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  • Turning a hobby into a passion Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 10:52PMMIKE Goh might as well be called Mr Bean. Although he may not look like the popular English comedian, he sure knows how to use beans. With a pair of tweezers, Goh can create amazing figurines out of the beans such as monkey, birds, fish, tortoise, man.
  • Trusted LASIK Surgeons is Pleased to Welcome Omaha Refractive Expert Dr. William Schlichtemeier to its Trusted LASIK ... Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 2:39AM Trusted LASIK Surgeons is pleased to welcome LASIK and refractive surgery expert Dr.
  • Weak economy hurts TLC Vision results Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 8:40AMVision correction firm sees loss build to $2.2-million in the quarter
  • Comments on this story are moderated Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 8:34AMST. LOUIS–Weakening economic conditions were a drag on laser vision correction revenues at TLCVision Corp., dropping the eye-care services company to a second-quarter net loss of $2.2 million from year-ago earnings of $900,000.
  • Weak economy hurts TLC Vision results Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 8:21AMST. LOUIS, Mo. — Weakening economic conditions were a drag on laser vision correction revenues at TLCVision Corp., pulling the eye-care services company to a second-quarter net loss of $2.2-million from year-ago earnings of $900,000.
  • Outlook roundup: Stec, Advanced Medical Optics Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 9:57AMSANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) _ Stec Inc., a memory-chip maker, said Monday it expects third-quarter sales above expectations. SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) _ Eye care products maker Advanced Medical Optics Inc. cut its 2008 profit forecast Monday, citing a sharp drop in laser vision correction procedures.
  • Premarket roundup: Wachovia, eBay Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 9:48AMNEW YORK (AP) _ A Morgan Keegan analyst recommended selling shares of Wachovia Corp. Monday after the stock jumped sharply last week and ahead of a meeting between new chief executive Robert Steel and investors.
  • Outlook roundup: Stec, Advanced Medical Optics Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 9:23AM Among the earnings projection stories for Monday, Aug. 4, from AP Financial News: SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Stec Inc., a memory-chip maker, said Monday it expects third-quarter sales above expectations.
  • AMO lowers 2008 profit outlook on weak US sales Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 6:17AM(AP:SANTA ANA, Calif.) Eye care products maker Advanced Medical Optics Inc. cut its 2008 profit forecast Monday, citing a sharp drop in laser vision correction procedures.
  • Advanced Medical Optics Announces Second-Quarter 2008 Results Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 5:00AM SANTA ANA, Calif.----Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. : -- Diluted GAAP EPS of $0.35 -- Combined Net Impact of Charges, Gains and Other Items Increased GAAP EPS by $0.11 -- Sales Rose 22.6% to $320.5 Million -- Cataract Sales Rose 14.9% on Strong Tecnis® IOL, Phacoemulsification and Viscoelastics Sales -- Refractive Sales Up 1.5% As Strong International Performance Helps Offset Effect of U.S.
  • CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Novadaq Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2008 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 @ 9:01AM A correction from source is issued with respect to the release issued July 30th 2008 at 7:00 am ET. In the table, "CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND DEFICIT," The words "Long-term investments" should now read "Sales and marketing".
  • News briefs from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 9:49AMIs Breast Reduction More Dangerous for Morbidly Obese Women? As the obese population increases, more overweight women are consulting plastic surgeons for breast reductions. In previous studies, this group of patients had been thought to have higher complication rates.
  • The Realities of Radiesse in Cosmetic Corrections - Doctors, We Can Stand Up and Applaud Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 2:45AM How many uses are there for Radiesse? Dermatologists recently were given the opportunity to attend a special Radiesse training and lecture given by Nissan Pilest, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist in Irvine, Ca. Ther training and discussion covered the 10 cosmetic applications of Radiesse. Dr. Pilest is a selected Medical Education Faculty member for Bioform Medical, makers of Radiesse long ...
  • Saturday, July 19, 2008 Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 3:50PMValedictory of training programme for advocates as mediators and presentation of certificates and badges, Justice Deepak Verma, Justice V Gopala Gowda, Justice Manjula Chellur to participate, Bangalore Mediation Centre, H Siddaiah Road, 5 pm.
