MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'eye'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:47:27 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181805&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fback-to-school-tip-your-child-may-need-a-comprehensive-eye-exam%2F2011.08.31 Dori Carlson, O.D. In a recent interview with the president of the American Optometric Association (AOA), Dr. Dori Carlson, I learned the surprising statistic that about 1 in 4 school age children have an undetected or undiagnosed vision problem. School vision screenings, while helpful, still miss more than 75% of these problems. And for those kids who are discovered to have a vision problem during a school screening, upwards of 40% receive no follow up after the diagnosis. Clearly, we need to do better at diagnosing and treating childhood visual deficits. My full conversation with Dr. Carlson can be listened to below: Dr. Carlson told me that the solution involves (more…) (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181805 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:00:24 +0100 5181805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028237&cid=t_92005_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FWyjziQ_V90I%2F We review another misdirected and underdone 'research' article from the most recent issue of Emergency Medicine Australasia... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028237 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:21:53 +0100 5028237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028238&cid=t_92005_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FQS1UoarrwuM%2F It is sometimes with trepidation that I tear away the anonymous brown cover concealing a furtive tome sent for review...however, having read this awesome text (twice), I attest that in this case...my fears were unjust. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028238 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:03:42 +0100 5028238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008705&cid=t_92005_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautyramp.com%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Make upExpert tips to attract attention in party. Pop your beauty with appropriate makeup and style. Makeup is applied to cover up flaws and to look perfect for the occasion. You can look bold to delicate with the type of makeup you apply on your face. Make up can highlight your beauty assets making you more beautiful than ever. Here are some beauty tips to give a dazzling effect to your personality. Hope these tips will help you in looking perfect for the season. 1. PrimerA make up can last for long if a makeup primer is applied to skin before you start applying makeup. It provides a smooth base to the skin. Mix primer well with your moisturizer before applying it on your skin to look natural. You can mix primer with foundation also. 2. EyelinerEye makeup should be don... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008705 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:26:47 +0100 5008705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008091&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008170.html Getting more vitamin D, methionine, and betaine in your diet is linked to lower incidence of the old age eye disease macular degeneration. BOSTON (July 1) -- Eating a diet high in vitamin D, as well as the nutrients betaine and methionine, might help reduce the risk of macular degeneration, according to new research conducted by Tufts Medical Center scientists. Their study of identical twins from the US World War II Twin Registry also found that the more a person smoked, the higher their risk of developing macular degeneration. The study, "Smoking, Dietary Betaine, Methionine, and Vitamin D in Monozygotic Twins with Discordant Macular Degeneration: Epigenetic Implications” published in the journal Ophthalmology on July 1, is the first to look... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008091 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5008091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997517&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-case-of-a-chronic-corneal-abrasion%2F2011.07.04 Back at the beginning of May, the Bird took a swipe at my left eyeball with her little birdie talon, ripping off a nice, solid chunk of my cornea and leaving me in some serious pain.  It was a rough couple of days, especially because Chris was away for the week on business, but my family and friends pitched in to help with the baby and to allow me to heal. I figured I was done with this issue. “You may want to be careful about recurrence, Kerri.  With this kind of injury, it does happen.”  My eye doctor warned me, handing me a small tube of eye goop stuff.  “This is Muro 128.  Pull down your lower eyelid and smear this in there.  It will help keep your eye coated while you sleep.” (Oh eyeball injuries.  You make me feel old, because if you Google “Muro ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997517 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:00:55 +0100 4997517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993007&cid=t_92005_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautyramp.com%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Expert beauty tips for applying makeupQuick tips to attract attention in party. Here are some gorgeous makeup tips to make you dazzle at any event. So, if you are planning to attend a party, just remember a few tips to look amazing and outstanding for the event. 1. EyelinerApplying brown or black eye liner makes the eye pop. If you apply eye liner of such shades then it adds depth to the eyes. It could add beauty to the eyes with an effective highlight. Applying them on the lash line adds warmth to the eyes. So, complete your eye makeup with eyeliner.2. CheeksA gel blush could be just perfect if you want to emphasize your cheekbones. Use fingers to apply it evenly on the cheeks. Applying blush to your cheeks will help in adding the glam factor. It is a perfect way to up... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993007 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 10:50:35 +0100 4993007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992689&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F5-important-reasons-to-protect-your-eyes-from-the-suns-uv-radiation%2F2011.07.01 A Pterygium Dermatologists have done a great job promoting sun safety. We all know that we should use sunscreen or sunblock to avoid burns, and to reapply it religiously when we plan to be outdoors for long periods of time. But how often do we think about protecting our eyes from the same UV rays? A dear friend of mine has been on a long-term medicine that makes her skin especially sun-sensitive. She did not take sufficient precautions to protect her eyes from UV radiation (though she always wore sunscreen on her skin), and she developed a pterygium that looks just like the photograph above. Her condition reminded me of the importance of eye protection, and I thought I’d offer you 5 excellent reasons to start shielding your eyes from the sun. UV protection is critical for avoiding: 1... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992689 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:00:52 +0100 4992689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993016&cid=t_92005_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautyramp.com%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Experts SayThese tips will make your eyes look beautiful. To get that charm in your eyes that makes everyone spellbound just requires some attention. It is easy to get that look. Follow these make up tips from the best professionals in the make up industry and wait for the compliments: 1. Striking look: This look creates an instant impact. a. Apply some cream on the eyelids to get a smooth base for the eye shadow.b. Apply light pink colored eye shadow to cover the upper eye lid.c. Apply dark purple liner to highlight the lower eyelid. Choosing a dark color will help add magnetism to the eyes.d. Dark hues should be applied on the corners of the eyes only. Quick Tip: Use light eye shadow to get best result. 2. Long lasting impact look: This look can make you look outstan... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993016 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:45:09 +0100 4993016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984719&cid=t_92005_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Applying EyeshadowChoose a color which will make your eyes pop. A perfect eye makeup completes your look for the day with an attractive touch. It is essential to select the correct eye make up which suits your eyes well. If you don’t apply eye makeup regularly, there is nothing to fear. Just remember the following steps to get a perfect eye make for the occasion: Cosmetics Required: 1. Primer cream 2. Eye shadow brush3. Eye shadow (for base)4. A dark eye shadow (for highlighting the eyelid)5. Mascara6. Eye liner7. Glitter (if want to add a shimmer)8. Cotton wool Applying Eye Shadow: 1. Clean your skin well before you start applying make up.2. Dampen the brush before you start.3. Apply some primer cream on the eyes to provide a soft and smooth base.4. Apply a bas... