PRWeb: Medical Vision

Bumrungrad International Hospital Makes Treatment Costs Available to Public - Bumrungrad International Offers Free Online Access to Actual Costs of 45 Procedures

Bumrungrad International hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia's largest private hospital and one of the world's top medical travel destinations, has launched a unique online service to allow prospective patients to anticipate the costs of treatment. Called REALCOST, the service shows what Bumrungrad patients actually paid for over 40 medical procedures at the hospital. REALCOST is on the hospital's website at www.bumrungrad.com/realcost. (PRWeb Oct 3, 2008)

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VisiVite Announces AREDS Vitamins Inhibit Diabetes-Related Vision Loss in Rats

Researchers Find That Micronutrients in AREDS-recommended formula reduce cases of diabetic retinopathy in laboratory tests. The AREDS formula is already in use to treat macular degeneration. (PRWeb Oct 2, 2008)

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EyeGate Pharma to Present at the JMP Securities 3rd Annual Healthcare Focus Conference

EyeGate Pharma, a specialty pharmaceutical company using iontophoresis technology to safely and non-invasively deliver therapeutics to treat serious ocular diseases, today announced that Stephen From, President and Chief Executive Officer of EyeGate Pharma, will present a corporate overview at the upcoming JMP Securities 3rd Annual Healthcare Focus Conference, taking place from October 6-7, 2008, at Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York, NY. Mr. From's presentation will take place on October 6 at 12:30PM in the Azekka room. He will be available for one-on-one meetings with potential investors during the conference. For more information on the conference, please visit http://www.jmpsecurities.com/about/events.html. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008)

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Lasik Washington DC Surgeons Use Online Video Sharing as a Platform to Promote and Host Free Lasik Contest

The Eye Doctors of Washington, the leading providers of eye surgery and LASIK in the D.C. area are seeking video submissions on the most creative way to destroy a pair of glasses. The entrant with the most innovative video will win free LASIK. All other entries will receive $1,000 off LASIK surgical procedures. Complete rules on this first ever contest are available at http://www.edow.com/destroy-your-glasses-info. (PRWeb Sep 26, 2008)

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Back to School: the Best Time to Get Your Child's Eyes Checked

The Jewish Guild for the Blind's Children's Vision Health Initiative calls for vision screenings for all preschool-age children (PRWeb Sep 25, 2008)

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HP Selects Kayentis as Solutions Business Partner for the Healthcare and Life Science Industries

Hewlett-Packard selects Kayentis, a global leader of Digital Pen and Paper technology, as Worldwide Solutions Business Partner for the Healthcare and Life Science industries. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2008)

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Halloween Contact Lenses for the Theatrical at Heart

Halloween, the mere mention of the day conjures images of a dark autumn evening with ghouls and goblins scampering about. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008)

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Bausch & Lomb, The Global Eye Health Company, Chooses Summit Office Campus in Aliso Viejo, CA for its Surgical Headquarters

Bausch & Lomb has signed a lease to occupy 24,000 square feet of space at Summit Office Campus in Aliso Viejo, Calif. with the project's developer, Parker Properties, and its partner, RREEF Alternative Investments. Bausch & Lomb will relocate its global surgical headquarters to 30 Enterprise one of Summit's buildings that is planned for Silver LEED Certification. Summit Office Campus, a Class A, 1.7 million-square-foot, mixed-use office campus in south Orange County, is evolving into a premier location for medical and technology industries in Southern California. (PRWeb Sep 19, 2008)

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Dr. Thomas Tooma Honored at 2007 Vision Awards

The Vision Awards (TM) is an annual event dedicated to honoring "People of Vision." Since 1972, the organization has been successfully raising awareness for blindness and other vision impairments through an awards ceremony that recognizes leading visionaries in both the medical and entertainment fields. Through the fundraising efforts of the Vision Awards community, the organization has taken great strides in improving the quality of life for the vision impaired and promoting ocular research. The admirable goal of the Vision Awards is to one day put an end to blindness. (PRWeb Sep 18, 2008)

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Eye Institute of Marin's Dr. Kathryn Najafi-Tagol Named "Best of the Bay"

Dr. Kathryn Najafi-Tagol, founder and CEO of the Eye Institute of Marin, has been nominated by KRON 4 TV’s “Best of the Bay” viewers as Marin County’s “Best Ophthalmologist.” She is the first ophthalmologist in the Bay Area to receive the prestigious designation and will be featured on KRON 4’s “Best of the Bay” television program on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 5:30 p.m. The program will air again on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 1:30 p.m. (PRWeb Sep 15, 2008)

