PRWeb: Health Vision

Dolphin Computer Access Launch EasyConverter Education Subscription Price of �1 or $1 Per Student

Dolphin Computer Access has today announced the immediate availability of EasyConverter v5 for only £1 or $1 per student. The first total alternative format creation solution of its kind, Dolphin’s EasyConverter software is taking dramatic steps to empower schools, colleges and universities to embed a ‘total’ alternative format ethos into every aspect of their organisation. (PRWeb Feb 3, 2010)

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HD For More Than Your TV ? New Technologies Offer Patients High Definition Vision At Any Age

New York City ophthalmologists amongst the first to utilize cutting edge high definition technology for patients with visual impairments. (PRWeb Feb 3, 2010)

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Ophthalmic Women Leaders (OWL) Names Pamela Gleeson, CFO Of Santen Inc., as 2010 President

Ophthalmic Women Leaders (OWL) has appointed Pamela Gleeson, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Santen Inc., as its 2010 president. (PRWeb Feb 2, 2010)

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Clearly Contacts Serves Up Guerilla Marketing at Australian Open

Clearly Contacts hit the ground running on Saturday with a guerilla marketing campaign targeting the Australian Open. (PRWeb Feb 1, 2010)

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Nanofilm Introduces Clarity EcoClens? Eco-Friendly Lens Cleaner

In response to a growing demand for earth-friendly products, Nanofilm is launching Clarity EcoClens Lens Cleaner. The new product, a solution made from biodegradable components in a 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottle, gives consumers the advanced cleaning they expect from Clarity. The bottle is silk-screened to eliminate label material and shipped in 100% recycled cardboard cartons. (PRWeb Jan 30, 2010)

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Andre Hardy Named President of Optelec US Inc.

Worldwide Market Leader in Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired and Blind Selects Former NFL Running Back to Spearhead U.S. Initiatives (PRWeb Jan 25, 2010)

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Enhanced Vision Partners with Foundation Fighting Blindness

Enhanced Vision and Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) join forces to raise awareness for research, prevention and solutions to assist people with low vision. (PRWeb Jan 21, 2010)

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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

Summit Medical Group Offers Information on Glaucoma Risks, Screening and Treatment (PRWeb Jan 20, 2010)

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Ophthalmology eDigest Helps Improve Patient Relationships Through Education

Ophthalmology eDigest, a new editorial service from WPI Communications, Inc., helps ophthalmologists educate their patients with informative and interesting content. These articles can be used by ophthalmologists, in their newsletters, on their website, in patient letters or emails. Each article in Ophthalmology eDigest is educational and helpful, directed at the real needs and problems of ophthalmology patients and their family members and friends. (PRWeb Jan 14, 2010)

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Patent Awarded to Physician for the Nutritional Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome

Dr. Paul Krawitz, President and Founder of Vitamin Science Inc. was awarded United States Patent 7,638,142 on December 29, 2009 for his Therapeutic Composition for the Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. (PRWeb Jan 13, 2010)

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The Eye Institute of Utah Hosts World Renowned Cataract Surgeons: In Economically Trying Times, Nine Fortunate Patients Receive State of the Art Cataract Lenses

The Eye Institute of Utah, a practice offering LASIK and cataract surgery in Salt Lake City (http://www.theeyeinstitute.com/cataract-surgery-salt-lake-city-utah/) and the surrounding region, recently hosted top cataract surgeons from around the world in a televised effort to help patients overcome the effects of debilitating vision problems. In a live TV event, the surgeons performed free cataract surgery on a group of selected patients who had no insurance or had been affected by the rough economy. (PRWeb Jan 13, 2010)

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Optical Express Launches Ambassador Referral Programme

Optical Express launches new flexible Ambassador Referral Programme to benefit patients and encourage referrals. (PRWeb Jan 13, 2010)

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Sydney Surgeon's Own Surgery Success

Perfect Vision’s Dr Moshegov becomes world’s first iLASIK patient to narrate own procedure (PRWeb Jan 12, 2010)

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Inspirational Sports Documentary ?ATHLETE? Coming to DVD on March 9, 2010

What defines an athlete? Is it the love and support of thousands, a championship ring, or a multi-million dollar contract? Think again. Film features four everyday Americans redefining what it means to be an ‘athlete’. (PRWeb Jan 11, 2010)

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Pascale Communications, LLC Celebrates Five Year Anniversary

All-virtual, healthcare PR firm continues to expand client subspecialties in 2010. (PRWeb Jan 11, 2010)

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D'Ambrosio Eye Care Welcomes Glaucoma & Anterior Specialist Ben (Benjamin) Wu, M.D.

