Scientists have studied a visual illusion first discovered by Galileo Galilei, and found that it occurs because of the surprising way our eyes see lightness and darkness in the world. Their results advance our understanding of how our brains are wired …
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Vision Training May Help Patients With Glaucoma See Better
Patients with glaucoma experienced vision improvements and faster reactions to stimuli after computer-based vision training. Medscape Medical News
Googling Patients: What if Something Bad Turns Up?
Suppose you see online photos showing your patient ignoring health advice or doing dangerous things that could compromise his treatment prospects. Should you change the treatment plan? Medscape Business of Medicine
My Handy Toric IOL Trick
Dr. Roger Steinert shares a very neat trick for getting toric IOLs placed precisely where you want them. Medscape Ophthalmology
Exercise may slow progression of retinal degeneration
Moderate aerobic exercise helps to preserve the structure and function of nerve cells in the retina after damage, according to an animal study appearing February 12 in The Journal of Neuroscience. The findings suggest exercise may be able to slow the p…
Pitt’s CMI funds 6 research groups for Early Stage Medical Technology Research and Development
The University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Medical Innovation (CMI) awarded a total of $82,000 to six research groups through its 2013 Round-2 Pilot Funding Program for Early Stage Medical Technology Research and Development.
Nutrition and exercise have significant impact on one’s vision
With the New Year comes many resolutions, including resolving to exercise more and eat better. While many individuals understand that nutrition and exercise play an important role in helping to prevent diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disorders, not many may be aware that these two elements have a significant impact on one’s vision as well. Dr. Sandy T. Feldman, a renowned ophthalmologist and corneal expert at Clearview Eye & Laser Center in San Diego, advises patients to examine their physical fitness and eating habits in order to achieve optimum vision.
Researchers design prototype system-on-chip that could make fully implanted cochlear implant
Researchers from Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have designed a prototype system-on-chip that could make possible a fully implanted cochlear implant. They will present their findings on Feb….
SGR Bill Rolls Meaningful Use Into New Incentive Program
Medicare bonuses would max out at 12% and penalties at 4% in 2018 under a bipartisan bill that shifts reimbursement from fee-for-service to pay-for-performance. Medscape Medical News
Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
What are the benefits and drawbacks to femtosecond laser technology in the field of cataract surgery? This new study takes an in-depth look. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
How ACOs Will Affect Ophthalmologists
Although ophthalmologists don’t have to join an ACO, new referral patterns could have a marked effect on them. Medscape Ophthalmology
Computer models help decode cells that sense light without seeing
Researchers have found that the melanopsin pigment in the eye is potentially more sensitive to light than its more famous counterpart, rhodopsin, the pigment that allows for night vision.
Vibrostimulation for Olympic Victory: That’s Improbable!
(MedPage Today) — A weekly report from our friends at Improbable Research.
Outcomes of Corneal Collagen Crosslinking Treatment
How successful is corneal crosslinking treatment in patients with progressive keratoconus, and what are some of the factors that could influence outcomes? Eye
Enabling the blind to ‘see’ colors and shapes with EyeMusic Sensory Substitution Device
Using auditory or tactile stimulation, Sensory Substitution Devices (SSDs) provide representations of visual information and can help the blind “see” colors and shapes. SSDs scan images and transform the information into audio or touch signals that use…
Effectiveness of Glaucoma Drugs Similar in Trials, ‘Real Life’
Eye drops to lower intraocular pressure are as effective in real-life use as they are among clinical trial subjects, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information
Stem cells cultivated without using human or animal cells
Previously, stem cells have been cultivated using animal proteins or by growing them from other human cells. Both methods come with associated problems. But, according to a study published in the journal Applied Materials & Interfaces, researchers have now identified a new method for cultivating stem cells.
Short stays in darkness can boost hearing, study shows
Music experts often say that blind performers like Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder are good examples of how not being able to see can enhance one’s ability to hear. Now, a new neuroscience study appears to support this – it found preventing sight for as …
Sjögren’s syndrome may not impede function, despite burden
People living with Sjögren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disorder characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth, appear to function at a level comparable to their healthier peers, according to a cross-sectional study published online in advance of print in Clinical Rheumatology.
Visual Field Test Catches Some HCQ Retinopathy Missed by OCT
Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography without visual field test misses nearly 10% of hydroxychloroquine retinopathy scotomas. Medscape Medical News