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Trusted LASIK Surgeons Welcomes Leading LASIK Eye Surgery Expert, Inventor David Huang, M.D., Los Angeles, to Its Unique Lasik Directory Service

Trusted LASIK Surgeons launched its revolutionary Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory service and website at www.TrustedLASIKSurgeons.com in order to provide a resource for consumers seeking to improve their vision. What sets the Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory apart is a unique screening process ensuring that only those who are among the best in LASIK Eye Surgery, Laser Surgeons in the United States are listed. Refractive eye surgeons, such as Dr. David Huang, are screened based on their experience, research, publications, lectures and patient care standards. Trusted LASIK Surgeons believes Doctor Huang's research, inventions, and other professional accomplishments place him among the top 1% of LASIK surgeons in the United States. His practice serves the Southern California area, including, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale, and the San Gabriel Valley. (PRWeb Sep 12, 2008)

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Ablation Technologies and Other Energy-Based Therapies Proliferating in Cardiology, General Surgery, Cancer and Other Clinical Applications Worldwide

The global market for ablation and other energy-based therapeutics is swelling at double digit growth rates, with revenues in some energy types growing at or beyond 20% annually. The efficacy of different modalities in achieving different clinical end-points (cutting, coagulating, excising tissue, creating anti-arrhythmic lesions, etc.) is increasing with new product developments and products are being more readily adopted by clinicians becoming facile with their use. The worldwide market for ablation and other energy-based technologies is the subject of a new market and technology report, "Worldwide Ablation Technologies", from MedMarket Diligence, LLC (PRWeb Sep 12, 2008)

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Northeastern Eye Institute Opens New Office

The doctors at Northeastern Eye Institute have opened a new office to better serve their clients. (PRWeb Sep 11, 2008)

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Second Wave of Vision Loss Lawsuits Filed Against Advanced Medical Optics Over Recalled Contact Lens Solution

The Schmidt Firm Represents 14 Additional Victims of Parasitic Corneal Infections (PRWeb Sep 10, 2008)

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Charlotte Endocrinologist Improving Diabetic Patient Care with Preventive Vision Loss Technology

Digital Healthcare, a Wake Forest, NC company specializing in risk assessment for diabetics, recently announced that Carolina Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic, based in Charlotte, NC have selected the Retasure™ solution to provide retinal imaging risk assessment. (PRWeb Sep 10, 2008)

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The Hope Clinic in Charleston, SC invests in technology to prevent vision loss in patients

Digital Healthcare, a Wake Forest, NC company specializing in risk assessment for diabetics, recently announced that The Hope Clinics based in Charleston, SC have selected the Retasure™ solution to provide retinal imaging risk assessment. (PRWeb Sep 10, 2008)

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ZyDoc Medical Transcription Engages Alignment Acquisitions LLC to Develop Acquisition Strategy

ZyDoc Medical Transcription announced today that it will work with Alignment Acquisitions LLC to expand ZyDoc's U.S. client base through the acquisition of small to midsize medical transcription companies. (PRWeb Sep 9, 2008)

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VisiVite.com Presents New Study Findings: Antioxidants Halt and Prevent Macular Degeneration

A New Study Published In Journal of Biological Chemistry Reasserts the Benefit of Antioxidants On Macular Degeneration and Traces a Link Between the Disease and Cell Damage Caused By Oxidation. (PRWeb Sep 9, 2008)

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Trusted LASIK Surgeons Welcomes Leading LASIK Eye Surgeon Doctor Bruce Koffler, M.D., to Its select Laser Eye Directory

Trusted LASIK Surgeons welcomes Bruce Koffler, M.D., to its LASIK Directory. Dr. Koffler treats patients in Lexington, Kentucky and also serves patients from the Eastern Kentucky area, including the Frankfort, Georgetown, Versailles, Hazard, and Harland communities. Trusted LASIK Surgeons launched its revolutionary Trusted LASIK Eye Surgeons directory service and information resource for consumers at www.TrustedLASIKSurgeons.com. What sets the Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory apart is a unique screening process to ensure only the best LASIK Surgeons in the United States are listed. Refractive surgeons such as Dr. Koffler are screened based on their experience, research, publications, lectures and patient care standards. Trusted LASIK Surgeon's goal is to have the top 1% surgeons listed in its LASIK surgery Directory for every major city in the United States. (PRWeb Sep 8, 2008)

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Shomi Technologies Unveils Breakthrough Technology In Lossless Video Bandwidth Reduction Capability

Patented "Compaction Technology" provides the capability to transmit video information in a secure mode, with significantly less bandwidth required. More Video, Less Bandwidth. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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VisiVite.com Presents New Study Results Confirming Eye Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

