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Bausch & Lomb subsidiaries, CROMA to co-promote bromfenac in Europe

Several subsidiaries of Bausch & Lomb have been granted rights from CROMA Pharma GmbH to co-promote and sell bromfenac ophthalmic solution in Europe when it becomes available to that market, announced Bausch & Lomb.

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Eye care patient satisfaction is weighed with online health forums

Presbyopia-correcting lenses receive more complaints than monofocal, results suggest

Ophthalmology Times

The co-authors conducted two studies to determine patient satisfaction related to their cataract-IOL surgeries, based on online health forums.

2.3% sodium hyaluronate functions as unique surgical tool in prechopping-assisted phacoemulsification technique, says one ophthalmologist

Agent helps push back lens, ensuring adequate room for instrument manipulation during procedure

Ophthalmology Times

An ophthalmic viscosurgical device of 2.3% sodium hyaluronate (Healon 5, Abbott Medical Optics) makes one ophthalmologist's prechopping-assisted phacoemulsification technique safer and easier, he says.

Fluidics-controlled longitudinal-transversal phaco switching enhances lens removal efficiency

Bent tip provides further benefits, especially for densest cataracts, according to surgeon

Ophthalmology Times

The current version of a proprietary phaco system (WhiteStar Signature, Abbott Medical Optics) features fluidics control software that allows automatic switching from longitudinal ultrasound to transversal (Ellips) on recognition of occlusion and back again to longitudinal on occlusion break. Results of a prospective study show the benefits of this technology for optimizing the efficiency of cataract removal.

Biaxial phaco with torsional ultrasound enhanced with tip and technique modifications

Bevel-down orientation improves safety and efficiency, bend configuration increases thermal safety

Ophthalmology Times

A new phaco tip (Fine OZil Tip, MicroSurgical Technology) for use with a proprietary handpiece (OZil, Alcon Laboratories) improves the safety and efficiency of phacoemulsification using torsional ultrasound with a biaxial microincisional technique. Modification of the phaco parameters improves chopping and segment removal.

IOL explantation trends shifting, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery/European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons survey finds

Dislocation/decentration found to be most common reported complication

Ophthalmology Times

The most recent results from the 2008 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery/European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons survey on foldable IOLs requiring removal or other secondary intervention highlight changes over time in the complications associated with various lens types.

News

World Sight Day set for Oct. 8

Ophthalmology Times E-News

Three hundred events in more than 50 countries will mark this year's World Sight Day, Oct. 8.

AMO launches online ordering service

Ophthalmology Times E-News

Abbott Medical Optics (AMO) has launched a new online ordering service (AMOeasy, www.amoeasy.com) whereby customers can order the company?s implants and other cataract-related products as well as track orders at any time of day.

Bausch & Lomb subsidiaries, CROMA to co-promote bromfenac in Europe

Ophthalmology Times E-News

Femtosecond laser receives clearance for capsulotomies

Ophthalmology Times E-News

LenSx Lasers Inc. announced that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for its femtosecond laser used for anterior capsulotomy during cataract surgery.

ISTA to seek bromfenac label change

Ophthalmology Times E-News

ISTA Pharmaceuticals plans to ask the FDA to approve a change to the label of its bromfenac 0.09% ophthalmic solution after obtaining positive preliminary phase III results in a confirmatory clinical study of once-daily bromfenac (Xibrom QD) for the treatment of inflammation and pain after cataract surgery.