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984719 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:17:50 +0100 4984719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976229&cid=t_92005_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Blue eyesAlways select eye shadow that enhances depth of the eyes. The best makeup tips for any eye color is just to select a color that can enhance the depth of the eyes and make them vibrant and lively. Same goes for beautiful blue colored eyes.There are several shades of blue and selecting an eye shadow depends on the color your eyes are. 1. Light blue: It is the lightest shade of blue. For this kind of eye color it is preferred to use light shadows to make your eyes attractive. Dark liner can be used on the edges of the eyes to give that stunning look.2. Deep dark blue: Shades of golden and mauve go well with this eye color. You can use dark shades like royal blue eye shadow to highlight the eyes. All color eye shadow varying from light to dark compliment the e... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976229 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:30:34 +0100 4976229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976230&cid=t_92005_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Make Up TipsHighlight the beauty of your skin with these make up tips. To get the perfect makeup it is necessary to apply a make up which matches your skin tone. Dark skinned people have more pigment in their skin, which makes it look darker. Skin tone could be either but what matters most for the skin is to look and feel healthy. Let us see what matters when it comes to selecting a makeup for dark skinned people. 1. Foundation: For such skin type this is perfect to use creamy and liquid foundation because they are water based foundation. Always choose a foundation which is darker than your skin tone as it will create an illusion of perfect skin covering the skin well. Apply powder to skin to get that perfect touch. It gives an even look to the skin.2. Eye makeup: For t... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976230 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:36:07 +0100 4976230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976231&cid=t_92005_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Green eyesFollow our make up tips and make your eyes sparkle. When it comes to eye makeup for green eyes, there is a lot you can do for a mesmerizing effect. Play with colors, the impact will be wonderful and real. There are many shades of green. First you have to determine your eyes fall in which category to make it simpler to select the right color eye shadow. 1. Deep green eyes: This is the darkest shade of green and the color that reminds us of a forest. For this shade, any eye shadow looks amazing. Darker shades like violet and purple suit this eye color beautifully. 2. Soft green: This is the lightest shade of green eye color. This kind of eye color gives an impression of mystery. Avoiding darker shades for this soft green color eyes is the best option. Go for s... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976231 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:14:37 +0100 4976231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976232&cid=t_92005_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Smokey eyesGet the perfect look with this dramatic eye make up. Do you have a desire to give your eyes the same smoky look that your favorite celebrity was spotted carrying on the red carpet? It is not at all tough as there are simple steps to get that sexy eye makeup. Complexity Level: Easy Time Required: 15 minutes Resources Required: a. A matte black baseb. Black powdered eye shadowc. A matte highlighter (preferably matching your skin color)d. Other highlighter of gray colore. Black eye kohlf. A silver eye shadow to add shimmery look to eyes (optional)g. A blending brush for black eye shadow and highlight colors Procedure1.Pick up a flat brush and dab it in the matte black base.2. Apply it on the base of the eye from the inner portion of your eyelid. Do it well ... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976232 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:30:03 +0100 4976232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976234&cid=t_92005_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Green Eye ShadowIt’s the latest trend in fashion. Your eyes do talk. Using a perfect eye shadow to highlight your eyes completes your make up. Use of green eye shadow is the latest trend and makes you sparkle for the day. You can apply green eye shadow with a pink or golden base. Both colors go well with green and it gives an outstanding look. Follow these simple steps to apply green eye shadow to make your eyes dazzle: Applying Green Eye Shadow Green Eye Shadow 2Quick tips to apply Green eye shadow. 1. Clean your skin around the eyes before you start applying make up on eyes.2. Dampen the brush with some droplets of water before you start.3. Apply some cream on the eyes to provide a soft and smooth base.4. Apply golden eye shadow in less quantity with the brus... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976234 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:45:29 +0100 4976234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968577&cid=t_92005_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F25%2Fwhy-celebrities-like-katy-perry-dont-want-people-to-make-eye-contact%2F A few weekends ago, I was intrigued to see this story in the New York Post: “The ultimate star perk is forbidding eye contact.” According to the Smoking Gun, singer Katy Perry’s contract covering her driver provides that the driver isn’t supposed to “stair” (sic) at her in the rear-view mirror. The piece notes that there have been many similar rumors over the years — that people were prohibited from making eye contact with Luke Perry, Tori Spelling, Sylvester Stallone, and others. When I read this story, I had a huge rush of intellectual pleasure. Because I think I’ve figured this out! Darshan. Years ago, when I was doing the research for my first book, Power Money Fame Sex: A User’s Guide, I was struck by how often celebrities made rules about eye contac... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968577 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:03:06 +0100 4968577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968936&cid=t_92005_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Make up 4Apply moisturizer as it binds the moisture to the skin giving it a smooth look. Different skin tones demand different make up. Use these few handy tips before applying the makeup and then you are ready to dazzle for the world! 1. Moisturizer Don’t forget to apply the correct moisturizer as it binds moisture to the skin giving it a smooth look. Moisturizer makes your skin soft, silky, and lively. It acts as base for the makeup you are about to put on. 2. ConcealerIt is applied to give a flawless complexion to the skin. It hides all unwanted spots and dark circles on the skin. The concealer should always be selected according to the skin type. Concealer appears gray or ashy on dark complexioned people. So, they can opt for golden or orange undertones to balanc... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968936 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:54:13 +0100 4968936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952989&cid=t_92005_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F19%2F10-tips-for-new-fathers%2F If you are a new dad, guess what research shows is one of the best things you can do to bond with your new baby and make your marriage stronger? Change his diaper. Yep… Becoming a new father can be a daunting task, but there are ten things to keep in mind that will help you, your new baby, and your marriage. 1. Time and tolerance. The most important thing you can do is simply spend time with your newborn.  Serious research about fatherhood is only a scant 30 years old, and what we know is that the more time fathers spend with their infants the better. Researchers in the early years of father-infant bonding couldn’t find fathers spending enough time with their infants to study them.  In other words, dads weren’t spending an adequate amount of time with their baby to even start... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952989 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:29:58 +0100 4952989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934335&cid=t_92005_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F14%2Fwhen-our-intuition-leads-us-to-bad-decisions%2F Six years ago, Malcolm Gladwell released a book entitled Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking. In his usual style, Gladwell weaves stories in-between descriptions of scientific research the support his hypothesis that our intuition can be surprisingly accurate and right. One year ago, authors Daniel J. Simons and Christopher F. Chabris, writing in The Chronicle of Higher Education not only had some choice words for Gladwell’s cherry-picking of the research, but also showed how intuition probably only works best in certain situations, where there is no clear science or logical decision-making process to arrive at the “right” answer. For instance, when choosing which ice cream is “best.” Reasoned analysis, however, works best in virtually every other si... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934335 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:39:28 +0100 4934335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934150&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FplhBb8PyW0Y%2F By Val Jones.  You probably see your primary care physician once a year, and your dentist twice a year. But how often do you see your eye doctor? Vision is the most valued of the 5 senses, and yet Americans don’t seem to be making regular eye exams a priority. A recent CDC survey suggests that as many as 34.6% of adults over the age of 40 (with moderate to severe visual impairment) believe that they don’t need regular eye exams. About 39.8% of the respondents said that they didn’t get regular exams because they were too costly, or because their health insurance didn’t cover the expense. Although cost may play a role in peoples’ thinking, a comprehensive eye exam costs as little as $45-50 at retail outlets. I suspect that the real reason why people don’t get regular eye exams i... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934150 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:56:58 +0100 4934150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921519&cid=t_92005_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F10%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-june-10-2011%2F One of the unexpected gifts that come when you get healthy is the sudden realization that everyone around you isn’t. Awhile back Gabrielle of the The Therapist Within talked about the black sheep of the family as being the scapegoat. Sometimes after stepping back and working on your own stuff, you realize that you were not the big problem that you thought you were. Maybe it was your parents, your friends or even your partner that unintentionally made you the big bad black sheep so that they could be okay with their own idiosyncrasies. In your light, it made their shadows not so bad. So you’ve broken away from the pack and rediscovered yourself. The question is, “How do you venture back?” It’s summertime and that may mean gathering for friend’s birthdays ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921519 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:20:58 +0100 4921519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803232&cid=t_92005_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F10%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-may-10-2011%2F A friend once asked me how to handle her disobedient son. She was going through a divorce and her son was taking out his pain, confusion and anger about his parent’s relationship on her. She wanted to distance herself from him because he was being so hurtful. But I told her to reconsider. My mom and I have an imperfectly perfect relationship. We’re close. But we rarely see eye to eye on anything. We’re as different as we are alike. I like to find good deals. She loves brand names. She chose a traditional 9 to 5 job. I went the opposite way and designed my own career. At the same time, we’re both sensitive and emotional, which is the perfect recipe for personal and sometimes heated debates. But I have to say one thing. I grew up as a child of divorce too. And I told ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803232 Tue, 10 May 2011 11:50:07 +0100 4803232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797768&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Faccidental-corneal-tear-from-hugging-a-baby%2F2011.05.08 So on Sunday night, I finished singing BSparl her bedtime song and leaned in to tuck her into her crib.  But because she was giggling and reaching for me, I leaned in to give her an extra hug. NEVER GO IN FOR THE EXTRA HUG. Or at least that’s what someone should have whispered in my ear. Because when I leaned it, she happened to reach up at the same time and her thumb met my eye with such force that it knocked me to my knees.  Apparently, her thumb nail scraped off a section of my cornea (or, as my eye doctor said, “You know when you eat string cheese and you pull a section of the cheese off?”  Thanks, Dr. S.  I will never, ever eat string cheese again.  Ever.) and severely damaged my eye. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Six Until ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797768 Sun, 08 May 2011 13:11:37 +0100 4797768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789191&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fblog%2F430111 The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a baseline eye exam at age 40. At 40 some people start to experience presbyopia. An eye exam at 40 may also help pick up early signs of eye diseases or cataracts. Take a look: Permalink | Facebook | Twitter | Recent Headlines | News Feeds (Source: HealthNewsBlog.com) HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789191 Sun, 01 May 2011 02:00:00 +0100 4789191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762934&cid=t_92005_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FohIUuwRLw4k%2F The results of an eagerly anticipated clinical trial are leaking out and early indications are that the Avastin cancer med is about as effective as Lucentis in treating a form of age-related macular degeneration, The New York Times writes. And while there are some caveats - full results will not be disclosed until Sunday - the message is that execs at Roche and its Genentech unit may find themselves in a quandary. Why? Avastin is an older med approved to treat various cancers, but not the eye afflication that is common among the elderly. However, many docs have successfully used the drug on an off-label basis, especially since the price tag is low - up to $50 for injection. By comparison, Lucentis is approved to treat AMD, but costs $2,000 for an injection. And Genentech sells both drugs. ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762934 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:04:56 +0100 4762934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724295&cid=t_92005_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2Fnqw1UoPf1o4%2F The importance of rapport building is something that has come up no less than 3 times with Life Coaching clients in the last week alone. Then I was recording a module on sales for the Life Coach Marketing course and it came up again there. Even though I have written on the topic a couple of times before, I was shocked to realize the last time was almost 2 years ago. So I thought now would be a great time to dust rapport building down and drag it into the light of day again. Before I do that though, this is your very last chance to get 16 Ways To De-Stress Your Life for free. From Wednesday 20th the only way you’ll be able to get it is from my store. Not only that, but on the advice of two people that know what they’re talking about I will be upping the price. So you can get it now for ... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724295 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:36:00 +0100 4724295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709174&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008029.html Hey, time for another "vitamin D is good for you" post. Been too long since the last one. This time you can see the benefit. "In women younger than 75, those who had 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations lower than 38 nanomoles per liter were more likely to have age-related macular degeneration than women with concentrations greater than 38 nanomoles per liter," says Amy E. Millen, PhD, assistant professor in the UB School of Public Health and Health Professions and lead author. "Blood concentrations above 38 nanomoles per liter were associated with at least a 44 percent decreased odds of having AMD." Of course, this is not a double blind longitudinal intervention study with pills. So other factors might both cut eye... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709174 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4709174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696625&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdiabetes-when-being-no-worse-means-progress%2F2011.04.09 “Everything looks good.  