The Findings of a New AJCN Study Indicate That Dietary Fish Consumption Reduces Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Supporting VisiVite.com's Research Into The Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids For AMD Treatment and Prevention. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008)

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Trusted LASIK Surgeons Welcomes Mobile Alabama Expert Refractive Eye Surgeon Richard Duffey, M.D. to Its LASIK Directory For Consumers

Trusted LASIK Surgeons is pleased to welcome Richard Duffey, M.D., to its LASIK Directory. Dr. Duffey treats patients in Mobile, Alabama and also serves patients from Pensacola, Florida and from the Biloxi, Gulf Port, and Pascagoula communities in Mississippi.Trusted LASIK Surgeons launched its revolutionary Trusted LASIK Eye Surgeons directory service and information resource for consumers at www.TrustedLASIKSurgeons.com. What sets the Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory apart is a unique screening process ensuring that only the best LASIK Surgeons in the United States are listed. Refractive surgeons such as Dr. Duffey are screened based on their experience, research, publications, lectures and patient care standards. Trusted LASIK Surgeon's goal is to have the top 1% surgeons listed in its LASIK surgery Directory for every major city in the United States. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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Alcon Sued for Products Liability Due to Recall of Defective LADAR6000 Excimer Laser

Jenna Reed and Rian Reed vs. Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd., and Alcon Refractive Horizons, Inc. United State District Court, District of Colorado. (PRWeb Aug 24, 2008)

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Sixteen Channel PCI Express Frame Grabber

16 channel PCI Express frame grabber from Sensoray captures up to 480 frames per second. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2008)

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OpenClinica EDC Solution Deployed for Retina Implant Studies

German medical device company, Retina Implant, AG has selected OpenClinica as its electronic data capture (EDC) and clinical data management (CDM) system to power its clinical trials. (PRWeb Aug 20, 2008)

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Independent Living Aids LLC Achieves Gold Certification from NFB for Website Accessibility

Honorable nonvisual web accessibility certification granted to www.IndependentLiving.com. (PRWeb Aug 19, 2008)

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Go Green: New Design Guide for Selecting Silk Plants, Artificial Trees and Green Plants for Buildings

Creating a natural environment in office spaces can be challenging. Using live and silk plants, trees, or topiaries, can quickly and simply improve the corporate environment. Deciding whether to use artificial silk plants or green plants may sound like a challenging task, but by using the New Design Guide by Commercial Silk, it's quite effortless. (PRWeb Aug 19, 2008)

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Free Online Medical Dictionaries on the Net

The "Free Medical Dictionary" is a new website that goes into the art and science of healing (Medicine). (PRWeb Aug 19, 2008)

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Trusted LASIK Surgeons Welcomes Dallas LASIK Eye Surgery Specialist Dr. R. Wayne Bowman to its LASIK Directory

Trusted LASIK Surgeons launched its revolutionary Trusted LASIK Eye Surgeons directory service and information resource for consumers at www.TrustedLASIKSurgeons.com. What sets the Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory apart is a unique screening process ensuring that only the best LASIK Surgeons in the United States are listed. Refractive Surgeons such as Dallas LASIK Surgeon Dr. R. Wayne Bowman, are screened based on their experience, research, publications, lectures and patient care standards. Trusted LASIK Surgeon's goal is to have the top 1% surgeons listed in its LASIK surgery Directory for every major city in the United States. (PRWeb Aug 18, 2008)

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ShopLowVision.com Monthly Compact+ Giveaway August Winner Announced

ShopLowVision.com is pleased to announce the fifth monthly winner for the ShopLowVision.com Compact+ Giveaway. Lois Brokus, a retiree from Escondido, California is the August winner in the ShopLowVision.com Optelec Compact+ drawing. (PRWeb Aug 16, 2008)

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World-Renowned Retina Specialist Tatsuo Hirose MD, Joins The Boston Eye Group

Tatsuo Hirose MD has left Schepens Retina Associates, Boston and has joined The Boston Eye Group. (PRWeb Aug 14, 2008)

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LBI Eyewear Signs Licensing Agreement With DreamWorks Animation for Shrek Eyewear

LBI Eyewear, has entered into a multi-territorial licensing agreement with DreamWorks Animation, to produce a children's line of Shrek eyewear and accessories. (PRWeb Aug 13, 2008)

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Search Engine Marketing Firm @Web Site Publicity Announces New Client 800response

Search engine marketing company @Web Site Publicity announced today the signing of a new client, 800response, a leading provider of vanity 800 phone numbers and call tracking solutions. @Web Site Publicity will support the 800response website with search engine marketing strategies, specifically search engine optimization consulting. (PRWeb Aug 12, 2008)

