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The argument for vision insurance
Individuals with vision insurance are more likely than those without it to have had recent eye care visits, and to have no difficulty reading printed matter or recognizing their friends from across the street, report US researchers.
Older adults with visually impairing eye disease limit their activities due to fear of falling
A new study published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science found that between 40 to 50 percent of older adults with visually impairing eye disease limit their activities due to a fear of falling. Vision scientists warn that this protective s…
Mass. Eye and Ear opens new outpatient surgical center in Longwood/Mission Hill
Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Longwood, a new outpatient surgical center at 800 Huntington Avenue in the Longwood/Mission Hill area of Boston, opened today to patients.
Study finds silent reading difficulties in glaucoma patients
Better strategies are needed to help glaucoma patients cope with difficulty reading. According to a new scientific study published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, adults with glaucoma read slower when reading silently for long periods …
Optimal detection of glaucoma progression remains unclear
There is poor agreement between visual field testing and scanning laser polarimetry in the detection of glaucoma progression among healthy eyes, eyes with suspicion of glaucoma, and glaucomatous eyes, report US researchers.
Children’s eyes at greater risk for permanent damage from sunlight
Anderson Cooper, host of “Anderson Live,” was temporarily blinded for 36 hours following a two-hour boat trip in Portugal where the sun damaged and burnt his cornea. Eye health concerns like cataracts, skin cancer of the eyelids and melanoma in the re…
People with glaucoma show delayed eye movement reaction times
Rapid eye movements are significantly delayed in patients with glaucoma, even those in the early stages of the disease, research has found.
Bayer submits MAA in Europe for EYLEA to treat macular edema after CRVO
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Bayer HealthCare today announced that Bayer HealthCare has submitted an application for marketing authorization in Europe for EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection for the treatment of macular edema following Central Retinal…
Five EyeSmart toy-buying tips from American Academy of Ophthalmology
With the holiday season upon us, children are busy making their wish lists and checking them twice. But, parents may need to check them yet again to ensure toy safety. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 250,000 toy-rela…
Merck commences MK-8931 Phase II/III trial in Alzheimer’s
Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced it has started a Phase II/III clinical trial designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of MK-8931 versus placebo in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
Research report on global ophthalmic instrumentation industry
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Ophthalmic Instrumentation Industry
Only assess glaucoma drug efficacy after multiple testing
Intraocular pressure measurements may be insufficient to determine treatment effectiveness, even when repeated multiple times, show study results.
U.K. NICE issues final draft guidance on Alimera Sciences’ ILUVIEN
Alimera Sciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development and commercialization of prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, today announced that the United Kingdom’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Exc…
Watch out for Sjögren’s syndrome in dry eye
Clinicians with patients who have clinically significant dry eye should be on the alert for underlying Sjögren’s syndrome, report researchers in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Carnosic acid promotes eye health
Herbs widely used throughout history in Asian and early European cultures have received renewed attention by Western medicine in recent years. Scientists are now isolating the active compounds in many medicinal herbs and documenting their antioxidant a…
Topically applied simvastatin enhances wound recovery in diabetic mice
Delayed wound healing is a major complication of diabetes because the physiological changes in tissues and cells impair the wound healing process. This can result in additional disease outcomes such as diabetic foot ulcer, a significant cause of morbid…
EC approves Regeneron’s EYLEA for treatment of wet AMD
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection has been approved by the European Commission for the treatment of patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD).
Eight days is magic number for macular reattachment
Individuals who have a macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment for up to 8 days before being treated can expect continued improvement in their visual acuity for up to a year after reattachment surgery, show study results.
Methylome modifications offer new measure of a person’s biological age
Women live longer than men. Individuals can appear or feel years younger – or older – than their chronological age. Diseases can affect our aging process. When it comes to biology, our clocks clearly tick differently.