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The David J Apple® Laboratory continues the pioneering work of Dr. David Apple which focuses on intraocular lens research and improving cataract surgery techniques.
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Two Apple cores
The core of the laboratory is the people who do the research. While David Apple was alive, he called his researchers the Apple Korps. Now one can talk of a New Generation of Auffarth-Apple Korps.
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Refining mini-monovision
In a laboratory study, both Acunex Quantum and RayOne EMV are suitable for mini-monovision. ### Happy Christmas from the Apple Lab!
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Good news to end 2025: the first African country to eliminate river blindness: the Republic of Niger leads the way.
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2025: 57+ publications
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The Legend of Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer (1875 – 1965) was multi-talented: a theologian, a doctor of medicine, a church organist, philosopher, pacifist and a philanthropist. Schweitzer received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 for his contribution to philosophy of "Reverence for Life."
In news lab history, Feb 21, 2013
Crossing an Ocean – the laboratory that moved
The David J Apple Lab, led by Professor Gerd U. Auffarth, has relocated from Charleston, South Carolina to the University Eye Department of the University of Heidelberg. The lab aims to create an international research center for intraocular ophthalmic devices, continuing and expanding the work i...
In news, Nov 02, 2012
Why Heidelberg?
Heidelberg University is a public research university in Germany, founded in 1386. It is known for its strong research tradition, with 55 Nobel Prize winners affiliated with the university. The university has two main campuses, one in the Old Town and another in Neuenheimer Feld, which houses the...
In history, lab, Oct 24, 2012
Moving to Heidelberg.
“For us, it is a great honour to be able to carry on the legacy of this great man,” says the CEO of the company. “We are proud to be part of the project,’ he adds, “and we are looking forward to working with the team.”
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