Microscopic spheres of mineralised calcium phosphate (hydroxylapatite) commonly found in bones and teeth may be a cause in AMD progression, according to a UK-led research team.
The researchers believe that these spheres attract fat and lipid deposits over time to form drusen. The study is based upon observations in 30 eyes in donors aged 43 to 96.
The researchers are hopeful that this understanding of the origin of drusen will lead to prevention strategies that might stop AMD from developing.
Novartis sales increased 1%, or 3% at constant exchange rates to $ US 58 billion ($74 billion CDN). The company expects growth of approximately 5% of its net sales in 2015. Alcon, a Novartis division since 2010, reported an increase of 3% in 2014 to US $10.8 billion ($13.7 billion CDN). Sales of the Vision Care segment, which includes the launch of Dailies Total1 lenses and AirOptix Colors, increased by 2%, while sales of contact lens care products declined.
The surgery business increased by 5%, while Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals grew by 3% due to good performance of Systane of Ilevro and treatments for glaucoma.
The Novartis report did not provide any North American or Canadian results relating to the Alcon Division.
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Contamac, UK global provider of biocompatible materials for the ophthalmic industry and the Brien Holden Institute announced a partnership to develop gas permeable and silicone hydrogel contact lens products (CLs) focused on myopia control. The goal is to commercialize specialized CLs designs that reduce myopia progression in children.
“This is an important step in making effective myopia control technologies available to reduce the rate of progress of myopia and the risk of permanent vision impairment associated with high levels of myopia later in life,” said Professor Brien Holden, CEO of the Brien Holden Vision Institute.
Contamac indicates that the number of eye care professionals using CLs to control myopia is rising and interest in specialty contacts is growing rapidly. Martin Dalsing, Contamac’s Director of Global Strategy and Business said, “Making available these specialized custom lens parameters and designs to the eye care professional through our laboratory network will be crucial for today’s modern specialty contact lens practice.”
Source: http://www.contamac.com/Company/News/news-23-01-20151024.aspx
Nikon’s all-purpose spherical single vision lens, Nikon Solo, is now available surfaced. With good optical performance at an affordable price, it now offers these additional features:
• 1.50, 1.60 and 1.67 indices in clear and Transitions® (brown, grey and graphite green)
• 1.50 Polarized (brown and grey)
• Wide power range; from -13.00D to +8.00D, cyl. -4.00D (total sphere)
For additional information, contact your Nikon Territory Manager, Nikon customer services department at
1-800-663-8654 or visit www.nikonlenswear.ca.
Transitions Optical, Inc.aims to expand the reach of the Transitions® brand in Canada by targeting more groups of eyeglass wearers and highlighting the expanded availability of the Transitions® family of brands through a new multi-dimensional consumer campaign in 2015. The national advertising campaign will continue to communicate the advanced performance of Transitions® Signature™ lenses with Chromea7™ technology.
“Despite the fact that the technology behind Transitions lenses has improved, some consumers still have outdated perceptions of how the lenses perform,” said Patience Cook, associate director, North America marketing, Transitions Optical. “Our increased efforts to talk about the technology, the unique options available in the Transitions family and the different people who wear the product, will ultimately help more consumers realize that there is a Transitions product out there for people like them.”
Through digital and social visibility in English and French, Canadians will still experience the “iconic style” of Transitions Signature lenses – but this year, there will be many more product-specific ads to complement this foundational exposure to the Transitions brand.
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Transitions has launched a national consumer contest running from May 1 to December 31, 2026, offering one winner a luxury panoramic train journey through the Canadian Rockies.
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Explore the challenges of managing multiple optometry practices across provinces. Learn strategies for financial oversight, delegating to trusted teams, and overcoming imposter syndrome.
Learn More Transitions has launched a national consumer contest running from May 1 to December 31, 2026, offering one winner a luxury panoramic train journey through the Canadian Rockies.
Read More Nike Vision has launched its first football-focused brand campaign, highlighting the Zeus Rise and Radeon eyewear styles ahead of this summer’s major tournaments.
Read More Silhouette’s Titanium Reframed collection brings a bold new perspective to ultralight eyewear, with full-rim frames laser-cut from ultra-thin titanium and finished in modern matte metallic shades.
Read More Health Canada has authorized Lumenis OptiLIFT for evaporative dry eye disease, lower lid laxity and blink function improvement.
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Explore the challenges of managing multiple optometry practices across provinces. Learn strategies for financial oversight, delegating to trusted teams, and overcoming imposter syndrome.
Learn More Transitions has launched a national consumer contest running from May 1 to December 31, 2026, offering one winner a luxury panoramic train journey through the Canadian Rockies.
Read more Nike Vision has launched its first football-focused brand campaign, highlighting the Zeus Rise and Radeon eyewear styles ahead of this summer’s major tournaments.
Read more Silhouette’s Titanium Reframed collection brings a bold new perspective to ultralight eyewear, with full-rim frames laser-cut from ultra-thin titanium and finished in modern matte metallic shades.
Read more Health Canada has authorized Lumenis OptiLIFT for evaporative dry eye disease, lower lid laxity and blink function improvement.
Read more Explore the challenges of managing multiple optometry practices across provinces. Learn strategies for financial oversight, delegating to trusted teams, and overcoming imposter syndrome.
Learn More Transitions has launched a national consumer contest running from May 1 to December 31, 2026, offering one winner a luxury panoramic train journey through the Canadian Rockies.
Read more Nike Vision has launched its first football-focused brand campaign, highlighting the Zeus Rise and Radeon eyewear styles ahead of this summer’s major tournaments.
Read more Silhouette’s Titanium Reframed collection brings a bold new perspective to ultralight eyewear, with full-rim frames laser-cut from ultra-thin titanium and finished in modern matte metallic shades.
Read more Health Canada has authorized Lumenis OptiLIFT for evaporative dry eye disease, lower lid laxity and blink function improvement.
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