FDA approves Rapaflo for treatment of symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (News-Medical-Net)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Rapaflo (silodosin) capsules for the treatment of symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition also known as an enlarged prostate.

Weakening Economy Prompts Advanced Medical Optics To Lower 2008 Revenue Guidance (Medical News Today)

Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO) (NYSE:EYE) today lowered 2008 revenue guidance to a range of $1.17 billion to $1.20 billion and 2008 adjusted earnings-per-share (EPS) guidance to a range of $0.70 to $0.80. The company had previously forecasted a 2008 revenue range of $1.22 billion to $1.24 billion and a 2008 adjusted EPS range of $1.00 to $1.15.

It's a Whole New Outlook for Cataract Patients (MedicineNet.com)

Title: It's a Whole New Outlook for Cataract Patients Category: Health News Created: 10/4/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2008

Clinical Trial Of Synchrony(R) Accommodating IOL Demonstrates Positive Impact Of True Accommodation On Patient Outcomes (Medical News Today)

Visiogen, Inc. was well represented at the XXVI Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), held in Berlin from September 13 to 17.

Age Related Macular Degeneration: New Genetic Association Identified (Medical News Today)

A team of clinicians and scientists at the University of Southampton has identified a major new genetic association with age-related macular degeneration, the most common cause of blindness in developed countries.

Delaware Industries For The Blind Receives USDA Award (Medical News Today)

The USDA has presented the Delaware Industries for the Blind (DIB) an award for providing the Food Safety and Inspection Service high quality goods and services in a professional and responsive manner. In a ceremony held June 25, 2008 in the Jamie L. Whitten Building in Washington, a plaque was presented to DIB representatives LaKeesha Briscoe and Evelyn Haley by USDA Secretary Ed Schafer.

New Web Based Model Paves The Way For Commissioning Local Eye Care Services, UK (Medical News Today)

A new National Eye Health Epidemiological Model (NEHEM) will, for the first time, make data on the prevalence of four common eye conditions freely available. The model will be launched today and will be invaluable to those involved in the commissioning and provision of local eye care services in the UK.

Sirion Therapeutics Launches Durezol For Postoperative Ocular Inflammation And Pain (PharmaceuticalOnline)

Sirion Therapeutics, Inc., announced recently that Durezol (difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05% is now commercially available. Durezol, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in June 2008, is a topical ophthalmic corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of inflammation and pain associated with ocular surgery.

HEALTH The Sun Is Damaging Your eyes (The Ghanaian Chronicle)

The sun is a blessing to all life on this planet earth. It warms the earth to the right temperature and provides the energies needed to run the various ecosystems. The sun provides adequate light to enable clear vision during the day.

New Gene Associated With Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Medical News Today)

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been associated with a new gene, according to an article released on October 7, 2008 in The Lancet. Macular degeneration is characterized by visual impairment due to damage to the retina. In developed countries, AMD is the most common type of vision loss.