Individuals who regularly use ibuprofen may have a
lower risk of developing Parkinson disease than those who
do not use the drug, according to a study in emNeurology/em.sup1/sup
Xiang Gao, MD, PhD, of the Harvard Medical School, and
colleagues analyzed…
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Factors Affecting Corneal Graft Survival in Young Patients
Most youths who received corneal transplants had improved visual outcomes, with the highest transplant success occurring in adolescent patients treated for keratoconus, according to a study in Ophthalmology.sup1/sup
In a large, prospective study, rese…
Corneal Astigmatism After Sutureless Cataract Surgery Showed Astigmatic Change
Corneal astigmatism after sutureless cataract surgery
showed a long-term against-the-rule change with advancing
age, according to a study in the emAmerican Journal of
Ophthalmology/em.sup1/sup
The case-control study compared 153 eyes that underwent
pha…
Cell Phone Use Affects Brain Activity
Cell phone exposure was associated with increased brain glucose metabolism in the region closest to the antenna, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.sup1/sup
In the randomized study, Nora D. Volkow, MD, director of …
New Mexico Software annual revenue decreases 5% to $3.48 million
New Mexico Software, Inc. announced today its financial results, reporting annual revenue in 2010 decreased approximately 5% to $3.48 million compared to $3.66 million in 2009.
Refractory Topiramate-Induced Angle-Closure Glaucoma in a Man
A 39-year-old man being treated with topiramate for migraine headaches presented to the ER with blurred vision, severe headache and eye pain. What’s the diagnosis? Journal of Medical Case Reports
Omeros announces outcome from OMS103HP Phase 3 study in patients undergoing ACL surgery
Omeros Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing products focused on inflammation, bleeding and disorders of the central nervous system, today reported the outcome from its Phase 3 program evaluat…
Consensus Findings On Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Published In Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
The first global consensus report on meibomian gland dysfunction – a major cause of lid disease and evaporative dry eye – has been published in a special issue of the Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS) journal. The report is the result…
FDA Approves Hyperopia Application For The MEL 80 Excimer Laser From Carl Zeiss Meditec
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. announced that the MEL 80™ Excimer Laser has received premarket approval (PMA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of hyperopia. This new indication complements the existing FDA approved applica…
IOVS journal publishes first global consensus report on MGD
The first global consensus report on meibomian gland dysfunction – a major cause of lid disease and evaporative dry eye – has been published in a special issue of the Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science journal.
Ranibizumab Yields 15-Letter Gain In VA In Patients Treated For DME, Study Shows
Results of the second of two phase 3 clinical trials showed that ranibizumab met its primary endpoint in patients being treated for diabetic macular edema, according to a news release from Genentech.
Amniotic Membrane Transplantation as an Adjunct to Medical Therapy in Acute Ocular Burns
How effective is amniotic membrane transplantation in healing ocular burns? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
What The Brain Saw
The moment we open our eyes, we perceive the world with apparent ease. But the question of how neurons in the retina encode what we “see” has been a tricky one. A key obstacle to understanding how our brain functions is that its components – neurons – …
Next Set Of NICE Quality Standards Launched On Depression, Diabetes And Glaucoma
NICE has today (31 March) launched new quality standards on depression in adults, diabetes in adults and glaucoma 1, adding to the library of standards already published2. NICE quality standards are markers of excellence in patient care…
Changes to the Specialist Collections Cessation of the RSS feed for Eyes and Vision
From May 2011, NICE (NHS Evidence) will launch a redesigned and improved specialist evidence service to replace the existing model of 30 Specialist Collections.
In view of the change to the new service the Eyes and Vision RSS feeds will cease from to…
Surgeon presents LASIK procedure comparative study results at ASCRS Symposium
LasikPlus surgeon Dr. Lewis Groden presented results from a first-of-its-kind, comparative study at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium revealing that LASIK procedures performed with modern excimer laser technology produce…
Top Hospitals List Points Way to Lowering Mortality Rate
The best hospitals have lower mortality rates, along with higher profit margins, according to the latest Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals study. Medscape Medical News
ARVO Foundation For Eye Research Honors Deisseroth With First Ludwig Von Sallman Clinician-Scientist Award
Karl Deisseroth, MD, PhD, has been named the first recipient of the Ludwig von Sallman Clinician-scientist Award, presented by the ARVO Foundation for Eye Research (AFER) to a clinician-scientist under age 40…
The Eye’s Visual Pigments Throughout Life Are Controlled By Thyroid Hormone
What part does the thyroid gland have in vision? Thyroid hormone is crucially involved in controlling which visual pigment is produced in the cones. Previously, it was assumed that the colour sensitivity of the cones is fixed in the adult retina. Resea…
LasikPlus® Research Reveals Excellent Results From Modern LASIK
LasikPlus® surgeon Dr. Lewis Groden presented results from a first-of-its-kind, comparative study at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Symposium revealing that LASIK procedures performed with modern excimer laser technolo…