For the first time, a systemic therapy has shown efficacy in a rare form of melanoma that affects the eye, uveal melanoma. New data showing activity with the investigational drug selumetinib, an MEK inhibitor under development by AstraZeneca, was hailed as a research "breakthrough" here at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Uveal melanoma is one of the most diff
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Breakthrough in Rare Eye Cancer: First Drug That Works
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4015 days ago (Editorial)First Drug to Help Melanoma of the Eye
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4015 days ago (Editorial)
AstraZeneca's experimental drug, selumetinib, is the first targeted medication to show a significant clinical benefit for patients with melanoma of the eye (metastatic uveal melanoma), researchers from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center explained at the 49th annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), in Chicago, Illinois.
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American Academy of Ophthalmology Warns Consumers about the Dangers of Eyelash Extensions
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4015 days ago (Editorial)
The American Academy of Ophthalmology cautions consumers about the dangers of cosmetic eyelash extensions and the adhesives used to apply them to eyelids. Specific dangers of using these extensions include:
Infection of the cornea; Infection of the eyelid; Swelling of the eyelid; and Permanent or temporary loss of eyelashes. A 2013 article published in Consumer Reports titled, "Eyelash extension
Infection of the cornea; Infection of the eyelid; Swelling of the eyelid; and Permanent or temporary loss of eyelashes. A 2013 article published in Consumer Reports titled, "Eyelash extension
Common Glaucoma Drug May Cause Droopy Eyelids, Study Finds
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4015 days ago (Editorial)
Drugs commonly used to treat glaucoma may cause droopy eyelids and other side effects that can interfere with vision, according to a new study. The drugs, known as prostaglandin analogues (PGAs), which are used to reduce eye pressure, have already been shown to cause blurred vision, dryness and changes in eye color, the researchers said, suggesting that the new findings could lead to labeling cha
Researchers Describe Protein Essential for Healthy Eyes
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4016 days ago (Editorial)
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in collaboration with researchers at the Salk Institute in California, have found for the first time that a specific protein is essential not only for maintaining a healthy retina in the eye, but also may have implications for understanding and possibly treating other conditions in the immune, reproductive, vascular and nervous systems, as well a
Feast Your Eyes on Eye Healthy Foods This Summer
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4016 days ago (Editorial)
Approximately 10 million Americans suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a devastating eye disease and a leading cause of vision loss in people 65 years or older in the United States. Although there is no cure for AMD, studies show that eating foods rich in antioxidants, such as lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids, beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc, may reduce the ris
Overexposure to Sun’s Rays Can Cause Painful, Temporary Blindness
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4016 days ago (Editorial)
With the arrival of summer, when the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays are strongest, ophthalmologists – medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases and conditions – are warning the public that overexposure to these rays can burn the eyes' corneas and cause painful, temporary blindness. The American Academy of Ophthalmology urges the public to wear su
Exposure to High Altitude May Effect Retinal Vessels
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4016 days ago (Editorial)
Gabriel Willmann, MD, from the Center for Ophthalmology, University of Tübingen, Germany, and colleagues used fluorescein angiography with a confocal scanning laser to evaluate 14 unacclimatized volunteers at baseline (341 m), after ascent to 4559 m within 24 hours, and more than 14 days after return. Four ophthalmologists blinded to the timing of the photographs graded them for presence and loca