Entries by Tecfen Medical

When corneal scarring mars the landscape

by Maxine Lipner EyeWorld Senior Contributing Writer Considering topography-guided PRK treatment Ophthalmologists must content with corneal scars resulting from ulcers and ocular trauma. Study results in an investigation led by Nir Sorkin, MD, cornea fellow, University of Toronto, which appeared in the Journal of Refractive Surgery, indicate that topography-guided PRK may be a valuable treatment […]

The long and short of corneal preservation times

by Maxine Lipner EyeWorld Senior Contributing Writer Studying graft success in tissue that was preserved up to 14 days Just how long can corneal tissue be kept and still remain viable for use? Investigators determined that tissue stored for up to 11 days had success rates equal to tissue preserved for a much shorter period, […]

Reminder to Check Provita Smokehood Expiration Dates

Dear Tecfen Customers and Friends, For all Provita Smoke Hood owners, please take some time to check the expiration date on those you have in use. There is a four year shelf life on all hoods, and the expiration date can be found labeled on the front of the smokehood package. The Provita Smoke Hood […]