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Mar 10, 2010, laseklasek and epilasik are new refractive surgeries that have advantages over lasik and PRK Permalink -- click for full blog post "lasek" Mar 9, 2010, Anti-depressants bring higher risk of developing cataracts: UBC-Vancouver Coastal Health researchThe study, based on a database of more than 200,000 Quebec residents aged 65 and older, showed statistical relationships between a diagnosis of cataracts or cataract surgery and the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Mar 9, 2010, Rate of endophthalmitis after intravitreal injection low without topical antibioticsThe results herein indicate that a low rate of endophthalmitis can be achieved by means of an intravitreal injection protocol that includes the use of topical povidone-iodine, a lid speculum and topical anesthetic, the study authors said. "However, achievement of that rate does not require topical antibiotic prophylaxis before, the day of or the day after the injection Mar 9, 2010, Good surgical success rate seen in congenital glaucoma cases after 360° trabeculotomyApproximately 79% of congenital glaucoma cases had surgical success after pseudo-360 degree primary trabeculotomy, with primary congenital cases fairing best, a study found.The study also found that cases of Sturge-Weber syndrome had significantly Mar 9, 2010, 25,000,000 Eyes Will Be Tested for Glaucoma World Wide With DIATON Tonometer Starting On World Glaucoma Dayearly detection is the key to preventing blindness. BiCOM Inc with its unique, Non-Corneal and Over-the-Eyelid Tonometer DIATON is challenging the "Sneak Thief of Sight" through awareness and screening events on World Glaucoma Day. Handheld Diaton Tonometer is ideal for mass screening because .. Mar 9, 2010, Launch of the World Glaucoma Day 2010World Glaucoma Day is a joint initiative of World Glaucoma Association and World Glaucoma Patient Association which takes place annually on the 12th of March. The World Glaucoma Association has recommended to observe .. Mar 8, 2010, directorieswhat are the directories that my site was submitted to Permalink -- click for full blog post "directories" Mar 7, 2010, phacomorphic glaucomawhat is the meaning of phacomorphic glaucoma? How to treat it Permalink -- click for full blog post "phacomorphic glaucoma" Mar 7, 2010, Brain holds early signs of glaucomaResearchers at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute are now a step closer to deciphering a leading cause of blindness in the United States - glaucoma. In a recent study, David Calkins, Ph.D., director of Research at the VEI, discovered that the first sign of injury in glaucoma actually occurs in the brain... Mar 7, 2010, Should the United States legalize Marijuana?Medical marijuana can be used for many chronic problems, ranging from glaucoma to easing the adverse effects of treatments used for cancer or AIDS. The FDA, together with the now-defunct Investigational New Drug program, handed out generous amounts of marijuana cigarettes to various patients in the 1980s.... Mar 7, 2010, UTMB offers free screenings for eye diseaseFree basic glaucoma screenings and information will be available at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston s eye centers in Friendswood and Galveston during World Glaucoma Week, which begins March 8.... Mar 7, 2010, Half of all glaucoma sufferers 'unaware'Glaucoma Australia says the 'silent' eye condition is the leading worldwide cause of irreversible blindness and restricts people's quality of life.... Mar 6, 2010, New drug to save vision to be coveredThe province is close to including Lucentis -- a relatively new drug that stops vision loss caused by macular degeneration -- under its pharmacare program, a government spokesman says.Inclusion of the drug, which is injected into the eye, is a godsend for people with the debilitating disease as it costs about $1,000 for each injection... Mar 6, 2010, Blindness study might find curen retinopathy, Mohr said the cells surrounding the vascular die and leave the vascular unprotected with no support from the surrounding cells. Once the protecting cells are gone, different fluids from the brain leak into the retina, causing bruising.... Mar 6, 2010, China approves pneumatic trabeculoplasty for glaucoma, ocular hypertensionChina's State Food and Drug Administration has approved pneumatic trabeculoplasty treatment for glaucoma and ocular hypertension, according to Sunridge International.The noninvasive 2-minute alternative treatment was developed.... Mar 6, 2010, Diode laser cyclophotocoagulation effective for advanced refractory glaucoma cases[Transscleral diode laser cyclophotocoagulation] is an effective and safe method for the treatment of advanced refractory glaucoma, although repeated treatments are often necessary," the study authors said. At the study's last follow-up... Mar 6, 2010, Military members susceptible to dry eye syndromeDry eye syndrome is a common disorder that affects a large part of the population, mostly women and those over age 40. However, because of environmental conditions at military installations and deployment locations, service members may also be at risk for DES... Mar 6, 2010, Treating computer vision syndromeThe symptoms of CVS include eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision, dry or irritated eyes, double vision, excessive squinting, watery eyes and eye pain. It has been estimated that roughly 80 per cent of the population spend more than two hours per day using a computer... Mar 6, 2010, Gene Therapy a Step Closer to Restoring Eyesight to Some Blind PatientsLeber's congenital amaurosis is an extremely rare condition that causes blindness in approximately 4,000 people in the United States.Approximately five to seven babies are born.... Mar 4, 2010, Cindy Crawford is glad she overcame her fear of Lasik surgeryAfter learning about Lasik and hearing many other celebrities had undergone it, former supermodel Cindy Crawford found it the best option for her. Before the surgery she had to wear glasses while driving and had great difficulty inserting contact lenses. She decided to have the surgery performed by celebrity eye surgeon, Dr. Maloney.
