Posts by: Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos graduated with a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and a MA in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies from University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL). Her professional interests include science communication, public awareness of science and communication of science through entertainment.

June 2, 2015

Physical Activity Might Influence Risk For Age-Related Cataract

According to a recent study carried out by Swedish researchers, long-term and high levels of physical activity are connected to a lower risk of age-related cataracts. This study was a prospective population-based cohort assessment that included ... Read more

April 28, 2015April 28, 2015

Kala Pharmaceuticals Presents At The Ophthalmology Innovation Summit

Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a pharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative ophthalmic products supported by its proprietary mucus-penetrating particle (MPP) technology, has recently announced that Charlie McDermott, who is the Interim President and ... Read more

February 9, 2015February 9, 2015

Fight For Sight Campaign Addresses Blindness In Developing Countries

There are several causes of blindness. Nowadays, thanks to technological advancements, cataracts can be removed surgically through techniques that have now become routine. Over 3,000,000 people in the United States have cataract surgery each ... Read more

February 6, 2015February 6, 2015

Miracles Campaign Raises Almost £10m for Cataract Operations in Developing Countries

Almost £10m was raised by a charity’s efforts to financially support cataract operations in developing countries around the world, with the government of the United Kingdom doubling the total funds raised by the British public. The A Million ... Read more

February 3, 2015February 3, 2015

Abbott Launches New Available Options In The US For People With Cataracts

Two new intraocular lenses (IOLs) that restore vision to those suffering with cataracts are now available in the United States. The new TECNIS® Multifocal IOLs are developed by Abbott and provide people who have cataracts the option ... Read more

February 2, 2015February 2, 2015

Ophthalmic Surgeon Highlights More Choices Regarding Cataract Surgery

Estimates indicate that 20.5 million Americans over 40 years old suffer from cataracts. Therefore, it expected that the number of Americans undergoing cataract surgery will increase. However, in spite of the growth ... Read more

January 30, 2015January 30, 2015

DIAGNOS Announces Screening Program For Vision-Threatening Diseases (VTD)

DIAGNOS Inc., a Canadian company focused on healthcare technical services such as screening, development of software, image processing and data analysis, recently announced that its screening program for Vision-Threatening Diseases (VTD) will now be offered to AZUR ... Read more