Macular Degeneration is a condition in which the central part of the back of the eye loses blood circulation. It is considered a natural aging process. There is a breakdown of retinal pigment epithelium cells in the macular region. As the disease progresses, central vision diminishes. It is believed that this breakdown may be due…
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Laser Locators Helps Out Volunteer Pilots
Laser Locators believes in giving back to the community. When a non-profit reached out for help, we were pleased to step up and get the job done for them. Here is the testimonial from one of the directors. We are a non-profit group of pilots and volunteers conducting eye-glass clinics in Northern Baja and needed…
The sun and cataracts
Just like when you have a smear on your sunglasses, having cataracts can feel like the same thing. Ageing is the main reason for the clouding of the eye lens, but excessive UV radiation is another major contributor. The World Health Organization estimates that cataracts account for almost 15 million blind people worldwide. About 20{0730eed075b45d9e50c00d6cd42dd08773e0164f29a45151808bf89051290974},…
Surgeon Reactions to the LensAR™ Laser System
Top surgeons recently traveled to the Eye Institute of the Sacred Heart in Lima, Peru, to observe and perform refractive cataract surgery using femtosecond laser technology. Surgeons Skip Nichamin, MD; Frank Bucci, MD; Sunil Shah, MBBS, FRCOphth, FRCS Ed, FBCLA; Denise Visco, MD; William Wiley, MD, and Bruce Wallace MD, discussed their first experiences using…
OCULUS Inc. is expanding in the U.S.
Best Service from East to West For more than 115 years, OCULUS has been a partner for eye care professionals around the world by developing and manufacturing high precision ophthalmic instruments. OCULUS understands the importance of the after sales service and we take pride in our exceptional customer service. In order to better serve the…
The Basics of Lasik
LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and simply put is a procedure using an excimer laser that permanently changes the shape of the eye. A small flap is cut into the cornea and folded over to allow access to the part of the eye called the stroma, where the laser is used to reshape…
Everything You Need to Know About Cataracts
A cataract is a discoloration of the lens of the eye which causes the loss of its transparency causing visual disturbances. The chances of developing cataracts increases with age. Most people older than 65 can expect to have a cataract in at least one eye. Other contributors to cataract development include genetics, malnutrition, diabetes, infection…
Ophthalmic Equipment Industry Manufacturers
While there are literally hundreds of ophthalmic equipment manufacturers available at your fingertips today, a few stand out among the rest in the industry in service and quality. With years of experience behind their names, below is a list of just some of the manufactures whose quality ophthalmic equipment we provide to practices all over…










