Glaucoma – a leading cause of vision loss and blindness worldwide – runs in families. A team of investigators from Vanderbilt University and the University of Florida has identified a new candidate gene for the most common form of the eye disorder, pri…
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The Brain As A ‘Task Machine’
The portion of the brain responsible for visual reading doesn’t require vision at all, according to a new study published online on February 17 in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication. Brain imaging studies of blind people as they read words in Br…
Obesity Linked to Lower Glaucoma Risk in Women
Each additional unit of BMI drops open-angle glaucoma risk by 7% in women. Medscape Medical News
TLC Vision Announces TLC Laser Eye Centers In San Diego And Los Angeles
TLC Vision announced today plans for a continued presence in Southern California, from Los Angeles to San Diego. The renewed commitment includes an agreement to maintain the long-standing relationship with Drs. Alan M. Berg and Robert E. Feinfield, whi…
TLC Vision Announces TLC Laser Eye Centers In San Diego And Los Angeles
TLC Vision announced today plans for a continued presence in Southern California, from Los Angeles to San Diego. The renewed commitment includes an agreement to maintain the long-standing relationship with Drs. Alan M. Berg and Robert E. Feinfield, whi…
Why "Honest Abe" Couldn’t Look You Straight In The Eye And Other Eyesight Challenges Of U.S. Presidents
We recognize the United States’ great presidents as visionaries, but have some of our leaders had trouble seeing – literally? This Presidents’ Day, EyeSmart™, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s public awareness campaign empowering Americans to t…
Why "Honest Abe" Couldn’t Look You Straight In The Eye And Other Eyesight Challenges Of U.S. Presidents
We recognize the United States’ great presidents as visionaries, but have some of our leaders had trouble seeing – literally? This Presidents’ Day, EyeSmart™, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s public awareness campaign empowering Americans to t…
In Treating A Leading Cause Of Childhood Blindness, Drug Therapy Shows Significant Benefit
A readily available, inexpensive drug therapy showed a significant benefit in treating premature infants with the worst and historically most difficult-to-treat cases of retinopathy of prematurity. The results of a multicenter clinical trial led by res…
In Treating A Leading Cause Of Childhood Blindness, Drug Therapy Shows Significant Benefit
A readily available, inexpensive drug therapy showed a significant benefit in treating premature infants with the worst and historically most difficult-to-treat cases of retinopathy of prematurity. The results of a multicenter clinical trial led by res…
Iris Pharma announces validation of new EIU model of ocular inflammation
Iris Pharma, a world leader CRO specialized in ophthalmology, today announced the validation of the Endotoxin-Induced Uveitis model, a new model of ocular inflammation.
Investigation of the Potential of Polymer Therapeutics in Corneal Re-epithelialisation
What types of therapies are available for corneal wound healing? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
UGA Study Suggests Statins May Prevent Diabetic-Related Blindness
Athens, Ga. – New University of Georgia research has found that a statin drug that is often known by the brand-name Lipitor may help prevent blindness in people with diabetes.
Identification Of Glaucoma Gene Brightens View For Future Therapies
Glaucoma – a leading cause of vision loss and blindness worldwide – runs in families. A team of investigators from Vanderbilt University and the University of Florida has identified a new candidate gene for the most common form of the eye disorder, pri…
UGA Study Suggests Statins May Prevent Diabetic-Related Blindness
Athens, Ga. – New University of Georgia research has found that a statin drug that is often known by the brand-name Lipitor may help prevent blindness in people with diabetes.
Identification Of Glaucoma Gene Brightens View For Future Therapies
Glaucoma – a leading cause of vision loss and blindness worldwide – runs in families. A team of investigators from Vanderbilt University and the University of Florida has identified a new candidate gene for the most common form of the eye disorder, pri…
Enlargement Of Choroidal Nevi Not Shown To Be A Direct Predictor Of Malignant Transformation
Choroidal nevi, particularly those in younger patients, may enlarge slowly over time without transforming into choroidal melanoma, a study found.
Volk’s Gonio And Wide Field Lenses At SECO
Volk Optical, the industry leader in aspheric optics, will be exhibiting at the Southeastern Congress of Optometry (SECO) March 3-5 at the Georgia World Congress Center (Atlanta, Georgia), booth 1144.
The Brain As A ‘Task Machine’
The portion of the brain responsible for visual reading doesn’t require vision at all, according to a new study published online on February 17 in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication. Brain imaging studies of blind people as they read words in Br…
Enlargement Of Choroidal Nevi Not Shown To Be A Direct Predictor Of Malignant Transformation
Choroidal nevi, particularly those in younger patients, may enlarge slowly over time without transforming into choroidal melanoma, a study found.
Intravitreal Bevacizumab Prevents Blindness in Preemies
A single injection of bevacizumab (Avastin) into the eye of an infant is more effective than laser surgery for preventing blindness from retinopathy of prematurity, doctors in Houston report in the February 17th New England Journal of Medicine. Reute…