FDA approves Alcon ’ s AcrySof IQ ReStor intraocular lens
Novartis‘ (NYSE:NVS) eye care business, Alcon, said today that it won FDA approval for its AcrySof IQ ReStor multifocal toric intraocular lens. The lens treats presbyopia and pre-existing corneal astigmatism in adult patients undergoing cataract surgery. The AcrySof IQ ReStor intraocular lens is already commercially available in the E.U., Australia, Canada, parts of Central and South America and Asia. “The AcrySof IQ ReSTOR +3.0D Multifocal Toric IOL is an important addition to our market-leading IOL portfolio, and broadens our offering of presbyopia- and astigmatism-correcting lenses to meet the different visu...
Source: Mass Device - December 23, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Sarah Faulkner Tags: Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Optical/Ophthalmic Regulatory/Clearance Wall Street Beat Alcon Novartis AG Source Type: news

Snapchat spectacles worn by UK surgeon while operating
A UK surgeon has broadcast an operation using Snap spectacles in a world first.
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - December 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

This Chain-Smoking Chimpanzee Is Trapped In A North Korean Zoo
A 19-year-old female chimpanzee named Azalea rose to internet fame on Wednesday after The Associated Press published photos that show her smoking in an exhibition in the Central Zoo in Pyongyang, North Korea. In the photos, the chimp appears almost human as she puffs on a cigarette. The AP reported that Azalea could light the cigarettes herself, either with a lighter or another lit cigarette her trainers threw into the exhibit. While it’s possible for humans to train primates how to smoke tobacco, primatologist Frans B.M. de Waal says it’s a form of animal cruelty. “Of course, it is as...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - October 20, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news

Rare Photo Captures Sprites, Gravity Waves Over Hurricane Matthew
A series of extremely rare bursts of light lit up the night sky near Puerto Rico over the weekend, creating a spectacular display that one eagle-eyed photographer was fortunate to capture. At least 28 of these electrical discharges called sprites flashed directly above thunderstorms brought by the barreling, category 4 Hurricane Matthew on Saturday, photographer Frankie Lucena told The Huffington Post.  In addition to the unique lights, one of his photos managed to capture gravity waves ― not to be confused with gravitational waves ― directly above the flashes as well. Steven Miller, an atmospheric researcher...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - October 4, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news

A third of people with dementia have treatable vision problems
New data shows that around a third of people with dementia have serious vision problems, such as cataracts or short sightedness, more than the general population of that age. Levels are higher still for people with dementia in care homes – about half have vision problems. Yet this study showed that many of the people with dementia and vision impairment had not received the right treatment. This often involves simple measures. For many, spectacles could have improved poor sight. A quarter had cataracts, which surgery could have cor rected. Quality of life is known to improve if visual impairment is corrected. Failure to r...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - October 3, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Italvacuum to Present at CHIMEXPO AVIGNON, France
International manufacturer of vacuum dryers and pumps Italvacuum has announced it will be participating in the CHIMEXPO AVIGNON event in France.
Source: Pharmaceutical Technology - September 28, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

2017 Solar Eclipse Will Be The Most Awesome One In 99 Years
Millions of Americans will get the rare opportunity next summer to experience a total solar eclipse. On August 21, 2017, the moon will pass in front of the sun and its shadow will sweep across the contiguous U.S., crossing 14 states from Oregon to South Carolina. Total solar eclipses aren’t especially rare, despite what many people think. One occurs somewhere on Earth every 18 months on average, according to Sky & Telescope. But this will be the first one since February 1979 ― back when Jimmy Carter was in the White House and Rod Stewart’s “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” was atop the mu...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - September 7, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news

People get better spectacles from optometrists than online providers
A study commissioned by the College of Optometrists found that, when comparing spectacles bought online and those bought and fitted in optometric practices, customers preferred shop bought spectacles.
Source: NHS Networks - August 29, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Eyejusters glasses enables the wearer to bring whatever they want to look at into focus
A British company based in Oxford has come up with an ingenious solution to get around the problem of struggling to see close-up objects - spectacles where the focus can be altered.
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Is burning poached ivory good for elephants?
Conservationists raise serious questions about the widespread incineration of ivory stockpiles confiscated from poachersAt the end of April, Kenya incinerated 105 tonnes of confiscated elephant ivory, aiming to send a clear signal to the poachers and public alike: killing elephants for their tusks and buying ivory-based products is simply not acceptable.But do such spectacles really help conserve elephants? Or could they, in fact, be counterproductive? Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 8, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Henry Nicholls Tags: Science Zoology Conservation Africa Kenya Biology Environment Source Type: news

Rehab & Health Care Center Attracts $3.5M Transaction (Real Deals)
A 70-room nursing home in west Little Rock tipped the scales at $3.53 million. FC Encore Properties B Holdco LLC, an affiliate of Formation Capital of Atlanta, purchased Chenal Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center at 3115 S. Bowman Road. The seller is Diamond Senior Living LLC, an affiliate of GE Capital of Norwalk, Connecticut. The property is helping secure a $479 million funding agreement with a lending consortium led by KeyBank of Cleveland. An affiliate of Centennial Healthcare Corp. of Atlanta acquired the 4.48-acre development for $3.02 million in August 1998 from St. Charles Healthcare LLC of Fort Smith. GE Capit...
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - May 30, 2016 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Drunk Drivers In Thailand May Be Forced To Work In A Morgue
If this doesn't make drunk drivers change their ways, not much will. Repeat traffic offenders and drunk drivers in Thailand could be forced to work in hospital morgues. The country's cabinet approved the potential punishment last week, ahead of a celebration known for its heavy drinking and traffic accidents.  Thousands of road deaths occur in the country every year, and officials hope the community service penalty will serve as a harsh deterrent against repeat road offenses. "They [offenders] should see the actual physical and mental damage," said Anurak Amornpetchsathaporn, emergency response director at Thaila...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Golf and Wellness: Enjoy Your Health in Full Swing
On June 11, 2016, over 3,000 properties in 83 countries will celebrate Global Wellness Day with the objective to touch the hearts and minds of 250 million people. Thousands of wellness activities will be organized, free of charge, by day spas and salons, hotel spas, fitness clubs, yoga/Pilates studios, ballet companies and dance schools, town halls, even golf clubs. Millions of people will be given the opportunity to try new fun and healthy activities, experience new sensations as bodies are pleasantly invited to breathe consciously, stretch to one's heart content, walk the talk, hike to discover new horizons, pack a scrum...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Assessment of an alternative army aircrew eyewear - Walsh DV, Jurek GM, Capó-Aponte JE, Riggs DW, Ramiccio JA.
BACKGROUND: Currently, Army aircrews needing refractive correction are issued the HGU-4/P aviator spectacles. However, a recently published survey found dissatisfaction with the current spectacle frame. The Aircrew Flight Frame (AFF) has been used by the A...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - December 11, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Previous driving experience, but not vision, is associated with motor vehicle collision rate in bioptic drivers - Dougherty BE, Flom RE, Bullimore MA, Raasch TW.
PURPOSE: Bioptic telescopic spectacles (BTS) consist of a small telescope (or telescopes) mounted high in a pair of spectacle lenses. More than 40 states allow for some form of bioptic driving licensure for people with decreased central vision. The purpose...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - October 10, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

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