D'Ambrosio Eye Care, Inc. with offices in Lancaster, Gardner and Acton is pleased to announce that Bin (Benjamin) Wu, M.D. has joined the Ophthalmology staff at their practice. (PRWeb Jan 11, 2010)

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Snow Blower Safety Tips: Work With Care, Wear Proper Clothes, Footwear And Anti-Fog Safety Glasses

Winter snows have Americans powering up their snowblowers to clear the drifts. Safety starts with dressing for the job, including proper clothes, footwear and anti-fog safety glasses. Practice these smart tips from snowblower manufacturers, safety experts and safety products makers, including Nanofilm, maker of Clarity Defog It anti-fog treatment. (PRWeb Jan 8, 2010)

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LASIK Eye Surgeon in Honolulu First in the Area to use Advanced, Faster Bladeless IFS Laser System in LASIK Procedures

Dr. Alan Faulkner with Aloha Laser Vision, a practice offering LASIK in Honolulu, Hawaii (http://www.alohalaservision.com/html/lasik.html) and surrounding areas, is embracing a new technology that may be the most innovative and safest way of preparing the eyes for LASIK surgery. (PRWeb Jan 7, 2010)

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Sutro Introduces their First Optical Collection

Sutro Eyewear from San Francisco debuts their first optical collection, featuring the newest version of the company’s Three Click Hinge. (PRWeb Jan 7, 2010)

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Colorado?s Icon LASIK to Open New Grand Junction Eye Care Location in January 2010

Icon LASIK announces the opening of a new Icon LASIK clinic in Grand Junction, Colorado. This new Colorado LASIK location will provide Grand Junction LASIK customers the advantages of Icon’s experience, technology, and affordability. (PRWeb Jan 6, 2010)

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Eye Surgeon Broadcasts Own Surgery

Respected refractive surgeon to receive iLASIK live online (PRWeb Jan 3, 2010)

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Corporate Vision Discounts Making Corrective Surgery More Affordable

Medical providers, like New York City Ophthalmologist Doctor Ilan Cohen, are partnering with companies to offer free vision benefits to their employees. (PRWeb Dec 31, 2009)

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JCAHPO 2010 Educational Opportunities

The world leader in certification and continuing education (CE) for ophthalmic personnel announces its learning opportunities in 2010. (PRWeb Dec 29, 2009)

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New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorney Adam M. Slater Obtains $1.2 Million Settlement For Cataract Surgery Malpractice

New Jersey medical malpractice attorney Adam Slater of the law firm Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman, LLC obtains a $1.2 million medical malpractice settlement for a woman who lost the vision in one eye due to complications resulting from negligently performed cataract surgery, in Natividad Santiago v. Nicholas Trotta, M.D., et al. (PRWeb Dec 28, 2009)

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Mercy Ships Concludes Benin Field Service with Record Results

Dramatic Increase in Lives Impacted (PRWeb Dec 23, 2009)

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The Dental Clinic and Optical Express Sponsor Cycle for Charity

The Dental Clinic and Optical Express sponsor director Dominic O'Hooley on gruelling Wooden Spoon charity cycle challenge (PRWeb Dec 20, 2009)

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Optical Express Launches Online Eye Expert

Optical Express launches online Eye Expert, a collection of articles to address a range of eye related topics. (PRWeb Dec 16, 2009)

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Preparing For Growth, North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Welcomes David Dickman, MD to Raleigh, NC

Dr. David Dickman Brings Experience, Integrity and A Full-Time Appointment to Raleigh-based North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat. Dr. Dickman will Provide Comprehensive Ophthalmic Care to the Community While Fostering Growth for the Practice. (PRWeb Dec 15, 2009)

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Are Your Eyeglasses Slipping Down Your Nose? Tiny Solution Solves Many Problems For Adult & Children Eyeglass Wearers

Wedgees eyeglass retainers "Stops Eyeglass Slipping" - Secures eyeglasses in place for perfect fit, focus and comfort. Keeps poorly fitting glasses where they belong - even during extreme sports (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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Enhanced Vision Named as one of Orange County?s Top Workplaces in 2009

Enhanced Vision was ranked among the top 20 companies in the field of Healthcare in Orange County. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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FramesDirect.com Has Record-Breaking Sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Online Eyewear Superstore Sales Figures Break All Expectations (PRWeb Dec 8, 2009)

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This Holiday Season EyeCare America Asks Seniors, ?Do you see what I see??

