The new Opto FastPulse technology was presented at the prestigious ARVO 2008 meeting, Fort Lauderdale, USA, 27th April-1st May

J.A. Cardillo, MD, PhD, presented the results of his group's research "Comparison of the Modified Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study and Normal or High Density Subthreshold Infrared Micro Pulsed Photocoagulation for Diabetic Macular Edema", J.A. Cardillo, D. Lavinsky, L.A.S. Melo, Jr., A. Dare, L. Castro, R.A. Costa, M.E. Farah.

Among 10,000 papers, this research was highlighted in the Review of Ophthalmology journal May edition as one of the key retinal trials and studies presented at the ARVO meeting. This journal can be accessed online at the link: www.revophth.com/index.asp?page=1_13820.htm

The research was conducted using the Opto FastPulse Laser with micro pulse technology. For information on this innovative product please contact Opto Global or your nearest Opto Global distributor.

American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Atlanta, 8-11 November 2008

The complete range of Opto products as well as new releases and product upgrades will be exhibited at this important meeting. The Opto Global booth will be located in Hall I, number 4847. For information on the AAO meeting please visit http://www.aao.org.

Learn more about the Indocyanine Green-Mediated Photothrombosis procedure and its potential to improve clinical outcomes on AMD treatment whilst reducing treatment costs and patient risk*. Click here: i-MP Description or contact Opto Global.

* The i-MP procedure is under clinical investigation. For information on the clinical trial click here: i-MP Clinical Trial

The Opto i-MP Maculas™ Laser is not available for sale in the USA.