No progress is good, actually.  Means your eyes haven’t deteriorated any further in the last five months.”  Dr S, my eye doctor at the Joslin Clinic, ran her fingers across the keyboard, typing notes into my online file. “So it’s the same as back in November?  When I moved from mild to moderate retinopathy?” “Right.  Still non-proliferative, but the same.  Not worse, by any stretch.  We’re working with a few spots, a very small bit of leakage, but nothing I’d recommend treatment for, other than watching it closely.” I let out the breath I didn’t realize I was holding.  The fluorescent bulbs in the room were bright and ricocheting off the white walls, making me feel like I was in an avalanche ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696625 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 20:00:27 +0100 4696625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4552072&cid=t_92005_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F05%2F7-reasons-charlie-sheen-may-hate-alcoholics-anonymous%2F In one of the myriad interviews he gave over the last week, Charlie Sheen said clearly that he hates AA. A lot of people have trouble with Alcoholics Anonymous. AA is full of people and people can be messy and flawed. The human train wreck formally known as Charlie Sheen is a common sight in the AA meeting halls. The only difference between Mr. Sheen and other self-absorbed, delusional, frantic addicts is the size of the audience to which they rant. These people do not last long in AA. They mock the Fellowship and the 12 Steps (PDF) as too religious or simplistic. AA is beneath them. Here are a few possible reasons why Charlie Sheen might hate AA so much. Reasons Why Charlie Sheen May Hate AA He would have to admit he is powerless. He would need to embrace Humility. Deep tissue Change wo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4552072 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:13:27 +0100 4552072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549937&cid=t_92005_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fakf6ENsJfZk%2F How is this for timing? The UK’s NICE has rejected Roche’s Lucentis med for treating diabetic macular oedema because of insufficient value for the price. And the decision comes shortly before the US National Eye Institute releases results of a trial of 1,200 patients with age-related macular degeneration given Lucentis or Avastin, another Roche drug that costs less to treat eye problems. The rejection by the UK agency underscores the difficulties Roche has encountered with Lucentis, a newer medication the drugmaker has marketed for different eye ailments. And price has been a big issue. There are “reservations about the cost effectiveness estimates provided in the manufacturer‟s submission,” stated the UK’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellen... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549937 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:44:41 +0100 4549937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517167&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftoner-serum-or-cream-which-first-on-your-face%2F2011.02.24 Step-by-step skin care? It’s complicated. You have a cabinet full of toners, creams, and serums and you don’t know what goes on when. Using products in the wrong order could mean you’re not getting the most for your money. Here’s a guide to make it easier for you: 1. Toners Toners are astringents, which means they contract tissue like pores, making your face feel tighter. They often contain alcohols and are used to remove oil from the skin as well as tightening. Therefore, you should use them first. If you have dry or sensitive skin, however, you might skip them completely because they can make dryness worse. 2. Serums Serums are liquid cosmetics. They usually have antioxidants or peptides to minimize the day’s damage done to your skin and to give you a more youthful appearance.... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517167 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:00:21 +0100 4517167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4495323&cid=t_92005_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FGBUbT_mlCGg%2F Some sports such as foot­ball are par­tic­u­larly vio­lent and many play­ers suf­fer con­cus­sions. Con­cus­sions can cause a vari­ety of phys­i­cal, cog­ni­tive, and emo­tional symp­toms. Although symp­toms usu­ally go away within a few weeks with­out treat­ment, they may per­sist, or com­pli­ca­tions (such as demen­tia) may occur. Recent evidence shows that even hits to the head that do not lead to a concussion can impair visual memory. Detecting concussions is thus becoming critical in high-contact sports. A new test that can be performed at the sideline of sporting events seems to accurately detect concussions by looking at different types of eye movements that are usually abnormal after a concussion: The test, called the King-Devick test, captures impairment... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4495323 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:57:40 +0100 4495323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4455351&cid=t_92005_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F02%2F09%2Fwhat-makes-my-eyes-puffy-2%2F Dusk Lace has a question…I have a question on puffy under-eye-bags. Almost everyday, I have these terrible puffy bags under my eyes. People tell me to drink more water and use a firm pillow, but the more water I drink everyday (at night), I wake up with a more severe under-eye-bags. I was wondering are there any ingredients that would help to relieve the bags? I’ve been using Benefit’s Depuffy Action Gel and I don’t see the long last effect in this product. This makes me think that is there any real treatment product out there (not temporary relief ones, like Benefit)? The Right Brain’s Reply: Thanks for the question, Lacey. We’ve seen over 150 different products that claim to make your eyes look better but we’ve never seen evidence that any of the... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4455351 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 06:01:15 +0100 4455351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436800&cid=t_92005_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F24054555%2F0%2Fneuromarketing%7EIts-Super-Bowl-Brain-Scan-Time.htm Lots of people look forward to the Super Bowl. While most eagerly anticipate the on-field action, a significant portion of the game’s TV viewers pay more attention to the ads. (If you are reading this, you are likely one of the latter!) Then, there’s the smaller set of neuromarketing-types that want to see how viewers’ [...] Comments[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Timothy (Tim) ... by Tweets that mention It’s Super Bowl Brain Scan Time! | Neuromarketing -- Topsy.comRelated StoriesBrain Movies: Top 5 Super Bowl AdsThe Power of TextUniversity Neuromarketing Lab Opens (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436800 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:59:10 +0100 4436800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4382763&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fvision-development-the-impact-of-3-d-video-games-on-kids-eyes%2F2011.01.21 Last week, Nintendo became the latest consumer electronics maker to warn that kids shouldn’t use their three-dimensional image-based gaming devices because they may have a negative impact on development of the human visual system. The warning came just a month before the company’s much anticipated release of the 3DS, which is just such a device that features a 3.5-inch screen which can create 3-D images without the need for special glasses. The 3DS is Nintendo’s most anticipated new product since it released the iconic Wii gaming device in 2006. Sony’s PlayStation3, a similar product that requires glasses to create the 3-D effect, already carries a similar warning, as do 3-D TV sets made by Sony, Samsung, and Panasonic. Nintendo’s warning applies to kids that are six years old... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4382763 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:00:28 +0100 4382763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4343129&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fglaucoma-testing-through-the-eyelid%2F2011.01.13 Intraocular pressure is usually measured by applying a force on the cornea using a tonometer. Although sufficiently accurate, tonometers are only used in ophthalmologist offices and so don’t measure intra-day pressures. They also fail with people post cataract surgery that have a thicker cornea. Researchers at University of Arizona have developed a new device that measures intraocular pressure through the eyelid. From the University of Arizona College of Engineering: The self-test instrument has been designed in Eniko Enikov’s lab at the UA College of Engineering. Gone are the eye drops and need for a sterilized sensor. In their place is an easy-to-use probe that gently rubs the eyelid and can be used at home. “You simply close your eye and rub the eyelid like you might c... