Sleeping Dogs Lie in Louisiana When It Comes to ODs Using Laser

Louisiana “State Rep. Frank Hoffmann says he has pulled his bill that would have allowed optometrists to expand their practices,” reports Ouachita Citizen. “’I'm just going to let it lie,’ said Hoffmann, R-West Monroe. ‘It's just not the right time to do it.’ Under Hoffmann's legislation, House Bill 527, optometrists could have conducted more surgical procedures, including laser eye surgery. The bill also would have granted optometrists the authority to prescribe certain narcotics. Ophthalmologists, including former Congressman Dr. John Cooksey, fiercely opposed the bill. Cooksey is an ophthalmologist.” Read more.

Virtual Display System for Eyewear One Step Closer to Reality

"Microsoft has filed a patent application for a 'laser-scanning virtual image display,' which is described as a compact display system that can be built into glasses, helmets or goggles. Head-mounted displays are not new, however the patent application describes a method for projector-based presentation rather than placing a small LCD panel directly in front of each eye," reports Electronista. "In one potential embodiment of such technology, Microsoft describes a helmet that integrates a laser projector for each eye. By using projectors, rather than traditional panel displays, the system is claimed to be capable of creating dual 16:9 images that the user will perceive as being 21 inches from corner to corner and an arm's length away." Read more.