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10 Facts About Diabetic Retinopathy
These are the ‘Top Ten” facts that every patient with diabetes should know. For instance, every patient will develop the disease, but it doesn’t mean they’ll go blind!
Retinal Implant Brings Vision to Blind
Last week, Retina Implant, AG, a German developer of subretinal implants for the visually impaired, announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study the technical and clinical results obtained during their first human clinical trial. In the trial, a light-sensitive, externally powered microchip was surgically implanted subretinally near the macular region of volunteers blind from hereditary […]
Deciphering Proteins and Their Functions in the Regenerating Retina
An overview of proteins that play a crucial role in axon regeneration of retinal ganglion cells under experimental conditions, which may pave the way to restoring axonal tissue after injury. Expert Review of Proteomics
OCT Device Added to Diabetes Screening List
Topcon has gained approval for its 3D OCT-2000 to be added to the list of devices approved by the English National Screening Programme for Diabetic Screening (ENSPDR). The device is Topcon’s latest camera integrating a Spectral Domain OCT, which anal…
Potential drug therapy for diabetic retinopathy under study
One drug’s startling ability to restore retinal health in the eyes of diabetic mice has researchers wanting to learn more about how it works and whether it might do the same for people.
NICE Consults On Draft Quality Standards For Diabetes And Glaucoma
NICE has published for public consultation its draft quality standards for the clinical management of type 1 and 2 diabetes in adults and for the care of people with glaucoma. NICE quality standards are derived from the best available evidence, usually…
The Use of Gene Therapy in Treating Retinitis Pigmentosa and Dry AMD
A short while ago, I received a message from someone I did not know, who said that he enjoyed the writeups on my online Journal and was wondering if I might be interested in writing about the use of gene therapy as an approach to vision restoration. Si…
Retinal Implant Successful in Bringing Vision to Blind
Retina Implant AG out of Reutlingen, Germany is reporting the publication of a clinical study evaluating the company’s subretinal electronic chips in totally blind volunteers. The device contains 1500 active microphotodiodes, each with “its own …
Gene linked to the spread of eye melanoma.
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a gene associated with the spread of eye melanoma. Eventhough more studies are needed, the scientists say the discovery is an important step in understanding why some …
Open Your Eyes to Diabetes: Top Cause of Blindness Among Adults in Minnesota and the Nation
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in Minnesota, yet one in three who have diabetes don’t have an annual eye exam. The Minnesota Optometric Association advises regular eye exams.
Avastin/Lucentis Update 43: Secret Rebates Offered for Lucentis
First, Genentech refused to provide Lucentis for the CATT Study, being run by NEI/NIH to compare Avastin to Lucentis for AMD (Avastin/Lucentis Update 12); then they threatened to stop supplying Avastin to compounding pharmacies so that ophthalmologists…
Gene identified for spread of deadly melanoma
Researchers have identified a gene linked to the spread of melanoma of the eye. Although more research is needed, the researchers say the discovery is an important step in understanding why some tumors spread and others don’t. Metastasis is the most co…
Implanted Retinal Chip Allows Blind People To See
A subretinal implant inserted under the retina of three blind people has allowed them to see shapes and objects within days of the procedure, German scientists report in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B…
RCOphth Diabetic retinopathy screening DRS and the ophthalmology clinic set up in England
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common cause of visual loss in the working age population of the UK. Systematic comprehensive screening for DR aims to reduce visual impairment due to diabetic eye disease. This document provides guidance on implem…
Retina Implant’s microchip restores useful vision in patients blind due to retinitis pigmentosa
Retina Implant AG, a leading developer of subretinal implants for the visually impaired, today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study in Proceedings of the Royal Society B discussing the technical and clinical results obtained during their …
Retinal Implant ‘Enables Blind People To See’
Researchers in Germany have developed a retinal implant that has allowed three blind people to see shapes and objects within days of the implant being installed…
What are Treatment Options for Retinal Detachment in 3 Month Old Infant?
I have a son of 3 months with a detached retina in both eyes on 5th stage. He had a surgery on 19th oct in his left eye, but I am told there is no hope to restore his vision. i have heard about stem cell treatment of stem cells, and retinal cloning. Can you […]
New retinal implant enables blind people to see shapes and objects
Researchers in Germany have developed a retinal implant that has allowed three blind people to see shapes and objects within days of the implant being installed. One blind person was even able to identify and find objects placed on a table in front of …