National Non-profit Launches Age-related Macular Degeneration Campaign, that Provides Eye Exams at No Cost to Eligible Patients and Free Eye-Healthy Cookbooks (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009)

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?Tis the Low Vision Holiday Season with Optelec and ShopLowVision.com

New Optelec portable video magnifiers and customizable SkinIt designs offer stylish, cost-effective and functional holiday gifts for the visually impaired (PRWeb Dec 2, 2009)

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Charleston LASIK and Cataract Expert Dr. Kerry Solomon Opens New Practice and Launches DrKerrySolomon.com

Dr. Kerry Solomon announced that he has joined Carolina Eyecare Physicians and has launched his redesigned website at www.DrKerrySolomon.com, which was developed by Medical Consulting Group. Dr. Solomon is a proven LASIK, lens implant, and cataract surgery expert who has been professionally recognized for his substantial contributions to improving vision correction surgery. He is a member of Trusted LASIK Surgeons, which screens LASIK surgeons based upon experience, professional credentials, and premier patient care in order to ensure only highly qualified surgeons with proven expertise are featured in its online LASIK directory. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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Leading College for Vision Impaired Students Adopt EasyReader, an eBook Player Backed by Sir Steve Redgrave

New College Worcester, a leading international college for blind and low vision students have announced they are taking their first steps with the world’s fastest growing alternative format, DAISY. Delivering new levels of accessibility is a software ebook and DAISY player called EasyReader, a reading solution for vision impaired and dyslexic readers backed by five time Olympic Gold Medal winning rower Sir Steve Redgrave. This news follows less than a week since alternative format experts, Dolphin Computer Access launched EasyReader version 5.10. EasyReader version 5.10 extends its’ support for ebook formats to now include access to the millions of open EPUB books immediately available online from Google Books and Project Guttenberg, amongst other sites. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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Free LASIK Surgery Webinar

Mercy Health System will be offering a free online seminar (webinar) on LASIK surgery hosted by Robert Epstein, MD, board certified ophthalmologist and pioneer in LASIK surgery. Register today at www.MercyWebinars.com (PRWeb Nov 25, 2009)

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FloatScope - A New Device for Self-Viewing Eye Floaters

Developed by Opticom Data Research, FloatScope is a hand-held ophthalmic device for self-examination of the eye. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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Olympic Silver Medalist, Men?s Water Polo Star Ryan Bailey Strikes Gold

When Ryan Bailey, a leader in his field, began having trouble with his vision, he came to the leader in Refractive Surgery, Dr. Rajesh Khanna. Ryan and Dr. Khanna had an extensive discussion regarding his competitive lifestyle, time spent in water, training around the world and his specific eye parameters. Dr. Khanna then performed Wavefront LASEK. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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Ophthalmic Equipment Distributor, Latham & Phillips SE Division, Unveils Website

Latham & Phillips Southeastern Division has launched a new website to help customers find the new and used ophthalmic instruments they need. The website is designed to provide customers the opportunity to view a large variety of the top brands of ophthalmic equipment. The Southeastern Division's new website enables the company to offer ophthalmic instruments at very competitive pricing. Because of the variety of products they offer, they can provide customers with complete ophthalmic solutions for a business or clinic. The new website also provides customers a way to communicate directly with the Latham & Phillips Southeastern Division sales staff to get additional product and service information. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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Jarrow Formulas� Bone-Up� and Vision Optimizer� Win Better Nutrition Magazine's 2009 "Best of Supplements" Award

Bone-Up®, a clinically validated micronutrient formula for bones and joints, and Vision Optimizer®, a comprehensive vision formula with blackcurrant that supports visual function, has won Better Nutrition Magazine's 2009 "Best of Supplements" Award. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

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