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Macular degeneration: One-off jab that could stop age-related blindness
The newly discovered chemical will keep the disease at bay, allowing elderly men and women to continue to everyday activities from reading the newspaper to driving or watching TV.
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 9, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Simple exercises to improve your eyesight naturally
Aging vision (or presbyopia) affects many people over the age of 40. People who have developed presbyopia find they need to hold books, magazines and other reading material at arm's length in order to focus properly. What are the causes of this condition and can vision...
Source: NaturalNews.com - April 9, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news
Dr. Christopher Girkin named chair at UAB
Christopher A. Girkin, MD, MSPH, has been named chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Dr. Girkin has been interim department chairman since October and has
been on the faculty at UAB since 1999.
Source: Modern Medicine - April 9, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Black flies may have a purpose after all
(University of Georgia) Black flies drink blood and spread disease such as river blindness -- creating misery with their presence. A University of Georgia study, however, proves that the pesky insects can be useful.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - April 9, 2012 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Use of change blindness to measure different abilities to detect relevant changes in natural driving scenes - Koustanaï A, Van Elslande P, Bastien C.
Drivers have to focus their attention on a danger to become aware of it. Change blindness paradigms are therefore relevant to studying the ability to detect danger. However, research has not yet focused on the role of two essential factors in guiding drive...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - April 8, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
The one-off jab that could stop age-related blindness
The newly discovered chemical will keep the disease at bay, allowing elderly men and women to continue to everyday activities from reading the newspaper to driving or watching TV.
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 8, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Trinity researchers report major eye disease breakthrough
(Trinity College Dublin) Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have discovered that a part of the immune system called the inflammasome is involved in regulating the development of one of the most common forms of blindness, called age-related macular degeneration. They have discovered that controlling an inflammatory component IL-18, in cases of age-related macular degeneration could prevent the development of the disease.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - April 8, 2012 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Increased Complications of DSEK After Tube Shunts Increased Complications of DSEK After Tube Shunts
The unique challenges of Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty in patients with previous glaucoma drainage device insertion are highlighted by this case series. Medscape Ophthalmology
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 6, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint Source Type: news
Light brings back bad memories
MIT researchers identify, label and manipulate the neuronal network encoding a memoryMemory is one of the enduring mysteries of neuroscience. How does the brain form a memory, store it, and then retrieve it later on? After a century of research, some answers began to emerge. It is now widely believed that memory formation involves the strengthening of connections between a network of nerve cells, and that memory recall occurs when that network is reactivated. There was, however, no direct evidence for this. Now, researchers at MIT show that the cellular networks that encode memories can not only be identified, but also ma...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 6, 2012 Category: Science Authors: Mo Costandi Tags: Neuroscience guardian.co.uk Blogposts Source Type: news
The Eye Hormone
You’ve very likely heard of this antioxidant. But I’ll bet you didn’t know that your eyesight depends on it.
You see, your eyes are very sensitive. And they’re under constant attack from free radicals that can lead to Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness for Americans.
Fortunately, your eyes have a barrier around your retina for protection. A single layer of cells called your retinal pigment epithelium (RPE).
Today I’m going to show you how to use the natural hormone that doubles as an antioxidant to strengthen your RPE. That way, you can keep reading, driving, watching your...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - April 6, 2012 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Dr. Al Sears Tags: Newsletter eyes melatonin Source Type: news
Verteporfin Adds Little to Ranibizumab for AMDVerteporfin Adds Little to Ranibizumab for AMD
Verteporfin photodynamic therapy plus ranibizumab injections is no better than ranibizumab alone for treating subfoveal choroidal neovascularization secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 5, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Breakthrough in IOP regulation in fight against glaucoma
Medical researchers have gained new insight regarding the regulation of intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma -- an irreversible blinding disease that causes progressive visual impairment due to optic nerve damage and is the leading cause of blindness worldwide.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 5, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: news
Antibiotic May Pose Risk to Eyes (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- The risk of retinal detachment was found to be higher among patients currently taking oral fluoroquinolones, although the absolute risk remained small, a case-control study showed.
Source: MedPage Today Ophthalmology - April 5, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: news
Fluoroquinolones Linked to Retinal DetachmentsFluoroquinolones Linked to Retinal Detachments
A large retrospective study has shown that ophthalmology patients were 4.5 times more likely to have retinal detachment if they used fluoroquinolones. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 5, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Smith and Nesi’s Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Source: Springer Medicine titles - April 5, 2012 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: news
Inflammatory ocular adverse events with use of oral bisphosphonates: retrospective cohort study
Source: CMAJ
Area: News
Following reports of inflammatory ocular adverse events, mainly uveitis and scleritis, among patients on oral bisphosphonates, this retrospective cohort study examined the risk of these adverse events in residents of British Columbia who had visited an ophthalmologist from 2000 to 2007.
The cohort comprised 934,147 people, including 10,827 first-time users of bisphosphonates and 923,320 non-users, who were followed to the first inflammatory ocular adverse event, death, termination of insurance or the end of the study period. An inflammatory ocular adverse event was defined as scleritis ...
