New Lens That Closely Mimics the Human Eye Introduced In Michigan by TLC Eyecare and Laser Centers
A more advanced replacement lens that more closely mimics the human lens will be introduced this month by Paul H. Ernest, MD, and other physicians at TLC Eye Care & Laser Centers.The AcrySof Natural Lens, which has the capability of slowing the progression of macular degeneration, filters out blue light that can damage the pigment cells of the retina. While the human eye filters out up to 80 percent of blue light waves, traditional replacement lens can only filter out ultra-violet rays.When a cataract is removed and an artificial lens is inserted, the replacement lens absorbs blue light, which can damage the eye, says Dr. Ernest, founder of TLC Eye Care & Laser Centers and an associate clinical professor of ophthalmology at Kresge Eye Institute, Wayne State University. Dr.
Ernest, one of the principal clinical investigators of the Natural Lens, has participated in lectures and workshops on the topic in Florence, Italy-Nice, France, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and elsewhere.Because of this professional involvement, Dr. Ernest has been selected to by the manufacturer (Alcon Laboratories of Fort Worth, Tex.) to introduce the Natural Lens in Michigan.Bill Graham, senior director for clinical sciences for Alcon Laboratories, said the AcrySof Natural Lens was introduced in Europe six months ago and has sold very successfully there. "The lens mimics the transmission curve of the healthy human lens of a patient aged 50-53," said Graham. "The lens is being introduced in Michigan because of Dr. Ernest's role as a principal investigator for Alcon." "TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers will be one of the first in the U.S.
to receive the AcrySof Natural Lens," says Dr. Ernest. "With this product in hand we are now in a position to offer rather remarkable improvements for our lens implant patients. Rather than waiting until the blue light waves are absorbed we can filter out these harmful waves before they reach the retina."The Natural Lens has a yellow chromophore bonded to the plastic that acts as a filter," adds Dr. Ernest.
"This filter does not alter color vision, and does not alter the ability to perceive things under a dim light. There's no down side, only the up side of mimicking the human lens."Dr. Ernest points to research done by Dr. John Marshall and Dr. Janet Sparrow who found that blue light may be a contributing factor to macular degeneration, a debilitating loss of central vision.
"There are many factors that cause this disease. So we must realize that the Natural Lens is not a cure-all but its positive effects are very powerful," says Ernest."Ophthalmologists have undergone retrofits of blue light filters in operating microscopes to prevent retinal damage," says Marshall. "We now have the ability to protect our patients for the rest of their lives with the AcrySof Natural Lens."Dr. Carmelina Gordon, a retinal surgeon at TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers explains that persons with the advanced stages of macular degeneration cannot focus, read, tell time, see faces, drive, write checks, or do other close up work. "It is not a reversible disease and actually is progressive," says Dr.
Gordon. "Smoking and hypertension can aggravate macular degeneration and we know that diet and genetics also have a relationship to who gets this disease."A large scale study found that patients who had cataract surgery in one eye had a greater chance of having macular degeneration in that eye than in the eye that still has the cataract," says Dr. Gordon. "The yellowing of the cataract offers a protection against ultra-violet and blue light waves damaging the macula. The AcrySof Natural Lens filters most of the blue light." TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers have offices in Lansing, Jackson, Battle Creek, Chelsea, Ann Arbor, Farmington Hills and Kalamazoo Michigan.
For information or an appointment, call the center at 1-800-551-7347 or visit the company's web site at www.tlcmi.com..
Getting to Know Your Digital Color Printing
Digital simply means the implausible high resolution printing result of the files that you have from your computers. Since it is always better to use original things rather than the copied ones for the authenticity and originality is there. And that was digital printing will do to you. The number of copies would solely depend on you, your needs and desires. Color attracts the customers and it utilizes the sophisticated as well as full color production using the latest innovations in printing technology.
CMYK colors or Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black are the best recommended color variety that should be used in digital color printing since it is clearer and the tiny details in the printing material are dealt with in a better manner and can produce the best output than those that were printed in RBY or Red, Blue and Yellow colors. Since what you can see in the monitor is different from the actual print result of the printer. It may be darker on the screen but light or just fair...
