have … More...
Low risk of COVID-19 transmission from cash

German scientists found that the transmission of the virus from contaminated coins or notes is “unlikely” and requires high viral loads. Researchers from Ruhr-University Bochum who carried out experiments with bank notes and coins determined that the risk of catching COVID-19 from cash is … More...
The MOH signs a cooperation agreement to sponsor the training of young volunteer doctors in disadvantaged areas

On February 26, 2021, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Health held the signing ceremony of a cooperation agreement to sponsor the training of specialists level I and II between the Management Board of the Project for the pilot project of young volunteers in difficult areas. This is an activity marking the … More...
Heine Announces New Omega 600 The Most Lightweight High-End Indirect Ophthalmoscope On The Market

HEINE is kicking off 2021 by announcing the launch of its newest indirect ophthalmoscope, the OMEGA 600. Several innovations set the OMEGA 600 apart in this category, including an entirely new design that makes it the lightest high-end indirect on the market courtesy of a new ultralight battery. The … More...
Dr. Satish C. Gupta Recognized as an UNSUNG HERO by AAO

Dr. Satish C. Gupta, Founder of Madhu Instruments Pvt. Ltd. has been recognized as an UNSUNG HERO by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Ophthalmology has an abundance of unsung heroes who save sight, sometimes overcoming great challenges to deliver medical and surgical eye care. In 2020, the … More...
Vietnamese Minister of Health: By 2021, the health sector will continue to strongly and comprehensively improve and innovate to serve people better

On January 6, 2021 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Health organized a National Health Conference to evaluate the achievements, lessons learned and development orientation of the whole industry in the coming time. More than 500 delegates from ministries, departments, central and local agencies attended the … More...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2021

Season's Greetings from your friends at Legatek In a year filled with challenges, we are thankful for your continued … More...
Opening eyes to a frontier in vision restoration

A revolutionary cortical vision device, developed by Monash University researchers that could one day help restore vision to the blind, is being prepared for world-first human clinical trials in Melbourne. A world-first device to restore vision to the blind is being prepared for human … More...
Nearly One Quarter of Chinese Children Hospitalized With COVID-19-Developed Eye Symptoms

Among Chinese children hospitalized for COVID-19, nearly a quarter developed ocular symptoms, a new study finds. Most children developed eye symptoms later in the disease, but in nine ocular manifestations were the first sign of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Ocular symptoms resolved in all the children, … More...
Lacrivera Announces CE Mark of the Vera180 Synthetic Absorbable Lacrimal Plug

Lacrivera announced CE Mark approval for the Vera180 synthetic absorbable lacrimal plug. The Vera180 provides extended temporary occlusion lasting approximately 180 days and is ideal for treatment of post-surgical dry eye and for treating the dry eye components of various ocular surface diseases, … More...
San Diego biotech to test drug that replenishes eye’s lost cells

Trefoil Therapeutics announced this week that it is beginning a clinical trial of a drug meant to treat a condition in which some of the eye's cells die off, leading to loss of vision. The San Diego company's drug targets cells in the cornea, the clear outer layer that covers the front of your … More...
2020 vision: What is the future of ophthalmology?

Ophthalmologists share their outlook for the current state and future of the ophthalmic profession, how coronavirus pandemic has altered the profession as well as how —now, more than ever — patient care remains a number one priority for … More...
Scientists rescue mini retinas from eye disease via new gene therapy approach

by Trinity College Dublin Scientists have developed a new gene therapy approach that offers tremendous promise for one day treating an eye disease that leads to blindness and affects thousands of people across the globe. Researchers from Trinity College Dublin and University College London (UCL) … More...
20th CONGRESS OF EURETINA – Announcement of Virtual Meeting

Dear Colleagues and Friends, 2020 will be remembered as a year like no other. The worldwide upheaval presented by SARS-CoV-2 is having a monumental impact on how we live our day-to-day lives, as we navigate through this pandemic. The Board of EURETINA has carefully considered the impact of … More...
Cancelation of APAO 2020 Xiamen Congress

As global uncertainties from the COVID-19 pandemic will likely presist in the coming months, we have made the painful but necessary decision to cancel our 35th APAO 2020 Congress in Xiamen, China, from August 5 to 9, 2020. The safety of our ophthalmic fraternity and corporate partners, and their … More...
Important coronavirus updates for ophthalmologists

MAR 27, 2020 CDC, WHO Comprehensive Ophthalmology Updated March 27, 2020, 6:00 p.m. PT. The following sections have been updated in the past 24 hours: Vaccine and treatment options: Use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine The Academy is sharing important ophthalmology-specific … More...
NEW FORMULATIONS BASED ON INNOVATIVE BRILLIANT BLUE G DERIVATIVE TO STAIN RETINAL MEMBRANES

Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science July 2019, Vol.60, 39. doi:https://doi.org/ Author Affiliations & Notes Claudio Bucolo Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy Center for Research in Ocular Pharmacology-CERFO, University of … More...