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Scientists Spot Eye Development 'Switch'

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Title: Scientists Spot Eye Development 'Switch'<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 10/25/2007 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 10/25/2007 ...

read more Title: Scientists Spot Eye Development 'Switch'<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 10/25/2007 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 10/25/2007 read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

Categorie : Eye Health / Optometry
Although it's meant to protect the skin, a cooling technique may actually boost the risk of hyperpigmentaion (discoloration) in dark-skinned patients after laser treatment for mole-like skin lesions, Thai researchers warn. ...

read more Although it's meant to protect the skin, a cooling technique may actually boost the risk of hyperpigmentaion (discoloration) in dark-skinned patients after laser treatment for mole-like skin lesions, Thai researchers warn. read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

Categorie : Eye Health / Optometry
A short and simple eye scan not only appears capable of spotting multiple sclerosis earlier in the course of the disease, but might also provide a way to track progression of the illness, as well as the effectiveness new drugs in development, researchers say. ...

read more A short and simple eye scan not only appears capable of spotting multiple sclerosis earlier in the course of the disease, but might also provide a way to track progression of the illness, as well as the effectiveness new drugs in development, researchers say. read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

Categorie : Eye Health / Optometry
U.S. scientists say they've identified a type of retinal nerve cell that helps humans, monkeys and apes see motion. ...

read more U.S. scientists say they've identified a type of retinal nerve cell that helps humans, monkeys and apes see motion. read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

Categorie : Eye Health / Optometry
People with high blood levels of C-reactive protein, a substance associated with inflammation, may be at higher risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of vision loss in older adults. ...

read more People with high blood levels of C-reactive protein, a substance associated with inflammation, may be at higher risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of vision loss in older adults. read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

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Diabetics are more likely to get their vision checked if they have access to health care, as well as information about why those screenings are important, experts say. ...

read more Diabetics are more likely to get their vision checked if they have access to health care, as well as information about why those screenings are important, experts say. read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

Categorie : Eye Health / Optometry
Everyone, if they live long enough, will suffer from a cataract that clouds the vision in one or both eyes. ...

read more Everyone, if they live long enough, will suffer from a cataract that clouds the vision in one or both eyes. read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

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Glaucoma occurs when pressure builds up in the eye from excess fluid. Early detection and treatment can preserve eyesight, but there is no cure for the disease once it has progressed. ...

read more Glaucoma occurs when pressure builds up in the eye from excess fluid. Early detection and treatment can preserve eyesight, but there is no cure for the disease once it has progressed. read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

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High levels of an amino acid called homocysteine could harm the eyes, say researchers at the Medical College of Georgia. ...

read more High levels of an amino acid called homocysteine could harm the eyes, say researchers at the Medical College of Georgia. read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

Categorie : Eye Health / Optometry
British scientists say they've found a cellular signal that switches on eye development. ...

read more British scientists say they've found a cellular signal that switches on eye development. read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

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(HealthDay News) - Contact lenses may rub against the surface of the eye, leading to an irritation or an infection. Left untreated, some infections can be serious enough to cause vision loss. ...

read more (HealthDay News) - Contact lenses may rub against the surface of the eye, leading to an irritation or an infection. Left untreated, some infections can be serious enough to cause vision loss. read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

Lazy Eye Research Seeks Volunteers

Categorie : Eye Health / Optometry
Researchers at the University of Bradford are seeking volunteers for a study into the condition 'amblyopia' which is more commonly known as 'lazy eye'. A team led by Dr Brendan Barrett, Director of the Vision Science Research Group at the University, is looking for people to spare an hour to have th ...

read more Researchers at the University of Bradford are seeking volunteers for a study into the condition 'amblyopia' which is more commonly known as 'lazy eye'. A team led by Dr Brendan Barrett, Director of the Vision Science Research Group at the University, is looking for people to spare an hour to have th read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

New Law Requiring Eye Exams For Illinois Children

Categorie : Eye Health / Optometry
With the support of the Illinois Federation of Teachers and the Illinois Optometric Association, the General Assembly passed SB 641 into law today, requiring comprehensive eye examinations for children entering kindergarten or enrolling for the first time in public, private, or parochial elementary ...

