Ophthalmology
Five ways to protect your eye health
(HealthDay)—Your risk of vision problems increases with age, but there are things you can do to protect your sight, eye doctors say.
May 25, 2018
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Neuroscience
Keto diet protects optic nerve in glaucoma mouse model
Switching mice destined to develop glaucoma to a low carbohydrate, high fat diet protects the cells of the retina and their connections to the brain from degeneration, according to research published in JNeurosci. The study ...
May 14, 2018
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Ophthalmology
Satellite imaging techniques may help reduce preventable vision loss
By adapting pattern recognition techniques used to assess satellite images, scientists have devised a novel way to diagnose blinding eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration.
May 11, 2018
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Health
Omega-3s from fish oil supplements no better than placebo for dry eye
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements taken orally proved no better than placebo at relieving symptoms or signs of dry eye, according to the findings of a well-controlled trial funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of ...
Apr 13, 2018
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Ophthalmology
Post-Ebola cataract surgery can safely restore vision
Cataract surgery can be safely performed on Ebola virus disease survivors with impaired vision, Emory Eye Center ophthalmologists and 40 colleagues around the world report.
Apr 4, 2018
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Diabetes
Research finds orbital radiotherapy should not be used to treat thyroid eye disease
The first NHS-led clinical trial for thyroid eye disease (TED) - also called Graves' orbitopathy (GO) – a disfiguring condition causing protruding eyes, double vision and swelling around the eyes affecting mostly women ...
Mar 26, 2018
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Ophthalmology
Robocalls improve diabetes eye screening among low-income minorities
Automated reminder calls may be an effective tool to improve screening for diabetic eye disease among low-income minority patients, especially African Americans, a new study finds. The study results will be presented Monday ...
Mar 19, 2018
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Ophthalmology
Google's AI program: Building better algorithms for detecting eye disease
The ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to help screen patients for a common diabetic eye disease gains momentum with a new study published online today in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. ...
Mar 13, 2018
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Diabetes
Annual eye exam is vital if you have diabetes
(HealthDay)—A yearly eye exam is a key part of diabetes treatment, experts say.
Mar 8, 2018
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Ophthalmology
New glaucoma drugs yield large, lasting reductions in intraocular pressure
New Rochelle, NY, February 21, 2018-Two novel ocular hypotensive agents that have just been approved for use in humans—netarsudil and latanoprostene bunod (LBN)—greatly reduce intraocular pressure, with lasting results ...
Feb 21, 2018
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