Health
Watch out for eyes when champagne corks fly
(HealthDay)—If you plan to pop a bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine over the holidays, make sure you do it safely, the American Academy of Ophthalmology says.
Dec 30, 2012
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News tagged with ophthalmologist
Pediatrics
AAP updates screening guide for retinopathy of prematurity
(HealthDay)—For the effective detection of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), at-risk infants should receive carefully timed retinal examinations (based on their gestational age) by an ophthalmologist experienced in the ...
Jan 2, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Australians trial Botox to treat hay fever
The best-selling wrinkle erasing drug Botox will be used in an Australian study to treat hay fever, researchers said Tuesday after it showed promise in providing relief in early trials.
Oct 9, 2012
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Pediatrics
Only 10 percent of U.S. counties have a pediatric ophthalmologist
Only 10 percent of U.S. counties have a pediatric ophthalmologist, according to a study published online Jan. 27 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Jan 27, 2023
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Ophthalmology
Significant global shortfall of trained eye doctors now and in future
Despite more than 200 000 eye doctors in practice around the globe, capacity is not keeping pace with the growing demands of ageing populations and the current needs of developing countries, finds research published online ...
Mar 27, 2012
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Ophthalmology
Vision problems? Here's a guide to which specialist is right for you
If you're having eye problems, you may not know which type of specialist to consult.
Jan 18, 2021
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Ophthalmology
25 percent of homeless people surveyed in Toronto report vision problems
Twenty-five per cent of homeless people surveyed in Toronto had vision problems up to and including blindness, four times higher than the rate of the overall population in North America, a new study by St. Michael's Hospital ...
Feb 5, 2015
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Ophthalmology
New technologies for retinal therapies
The future of the investigation and treatment of retinal disorders is already here at the MedUni Vienna: in the new Christian Doppler "OPTIMA" (Ophthalmic Image Analysis) laboratory headed by Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth, Director ...
Jun 19, 2013
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Ophthalmology
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 ...
May 17, 2013
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Neuroscience
A vision exam for mice
How can one use simple means to investigate the visual abilities of animals? This question is being pursued by the research group of Dr. Thomas Münch at the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience at the University of Tübingen. ...
Aug 21, 2013
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