Source: NeLM - News - April 5, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Antibiotics Linked to Retinal Detachment Risk
Title: Antibiotics Linked to Retinal Detachment RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/3/2012 6:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 4/4/2012 12:00:00 AM
Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General - April 4, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: news
Optos ships next-generation imaging devices
Medical retinal imaging company Optos plc has delivered its first next-generation ultra-widefield
retinal imaging devices (Daytona) to customers. The new devices have been scaled to accommodate smaller office
spaces while providing high-resolution imaging and adding new autofluorescence capabilities.
Source: Modern Medicine - April 4, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Former ARVO executive director dies
Former Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Executive Director Joanne G. Angle
died March 8. She was 70 and had cancer.
Source: Modern Medicine - April 4, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Look deep into women's eyes in April
Prevent Blindness America (PBA) has designated April as Women's Eye Health and Safety
Month.
Source: Modern Medicine - April 4, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Athletes focus of Sports Eye Safety Month
During Sports Eye Safety Month in April, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, through its EyeSmart
program, is reminding athletes to wear appropriate, sport-specific protective eyewear, properly fitted by an
eye-care professional, to prevent a sports-related eye injury.
Source: Modern Medicine - April 4, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Systemic, localized treatment both effective for uveitis
Both systemic and localized treatment for vision-threatening uveitis are effective in improving visual
acuity and controlling uveitis and macular edema, according to results from the Multicenter Uveitis Steroid
Treatment (MUST) trial as presented by Jennifer E. Thorne, MD, PhD, here at the 24th annual Current Concepts in
Ophthalmology meeting.
Source: Modern Medicine - April 4, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Antibiotics Linked to Retinal Detachment Risk
The risk is very small and the reasons aren't known, researchers say
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Infections - April 3, 2012 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Infections, Ophthalmology, Pharmacy, News, Source Type: news
Bone Drugs May Raise Risk for Eye Pain (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Oral bisphosphonate therapy may boost the risk of inflammatory eye complications in first-time users versus nonusers, researchers found.
Source: MedPage Today Ophthalmology - April 3, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: news
Osteoporosis Drugs May Lead to Eye Trouble: Study
Title: Osteoporosis Drugs May Lead to Eye Trouble: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/2/2012 2:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 4/3/2012 12:00:00 AM
Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General - April 3, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: news
Controlling Risk Factors May Reduce Risk for Cataracts Controlling Risk Factors May Reduce Risk for Cataracts
New research suggests that controlling risk factors such as hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, and smoking may reduce the risk of developing, or slow the growth of, lens opacities. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 2, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Osteoporosis Drugs May Lead to Eye Trouble: Study
Researchers say they found risk for anterior uveitis and scleritis, diseases that can cause impairment
Source: Orthopedics News - Doctors Lounge - April 2, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pharmacy, News, Source Type: news
Bisphosphonates May Increase Risk for Uveitis and ScleritisBisphosphonates May Increase Risk for Uveitis and Scleritis
Patients using oral bisphosphonates for the first time may be at increased risk of developing scleritis and uveitis. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - April 2, 2012 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
The Effect of Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections on IOPThe Effect of Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections on IOP
Do intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF agents cause a sustained rise in intraocular pressure? Medscape Ophthalmology
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 2, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint Source Type: news
After Age 50, AMD Prevalence Quadruples With Each DecadeAfter Age 50, AMD Prevalence Quadruples With Each Decade
The prevalence of age-related macular degeneration increases exponentially with every decade of age past 50 years, and standardized classification may increase detection. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 2, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
The Bristol Festival of Ideas
Now in its seventh year, the Bristol Festival of Ideas – in association with the Observer – brings together economists, writers, scientists and campaigners to discuss the problems facing a globalised world, and propose radical solutionsAs a young schoolboy in Bristol, Peter Higgs was so inspired by the life and work of the Nobel prize-winning Paul Dirac that he pursued a career in physics. Decades later Higgs is the focus of worldwide attention as the Large Hadron Collider seeks to prove whether the Higgs boson particle exists.Bristol has always been a good place for the development and delivery of ideas. Dirac regarde...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 31, 2012 Category: Science Tags: Bristol Festival of Ideas Peter Higgs Angela Carter Massive Attack Portishead Tricky Banksy Society The Observer Features Culture Source Type: news
Glare's Causes, Consequences, and Clinical Challenges After a Century of Ophthalmic Study. - Mainster MA, Turner PL.
PURPOSE: To provide a multidisciplinary synthesis of scientific information on disability, discomfort, dazzling, and scotomatic (photostress) glare. DESIGN: Perspective. METHODS: Analysis and integration of relevant historical and contemporary publications...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - March 31, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Sensing and Response Issues Source Type: news
An 8-Year-Old Boy With Pain and Double VisionAn 8-Year-Old Boy With Pain and Double Vision
An 8-year-old boy presents with progressive pain in his right eye and double vision. What is your diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - March 31, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Clinical Case Source Type: news
Many wearing contact lenses risk infection
DALLAS, March 31 (UPI) -- Using tap water for lens cleaning and wearing lenses while showering can leave contact lens wearers open to infections, U.S. ophthalmologists warn.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 31, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Adjustable or Tied-Off Sutures in Strabismus Surgery?Adjustable or Tied-Off Sutures in Strabismus Surgery?
