Novel anterior segment and retinal camera is used by NASA astronauts
September 1st 2009A novel anterior segment and retinal camera attachment is used to take still pictures and video of the eye. Then, using a computer link, images and video clips can be sent for review anywhere in the world. NASA purchased the device for use at the International Space Station.
Eye Health Summit: 'Create one vision health message'
September 1st 2009More than 110 vision community representatives gathered at the Eye Health Summit in July to build consensus in the vision community on a public health/eye health message and to outline an implementation plan for delivering the message.
Special effects contact lenses: Kids, don't try this at home
September 1st 2009The experience of Jonathan Gording, OD, with fitting special effects (SPFX) contact lenses (CLs) for characters in film projects also lends him valuable insight on the proliferation of SPFX CLs on the Internet and in neighborhood stores.
ODs, designers, consumers all play 'the frame game'
September 1st 2009Independent optometrists will increasingly need to differentiate themselves in their market. Forward-thinking eyewear designers offer an array of styles, shapes, colors, and materials that can help set your dispensary apart from the pack.
Wills Eye deploys image management system
September 1st 2009Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, has chosen Topcon Medical Systems' new software (EyeRoute, Topcon) with the goal of improving workflow and ensuring seamless interconnectivity of its devices so that diagnostic information is made available virtually at any time from any location.
'Red Flags' compliance date is postponed again by the Federal Trade Commission
September 1st 2009A second delay for enacting the "Red Flags Rule" was announced recently by the FTC, which has postponed its enforcement of the rule to Nov. 1 from Aug. 1. The rule had originally been slated to go into effect May 1.