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Electronic Magnifier Designed to Make Reading, Task Work Easier for Boomers

A new http://www.firststreetonline.com/product.jsp?id=90665 [electronic magnifier] introduced by catalog and online marketer firstSTREET offers a unique feature sure to be appreciated by magnifier users: It can serve as a stand-alone with its own magnifying screen, or it can be attached to a computer for large-screen viewing. (PRWeb Aug 10, 2008)

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Trusted LASIK Surgeons is Pleased to Welcome Omaha Refractive Expert Dr. William Schlichtemeier to its Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory

Trusted LASIK Surgeons is pleased to welcome LASIK and refractive surgery expert Dr. William Schlichtemeier to its LASIK directory service and website located at www.TrustedLASIKSurgeons.com. The Trusted LASIK Surgeon website and directory contain consumer resources for people seeking to improve their vision. What sets the Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory apart is a unique screening process that seeks to ensure that only those LASIK surgeons who are among the best in the United States are listed. Refractive eye surgeons, such as Dr. William Schlichtemeier, are screened based on their experience, research, publications, lectures and patient care standards. Trusted LASIK Surgeons believes Dr. Schlichtemeier's research and other professional accomplishments place him among the top LASIK surgeons in the United States. He is one of the most experienced LASIK surgeons in Nebraska. His practice primarily serves the Omaha and Lincoln communities in Nebraska. (PRWeb Aug 8, 2008)

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Trusted LASIK Surgeons Welcomes Kansas City LASIK Expert Dr. Jason Stahl to Its Unique LASIK Directory

Trusted LASIK Surgeons launched its revolutionary Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory service and website at www.TrustedLASIKSurgeons.com in order to provide a resource for consumers seeking to improve their vision. What sets the Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory apart is a unique screening process ensuring that only those who are among the best LASIK Surgeons in the United States are listed. Refractive surgeons, such as Dr. Jason Stahl, are screened based on their experience, research, publications, lectures and patient care standards. Trusted LASIK Surgeons believes Dr. Stahl's research and other professional accomplishment place him among the top 1% of LASIK surgeons in the United States. His practice serves the Kansas City and Overland Park communities in Kansas and Missouri. (PRWeb Aug 4, 2008)

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Elizabeth Laing, 98, is the July Winner in the ShopLowVision.com Optelec Compact+ Drawing

ShopLowVision.com is pleased to announce the fourth monthly winner for the ShopLowVision.com Compact+ Giveaway. Elizabeth Laing 98, a retiree from California is the July winner in the ShopLowVision.com Optelec Compact+ drawing. (PRWeb Jul 30, 2008)

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Chicago LASIK Specialist Parag A. Majmudar, M.D. Joins LASIK and Refractive Surgeons Directory at Trusted LASIK Surgeons

Trusted LASIK Surgeons launched its revolutionary Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory service and information resource for consumers at www.TrustedLASIKSurgeons.com. What sets the Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory apart is a unique screening process that helps ensure only those LASIK surgeon who are among the best in the U.S. are listed. Refractive surgeons such as Chicago LASIK Surgeon Dr. Parag A. Majmudar, are screened based on their experience, research, publications, presentation, and patient care standards. His superior professional achievements place him among the top 1% of LASIK and refractive surgeons in the United States. Dr. Majmudar is a true leader in refractive care and meets all of the qualifications set by Trusted LASIK Surgeons. (PRWeb Jul 29, 2008)

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Retina Group of New York To Present Seminar on Age-Related Macular Degeneration; The Leading Cause of Visual Loss in Seniors

The Retina Group of New York will present an educational meeting regarding age-related macular degeneration especially designed for seniors. The lecture will be held at the Farmingdale Public Library at 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15. Attendance is free and refreshments will be provided. The phone number for pre-registration is (516) 939-6100. (PRWeb Jul 25, 2008)

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Park Avenue Laser Vision 'Visionary' Marketing Ideas at Work - Recognized by New York Times for Creative Internet Marketing

Dr. Emil Chynn of the Park Avenue Laser Vision (PALV) Center is setting the standard for medical professionals practicing not only the latest techniques in laser vision correction but employing innovative marketing techniques as well. In a recent article in the New York Times, Dr. Chynn was recognized as a pioneer in marketing his services through the popular video sharing site, Youtube. Dr. Chynn, who was the first New York City eye surgeon to perform the most advanced laser procedure, CustomVue Wavefront Monovision, also uses cutting-edge marketing practices through a unique combination of open-to-public surgery seminars, patient referrals, and the Internet. (PRWeb Jul 24, 2008)

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