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Laser Hair Removal - history
The advent of laser machines in the 1960's excited both scientists and the public.
The first laser machines used for dermatology emerged in the mid-sixties. A scientist --- Max Goldman --- first described ruby-laser injury to pigmented hair follicles in 1963, which led to further research in how this new technology could be used.
This first type of laser machine sent out a continuous wave which proved impractical for removing hair from skin, since the laser beam could not be controlled enough to avoid damage to the surrounding skin.
The development of the Q switch, which could be compared to the shutter on a camera, allowed the laser light to be emitted in controlled pulses. This development reduced damage to skin further.
The next phase of more advanced laser machine was introduced in approximately 1969.
These machines worked by targeting the individual hair follicle and delivering the energy through a fiber optic probe...
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Laser Hair Removal - history
The advent of laser machines in the 1960's excited both scientists and the public.
The first laser machines used for dermatology emerged in the mid-sixties. A scientist --- Max Goldman --- first described ruby-laser injury to pigmented hair follicles in 1963, which led to further research in how this new technology could be used.
This first type of laser machine sent out a continuous wave which proved impractical for removing hair from skin, since the laser beam could not be controlled enough to avoid damage to the surrounding skin.
The development of the Q switch, which could be compared to the shutter on a camera, allowed the laser light to be emitted in controlled pulses. This development reduced damage to skin further.
The next phase of more advanced laser machine was introduced in approximately 1969.
These machines worked by targeting the individual hair follicle and delivering the energy through a fiber optic probe...
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The EPA Practices What it Preaches by Reducing Paper Waste with FinePrint 5
(ContentDesk via MobilityNewswire) May 6, 2004 -- Paper waste is epidemic in most organizations but when you are the government agency charged with protecting the environment, such waste is completely contrary to your mission.
The mission of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment ? air, water, and land ? upon which life depends. For 30 years, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. All regions of the EPA's nationwide infrastructure have been challenged to find ways to reduce paper waste through its Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC). EPA's Region 9 decided to seek out a technical solution to the problem and take action to stem the waste of paper that was occurring at printer stations throughout their offices.
In their search for a solution, EPA Region 9 discovered FinePrint, a printing management...
The EPA Practices What it Preaches by Reducing Paper Waste with FinePrint 5
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Benefits Of Business Card Printing
One of the benefits of business card printing is that it allows a cheaper printing service. From stationery to business cards, you can have your company's printing needs filled for a fraction of the cost you would pay elsewhere. No need to worry, for you can find such cheap printing online is indeed the lowest overhead. This means that lower rents, storefront costs, and fewer staffing needs mean lower prices for you, the customer, in the long run.You might think that because of its lower price, the quality might be in trouble?think again
because one of the best things about cheap printing online is the high quality of the work produced. Because you can often set up or preview your order online, you can see just how wonderful your cheap printing job will turn out--even before it's completed.
So it's very frustrating to fall into the mindtrap that something has to be pricey to be any good. The most important thing about cheap printing is that you save your company money....
Benefits Of Business Card Printing
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Date Stamps
Date stamps are used to impress date on official papers, business documents, and a variety of other objects. The most common date stamps are made of rubber. The rubber date stamp is hand carved, laser engraved, or molded with numerals and other characters. The rotating mechanism allows you to choose the right date for stamping. In traditional date stamps, adjustment wheels are provided to adjust the day, date, month, and year.
There are various types of date stamps including traditional date stamps, self-inking date stamps, and metallic date stamps.
Plastic date stamps are the best choice for both personal as well as business use. Stamping pads of different colors are available to use with the date stamp. Traditional date stamps use stamp pads to imprint dates. Some date stamps have built-in inkpads.
The magnetic date stamp helps you to imprint dates on photos.
It has a magnetic receptor attached to the magnetic stamp base. The magnetic date stamp...
Date Stamps
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