A new therapeutic approach for lazy eye, also known as amblyopia, uses good old Tetris to train the eyes to work together. This innovative approach to a common eye disorder is a result of research done by Dr. Robert Hess from McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada. And yes, you have read correctly: they use a video game to treat an eye (Read more...)
Two Wayne State University researchers are working on a technique that could lead to easier, faster identification of cancer tumors that can be effectively treated by calcium channel-based therapies.
Objective: To describe the prognosis and retinal location in patients presenting with acute traumatic maculopathy and extramacular retinal injuries.Design: Retrospective, noninterventional case series.Participants and Controls: All patients presenting with commotio retinae or sclopetaria retinae to the Birmingham Midland Eye Centre Eye Casualty from October 1, 2007, to February 23, 2011.Methods: The notes of all patients presenting with ocular trauma in the specified time period were examined to identify suitable patients and demographic and injury data were extracted.Main Outcome Measures: Outcome was assessed by visual acuity (VA).Results: For macular commotio retinae, 53 patients were identified, of whom 34 had adequate follow-up to (Read more...)
Purpose: To assess the incidence, duration, and severity of oscillopsia after lateral wall orbital decompression for thyroid eye disease.Design: Retrospective telephone interview.Participants: A consecutive group of patients who had undergone lateral w…
SAN FRANCISCO — Corneal collagen cross-linking faces numerous regulatory approvals in the United States by virtue of being a drug-device combination, an expert said here.The procedure is approved in the European Union and other regions but is not approved in the U.S. Several clinical trials are ongoing.
SAN FRANCISCO — A sutureless method of pterygium surgery offers optimal cosmetic results the day after surgery, according to a study presented here. The method, using amniotic membrane, yields high patient satisfaction, Arun C. Gulani, MD, said at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.