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Spire Receives NIH Grant for Fiber Laser

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BEDFORD, Mass., Sept. 30 -- Spire Corp. announced today it has been awarded a $124,500 grant to develop a new fiber laser-based instrument for glaucoma surgery. Successful demonstration of the technology in The Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant, from the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), can lead to a $1.2 million Phase II effort. Spire said its fiber laser-based instrument provides 2.71 micrometer radiation, which is in the mid-infrared region of the spectrum where water strongly absorbs, making it an ideal surgical tool for tissue. The...Read full article

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    Published: September 2003
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    ophthalmology
    Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eyes and visual system. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye disorders and diseases. They are trained to provide comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical, and optical interventions. Key areas within ophthalmology include: General eye care: Ophthalmologists perform routine eye examinations to assess visual acuity,...
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