Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Researchers develop a guide to dementia-friendly eyecare

Being diagnosed with dementia can be devastating, but you can live well for many years with the condition. An important part of this is staying independent, living at home and continuing to do the things that you enjoy.

Ophthalmology

Training module helps optometrists ID glaucoma

(HealthDay)—Incorporating functional results into assessments may improve the accuracy of optometrists' diagnosis of glaucoma following a training intervention, according to a study published online Oct. 2 in Ophthalmic ...

Ophthalmology

Coming soon to an optometrist's office near you: Wavefront analysis

Techniques developed by astronomers seeking a clear view of objects in space are coming closer to home, as eye care professionals apply the concept of wavefront optics to understanding—and correcting—subtle visual abnormalities ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Telemedicine vision for remote eye care

(Medical Xpress) -- Optometrists from Flinders University will soon be able to diagnose and manage eye diseases in rural and remote communities – all from the comfort of their computer chair.

Ophthalmology

The Medical Minute: Hope for those with vision loss

One of the most difficult things optometrists and ophthalmologists must tell a patient is that he or she has an eye disease that already has or could permanently rob them of their vision. Today, the most common diseases in ...