EyeScience(TM) Announces Scientific Advisory Board

Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:16pm EDT
 
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EyeScience creates Scientific Advisory Board to further vitamin breakthroughs
in treating AMD and dry eye syndrome.







COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- In continuing their successful vitamin
breakthroughs in fighting age-related macular degeneration (AMD), dry eye
syndrome and other ocular conditions, EyeScience(TM) announced a Scientific
Advisory Board (SAB) today. Coming from a broad range of ocular and medical
professions, the creation of the Board signifies EyeScience's dedication in
providing quality, clinically-proven ocular products to its customers. 


"The establishment of the SAB to EyeScience marks a significant contribution
to not only our product development and research, but also to patients in need
of improved eye care," says Jeff Northup, CEO and President of EyeScience. "I
am honored to have these experts on board."


The professional members of the Board include Greg Evans, O.D., Patrick
Dollenmayer, O.D., Jerald Bovino, M.D., Michael A. Samuel, M.D., Stephen
Breaud, M.D., Tom Chang, M.D. and Robert Josephberg, M.D. 


The professional backgrounds of the board members are as follows:


Greg Evans, O.D., is the founder of Evans Eyecare, a private practice located
in Palm Springs, California. His group practice handles both Lasik surgery and
specialty cataract surgery. With over 30 years in practice, Dr. Evans will be
assisting EyeScience in the implementation of neutraceuticals in the practice
environment. Dr. Evans tests macular pigment density and will be testing the
efficacy of EyeScience formulations to improve macular pigment density scores
in patients. Dr. Evans will also be assisting with evaluations of EyeScience's
dry eye formulation.


Patrick Dollenmayer, O.D., practices Optometry and Vision Care in Columbus,
Ohio. Dr. Dollenmayer specializes in comprehensive eye examinations, specialty
contact lenses, refractive surgery consultation and eye disease treatment. He
is also an Extern Preceptor for the Ohio State College of Optometry.


Jerald Bovino, M.D., was one of the leading retina specialists in Toledo, Ohio
for more than 20 years. He is the only American to ever receive the
prestigious "Zivojnovic Award" of the European Vitreoretinal Society. Dr.
Bovino was the co-founder and president of the American Society of Retina
Specialists, and authored the textbook, "Macular Surgery."


Michael A. Samuel, M.D., a nationally renowned clinician, retina surgeon,
author and researcher. Dr. Samuel is a graduate of the Doheny Retina
Institute/ University of Southern California.  He currently resides in Los
Angeles as the medical director of the Retina Institute of California. As an
author, Dr. Samuel has written numerous peer-reviewed articles and has also
authored the leading book, Macular Degeneration: A Complete Guide for Patients
and Their Families. 


Stephen Breaud, M.D., practices Ophthalmology in Louisiana and has over 25
years of experience. Dr. Breaud is a member of the American Medical
Association, Clinical Assistant Professor at LSU and preceptor for the LSU
Retina Fellow program, Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology, and Fellow
American Society of Retina Specialists. 


Tom Chang, M.D., is an internationally distinguished surgeon, clinician and
educator. Dr. Chang has completed three fellowships in retinal diseases, which
include an ophthalmic pathology fellowship, a macular disease fellowship and a
vitreo-retinal fellowship. His patients include many CEOs, professional
athletes and physicians. Dr. Chang has given over 150 lectures in over 15
countries and has written more than 50 peer-reviewed articles.  


Robert Josephberg, M.D., is an internationally recognized author, surgeon,
lecturer, inventor and expert witness. Dr. Josephberg has offices located in
New York and New Jersey. He specializes in treating macular degeneration and
endophthalmitis. Dr. Josephberg is the inventor of the patented sutureless
vitrectomy surgery.    


"I am thrilled to be a part of the EyeScience Scientific Advisory Board," says
Dr. Samuel. "The level of experience, outstanding reputations and commitment
to AMD and dry eye syndrome will be valuable to Eye Science's advancements in
ocular nutrition."  


"The advisory board's expertise in the area of retina care, eye disease,
ophthalmology, optometry, vitamin treatment, diagnosis and the impact of
age-related degeneration (AMD) is impressive and will be instrumental in
EyeScience's mission to help patients with AMD and dry eye," says Dr. Bovino.


About EyeScience


EyeScience is a privately held company that develops and markets the most
complete, physician-created, clinically proven vitamins and supplements to
treat macular degeneration and dry eye. EyeScience's products, developed by
ophthalmologists, scientists and nutritionists, offer the most innovative,
science-based supplements available on the market.   


For convenience and increased patient compliance, our formulas can be sold
directly through eye care professionals or nationwide at any CVS Pharmacy. For
more information, contact EyeScience at 877-EYE-VITA (877-393-8482) or visit
www.eyescience.com


EyeScience(TM) and the EyeScience logo are trademarks or registered trademarks
of EyeScience Labs, Inc. in the United States and certain other countries.
Other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective
owners.




SOURCE  EyeScience Labs LLC

Paula Volio, EyeScience, 1-877-393-8482, +1-614-432-1429 (cell),
pvolio@eyescience.com

 

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