Mass. Eye and Ear researchers have designed technology to improve upon the built-in zoom feature of smartphones, which many low-vision users find difficult to use due to a loss of context.
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D.C. Week: House Members, Physicians Bullish on Payment Reform
(MedPage Today) — FDA’s review of investigational drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy signals deep skepticism
Under-expressed miR-9 gene may contribute to schizophrenia risk
By turning skin cells into brain neurons, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified that certain tiny molecules aiding in gene expression, known as microRNAs (miRNAs), are under-expressed in the brains of the 14 schizop…
Visual Field Needed for Driving Eligibility Preserved After Laser Panretinal Photocoagulation
Multispot laser panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) in proliferative diabetic retinopathy spares visual fields required for driving eligibility, researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Scientists identify genetic mechanisms behind development of myopia
Myopia, also known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness, is the most common disorder affecting the eyesight and it is on the increase. The causes are both genetic and environmental.
New neurodevelopmental syndrome identified
A multicenter research team led by Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) has discovered a new neurodevelopmental syndrome and the genetic mutations that cause it.
New genetic risk factors for myopia discovered
Genes and environment determine short-sightedness. Myopia, also known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness, is the most common disorder affecting the eyesight and it is on the increase.
Acucela to Present at ARVO 2016 Annual Meeting’s Education Courses in Seattle
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acucela Inc. (Tokyo: 4589) (“Acucela”), a clinical-stage ophthalmology company that specializes in identifying and developing novel therapeutics to treat and slow the progression of sight-threatening ophthalmic diseases, announced today that Dr. Ryo Kubota, MD, PhD, and Chairman, President and CEO of Acucela will present at the Education Courses associated with The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2016 Annual Meeting being held May 1-5, 2016
Office-Based Cataract Surgery Safe and Effective
In-office cataract surgery provided patient outcomes comparable to hospital-based procedures while minimizing direct medical costs, a large, population-based study has found. Medscape Medical News
Bacteria-derived gut metabolites can affect brain’s myelin content and induce depression-like symptoms
Specific combinations of gut bacteria produce substances that affect myelin content and cause social avoidance behaviors in mice, according to a study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published today in the medical journal e…
Is Weight Gain to Blame for This Man’s Blurred Vision?
A 42-year-old man presents with blurred vision of gradual onset in his left eye. A closer look at his history may provide the clues to the diagnosis. Medscape Ophthalmology
Part B Drug Proposal Has Winners and Losers Alike
Primary care physicians would receive more Medicare revenue from drugs they administer, and oncologists, ophthalmologists, and rheumatologists would receive less. Medscape Medical News
Scientists aim to identify marker that could indicate aggressive basal cell skin cancer
Most basal cell skin cancers are easily removed — those on the arm, leg or back. But when the cancer is on the eyelid or when it starts to invade surrounding tissue, it’s no longer straightforward.
Reaching a Milestone in the Treatment of Keratoconus
The recent approval of corneal crosslinking by the FDA is an important step forward in the treatment of keratoconus. Dr Roger Steinert offers commentary. Medscape Ophthalmology
Inotek Pharmaceuticals Corporation Announces Publication of Phase 1 Data for Trabodenoson in Healthy Adult Volunteers in the Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
LEXINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Inotek Pharmaceuticals announces the publication of Phase 1 data for trabodenoson in healthy adult volunteers in the Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics (JOPT).
A better understanding of bananas could help prevent blindness
Carotenoids, which are found at various levels in different banana cultivars, are important vitamin precursors for eye health.
SCOTUS Case on False Claims Act Has Implications for Docs
(MedPage Today) — Result could change pursuit of claim fraud, attorneys say
Promising new compound protects neurons and vision in mice with glaucoma
Early tests of a novel compound in mice with glaucoma should come as welcome news to millions of people around the world now suffering with this leading cause of vision loss.
Laser pointers ‘do not damage the eyesight of aircraft pilots’
Directing a laser pointer at an aircraft will not harm a pilot’s eyesight, say the authors of a new editorial, but it can still pose danger by causing significant distraction.
Open-Angle Glaucoma Treated With MicroPulse Laser
How does MicroPulse laser trabeculoplasty compare with argon laser trabeculoplasty and selective laser trabeculoplasty in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma? Medscape Ophthalmology