Do we adjust ourselves out of a good result with adjustable sutures in strabismus surgery? Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 30, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Not Enough Qualified Eye Doctors Globally
According to a study published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology there are over 200,000 eye doctors in practice across the world. However, this is not enough to keep up with the current needs of developing countries and the increasing demands of aging populations. The study findings are based on an International Council of Ophthalmology survey that involved 213 ophthalmic societies in 193 countries between March and April 2010...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 30, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Eye Health / Blindness Source Type: news
ME is often dismissed – but sufferers like Emily Collingridge are dying | Scott Jordan Harris
How many young people have to die before 'chronic fatigue syndrome' merits properly funded biomedical research?On Sunday 18 March, Emily Collingridge, a beautiful 30-year-old activist and author, died after she was apparently no longer able to struggle against the chronic illness that had afflicted her since she was six. Major news organisations have all but ignored her death – the death of a noteworthy campaigner while suffering from the very condition she tried to persuade the world actually existed – just as they continually ignore so many important stories about the illness she had.That illness is a neurological co...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 30, 2012 Category: Science Authors: Scott Jordan Harris Tags: Chronic fatigue syndrome Medical research Health NHS Society guardian.co.uk Comment Comment is free Source Type: news
Physicists find patterns in new state of matter
Physicists have discovered patterns which underlie the properties of a new state of matter. In a new study, the scientists describe the emergence of "spontaneous coherence," "spin textures" and "phase singularities" when excitons -- the bound pairs of electrons and holes that determine the optical properties of semiconductors and enable them to function as novel optoelectronic devices -- are cooled to near absolute zero.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 29, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: news
MIGS: A Promising Option in Glaucoma ManagementMIGS: A Promising Option in Glaucoma Management
Considerable interest surrounds microincision glaucoma surgery (MIGS), with its less invasive approach. Dr. Roger Steinert explores the surgical techniques and comments on their impact on practice. Medscape Ophthalmology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 28, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Commentary Source Type: news
Light drinkers 'die less following heart attack'
Conclusion
There has long been debate over whether alcohol can help prevent health problems such as heart attacks. This new study looked at associations between alcohol intake and the risk of dying following a heart attack. It has suggested that in men who survive their first heart attack, moderate alcohol consumption (between 1-4 UK units daily on average) was associated with a reduced risk of death compared with not drinking alcohol.
This study’s main strengths are its size, length of follow up, and its collection of data going forward rather than going through existing records. Together these increase its chances of g...
Source: NHS News Feed - March 28, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart/lungs Food/diet Source Type: news
NEW TITLE IN PMC: Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research
The following new journal from Farzanegan Radandish Co. has been added to PubMed Central: Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research ISSN: 2008-2010 (Print); 2008-322X (Electronic) URL: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/journals/1686/ Archive includes volume 6(2011) to the current issue Note: There is no embargo delay for this journal. Thanks, PubMed Central
Source: PubMed Central News - March 28, 2012 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Ophthalmologists Scarce in Both Poor and Rich CountriesOphthalmologists Scarce in Both Poor and Rich Countries
There is a current shortfall, as well as an anticipated shortfall, in the number of ophthalmologists in both developing and high-income countries. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 28, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
FDA clears femtosecond laser platform
The FDA has cleared a new femtosecond laser platform (Femto LDV Z Models, Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems).
The platform has been released globally.
Source: Modern Medicine - March 28, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
FDA recalls Brilliant Blue G
The FDA has recalled Brilliant Blue G compounded by Franck's Labs Inc. of Ocala, FL, after receiving
reports of fungal endophthalmitis. The ophthalmic solution is an unapproved drug used during eye
surgeries.
Source: Modern Medicine - March 28, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
April 2 voting deadline for OWL award
Members of Ophthalmic Women Leaders (OWL) have until April 2 to vote for the winner of the group's
2012 Visionary Woman Award. Tamara Bogetti, MBA, Suzanne Bruno, MBA, COE, and Marguerite McDonald, MD, are the
three finalists this year.
Source: Modern Medicine - March 28, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
General Ophthalmic Services: Workforce Statistics for England and Wales, 31 December 2011
SummaryThis publication shows the number of ophthalmic practitioners (Optometrists and Ophthalmic Medical Practitioners) who are authorised by Primary...
Source: The IC : Eye Care - March 27, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: news
Researchers discover a new path for light through metal
Researchers have coaxed a thin film of titanium nitride into transporting plasmons, tiny electron excitations coupled to light that can direct and manipulate optical signals on the nanoscale. Titanium nitride's addition to the short list of surface-plasmon-supporting materials, formerly comprised only of metals, could point the way to a new class of optoelectronic devices with unprecedented speed and efficiency.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 27, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: news
Henry Winkler: 'As a child I was treated like an idiot and chastised constantly'
The Happy Days star, 66, on being diagnosed with dyslexia in his thirties, going from almost blindness to 20-20 vision and why he's an optimist.
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 26, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
