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New study pinpoints biochemical mechanism underlying fibrosis following glaucoma surgery

The most common cause of failure after glaucoma surgery is scarring at the surgical site, so researchers are actively looking for ways to minimize or prevent scar formation. Previous work had suggested that vascular endothelial ...

Ophthalmology created May 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Early screenings key to diagnosing glaucoma

New research is emphasizing the importance of regular screenings for glaucoma, a disease that deteriorates the optic nerve over time and is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. The onset of glaucoma is associated ...

Ophthalmology created May 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study provides clarity on supplements for protection against blinding eye disease

Adding omega-3 fatty acids did not improve a combination of nutritional supplements commonly recommended for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of vision loss among older Americans, ...

Ophthalmology created May 06, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Glucosamine supplements tied to risk of eye condition

(HealthDay)—Glucosamine supplements that millions of Americans take to help treat hip and knee osteoarthritis may have an unexpected side effect: They may increase risk for developing glaucoma, a small ...

Ophthalmology created 8 hours ago | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Glaucoma drug can cause droopy eyelids

Prostaglandin analogues (PGAs), drugs which lower intraocular pressure, are often the first line of treatment for people with glaucoma, but their use is not without risks. PGAs have long been associated with blurred vision, ...

Ophthalmology created May 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Eyes on the sun: Child sunshine exposure and eye development

(Medical Xpress)—Exposure to sunshine as a small child is crucial to the development of a healthy eye according to results of long-term myopia study conducted by University of Sydney researchers.

Ophthalmology created May 21, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Outdoor recess time can reduce the risk of nearsightedness in children

Two new studies add to the growing evidence that spending time outdoors may help prevent or minimize nearsightedness in children. A study conducted in Taiwan, which is the first to use an educational policy as a public vision ...

Ophthalmology created May 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers confirm pine bark extract could reduce cataract risk

(Medical Xpress)—A winter after discovering Canada for France, Jacques Cartier's exploration crew started suffering and dying from the dreadful scurvy disease in 1535. But thanks to an Iroquoian healer, they were miraculously ...

Ophthalmology created Apr 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

University partners with Sony to find cure for 'lazy eye'

The University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, have been working with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) to develop special 3-D glasses and games to help treat children ...

Ophthalmology created May 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

First corneal transplant with pre-loaded donor tissue performed at Mass. Eye and Ear

The first successful cornea transplant with donor endothelial tissue preloaded by an eye bank has been performed at Massachusetts Eye and Ear in Boston, Mass. Roberto Pineda II, M.D., Director of the Refractive Surgery Service ...

Ophthalmology created May 07, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Contacts uncomfortable? Changing lens type or lens care product may help

If your contact lenses are causing you discomfort, simply switching to a different type of contact lens or lens care product may bring improvement, reports a study, " Effect of Lens and Solution Choice on the Comfort of Contact ...

Ophthalmology created May 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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