  • Orange County Dermal Filler Injection Specialist Nissan Pilest Holds Juvederm Training Lecture for Area Physicians Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 8:26AM Cosmetic Physicians who want to get "up to speed" on the multiple uses of Dermal Fillers prefer to get their information from long-time injection specialists. Nissan Pilest, Board Certified Dermatologist with a private practice in Irvine and nearly 30 years experience, presented a lecture to a group of physicians on the multiple uses of Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus, the flagship ...
  • LasikPlus opens first center in state in Cool Springs Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 9:03AMA LasikPlus vision center -- the first in Tennessee -- has opened in Cool Springs. (LCAV)
  • Los Angeles and Ventura County LASIK Expert, Jonathan Davidorf, M.D., Joins Select Group at Trusted LASIK Surgeons Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 2:01AM People travel from around the world to see LASIK expert, Dr.
  • Alternative to LASIK Increases Momentum with U.S. Consumers Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 5:30AM STAAR Surgical Company announced today that its Visian ICL , a tiny, flexible lens implanted in the eye to correct refractive errors, continues to gain momentum with consumers in the U.S. market.
  • Sector Snap: Medical technology Wednesday, July 9, 2008 @ 2:16PM(AP:NEW YORK) Medical technology stocks gained ground Wednesday after a Citi Investment Research analyst said opportunities remain in a challenging sector as he sifted through the companies ahead of their quarterly results.
  • Life will be flashed before your eyes Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 6:35PMEnvironment, science & technology: Prototype contact lenses that include LEDs and circuits could become a tiny personal display
  • High Growth Forecasted for the World Eyeglasses Market Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 5:19AM Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Ophthalmic devices industry is available in its catalogue.
  • Projector brings 1080p support to large venues. Monday, June 30, 2008 @ 7:52AMFeaturing 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 1,024 x 768 native resolution, and 5,000 lumens, PJ1173 is suitable for auditoriums, lecture halls, and conference sites. It comes with 4 W built-in speakers, HDMI 1.3 to support up to 1,080p signal, progressive scan, and video noise reduction. Optimized for either installation or AV cart use, 15.8 lb unit has manual zoom, horizontal, and vertical keystone ...
  • LCA-Vision sees 2Q downturn; CFO Buckey resigns Tuesday, June 24, 2008 @ 7:36PMLCA-Vision expects significantly lower procedure volume in the second quarter, while Alan Buckey, its vice president of finance and chief financial officer since 2000, has resigned effective Tuesday, the company said. (LCAV)
  • LCA-Vision stock dives on 2Q warning; CFO Buckey resigns Tuesday, June 24, 2008 @ 7:36PMShares of LCA-Vision Inc. were down 20 percent in afternoon trading after the company said it expects significantly lower procedure volume in the second quarter. (LCAV)
  • Mountain View Optometry Launches Eyeglasses-Calgary-Optometrists.com Thursday, June 19, 2008 @ 2:01AM Mountain View Optometry, a leading full service, family optometry practice serving Calgary area residents from office locations in Cochrane and Crowfoot, has launched a new website at www.Eyegalsses-Calgary-Optometrists.com. The new website has enhanced interactive features, new content, location maps, online appointment request forms and online contact lens reorder capabilities.
  • Projection Perfection: ViewSonic Introduces Its Brightest Projector Wednesday, June 18, 2008 @ 4:00AM ViewSonic® Corp. launches its brightest projector, the PJ1173, to fill large venues with eye-catching presentations and entertainment. The powerhouse projector brings true high-definition picture quality and 5,000 lumens to ensure clear, crisp visuals in auditoriums, religious sanctuaries, lecture halls and conference sites.
  • CORRECTING and REPLACING Advanced Medical Optics Announces Partnership with Institute for Eye Research to Develop ... Tuesday, June 17, 2008 @ 11:17PMIn the release dated June 16, 2008, the URL at the end of the "About The Institute for Eye Research (IER)" section should read www.ier.org.au (sted www.ier.org). The corrected release reads: ADVANCED MEDICAL OPTICS ANNOUNCES ...
