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Harvard affiliates collaborate on pediatric ophthalmology

Jul 1, 2009

Two affiliates of Harvard Medical School's Department of Ophthalmology will begin a formal relationship in patient care Aug. 1, creating what the institutions describe as one of the most comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology networks in the country.

Nidek founder and chairman remembered

Jul 1, 2009

Hideo Ozawa, founder and chairman of the board of Nidek Co. Ltd., died June 16 at a hospital in Gamagori, Japan. He was 79.

Dr. Chuck named chairman at Einstein, Montefiore

Jul 1, 2009

Roy S. Chuck, MD, PhD, has been appointed chairman of ophthalmology and visual sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and Montefiore Medical Center. The appointment is effective July 1.

Gibson appointed director of development for Glaucoma Research Foundation

Jun 22, 2009

The Glaucoma Research Foundation announced the addition of Candler Gibson as the new director of development.

PBO warns of the potential danger of fireworks

Jun 18, 2009

Prevent Blindness Ohio (PBO) urges the public to refrain from purchasing or using backyard fireworks for Fourth of July celebrations.

Joint Commission clarifies its position on sterilization practices

Jun 16, 2009

A new position statement has been released by the Joint Commission to clarify the interpretation of standards regarding steam sterilization.

Latanoprost solution for glaucoma is included in patient assistance program

Jun 15, 2009

Newly unemployed Americans and their families who have lost their health insurance coverage and who are taking Pfizer branded medicines, including latanoprost ophthalmic solution (Xalatan), may be eligible for free medicine under a new patient assistance program launched by the manufacturer.

Abbott Medical Optics halts future production of 3% sodium hyaluronate

Jun 15, 2009

Abbott Medical Optics said it has decided to halt future production of its newest ophthalmic viscosurgical device, 3% sodium hyaluronate (Healon D), citing concerns about the company's ability to ensure a continuous supply to the market.

PBO, PBA award grants in celebration of Vision Research Awareness Month

Jun 15, 2009

Prevent Blindness Ohio (PBO), along with Prevent Blindness America (PBA), has named June as Vision Research Awareness month.

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