New results may point to a piece of the puzzle in slowing the progression of myopia in children. Medscape Medical News
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Advancements in diabetes-induced blindness research
Corneal blindness affects more than 5 million individuals, many of whom suffer from diabetesInvestigators at the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute have identified new molecular abnormalities in the diabetic cornea that could contribute to ey…
When it comes to vision, the brain can perform more than one function without sacrificing time or accuracy
Many studies suggest that pushing your brain to multitask – writing emails, for instance, while watching the day’s latest news and eating breakfast – leads to poorer performance and lower productivity. But for at least one everyday task – visual sampli…
Gene therapies correct three forms of retinal degenerative diseases
Gene therapies developed by University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine researchers have worked to correct different forms of blindness. While effective, the downside to these approaches to vision rescue is that each disease requires its o…
Thermal Massager vs Artificial Teardrops to Treat Dry Eye
In the treatment of dry eye, does a thermal massager work as well as artificial teardrops? This new study compares the 2 treatment options. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Thermal Massager vs Artificial Tears to Treat Dry Eye
In the treatment of dry eye, does a thermal massager work as well as artificial teardrops? This new study compares the 2 treatment options. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Brain can classify images seen for only 13 milliseconds
Computer processing speeds seem to exponentially increase every year. But a new study suggests that the original computer, the human brain, can process images the eyes see for only 13 milliseconds – a speed much faster than previously thought.
Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Prevent AMD?
The findings of the AREDS2 study are reviewed here. What should ophthalmologists recommend now? Medscape Ophthalmology
An incurable form of blindness may be improved by gene therapy
Scientists at the University of Oxford in the UK have restored some sight in people who have a degenerative eye disease by replacing a defective gene in their retinas with a working version of the same gene.
Fungal Endophthalmitis Linked to Compounding Pharmacy
Two concurrent multistate outbreaks of fungal endophthalmitis have been linked to intraocular use of contaminated products labeled as sterile from a single compounding pharmacy. Medscape Medical News
First Step in Gene Therapy for Rare Form of Blindness
Gene therapy for choroideremia appeared safe and effective in early clinical trial results. Medscape Medical News
How drinking the legal limit of alcohol impairs vision by 30%
Having a designated driver on hand while drinking is an important part of being responsible on the road. Though blood alcohol concentration restrictions are imposed on drivers, how is our vision affected when we are under this limit? Researchers in Can…
Cause of destructive cascade of diabetic retinopathy
The retina can be bombarded by reactive oxygen species in diabetes, prompting events that destroy healthy blood vessels, form leaky new ones and ruin vision.Now researchers have learned that those chemically reactive molecules must come from both the b…
Prototype of assistive technology system developed in Spain to aid the blind
The commercial systems that exist today in Spain for the mobility of persons with sight impairment are insufficient, according to these UC3M researchers, because they are costly and too bulky.
Medicare Will Reveal Individual Doc Pay Starting Mid-March
CMS said it will respond to requests for payment information on a case-by-case basis. Organized medicine favors transparency in principle, but fears the worst. Medscape Medical News
Stem cell replacement for frequent age-related blindness
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most frequent cause of blindness. Scientists at the Department of Ophthalmology at the Bonn University Hospital and from the Neural Stem Cell Institute in New York (USA) have developed a method for using st…
FDA approves first gel for sealing corneal incision after cataract surgery
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first gel sealant for use in stopping fluid from leaking through the incision in a patient’s cornea after cataract surgery with intraocular lens placement in adults. Prior to today’s approval, stit…
Pilot study for the first implantable, permanent intraocular pressure sensor for glaucoma patients successfully completed
Implandata Ophthalmic Products GmbH (Implandata) has successfully completed its ARGOS-01 pilot study for the first implantable, permanent intraocular pressure sensor. Implant safety and functionality has been demonstrated in this study. In addition imp…
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The Business of Refractive Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Refractive laser assisted cataract surgery (ReLACS) is becoming a popular form of cataract surgery, but with the significant financial investment, is it a viable option for ophthalmologists? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology