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Emerging-Trends Executive Laser Report: July 2006
Stephen Snyder, Publisher
News & Views: Emerging-Trends Laser Report: July 2006

Inflammatory facial acne vulgaris can be reduced using laser treatment with few side effects, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. The FDA approved Biolase's Oculase MD Laser System for general ophthalmic soft tissue surgical indications.


nLight Achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification
Sandy Garcia
News & Views: May 2006

nLight Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high-power semiconductor lasers announced that it has achieved the UL Registration to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2000 Quality Management System Standard for the design and manufacture of semiconductor lasers, laser subsystems and other photonics devices.




ARVO 2006: Update on Both Avastin and Lucentis for Treating AMD
Irving J. Arons
News & Views: May 2006

Irv Arons presents an updated overview on the latest developments in the Lucentis and Avastin treatments for AMD.




Efficacy of the Nd YAG Laser in the Treatment of Cutaneous Venous Lesions
M.U. Anwar, FCPS, FRCS and D.T. Sharpe
News & Views: August 2005

In this preliminary study, Drs. M.U. Anwar and D.T. Sharpe assess the efficacy of Nd YAG lasers in the management of cutaneous venous lesions. Their study discusses the suitability of the Nd YAG for treating superficial vascular skin lesions as compared to other laser treatment options.