http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. (Medical Xpress)—A possible link between colour vision and the development of myopia - or near-sightedness - has been discovered by an international group, including a researcher from The University of Western Australia. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-colour-vision-link-myopia.html Ophthalmology Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:23:18 EST news281344934 Better strategies are needed to help glaucoma patients cope with difficulty reading. According to a new scientific study published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, adults with glaucoma read slower when reading silently for long periods of time and are more likely to have their reading speed decrease over time, possibly a result of reading fatigue. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-glaucoma-e-reader-apps.html Ophthalmology Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:40:03 EST news274369191 Herbs widely used throughout history in Asian and early European cultures have received renewed attention by Western medicine in recent years. Scientists are now isolating the active compounds in many medicinal herbs and documenting their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. In a study published in the journal Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Stuart A. Lipton, M.D., Ph.D. and colleagues at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) report that carnosic acid, a component of the herb rosemary, promotes eye health. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-compound-rosemary-macular-degeneration-laboratory.html Ophthalmology Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:33:12 EST news273252773 Cigarette smoking is a well-known risk factor for a wide-range of diseases. Now, scientists have evidence that smoking may also increase the risk of age-related cataract, the leading cause of blindness and vision loss in the world. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-cataracts-aging-population.html Ophthalmology Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:00:29 EST news269280020 A new study suggests caffeinated coffee drinkers should limit their intake to reduce their chances of developing vision loss or blindness. According to a scientific paper in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, heavy caffeinated coffee consumption is associated with an increased risk of developing exfoliation glaucoma, the leading cause of secondary glaucoma worldwide. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-links-caffeinated-coffee-vision-loss.html Ophthalmology Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:27:02 EST news268565192 (Medical Xpress)—Kansas State University researchers have developed a glue mixture that may reduce risks after laser vision correction surgery. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-super-adhesive-safety-lasik-eye.html Ophthalmology Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:19:10 EST news265281530 Studies have consistently reported that women require reading glasses or bifocal lenses earlier than men. According to a recent Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science paper, the gender difference is caused by factors other than focusing ability, such as arm length or preferred reading distance, which should be considered when prescribing readers or bifocals. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-arm-length-women-glasses-sooner.html Ophthalmology Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:07:29 EST news259603632 Research by an optometrist at the University of Houston (UH) supports the continued investigation of optical treatments that attempt to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-effective-treatment-nearsightedness.html Ophthalmology Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:41:12 EST news258136833 Just because a driver has passed the motor vehicle administration's vision test may not mean he or she is safe to drive. A recent study found that the frequency and distance at which drivers with moderate levels of blurred vision and cataracts recognize pedestrians at night was severely reduced, even when the drivers have passed the required vision test. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-standard-vision-nighttime.html Ophthalmology Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:57:41 EST news253288655 Wii remotes are not all about fun and games. Scientists can use them to assess and diagnose children with an abnormal head position caused by eye diseases. As described in a recent Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science article, researchers developed a low-cost digital head posture measuring device with Nintendo Wiimotes to help diagnose this condition, medically called ocular torticollis. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-nintendo-wii-game-vision-disorder.html Ophthalmology Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:39:27 EST news250429156 Results from a recent scientific study in the U.K. may change the way that healthcare professionals measure eye pressure and allow them to assess the risk of glaucoma with greater accuracy. Glaucoma is the second most common cause of irreversible loss of vision worldwide. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-10-british-glaucoma-treatment.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:23:11 EST news238681368 Physical activity may be what the doctor orders to help patients reduce their risk of developing glaucoma. According to a recently published scientific paper, higher levels of physical exercise appear to have a long-term beneficial impact on low ocular perfusion pressure (OPP), an important risk factor for glaucoma. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-10-physical-positive-effect-eye-health.html Health Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:10:57 EST news238680647 New research at UC Santa Barbara is contributing to the basic biological understanding of how retinas develop. The study is part of the campus's expanding vision research. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-05-scientists-vision.html Medical research Fri, 20 May 2011 12:22:15 EST news225112781