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343129 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:00:03 +0100 4343129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294634&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmacular-degeneration-and-a-healthy-lifestyle%2F2010.12.26 We now have another condition that may be prevented by eating a healthy diet, exercising, and abstaining from smoking: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Macular degeneration causes a loss of central vision and makes it difficult to recognize faces and read small print. The macula degenerates with age and severe macular degeneration causes blindness. Treatment is costly and doesn’t work very well. A new study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology looked at 1,313 women aged 55 to 74 years. They reviewed their diet and exercise habits. Eating a “healthy diet” meant 3.5 servings of fruit and vegetables, 2.3 servings of dairy, 2.7 ounces of meet and 3.5 servings of grain a day. Exercise habits and smoking history were also monitored. (more…) *This ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294634 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:00:00 +0100 4294634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272244&cid=t_92005_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fstudy-shows-acupuncture-successful-treating-lazy-eye-children%2F A new report published in the Journal of Ophthalmology is suggesting that acupuncture is more effective in treating lazy eye (amblyopia) than using a prolonged course of eye patches. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272244 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 01:09:04 +0100 4272244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225196&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007712.html People with diets high in fish get less age-related macular degeneration (AMD) of the eye. Researchers at Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, wanted to know how the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) would be affected in a population of older people who regularly ate fish and seafood, since some varieties are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. A diet rich in omega-3s probably protects against advanced AMD, the leading cause of blindness in whites in the United States, according to the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) and other recent studies. High concentrations of omega-3s have been found in the eye's retina, and evidence is mounting that the nutrient may be essential to eye health. The new... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225196 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4225196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119088&cid=t_92005_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F21690540%2F0%2Fneuromarketing%7EAvoid-the-Corner-of-Death.htm What’s the worst place to put your logo, and where do advertisers most often put their logo in print ads, TV spots, and direct mail pieces? The answer is the same: the lower right corner, an area dubbed the “Corner of Death” by facial coding expert Dan Hill. Hill’s comments stem from an interesting eyetracking [...] Comments[...] the Corner of Death!  The worst placement for your [...] by Dawn’s Weekly World News 10 29 2010[...] called “Avoid the Corner of Death!,” and it is ... by Understanding Eye Flow and Avoiding The Corner of Death « MARKETING STRATEGISTPlus 4 more...Related StoriesMore Senses, Higher SalesHire Happy People!New Gap Logo a Neuro Failure (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119088 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:31:01 +0100 4119088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013118&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fbye-bye-bifocals-new-glasses-allow-you-to-see-both-near-and-far%2F photo via AOL Health We thought you’d be interested in this post from Catherine Donaldson-Evans at AOL Health. A new kind of glasses can help those hitting middle age do what their eyes no longer can: see objects clearly, at any distance. The glasses, called TruFocals, allow the wearer to adjust the lenses depending on what they’re trying to see and how far away it is. The company that makes them, Zoom Focus Eyewear in Southern California, says their product means an end to the need for multiple pairs of glasses and the limitation of having only one field of vision in focus at a time. “It’s a dramatically different technology from bifocals and all other glasses,” the product’s inventor, Stephen Kurtin, told AOL Health. “They actually change focus ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013118 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:30:47 +0100 4013118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003205&cid=t_92005_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fplaying-video-games-improves-handeye-coordination-surgeons%2F New research published in the journal Cortex shows that the hand-eye coordination skills developed in playing video games is very similar to the skills obtained by top laparoscopic surgeons. Lead author Joshua Granek of the Vision Research Center in York, Canada shares his thoughts on his study. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003205 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:42:20 +0100 4003205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987061&cid=t_92005_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FCk3HHlvgMLg%2F A 35 year-old martial artist presents with loss of vision in his right eye after being on the wrong end of a spinning back fist. Can you save his eyesight? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987061 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:37 +0100 3987061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965432&cid=t_92005_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FiRYW3UVw1Cc%2F A 57 year-old man presents to the emergency department after being accidentally poked in his left eye by his grandson. He complains of sharp pain on the surface of his eye and photophobia. He refuses to open his eyelids until you instill a few drops of topical anesthesia. Can you help him? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965432 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:00:40 +0100 3965432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933116&cid=t_92005_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F03%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-september-3-2010%2F I have a confession to make. Sometimes late at night I’ll catch an infomercial or two. It’s a silly obsession I have. One that my husband can’t understand. But it’s not the products themselves that make me intrigued. I’m drawn to what it does to the people who use them. Wouldn’t it be great to make your life perfect with a blink of an eye, a swipe of a magic wand? I think that’s what makes me glued to the screen. There’s something so attractive about the belief that the right food, exercise equipment or program will somehow drastically change your life for the better. But then I turn the TV off. Because I know it’s Hollywood and I know that real life is filled with emotional storms, depression and difficulty. And that real lasting chang... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933116 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:41:32 +0100 3933116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902947&cid=t_92005_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F08%2F25%2Fproof-positive-generosity-as-a-business-model%2F Good works are links that form a chain of love. — Mother Teresa My nickname is eleven-fifty-nine. That is the time I show up at the bank on Saturdays. They close at noon. I know the tellers. They laugh each week when I come in. I laugh too. I always promise I will try to get there earlier next week. I never do.   Life just gets in the way. I went to the bank this past Friday. It is my writing day, and I was writing what you are now reading. I got there about 10 a.m. The tellers laughed, checked their imaginary or real watches and wondered out loud what day it was. I told them not to expect this from me again. As I filled out the deposit slip, an unkempt, scraggly man carrying a satchel got in line. I noticed the tellers paying attention to him and his sack. My anti-terrorism parano... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902947 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:39:58 +0100 3902947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889316&cid=t_92005_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F251%2Feye-wrinkle-cream-reviews-are-filled-with-hype%2F Eye wrinkle cream reviews generally don’t give you enough information about what is necessary for truly repairing the issues surrounding the formation of lines, skin slackening, bags, and dark circles. What you get is mostly a sales pitch, when what you need is pertinent information about the ingredients, how they work, and any possible side effects these ingredients could have.  Let me give you an example. One of the latest fads when it comes to “repairing” lines and wrinkles around the eyes is compounds that temporarily paralyze the muscles to lessen the affects of making facial expressions. This does nothing to actually reverse what is causing the lines around your eyes to form.  What you are not told is that long term use of formulas designed to cause temporary muscle paralysis... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889316 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:46:15 +0100 3889316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3868772&cid=t_92005_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FmYE4ea5lgDU%2Feye-words-quilt-finished.html The quilt I featured a few weeks ago is finished!  I machine quilted it using a golden yellow thread in a Baptist fan quilting pattern.  The quilt is 50.5 in X 68 in. I have become a fan of word quilts and am thinking of doing another.  Topics might  include animals (dogs, cats, horses, cows, llamas, etc) or perhaps bones (ulna, tibia, sternum, tarsal, zygoma, etc). Here are some additional photos to show the lovely fabrics. I love the dragonfly fabric used in the word lashes. The backing is a spotted batik. I was initially going to give this to a friend who is an ophthalmologist, but my husband has urged me to place it for sale on Etsy.  So it will reside there for a while and if no one buys it, then I will still give it to my friend. (Source: Suture for a Liv... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3868772 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 11:26:00 +0100 3868772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3816663&cid=t_92005_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fshape-of-my-eye-changed-because-of.html The shape of my eye changed because of a physical hardship: I hit a toilet with my head, with my eyes open, and my eyeball got smashed.  I don't know yet if the effects are permanent, but I do know one thing: it has changed my focus.  Literally.  I focus my camera just as I always have, but because the "perspective" in my eye itself has changed, what I see looks...different.  There is more blur.  Almost like I am less attached to the subject.  Yet more art?I've admired a few photographers for years: the one I love most is Amy Glover, first a professional alliance, then friend, then the woman who discipled me, and now fellow artist.  The allegory between art and soul is so complete, it's almost too good to be true.  Just as I've followed the "perspect... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816663 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:51:00 +0100 3816663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3845083&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fblog%2F803101 A teenage boy had a maggot inside his eye that was eating his retina. The event happened five years ago and is being documented an Animal Network show called Monsters Inside Me. A gnat landed in the boy's eye when he was walking to school and doctors believe the gnat must have laid an egg, which grew into a maggot. Doctors killed the maggot by cutting it in half with a laser. This seems like a very rare event. Take a look: Permalink | Recent Headlines | News Feeds (Source: HealthNewsBlog.com) HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3845083 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:00:00 +0100 3845083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780532&cid=t_92005_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Finside-there-is-silver.html Yesterday was another day wasted spent at the doctor.  My headache isn't improving yet, and my double vision and the glowing aura in my vision became markedly worse yesterday, probably because I am spending so much time staring at a screen to revise my comprehensive exam.  The eye doctor gave me good news and bad: my double vision is due to a brand new astigmatism, thanks to changes in my eye shape from the fracture in my eye orbit and the impact to my eye.  Based on his findings in my eye 2 weeks after the fact, this doctor believes I hit the toilet with my eyes open and sustained impact right to my eyeball itself (even I, the oblivious and impervious nurse, find this somehow quite gross).  So I need glasses, for short distance stuff especially, at least for a few week... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780532 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:32:00 +0100 3780532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772346&cid=t_92005_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FVwcrrV9DMMU%2F We mentioned in our recent market report that NovaVision had declared bankrupcy. The company tried to transform its business model in the last couple of years — obviously it didn’t work. Now the trustee is sharing a few more details and looking for ways to dispose of its assets: NovaVision’s FDA-Cleared Visual Restoration Therapy (VRT) System and Company Assets Now Available (press release) The bankruptcy trustee has engaged The Magnum Group, Inc., to solicit offers for NovaVision’s assets which include the NovaVision Visual Restoration Therapy (VRT) system, a neuroplacticity (sic) platform that has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of stroke, traumatic brain injury, amblyopia (“lazy eye”) and optic nerve damage. NovaVision has recei... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772346 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:28:08 +0100 3772346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767010&cid=t_92005_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fglasgow-coma-score-gcs-predictive-ability%2F The most important and most predictive scale (motor, verbal, eye opening) in the Glasgow Coma Score is the motor scale or response. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767010 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:00:55 +0100 3767010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740849&cid=t_92005_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F214%2Fquick-shopping-tips-to-choosing-the-best-anti-aging-creams%2F Here’s a quick shopping guide that will help you find the best anti aging creams.  Scientists have evaluated many of the products on the market.  Some of them work as described.  Others are mostly ineffective.  It all depends on the formula. A formula from New Zealand called Functional Keratin has been shown to increase the skin’s firmness and elasticity by over 40% after 18 days of use. Of course the volunteers in the study had some serious sagging.  But, what works well for people with the worst problems will work well for those of us that only have a few. Two European formulas have been evaluated for reducing bags, under eye circles and crow’s feet.  Several independent studies have verified the company claims.  EYELISS and HALOXYL work.  After one month of use, there is a... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740849 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:17:31 +0100 3740849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3736978&cid=t_92005_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Ffda-approves-implantable-mini-telescope-improve-blindness%2F The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved the limited use of a mini surgically-implanted telescope to help reverse the vision loss that occurs with macular degeneration. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3736978 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:15:43 +0100 3736978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733308&cid=t_92005_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F211%2Fbest-wrinkle-cream-ingredients-to-look-for-and-others-to-stay-away-from%2F What will you find in the best eye wrinkle cream?  Which ingredients should be avoided?  You’ll find the answers here. If you read a few online reviews, you will see that some people have terrible adverse reactions to these products.  The reactions include extreme redness, swelling, itching and irritated eyes.  Those reactions can be avoided if you avoid certain ingredients used in wrinkle creams. Paraffin wax is one to avoid.  I’m not sure why cosmetic companies include this ingredient in serums to be used around the eyes.  It is too thick and hard to apply.  But, it is included in some of the big brand named products. Artificial preservatives and added fragrances should be avoided in all cases, regardless of where the product is to be applied.  They are the most common causes... