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Darcy RyanOptometristHertzog Eye Associates

Will Ocutec's PEG-based Contact Lens Material Replace Silicone Hydrogel?

July 2, 2010

Analysis of:Ocutec Receives Additional GBP0.5 Million Equity Funding Round | findarticles.com

Ocutec Ltd. announced recently that is has obtained CE Mark approval (Europe's equivalent to the U.S.'s FDA approval) for developing its first poly(ethylene) glycol (PEG) hydrogel-based contact lens product. Testing so far shows that this new contact lens material has similar health benefits and comfort as silicone hydrogels, but can be produced much less expensively. This new class of contact lens material could be the next generation, taking over silicone hydrogel as the material of choice.

Darcy RyanOptometristHertzog Eye Associates

Releasing Prescriptions Means Losing Some Control Over Patient Care & Revenue

June 1, 2010

Analysis of:Consumers have a right to their prescriptions | www.baltimoresun.com

This is a very touchy subject for a lot of Optometrists/Ophthalmologists, or Eye Care Professionals (ECPs). I think the reason why the topic is sensitive is that when we release spectacle and contact lens prescriptions to our patients, it inherently means we must also release a couple very important things: some control over their care, and some revenue. And though neither of these are things over which we want to lose control, we must adapt to the new rules that govern the way we practice.

Ronald InnerfieldVice President of Clinical AffairsEvidence Based Medicine, Inc.

Metanalyses, Metapsychoses

September 30, 2009

Analysis of:Controls to blood sugar 'cuts stroke risk' | www.barchester.com

There have been many epidemiologic studies showing a very tight correlation between baseline A1c and cardiovascular mortalityDespite this, five major randomized prospective studies have failed to show any macrovascular benefit for tighter glucose controlThe logical conclusion is that glucose is, therefore, a marker for increased mortality but not a modifiable risk factor thereofThis is why FDA has mandated cardiovascular safety for new antidiabetic agentsData dredging persists, however

Darcy RyanOptometristHertzog Eye Associates

At What Age Should Contact Lenses Be Considered for Children?

February 13, 2008

Analysis of:Contact lenses: A winning option for you and young patients | ecp.acuvue.com

A recent study showed that children aged 8-12 were just as successful as teenagers aged 13-17 in the areas of physiological adjustment and contact lens care.  I find this is true in my practice as well.  Not only can prescribing to this younger demographic change a child's life, it can also increase an Eye Care Practitioner's bottom line.

Barry SchechterDirector of Cornea and External DiseaseFLORIDA EYE MICROSURGICAL INSTITUTE INC

Bausch makes foray into presbyopic arena

January 29, 2008

Analysis of:Bausch & Lomb announces acquisition of eyeonics | www.osnsupersite.com

With the recent trends of presbyopic correction , Bausch and Lomb has now entered the arena.

Darcy RyanOptometristHertzog Eye Associates

Survey Reveals Many Americans Admit to Having Difficulty Driving At Night, But Few Seek Help From Eye Care Professionals

November 8, 2007

Analysis of:Blinded by the Light? Vision Problems and Visual Discomfort Make Driving in the Dark Difficult, Uncomfortable for Most Americans | www.acuvue.com

This survey gives strong evidence to support issues that Eye Care Professionals deal with every day.  Most Americans (73%) believe that vision correction would help their ability to drive at night, and yet only 27% of those drivers have sought help from an Eye Doctor.  Why is there a discrepancy?  Why doesn't everyone who has a vision problem get their eyes examined?  Fears and misconceptions.

Darcy RyanOptometristHertzog Eye Associates

Bausch & Lomb Currently Faces 573 Product Liability Lawsuits Stemming From Eye Infections Caused by ReNu MoisturLoc Contact Lens Solution

November 2, 2007

Analysis of:Bausch & Lomb Continues To Be Served With Lawsuits As A Result of Eye Infections Caused by Renu MoisturLoc Contact Lense Solution, Some Of Which Was Manufactured In Greenville, SC Plant | charleston.injuryboard.com

Even though Bausch & Lomb appears to be getting back on its feet in the contact lens and solution market, their lawsuit woes continue to pile up.  At 573 and counting, these lawsuits are expected to cost them over $1 billion.

Darcy RyanOptometristHertzog Eye Associates

Menicon Releases New Silicone Hydrogel Lens (PremiO) to Contact Lens Market

October 16, 2007

Analysis of:A New Silicone Hydrogel Lens Comes to Market | www.clspectrum.com

The newest silicone hydrogel contact lenses introduced to the market use a siloxane-based material, and include the Ciba O2 Optix Custom, the Coopervision Biofinity, and now the Menicon PremiO.  I have yet to get my hands on and prescribe any of these lenses so I don't have any first accounts of their performance.  But I hope to try at least the Biofinity very soon.

Darcy RyanOptometristHertzog Eye Associates

Professional Boxer's Career In Jeopardy Because of Poor Contact Lens Hygiene

September 7, 2007

Analysis of:Aussie Boxing Champion Hospitalized Due To Eye Infection; Doubts About Career Prospects | www.allheadlinenews.com

So how important is contact lens hygiene?  Extremely.  If you don't properly take care of your contact lenses, you risk vision loss. Would you change your bad habits if it were to cost you your professional career?  Most sane, competent people would emphatically say 'YES!'.  Unfortunately though, through ignorance or laziness, not everyone would.

Darcy RyanOptometristHertzog Eye Associates

Advanced Medical Optic's CEO Blames Consumers, Not Complete MoisturePlus, For Increasing Risk of Parasitic Infection

August 27, 2007

Analysis of:AMO Says the Fault Lies With the Consumers--Not With Complete | westpalmbeach.injuryboard.com

Similar to Bausch & Lomb's reaction to last year's ReNu with MoistureLoc's recall, AMO's CEO has blamed their consumers' poor contact lens hygiene habits for Complete MoisturePlus' recent problems with Acanthamoebic Keratitis.  Is there any truth to this statement, or is he just deflecting blame away from himself?

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