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Omega-3s In Fish, Seafood May Protect Seniors’ Eyes; A New Test May Catch Glaucoma Early
SAN FRANCISCO, CA- Seniors interested in lifestyle choices that help protect vision will be encouraged by a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine study, and people concerned about glaucoma can take heart from work on early detection by the University of Mia…
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Omega-3s In Fish, Seafood May Protect Seniors’ Eyes; A New Test May Catch Glaucoma Early
SAN FRANCISCO, CA- Seniors interested in lifestyle choices that help protect vision will be encouraged by a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine study, and people concerned about glaucoma can take heart from work on early detection by the University of Mia…
Study Links Genetic Mutations To Development Of Uveal Melanoma And Blue Nevi
Novel genetic mutations were identified in a significant majority of uveal melanoma samples, offering vital new insight into the pathogenesis of the world’s most common intraocular cancer, a study found.
Eye Movement Problems Common Cause Of Reading Difficulties In Stroke Patients
Visual problems can affect up to two thirds of stroke patients, but can sometimes go undetected if patients do not recognise them as an after-effect of the condition or if they are unable to communicate the problem to their medical team or families.
FDA Approves Three-Piece Hydrophobic IOL From Aaren Scientific
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Aaren Scientific’s EC-3 IOL, the company announced in press release.
FDA Approves Three-Piece Hydrophobic IOL From Aaren Scientific
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Aaren Scientific’s EC-3 IOL, the company announced in press release.
Retinopathy Is Common in Non-Diabetics
About 1 in 8 people without diabetes show signs of retinopathy and these appear to be associated with cardiovascular risk factors, researchers report in a November 3rd online paper in Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information
Fish Oil May Thwart Advanced AMD (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Eating fish and shellfish high in omega-3 fatty acids may protect against the development of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in older patients, researchers found.
Community Health Centers Offer A Vision For Quality Eye Care
For more than 55 years Chicago resident Ronald Seals has laced up his roller skates hitting the hard wood to perform spins, dances and the most difficult move of all, the “Big Wheel” — all with his family skating by his side. Seals’ eight wheels have …
High Achievers Honored In Research Australia Awards
A private philanthropist who has personally donated in excess of $60 million to health and medical research in the past few years and an Australian researcher who led the invention of a vaccine that could save 20,000 lives every year are among the awar…
New Study Outlines Steps To Improve Eye Care For Those With Dementia, UK
Recently published guidelines (1) relating to sight tests among people with dementia go some of the way to addressing the specific needs of this group. However, there is still a long way to go in terms of improving the provision of eye care services an…
New evidence for eye-protective effects of omega-3-rich fish, shellfish
Researchers wanted to know how the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) would be affected in a population of older people who regularly ate fish and seafood, since some varieties are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. A diet rich in omega-3…
Eye movement problems common cause of reading difficulties in stroke patients
Eye movement problems that result in difficulty reading are as common as vision loss in stroke patients, researchers at the University of Liverpool have found.
ACT files IND application to initiate Phase I/II study for Dry AMD
Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. announced today that it has filed an Investigational New Drug (IND) Application with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a Phase I/II multicenter study using human embryonic stem cell (hESC) derived reti…
Predicting and Improving the Outcomes of SLT Therapy
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Anterior Chamber Depth, White-To-White Corneal Diameter May Be Important To IOL Performance In Myopes
The average difference in pupil size between mesopic and photopic conditions was consistent among myopic patients between the ages of 18 years and 62 years, a study found.
Anterior Chamber Depth, White-To-White Corneal Diameter May Be Important To IOL Performance In Myopes
The average difference in pupil size between mesopic and photopic conditions was consistent among myopic patients between the ages of 18 years and 62 years, a study found.
InSite Vision Names Timothy Ruane Chief Executive Officer
ALAMEDA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–InSite Vision Incorporated (OTCBB:INSV), a company developing novel ophthalmic therapeutics, has appointed Timothy Ruane as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and elected Mr. Ruane to its Board of Directors, effective Decem…