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733308 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:10:25 +0100 3733308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718321&cid=t_92005_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fprominent-eye-surgeon-dr-arthur-rosenbaum-died%2F Well-known pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Arthur Rosenbaum died June 22, 2010 in Los Angeles. Known for his ground-breaking work for developing new techniques to surgically correct strabismus (aka “crossed eyes”) Rosenbaum was affiliated with the Jules Stein Eye Institute and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718321 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:42:21 +0100 3718321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718440&cid=t_92005_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FNfO4FsNlnkc%2Fblepharoplasty-complications-article.html There is a really nice article in the March 2010 issue of the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery which reviews complications of blepharoplasty surgery (full reference below). It is an article worthy of your time if you perform this surgery. The article divides the complication into time periods which they occur: early (first week), intermediate (1-6 weeks), and late (after 6 weeks). Here is a list of the complications listed and discussed. The information included in my post does not cover all that is covered in the journal article as it is not meant to take the place of the article. Early Postoperative Period (first week) Vision Loss The most feared complication of blepharoplasty is permanent visual loss. The most common cause is retrobulbar hemorrhage, although other causes... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718440 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:01:00 +0100 3718440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3703012&cid=t_92005_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fwhat_to_do_if_your_child_has_eye_problems.php © apdkIf you're suffering from vision problems like nearsightedness, color blindness, or lazy eye, chances are your children will be having those problems, too. These eye problems are often inherited from one generation to the next. For example, a child who has both parents as nearsighted has a 50% greater chance of being nearsighted too, than one whose parents both have normal vision. How can you tell your child may be having vision problems? Note when your child complains of headaches, or often ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3703012 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:56:02 +0100 3703012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3702935&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fan-eye-exam-on-your-iphone%2F2010.06.27 Researchers at MIT have developed a method of using a basic cellphone coupled with a cheap and simple plastic device clipped onto the screen to estimate refractive errors and focal range of eyes. Because of its simplicity, and the fact that soon just about everyone will have access to a mobile phone, eye exams may become available to the whole world at little to no cost. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3702935 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:00:24 +0100 3702935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3702923&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007282.html Experiments in a mouse model suggest that resveratrol might protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other eye diseases related to blood vessel growth. Resveratrol — found in red wine, grapes, blueberries, peanuts and other plants — stops out-of-control blood vessel growth in the eye, according to vision researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The discovery has implications for preserving vision in blinding eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in Americans over 50. For people diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) this result might be immediately useful. One can buy resveratrol. Someone with AMD might want to bring up the idea with their eye doctor. The... FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3702923 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3702923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610330&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwho-is-this-eye-doctor-anyway%2F2010.05.28 I snapped this picture of “The Eye Doctor Is In!” sign at my local Sam’s Club. Who is this “eye doctor?” Are they a Dr. Nurse? Are they an optometrist? Are they a medical doctor? What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist? The sign just says “eye doctor.” Who is it? Who knows. What are their credentials? Who knows. To practice optometry, an optometrist must graduate from an accredited four-year post graduate institution after completing at least three years of undergraduate preoptometry course requirements and then get licensed in their state of practice. To practice ophthalmology, an ophthalmologist must graduate from an accredited four-year medical school after completing the 90+ undergraduate premedical couurse ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610330 Fri, 28 May 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3610330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3599565&cid=t_92005_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F05%2F26%2Fis-it-ok-to-wear-eyeshadow-when-youre-breastfeeding%2F JaneUK asks…Please can you give some advice regarding Chromium Oxide Greens? I would like to try Jane Iredale’s PurePressed Base Foundation and Enlighten Concealer, both of which I see may contain Chromium Oxide Greens. Having done a little limited research, it appears that Chromium Oxide Greens are a known teratogen and carcinogen and aren’t allowed to be included in cosmetic products to be used on the lips, only ones for the face and eye area (yet the eyes and nose have mucous membranes?!). I am currently breastfeeding and want to reduce the risk of using any products that may be harmful to my son. Do the levels of Chromium Oxide Greens used in these Jane Iredale products (or any other cosmetics products for that matter) pose significant health implications? Are they re... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3599565 Wed, 26 May 2010 06:01:39 +0100 3599565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552417&cid=t_92005_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F05%2F11%2Ftween-agers-use-more-eye-makeup%2F For those of you with young daughters might be interested to learn that tween aged girls (8-12 years) are using more beauty products while teens (13-17) and young women (18-24) are reducing their use of products. According to Cosmetic Design mascara is now used by 18 percent of tween girls as compared to 10 percent in 2007. Similarly the use of eyeliner has gone from 9 to 15 percent. The study says that tweens regularly use an average of 4.5 different beauty products. (Although that number sounds kind of low to me!) What do YOU think? Why would younger girls be using more eye makeup while teens are using less?  Leave a comment and share your thoughts with the rest of the Beauty Brains community. (Source: thebeautybrains.com) thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552417 Tue, 11 May 2010 06:01:34 +0100 3552417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533932&cid=t_92005_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2F6IT1LnUBYZE%2F           Bell’s palsy is a weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles.  It occurs when the seventh facial nerve is damaged, resulting in a droopy appearance to one side of the face.  The majority of cases of Bell’s palsy are temporary, and the symptoms may resolve as early as 2 weeks.  Some 40,000 Americans are affected by it each year; 80% recover within 3 months.  The condition is most often connected with a viral infection such as herpes (the virus that causes cold sores), Epstein-Barr (the virus that causes mono) or influenza.  It’s also associated with the infectious agent that causes Lyme disease.  Of course, this doesn’t mean that everyone who has a viral infection or Lyme disease will develop Bell’s palsy – most people don’... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533932 Tue, 04 May 2010 19:21:25 +0100 3533932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524118&cid=t_92005_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fplastic-surgeon-is-the-king-of-donkey-kong%2F2010.04.30 Donkey Kong has a new recordholder — and he’s a plastic surgeon. Hank Chien, M.D., scored 1,061,700 points in 2 hours and 35 minutes, breaking the world-record score for the classic arcade game. Read the piece to learn how he did it, and more interestingly, the painstaking steps he had to take to verify his score. The feat does lend some anecdotal support linking video games and the hand-eye coordination required for surgery. There are small studies linking the laparoscopic skill of surgeons with how well they do on video games. