Abstract: A defendant protection policy is purchased by a plaintiff in connection with pursuing a lawsuit against a defendant, and pays out to the defendant in the event of an outcome unfavorable to the plaintiff. The plaintiff can be required to purchase the defendant protection policy by law or by contract. A computer-based system for facilitating the underwriting of the defendant protection policy includes at least one processor and computer-readable memory configured to execute a claim data entry module for receiving claim data about a litigation claim, a policy risk module for assessing insurer risk of payment under the claim based at least in part on risk data corresponding to the claim data, and a policy pricing module for determining policy pricing based at least in part on the insurer risk of payment.

Abstract: A defendant protection policy is purchased by a plaintiff in connection with pursuing a lawsuit against a defendant, and pays out to the defendant in the event of an outcome unfavorable to the plaintiff. The plaintiff can be required to purchase the defendant protection policy by law or by contract. A computer-based system for facilitating the underwriting of the defendant protection policy includes at least one processor and computer-readable memory configured to execute a claim data entry module for receiving claim data about a litigation claim, a policy risk module for assessing insurer risk of payment under the claim based at least in part on risk data corresponding to the claim data, and a policy pricing module for determining policy pricing based at least in part on the insurer risk of payment.

Abstract: A method of treatment of ocular compartment syndromes is provided. Known ocular compartment syndromes include central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO), non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAAION), and papilledema. One or more lasers known to have photoablative, photodisruptive, or photocoagulative effects are used to decompress the ocular compartment syndromes. The method includes the steps of positioning a patient beneath an operative microscope (110) and one or more lasers (108,109,111), positioning a fixation ring (104) on the operative eye (102) identifying the site of the occlusion using an operative microscope (110), and directing laser energy at the target tissue responsible for the occlusion. A display (112) is provided to guide the surgeon performing the laser treatments. A microscope and laser control system (114) is provided to allow the surgeon to control the operative microscope (110) and the lasers (108,109,111).

Abstract: A method of improving vision in an amblyopic eye is described in which vision in the dominant eye is reversibly disrupted. The technique promotes improvement of visual acuity in the weaker eye. The disclosed method is particularly suitable for treatment of adult amblyopia. The method also includes several devices suitable for use in the described treatments.

Abstract: A method of improving vision in an amblyopic eye is described in which vision in the dominant eye is reversibly disrupted. The technique promotes improvement of visual acuity in the weaker eye. The disclosed method is particularly suitable for treatment of adult amblyopia. The method also includes several devices suitable for use in the described treatments.