Ophthalmology
New eye test could detect glaucoma years earlier
UNSW Australia scientists have developed a testing protocol that identifies the blinding eye disease glaucoma four years earlier than current techniques.
Jul 12, 2016
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Ophthalmology
Pilocarpine expands schlemm canal in healthy eyes, glaucoma
(HealthDay)—Pilocarpine expands the Schlemm canal in eyes with and without glaucoma, according to a study published online June 23 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Jun 25, 2016
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Ophthalmology
Disease that causes blindness in children tied to new gene
Northwestern Medicine and University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) scientists have identified a gene that causes severe glaucoma in children. The finding, published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, validates a similar ...
Jun 10, 2016
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Ophthalmology
Membrane-tube shunt device can reduce intraocular pressure
(HealthDay)—Glaucoma surgery using a novel membrane-tube (MT) type glaucoma shunt device (MicroMT) can safely reduce intraocular pressure (IOP), according to a study published online May 3 in Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology.
May 12, 2016
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Ophthalmology
Venlafaxine-induced rise in intraocular pressure described
(HealthDay)—In a case report published online April 30 in Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, venlafaxine-induced increase in intraocular pressure (IOP) is described in a patient with open angle glaucoma.
May 9, 2016
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Ophthalmology
Timed-release glaucoma drug insert shows promise as alternative to daily drops
A new device that slowly releases eye medication may one day be a promising option for the many glaucoma patients who struggle with administering their own daily prescription eye drops. New research shows a medicated silicone ...
May 5, 2016
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Ophthalmology
Glaucoma may result from white matter degeneration
(HealthDay)—Glaucoma may be associated with lower fractional anisotropy in the optic radiations, forceps major, and corpus callosum, possibly as a result of white matter degeneration, according to a study published online ...
May 2, 2016
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Ophthalmology
Promising new compound protects neurons and vision in mice with glaucoma
Early tests of a novel compound in mice with glaucoma should come as welcome news to millions of people around the world now suffering with this leading cause of vision loss. Researchers reporting in the journal Heliyon have ...
Apr 19, 2016
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Genetics
Scientists uncover five genetic markers for glaucoma
Scientists have discovered new genetic areas linked to an increased risk of glaucoma - the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
Apr 5, 2016
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Medical research
Research advance may lead to new treatments for glaucoma
Researchers have developed a tool to not only model the underlying disease mechanisms of glaucoma, but also to help discover and test new pharmacological strategies to combat the neurodegeneration that occurs in patients ...
Mar 22, 2016
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