Category Archives: Eye Disease
Serious, blinding eye diseases often have no early warning signs, symptoms
SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – May 8, 2012) – The American Academy of Ophthalmology and EyeCare America, a public-service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, urge all Americans to make regular dilated eye exams a part of … Continue reading
Women have bigger eyes than men
From an anatomical point of view, a normal, non-pathological eye is known as an emmetropic eye, and has been studied very little until now in comparison with myopic and hypermetropic eyes. The results show that healthy emmetropic women have a … Continue reading
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New laser vision correction method begins clinical trials
DUBLIN, Calif. & JENA, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Carl Zeiss Meditec announced its intention to initiate a US clinical trial of the ReLEx smile procedure for the correction of myopia, having received conditional approval for the trial from the US Food and Drug … Continue reading
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Dry eye may be relieved with caffeine
Researchers at the University of Tokyo’s School of Medicine have shown for the first time that caffeine intake can significantly increase the eye’s ability to produce tears, a finding that could improve treatment of dry eye syndrome. This common eye … Continue reading
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Osteoporosis drugs may increase risk of serious eye disease
Drugs that are commonly used to prevent osteoporosis may increase the risk of serious inflammatory eye disease in first-time users, found an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Oral bisphosphonates, the most commonly prescribed class of drugs used to … Continue reading
Posted in Elder Care, Eye Disease, Health Care: Medical Errors, Osteoporosis
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Glaucoma, elevated eye pressure drug Zioptam approved by FDA
On February 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zioptan (tafluprost ophthalmic solution) to help reduce elevated eye pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma. The drug is also approved for use in patients with higher-than-normal eye pressure (ocular hypertension), … Continue reading
Posted in Elder Care, Eye Disease, Eye Disease: Glaucoma, Eye Disease: Ocular Hypertension
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New, smart contact lenses provide extended pain relief to laser eye surgery patients
Scientists are reporting development of contact lenses that could provide a continuous supply of anesthetic medication to the eyes of patients who undergo laser eye surgery — an advance that could relieve patients of the burden of repeatedly placing drops … Continue reading
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Visually impaired elderly can benefit from tai chi: Hong Kong Polytech study
Age Ageing. 2011 Dec 16. [Epub ahead of print] The effects of Tai Chi on the balance control of elderly persons with visual impairment: a randomised clinical trial. Chen EW, Fu AS, Chan KM, Tsang WW. Source Department of Rehabilitation … Continue reading
Posted in Commercial Fitness Industry, Corporate Wellness, Elder Care, Elder Care: Falls, Exercise, Exercise: Benefits, Eye Disease, Fitness, Fitness: Tai Chi
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How contact lens wearers risk complications
Newswise — Philadelphia, Pa. (November 30, 2011) – Most people who wear contact lenses perceive themselves as following standard guidelines for lens wear and care—but only a tiny minority are actually compliant with all recommended care steps, according to a … Continue reading
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AMD drug Eylea gets FDA approval
Maintains clearness of vision in those with wet age-related macular degeneration The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Eylea (aflibercept) to treat patients with wet (neovascular) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in … Continue reading
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Physical fitness could have a positive effect on eye health: medical journal
Rockville, MD — 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 … Continue reading
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Lucentis raises concern for macular degeneration patients: Mayo Clinic researcher
ROCHESTER, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Two major drug trials conclude there was little risk from a drug aimed at age-related macular degeneration. Yet a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist began to note something concerning in some of her patients: an increase in pressure inside the … Continue reading
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Government urges older Americans to protect their vision
Statement of NEI Director Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D., on World Sight Day 2011, Thursday, Oct. 13 Older people are at increased risk of several eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, and glaucoma. AMD can cause profound loss … Continue reading
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Decorative contact lenses: the pros and cons: from the FDA
Wouldn’t it be cool to have Twilight vampire eyes for Halloween? Or deep violet eyes to match your purple sweater? How about your favorite sports team’s logo on your eyes just for fun? You can have all of these looks … Continue reading
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Vision problems may be caused by dry eyes
By Dr. Nancy Ross, UW Medicine Eye Institute A few months ago, I saw a patient who had blurry vision and tired eyes at the end of the day. Although he assumed that new computer glasses would correct the problem, … Continue reading
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