Mar 4, 2010, HRT, Alcohol Consumption Increases Postmenopausal Women's Cataract RiskAn 8-year prospective study of more than 30,000 postmenopausal Swedish women found that those who were using or had used HRT had significantly higher rates of cataract removal, compared with women who had never used HRT. Alcohol consumption seemed to increase HRT's harmful effect.... Mar 4, 2010, US FDA Examining Failures of LASIK Eye SurgeryA review of LASIK studies worldwide shows that 95 percent of those who have had LASIK surgery are happy with the results. With LASIK, doctors use a laser to permanently change the shape of the cornea... Mar 3, 2010, Advanced Cell Technology's RPE Cells Granted Orphan Drug Status from FDA for Treatment of Stargardt's Macular DystrophyU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation for the company's MA09-hRPE cells for use in the treatment of Stargardt's Macular Dystrophy (SMD). As a result, the company is eligible to receive a number of benefits, including tax credits.... Mar 3, 2010, A human embryonic stem-cell therapy moves forwardAdvanced Cell Technology of Worcester, Massachusetts announced on Tuesday that a human embryonic stem cell therapy it is developing for a rare form of juvenile blindness has been granted orphan drug status by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Feb 26, 2010, VEGF Trap-Eye Shows Positive Results in a Phase 2 Study in Patients With Diabetic Macular EdemaThe ability of VEGF Trap-Eye to significantly improve vision in patients with DME in this initial Phase 2 study is encouraging,said Dr. Kemal Malik, member of the Bayer HealthCare .... Feb 26, 2010, New study shows green tea penetrates eye tissues protecting against glaucoma & many eye diseasesscientists have confirmed that the healthful substances found in green tea -- renowned for their powerful antioxidant and disease-fighting properties -- do penetrate into tissues of the eye. Let's take a look at two studies of the effects of green tea on the eyes.... Feb 26, 2010, Aqueous shunt may be effective as first-line treatment for uveitic glaucomaThe retrospective study included 30 patients with a mean age of 37.9 years who underwent unilateral or bilateral implantation of the Molteno aqueous shunt (Molteno Ophthalmic). Patients who had undergone previous glaucoma surgery were excluded.... Feb 26, 2010, Physical Exercise and Eye HealthThe role of exercise in promoting good health is well known, particularly in relation to preventing cardiovascular disorders, diabetes and obesity. The role of exercise in protecting eye health is relatively little known in the general population .... Feb 26, 2010, New Strategy Develops Two Prototype Drugs Against Cancer, Retinal DiseasesThe practical outcome is a pair of new drug candidates, one that acts as a decoy to inhibit a cancer-promoting pathway and another that blocks angiogenesis, the development of new blood vessels, which has the potential to treat both cancer and retinopathies that cause blindness.... Feb 26, 2010, Family history of glaucoma linked to migraine, atherosclerosisGlaucoma patients with a family history of glaucoma are more likely to have atherosclerosis or a history of migraine headaches compared with patients with no family history of glaucoma, according to a study....
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