FDA Approves First Retinal Implant For Adults With Rare Genetic Eye Disease

FDA Approves First Retinal Implant For Adults With Rare Genetic Eye Disease

Posted on: April 9, 2013

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System, the first implanted device to treat adult patients with advanced retinitis pigmentosa (RP). The device, which includes a small video camera, transmitter mounted on a pair of eyeglasses, video processing unit (VPU), and an implanted retinal prosthesis (artificial retina), replaces the […]

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6th Annual Heroes Brunch Awards For Guide Dogs Of The Desert

6th Annual Heroes Brunch Awards For Guide Dogs Of The Desert

Posted on: March 9, 2013

SCDRC was proud to sponsor the 6th Annual Heroes Brunch Awards, Honoring Betty White. Betty was honored with a Hero of a Lifetime Award for her dedication to the welfare of animals. Guide Dogs of the Desert continue to improve the lives of the blind in the Coachella Valley. Dr. Steven Lin was able to […]

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FEBRUARY IS AMD AWARENESS MONTH!

FEBRUARY IS AMD AWARENESS MONTH!

Posted on: February 9, 2013

FEBRUARY IS AMD AWARENESS MONTH! This February we are helping to raise awareness about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Please take a moment to visit www.savingvision.org for more information and resources on treatments that can help prevent blindness.

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DR. CHAN PRESENTS AT ANNUAL ASRS MEETING

DR. CHAN PRESENTS AT ANNUAL ASRS MEETING

Posted on: July 29, 2012

Dr. Chan was invited to present his research at the annual ASRS meeting (American Society of Retina Specialists) in Las Vegas on August 29, 2012. Please visit www.asrs.org to read further on the American Society of Retina Specialists.

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