One of the leading causes of blindness worldwide could be detected by how our eyes respond to watching TV according to a new study from researchers at City University London.
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Artificial Semiconductor Wireless Retina Already Proving Itself in Lab Study
Researchers from Tel Aviv University, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, and Newcastle University have created a proof of concept artificial retina that may one day help treat a number of eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration. The device is made of semiconductor nanorod-carbon nanotubes and doesn’t have a (Read more...)
Prostate cancer spread may be halted by molecular breakthrough
Scientists believe a new treatment, shown to be effective in mice, could halt the growth of tumours in patients with prostate cancer.
Novel approach found for treating number 1 cause of blindness in elderly
Study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesWhile oxygen is essential to our planet’s life force and the way we function and stay healthy, high concentrations referred…
Ophthalmologists Simplify Education Materials for Patients
To promote better communication of healthcare information, American Academy of Ophthalmology physicians lowered the reading level of material and changed the design. Medscape Medical News
Dry, Itchy Eyes Could Mean More Than Just Allergy
Patients suffering from both allergies and dry eyes could have more severe disease, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
Mothers, teachers lack awareness about ADHD symptoms in tween girls
According to a new survey released today, nearly 50 percent of mothers of tween girls who have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) reported that they had first attributed their daughters’ behavior to “normal” adolescent …
Major blood vessel constrictor appears to contribute to vision destruction in premature babies
A gene known to play a major role in constricting blood vessels also appears to be a major player in the aberrant blood vessel growth that can destroy the vision of premature babies.
Easier Eye Screen for Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Many physicians are concerned about all the screening required to monitor a patient with diabetes, so a team of ophthalmologists came up with a solution. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Macular Edema: Changing Treatment Paradigms
Find out how paradigms for treating diabetic macular edema are evolving. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
The Week Ahead: HCV Takes Center Stage; ASN, ACR, and AHA in the Wings
(MedPage Today) — HCV treatment will again make headlines at the AASLD meeting and MedPage Today drills down with special features on renal cell carcinoma and multiple myeloma the week of Nov. 10.
Advance of macular degeneration can be predicted by retinal-scan analysis
Stanford University School of Medicine scientists have found a new way to forecast which patients with age-related macular degeneration are likely to suffer from the most debilitating form of the…
Refractive Surgery: Technology on Trial
Dr Roger Steinert relates the salient points from the refractive surgery subspecialty day at this year’s American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, where judge and jury debated the latest technology. Medscape Ophthalmology
Diabetes and eyes: what people don’t know could leave them blind
While people with diabetes are more likely to develop blinding eye diseases, recent studies have revealed low awareness of the issue among ethnicities at higher risk for diabetes and low uptake of…
Human Error Seeps into Electronic Medical Records
The time required to enter data into an electronic medical record must be balanced with the time available to attend to the patient, and accuracy sometimes suffers. Medscape Medical News
Stanford scientists find new way to predict progression of AMD
Stanford University School of Medicine scientists have found a new way to forecast which patients with age-related macular degeneration are likely to suffer from the most debilitating form of the disease.
Gradual Loss of Vision and Chorioretinal Scarring
What is the cause of this man’s loss of vision and eye exam findings? Medscape Ophthalmology
Southampton experts find glaucoma drug can boost eyelash growth
Eye experts at Southampton’s university hospitals have discovered a drug used to treat glaucoma can boost the growth and prominence of eyelashes.
3D Printer Makes Mask in Hours for Eye Cancer Patients
Miami researchers can make flexible, customized prostheses at a fraction of the usual cost for patients whose eye cancer has left a hollow socket. Medscape Medical News
Make the Diagnosis: Woman can’t roll her right eye
(MedPage Today) — This 36 year-old female presented with blurry
vision. Upon examination she was unable to
adduct her right eye. An MRI demonstrated a
lesion on the optic nerve.
What is the diagnosis?