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at KevinMD.com* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524118 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:00:04 +0100 3524118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519557&cid=t_92005_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fmice_study_green_tea_for_eye_health.php © Kanko*Researchers from Hong Kong found that catechins in green tea reduce the risk of glaucoma and other eye diseases. Such were the findings they reported in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The study findings indicate that green tea consumption could benefit the eye against oxidative stress, as they have found green tea catechins travel from the digestive system to the eye tissues. The scientists analyzed eye tissue from rats that drank green tea and found that the lens, retina and ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519557 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3519557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3502869&cid=t_92005_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F04%2F25%2Fdo-eye-creams-really-work-2%2F Lucy longingly asks…I just bought Eyecon from Benefit, but I’m not sure if it’s really doing anything. What are eye creams and is their claim of reducing under eye circles and puffiness at all valid? What ingredients should I look for in an eye cream for these things? The Right Brain strikes an optic nerve: Do eye creams really do what they say they’ll do? Well, the answer is a little bit yes, a little bit no. All skin creams (should) moisturize. But eye creams have some added responsibilities. 1. Moisturization They’ve got to moisturize without adding a lot of heaviness or greasiness. After all, it’s likely that you’ll be apply some kind of make up around your eyes and you don’t want an eye cream to interfere with your foundation, for exampl... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3502869 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:01:35 +0100 3502869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490704&cid=t_92005_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2F4s8IJdYx6fs%2F           Retinal detachment will affect about one out of 10,000 people each year in the United States.  The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive nerve fibers and cells that covers the inside and back of the eyeball.  For us to see, light must pass through the lens of the eye and focus on the retina.  The retina then acts like a camera, taking a picture and transmitting the image through the optic nerve to the brain.  The vitreous fluid, the gel-like material that fills the eyeball, is attached to the retina around the back of the eye.  If the vitreous changes shape, it may pull a piece of the retina with it, leaving a retinal tear.  Once a retinal tear occurs, vitreous fluid may seep between the retina and the back wall of the eye, causing the retina to pull away.  Th... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490704 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:59:52 +0100 3490704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3475861&cid=t_92005_107_f&fid=35762&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Fgrrlscientist%2F%7E3%2FzWklNQO2MOc%2Fwolkenkratzer.php tags: Wolkenkratzer, skyscraper, Zeil, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, travel, photography, cities Wolkenkratzer. Skyscraper, photographed at Zeil, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Image: GrrlScientist, 14 April 2010 [larger view]. Read the rest of this post... | Read the comments on this post... (Source: Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)) Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3475861 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:59:29 +0100 3475861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420595&cid=t_92005_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F03%2F30%2Fhow-to-make-your-eyes-white%2F Dana dares to ask…I read your article about the eye drops that makes your eyes blue. But my question is kind of the opposite. I don’t want to make the colored part of my eyes more blue, I want to make the white part whiter. Is there anything that can do that? The Right Brain responds: You could use a product like Visine to “get the red out.” But if you REALLY want to make your whites whiter, you’ll need a more drastic solution like surgical eye whitening. Yes, that’s right. You can now have your eyes surgically whitened. Eye spy According to Inventor’s Blogspot, this procedure was developed in the early 1990s by a Korean doctor and since then about 13,000 people have had this operation. The process involves removing the outer eye membrane hat conta... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420595 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:01:05 +0100 3420595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415989&cid=t_92005_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F29%2Fbritish-journal-of-ophthalmology-2009-vol-94-no-2%2F British Journal of Ophthalmology 2009 (Vol. 94, No.2) content page Fade Fave: Corneal tattooing (keratopigmentation (KTP)) with new mineral micronised pigments to restore cosmetic appearance in severely impaired eyes Fade Skinny: KTP achieves good cosmetic results and is associated with high patient satisfaction, avoiding extensive and mutilating reconstructive surgery. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Filed under: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Journals Tagged: Athens Password, Corneal, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Eye Diseases (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415989 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:39:02 +0100 3415989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3408422&cid=t_92005_107_f&fid=35762&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Fgrrlscientist%2F%7E3%2FLARVEa9RJXo%2Farmeen_von_schokoladenhasen.php tags: Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Armeen von Schokoladenhasen, easter, springtime, holidays, photography Armeen von Schokoladenhasen. Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Image: GrrlScientist, 24 March 2010 [larger view] Easter is coming, and vast armies of chocolate bunnies are massing in the grocery stores, waiting to invade your homes and waistlines. Read the comments on this post... (Source: Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)) Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3408422 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:59:45 +0100 3408422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3480825&cid=t_92005_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F8033457%2F1ar8cv%2Fneuromarketing%7ED-Commercials-Different-Dynamics.htm 3D entertainment has finally gone mainstream. Although three dimensional movies have existed for decades, they were largely gimmicky and had significant viewing problems. Now, James Cameron’s Avatar brought 3D to the big screen in a way that amazed audiences and convinced studio execs that the world was ready for 3D movies. Building [...] CommentsRoger, at first glance these findings do not shock me. It seems ... by Nathan (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3480825 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:02:59 +0100 3480825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346564&cid=t_92005_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fworld_glaucoma_week.php © WTL photosYou know that keeping your mind and body active and eating the right foods are important factors in ensuring a long and healthy life. But another factor to this equation is your eye health. All Eyes on Glaucoma wants to lest us all know that March 7-13th is World Glaucoma Week. Throughout this week people are encouraged to learn about eye health and the importance of regular, comprehensive eye exams. We must take action this month to ensure everyone in our life ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346564 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:20:09 +0100 3346564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3457876&cid=t_92005_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F7478743%2F19wpsg%2Fneuromarketing%7EWebsites-That-Suck-Increase-Stress.htm We know that slow, balky, and confusing websites aren’t a good thing. Traffic metrics show this, as does conversion data. Google, whom some think of as passively indexing the web, believes quick-loading pages are essential to a good user experience. Google is, in fact, actively trying to speed up websites (and keep [...] CommentsI wondered why I felt so stressed… Well, all jokes aside, it ... by YourNetBiz Online | AnaBackend optimisation aside, using a CDN (content distribution ... by Franki NguyenPlus 8 more... (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3457876 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:04:24 +0100 3457876