http://medical.presslib.com/vision/index.htm Vision headlines posted throughout the day, every day. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:28:01 -0700 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:28:01 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ 60 http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1454554.htm http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1454554.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:28:01 -0700 Spex4less Europe's front runner in the supply of prescription glasses online is going the extra mile by providing visitors with a wealth of eye care information through their Eye Care & Eyewear Newsletter & Blog. Vision http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1439994.htm http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1439994.htm Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:39:36 -0700 ShopLowVision.com is pleased to announce the winner of their monthly ShopLowVision.com Compact+ Giveaway. Richard Powers, a retiree from Leicester, MA is the September winner in the ShopLowVision.com Optelec Compact+ drawing. Vision http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1439444.htm http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1439444.htm Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:39:35 -0700 Austin County Eye Associates focuses its medical practice on the eye care problems and needs of senior citizen in the West Houston communities. With convenient appointments, a comfortable office and the latest in state-of the art technology caregivers and patients trust and depend on Austin County Eye Associates as their eye care specialists. Vision http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1412094.htm http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1412094.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:32:53 -0700 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. Vision http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1412924.htm http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1412924.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:12:07 -0700 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. Vision http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1383134.htm http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1383134.htm Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:39:31 -0700 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 . Vision http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1354514.htm http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1354514.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:18:29 -0700 Halloween, the mere mention of the day conjures images of a dark autumn evening with ghouls and goblins scampering about. Vision http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1342784.htm http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1342784.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:24:36 -0700 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. Vision http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1338924.htm http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1338924.htm Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:04:56 -0700 TextAloud Text to Speech provides an affordable alternative to costly and cumbersome screen readers Vision http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1334354.htm http://medical.presslib.com/vision/1334354.htm Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:06:14 -0700 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. Vision