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Angiogenesis and cancer growth controlled by methylation signaling
A study led by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) demonstrates a new mechanism involving a signaling protein and its receptor that may block the formation of new blood vessels and cancer growth. The findings are published in the…
New approach for corneal stem cell treatments
Published study offers insight into procedure that may accelerate research and clinical applications for stem cell-related corneal blindnessResearchers in the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute have designed and tested a novel, minute-long pr…
Vision prescription differs between eyes for many seniors
Follow-up in older adults shows a high rate of anisometropia, or differing levels of visual abnormalities between eyes, reports a study in Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.
IRIS Registry Unveiled
The American Academy of Ophthalmology debuts the nation’s first eye disease registry, and it promises to revolutionize the practice of ophthalmology. Medscape Medical News
Ophthalmologists Confront Affordable Care Act Complications
New regulations are challenging ophthalmologists to be innovative and look for opportunities in a changing healthcare environment. Medscape Medical News
KKR to acquire minority stake in Gland Pharma for about $200 million
Gland Pharma Limited, a leading Indian pure-play generic injectable pharmaceutical products company, today announced an agreement under which KKR, a leading global investment firm, will acquire a minority stake in the Company for approximately US$200 m…
Cedars-Sinai researchers design new procedure to treat stem cell-related corneal blindness
Researchers in the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute have designed and tested a novel, minute-long procedure to prepare human amniotic membrane for use as a scaffold for specialized stem cells that may be used to treat some corneal diseases.
Biologics Projected to Transform Uveitis Treatment
Biologic therapies hold promise and could be better able to spare steroids than older uveitis treatments. Medscape Medical News
Micro-Stent Safe With Cataract Surgery for Glaucoma
The CyPass Micro-Stent implanted at the same time as cataract surgery lowers intraocular pressure and cuts medication use in patients with glaucoma, 2-year results from CYCLE show. Medscape Medical News
Study shows most corneal transplants have remarkable longevity regardless of donor age
Ten years after a transplant, a cornea from a 71-year-old donor is likely to remain as healthy as a cornea from a donor half that age, and corneas from donors over 71 perform slightly less well but still remain healthy for most transplant recipients, a…
Fluoroquinolones Not Linked to Retinal Detachment
Any differences in absolute risk between patients receiving fluoroquinolone compared with control patients are likely to have limited, if any, clinical significance. Medscape Medical News
Improve Vision, Make Money
This gives a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘seeing dollar signs.’ Wills Eye Hospital
Lockheed Martin donates funds to new telehealth suite dedicated for wounded warriors
Thanks to a $4 million gift from Lockheed Martin, UCLA Health System’s Operation Mend now has a state-of-the-art telehealth suite, which will enable improved communication between the program’s personnel, patients and partners, and a renovated recovery…
Director of Scheie Eye Institute honored with WIO’s Suzanne Veronneau Troutman Award
Joan M. O’Brien, MD, the George E. de Schweinitz and William F. Norris Professor of Ophthalmology, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and director of the Scheie Eye Institute at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, w…
In-Clinic Tests Overestimate Visual Acuity in Older Adults
In-clinic vision scores may overestimate visual acuity in older adults when compared with at-home testing; poor lighting at home may be the culprit. Medscape Medical News
Out With the Old, in With the New: The Best of AAO 2013
A panel of experts presents the highlights of this year’s American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, including innovative technology and new ways of managing old problems. Medscape Ophthalmology
Exploring and Exploiting Lasers in Ophthalmology
Dr. Roger Steinert and Dr. Mark Blumenkranz talk about how lasers have changed — and are changing — ophthalmology. Medscape Ophthalmology
Geographical differences found in causes of blindness worldwide
A new study has revealed that the proportion of vision impairment and blindness worldwide that is caused by cataract and macular degeneration varies geographically. The findings are published in The Lancet Global Health.
Understanding What the ACA Means for Ophthalmology
Dr. Roger Steinert queries ASCRS government relations representatives about the healthcare changes taking place, and how they will affect the practice of ophthalmology. Medscape Ophthalmology