  • CORRECTING and REPLACING Advanced Medical Optics Announces Partnership with Institute for Eye Research to Develop ... Tuesday, June 17, 2008 @ 11:17PMIn the release dated June 16, 2008, the URL at the end of the "About The Institute for Eye Research
  • CORRECTING and REPLACING Advanced Medical Optics Announces Partnership with Institute for Eye Research to Develop ... Tuesday, June 17, 2008 @ 10:59PM SANTA ANA, Calif.----In the release dated June 16, 2008, the URL at the end of the "About The Institute for Eye Research " section should read www.ier.org.au .
  • FDA wants minor manufacturing issues corrected before approving Akorn eye drug Wednesday, June 4, 2008 @ 7:33AMBUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (AP) - Akorn Inc., which makes diagnostic, drug and eye care products, said Wednesday the Food and Drug Administration will require the company to correct several minor manufacturing and control issues before approving the eye anesthetic Akten.
  • Eyeglass World and The LASIK Vision Institute Help Consumers Fuel Their Vision With Gas Rebate Offer Tuesday, June 3, 2008 @ 9:00AM Eyeglass World, a top retailer of eyewear, and The LASIK Vision Institute, a leading provider of laser vision correction services, today announced the two retailers will be offering customers a special gas rebate with the purchase of a new pair of eyeglasses or a LASIK procedure.
  • Astronomers Weigh The Coldest Brown Dwarfs With Sharpest Eyes On The Planet Monday, June 2, 2008 @ 9:23PMby Staff Writers St. Louis MO (SPX) Jun 02, 2008 Astronomers have used ultrasharp images obtained with the Keck Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope to determine for the first time the masses of the coldest class of "failed stars," a.k.a. brown dwarfs.
  • Nevada archivist struggles with eye disease Sunday, June 1, 2008 @ 3:33AMSun, Jun 1, 2008 (1:27 a.m.) Guy Rocha presses a newspaper against the arm of his couch and hunches over. "Monday, May 19th," he reads. "Mostly sunny," he says a moment later.
  • Implanted lenses offer alternative to laser eye surgery Friday, May 30, 2008 @ 10:08PMWhat if you are not a candidate for laser eye surgery, but you would still like to get rid of contact lenses and eyeglasses?
  • Positive Growth alliance celebrates success at banquet Thursday, May 29, 2008 @ 8:16AMRich Collins, executive director of the Positive Growth Alliance, said the highlight of his year is the annual Quality of Life Awards Banquet.
  • New vision Tuesday, May 27, 2008 @ 9:03AMBrian Forde Cutlerville Eye Care, 6680 S. Division Ave., has relocated and is now open in Cutlerville. The company has been in business for 25 years. They offer eye exams, contact lenses, laser vision correction, and more services. For more information, call (616) 455-2525.
  • Health care sacrificed during economic slowdown Monday, May 26, 2008 @ 5:04AMWhether the United States is heading into a recession or not, one thing is certain: the economy is slowing, and people are being more careful about how they spend their money and that includes health care.
  • Eye Center of Lenawee reaches 100 years Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 11:28AMOwners Dr. Rick Snow and Dr. Jodi Kordyzon stand in the office of Eye Center of Lenawee.
  • Ophthalmology Review Criteria Guidelines Provides Detailed Review Criteria for In- and Outpatient Tests and Procedures Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 3:44AM DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Ophthalmology Review Criteria Guidelines" to their offering.
  • Celestron SkyScout Scope 90 Review Monday, May 12, 2008 @ 12:36PMWhen I first saw the Celestron SkyScout Scope 90 appear, I knew that some day, some how I was going to have to get my hands on one of these refractor telescopes. I am fascinated with my Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium and the thought of adding an easy-to-use telescope to it as as system [...]
  • Sector Snap: Citi expects eye care sector growth Monday, May 12, 2008 @ 11:23AM(AP:NEW YORK) Eye care product companies including Alcon Inc. and Allergan Inc. will likely see continued growth driven by an aging population, innovative technology and expansion into the booming Chinese and Indian markets, according to Citi Investment Research.
  • Boffins melt defects from chips Monday, May 5, 2008 @ 10:32AMBOFFINS AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY have come up with an innovative way of melting away microchip defects, in a move which they reckon will drastically improve chip quality, without raising costs.