read more With the support of the Illinois Federation of Teachers and the Illinois Optometric Association, the General Assembly passed SB 641 into law today, requiring comprehensive eye examinations for children entering kindergarten or enrolling for the first time in public, private, or parochial elementary read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

DSMB Supports Continuation Of The Phase 3 Clinical Trial Of Medidur(TM) FA For The Treatment Of DME

Categorie : Eye Health / Optometry
After completing its review of safety and efficacy data currently available, an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has recommended that the pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial FAME(TM) (Fluocinolone Acetonide in Diabetic Macular Edema) Study continue under the current protocol, without c ...

read more After completing its review of safety and efficacy data currently available, an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has recommended that the pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial FAME(TM) (Fluocinolone Acetonide in Diabetic Macular Edema) Study continue under the current protocol, without c read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

International Survey Shows People Over Forty Ignore Risk Of Blindness

Categorie : Eye Health / Optometry
Results of a new international survey reveal that eye exams are being ignored by many aged over 40. Only two fifths of respondents had visited an eye specialist in the last year to have their eyes checked, even though twice as many people feared going blind compared to heart disease or early death. ...

read more Results of a new international survey reveal that eye exams are being ignored by many aged over 40. Only two fifths of respondents had visited an eye specialist in the last year to have their eyes checked, even though twice as many people feared going blind compared to heart disease or early death. read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

New Survey Shows Few Americans Taking Care Of Their Most Valued Sense: Eyesight

Categorie : Eye Health / Optometry
Bad habits are hard to break when it comes to eye health. A new survey from the American Optometric Association (AOA) shows that Americans are continuing to practice poor eye care - despite the fact that they view their eyesight as their most valued sense. [click link for full article] ...

read more Bad habits are hard to break when it comes to eye health. A new survey from the American Optometric Association (AOA) shows that Americans are continuing to practice poor eye care - despite the fact that they view their eyesight as their most valued sense. [click link for full article] read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

St. Jude Identifies The Specific Cell That Causes Eye Cancer, Disproving Long-Held Theory

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Investigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have identified the cell that gives rise to the eye cancer retinoblastoma, disproving a long standing principle of nerve growth and development. The finding suggests for the first time that it may one day be possible for scientists to induce f ...

read more Investigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have identified the cell that gives rise to the eye cancer retinoblastoma, disproving a long standing principle of nerve growth and development. The finding suggests for the first time that it may one day be possible for scientists to induce f read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

Ophthalmologists Concerned About AMD Patients' Access To Avastin

Categorie : Eye Health / Optometry
The American Academy of Ophthalmology believes that Genentech's decision to stop sales of Avastin® (bevacizumab) to compounding pharmacies could have a significant impact on the care of patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). "Our main concern is for our patients with macular ...

read more The American Academy of Ophthalmology believes that Genentech's decision to stop sales of Avastin® (bevacizumab) to compounding pharmacies could have a significant impact on the care of patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

Disguising Your Eyes This Halloween?

Categorie : Eye Health / Optometry
With Halloween drawing near, wearing decorative contact lenses to accent a great vampire or Catwoman costume may seem like harmless fun, but the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds consumers that serious eye disorders can be caused by over-the-counter lenses. Those most likely to buy ...

read more With Halloween drawing near, wearing decorative contact lenses to accent a great vampire or Catwoman costume may seem like harmless fun, but the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds consumers that serious eye disorders can be caused by over-the-counter lenses. Those most likely to buy read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

Study Questions Assumptions About Human Sensitivity To Biological Motion

Categorie : Eye Health / Optometry
Humans may not be any more sensitive in detecting biological motion compared with nonbiological motion, concludes a study recently published in Journal of Vision, an online, free-access publication of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). Dr Eric Hiris of St. [click l ...

read more Humans may not be any more sensitive in detecting biological motion compared with nonbiological motion, concludes a study recently published in Journal of Vision, an online, free-access publication of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). Dr Eric Hiris of St. [click l read more Sun Oct 2007 Sun Oct 2007

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