IMAGING NEWS

Global perspective on research
Optician clincial editor Bill Harvey selects a few research papers of interest presented at this year's biggest research conference25 May 2007

3-D imaging device offers hope of more sensitive diagnosis
Researchers at the renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed what they claim is a new and faster way to capture highly detailed 3-D pictures of the eye which can help with the diagnosis of many ocular diseases. 11 May 2007

Haag-Streit UK imaging seminar excitement
Nearly 80 delegates attended the latest imaging seminar organised by Haag-Streit UK in Manchester last week. Speaking at the event, consultant ophthalmologist Mike Lavin spoke of his excitement at the potential for the new anti-VEGF treatments for wet AMD. 16 February 2007

Optos eyes NHS sector
Medical device maker Optos believes it is closer to a sales breakthrough in the UK, now that an unnamed NHS trust has agreed to start testing the Optomap instrument.14 July 2006

Eye blood vessel width may indicate coronary heart death risk
Retinal photography may be a practical non-invasive method of assessing heart disease risk. The calibre of the small veins and arteries in the eye may be a good indicator of a middle aged person’s chances of dying from coronary heart disease, according to research to be published in Heart journal13 July 2006

Fundus camera
Grafton Optical has introduced the Luneau L600 non mydriatic fundus camera23 June 2006

New focus on retinal clues to heart disease
The Australian developer of retinal software to predict the risk of cardiovascular disease has won his country’s prestigious Health Minister’s Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research.15 June 2006

Heart disease eye test receives funding boost
Research into an eye test that could one day help prevent heart attacks has received a A$300,000 (£128,000) grant from drugs giant Pfizer.06 February 2006