Research conducted at the Angiogenesis Laboratory at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, has for the first time, identified the mode of death of cone photoreceptor cells in an animal model of retinitis pigmentosa (RP). This groundbreaking study, led by Demetrios G. Vavvas, M.D., Ph.D., and including Joan W. Miller, M.D., Mass. Eye and Ear/Mass General Hospital Chief of Ophthalmology and Chair of
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Potential Target For Treatment Of Retinitis Pigmentosa
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4331 days ago (Editorial)Women Need Bifocals Sooner Than Men & Arm Length May Be To Blame
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4331 days ago (Editorial)
Studies show that presbyopia, the inability to see at a close distance that occurs with age, is more common in women. While men and women need bifocals as they age, the need is more common among women and tends to hit them at younger ages than men.In Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science (IOVS), researchers published a study that suggests the problem is not with women’s ability to focus,
Blood pressure drugs can raise risk of cataract surgery
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4331 days ago (Editorial)
Some drugs prescribed to lower blood pressure can increase the risk of corrective cataract surgery, according to research published on the website of the British Journal of Ophthalmology. People who take beta blockers or ACE inhibitors to lower their blood pressure were found to be 61% and 54%, respectively, more likely to undergo cataract surgery, a study found. Around a third of the UK populati
Sterilizing Filter Reduces Contamination of Autologous Serum Eyedrops
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4336 days ago (Editorial)
Sterilizing filters adapted to conventional containers cuts contamination rates of autologous serum eyedrops, new research shows.Autologous serum eyedrops are used to manage persistent epithelial defects and other corneal epithelialization disorders. These preparations do not contain preservatives, which could cause ocular surface damage, so they are easily contaminated, limiting their lifespan t
Health Officials Warn Of Lead In Eye Cosmetic
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4336 days ago (Editorial)
After a Massachusetts doctor found high levels of lead in an infant's blood last year, hospital staff found no hazards in common sources of the toxic metal – paint at the family's home, residue from workplace exposure, kitchenware and diet. Instead, they identified an unusual culprit: makeup. For months, three to four times a week, the family had applied a Nigerian cosmetic and folk remedy called
Leading Eye Health Bodies Slam Pcts Over Cataract Surgery Restrictions
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4336 days ago (Editorial)
An alliance of leading eye health bodies has issued a joint statement warning that primary care trust restrictions on access to cataract surgery are “clinically unsound,” and fly in the face of government recommendations.Earlier this year, it emerged that patients in more than half of PCTs in England are being denied cataract surgery as trusts continue to tighten eligibility criteria in a bid to
Keeping The Eyes Safe And Healthy While Swimming
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4336 days ago (Editorial)
The question of whether laser eye surgery or just sticking with glasses or contact lenses is best comes up across a wide variety of sports.However, it is with water-based sports where, arguably, the most thought has to be put in to make the best decision.Gavin Rebello, sports vision specialist at @eye performance, explained: "Water-based sports are a little bit more complicated [than other sports
One-Eye Cataract Surgery Leads to Falls
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4336 days ago (Editorial)
Contrary to some past research, a new study finds that elderly adults who have cataract surgery could face an increased risk of falls and fractures in the next year - at least if they have only one eye done.The increase was seen mostly in patients age 80 and up, and researchers say it's not clear what factors - related to the surgery or not - might explain the added risk. In the new study, resear