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.
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…