What do the latest treatment guidelines say about managing diabetic retinopathy? Are there any new drug therapies on the market, for example? Expert Review of Ophthalmology
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Babies’ Vision Improves With Fatty Acid Formula Supplements
Improvements observed in the first year of life are independent of dose, timing, or birth status. Medscape Medical News
Safety Info for Generic Drugs Often Differs From Brand Label
Bioequivalent drugs often differ from brand name drugs in their safety labeling. Medscape Medical News
Regular Aspirin May Damage Eyes (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Using aspirin long term may raise the risk of developing late age-related macular degeneration (AMD), researchers found.
EHR Rankings Suggest ‘Epic’ Shakeout
Epic dominates the EHR ratings, with Athenahealth doing the same with practice management software, in the 2012 Best of KLAS Awards. Medscape Medical News
Ranibizumab vs Bevacizumab: Findings From the IVAN Trial
One-year results are in for the IVAN trial comparing ranibizumab with bevacizumab for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Ophthalmology
An Infant With Seizures and Blisters on the Skin
What condition do you suspect is present in this 3-week-old girl with seizures, blisters on the skin, and a family history of abnormal skin findings? Medscape Ophthalmology
Older Adults With Vision Problems May Suffer Social Isolation Due To Fear Of Falls
A new study published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science found that between 40 to 50 percent of older adults with visually impairing eye disease limit their activities due to a fear of falling. Vision scientists warn that this protective s…
Bioabsorbable Electrospun Disks for Delivery of Stem Cell Therapy to Eyes (VIDEO)
Stem cells hold the promise of treating a variety of diseases because of their ability to transform into different tissue types. While a seemingly universal technology, stem cell therapy requires unique techniques for delivery of cells to treatment sit…
K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital offers comprehensive surgical program
No matter what age you are, surgery can be a scary thing. Knowing you are in good hands, though, can help soothe fears. K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center offers a comprehensive child-friendly, family-oriented pr…
Children With Special Needs Improve Language And Social Skills Through Mobile App
This application – named Picaa – can be used on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and has been translated into several languages (English, Galician, Arab, etc.). This application has topped the 20,000 downloads from App Store – mainly from Spain and the USA …
Stem Cells For Restoring Eyesight – New Delivery Method
A new technique for transporting stem cell therapy to the eye has been developed by a group of engineers at the University of Sheffield, England. They hope this discovery can aid in repairing eyes that have been damaged by disease or accident in a n…
New Findings Show Silent Reading Difficulties In Glaucoma Patients
Better strategies are needed to help glaucoma patients cope with difficulty reading. According to a new scientific study published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, adults with glaucoma read slower when reading silently for long periods…
Increase In Vision Impairment Linked To Higher Prevalence Of Diabetes
Nonrefractive visual impairment, not due to needing glasses, has increased significantly among Americans in recent years, and the higher incidence of diabetes may be responsible. The finding came from new research, conducted by a team at the Johns Hopk…
The argument for vision insurance
Individuals with vision insurance are more likely than those without it to have had recent eye care visits, and to have no difficulty reading printed matter or recognizing their friends from across the street, report US researchers.
Adverse Events With Extended-Wear Contact Lenses Affected By Morning Vs Nighttime Replacement
For people using 30-day extended-wear/continuous-wear (EW/CW) contact lenses, replacing lenses at night doesn’t lower the risk of complications compared to changing lenses monthly, suggests a study – “The Effect of Daily Lens Replacement During Overn…
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: Dec. 10, 2012
Brown fat transplants help mice lose weight Brown fat is a specialized tissue in mammals that is used to generate heat (thermogenesis). While white fat is associated with increased body mass, brown fat is associated with a lower body mass index (BMI…
Older adults with visually impairing eye disease limit their activities due to fear of falling
A new study published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science found that between 40 to 50 percent of older adults with visually impairing eye disease limit their activities due to a fear of falling. Vision scientists warn that this protective s…
Visual Impairment Rise Tied to Increased Diabetes Prevalence
The prevalence of nonrefractive visual impairment in the United States has increased 21%, and the prevalence is even higher among non-Hispanic whites aged 20 to 39 years. Medscape Medical News
Better Data Crucial to Ending Eye Health Disparities
Disparities in the prevalence of eye disease and vision loss in the United States continue; epidemiology experts call for better epidemiological surveillance as a first step toward a solution. Medscape Medical News