A recent study published in the Journal of the AAPOS, the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, has found that children under the age of 3 with a nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO), or blocked tear duct, were at an increased risk for developing amblyopia. About 6% of children are born with blocked tear ducts.
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Posted by Bharat (#1) 4636 days ago (Editorial)Use of Viagra May Affect Eyesight
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4623 days ago (Editorial)
Men who have a history of heart problems and consume anti-impotency pills like viagra run a very high risk of getting their eyesight damaged, according to a study conducted by the University of Alabama. The researchers suggest that taking Viagra may result in the anterior optic nerve receiving a lesser blood flow, giving rise to tissue damage. To see more details, visit
Researchers Say as Many as 1 in 4 Preschoolers Has Vision Problem That Needs Attention
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4608 days ago (Editorial)
Vision problems among preschoolers may be more common than previously thought. That's the conclusion of researchers who conducted two large studies funded by the National Institutes of Health. Previously, it was estimated that one in 20 preschoolers had vision problems. But the studies show that as many as one out of every four preschool-aged children may have a vision problem that needs attentio
Nike, doctors team on tech to get athletes' eyes in shape
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4593 days ago (Editorial)
You can't do push-ups with your eyeballs, but doctors are discovering there are exercises that can make eyesight stronger. Professional athletes spend countless hours improving their physical strength, speed, and agility. Now, thanks to new gadgets developed by Nike and optical science company Acuvue, high-performance professionals are working to better their vision without the need for surgery,
Are You at Risk For Glaucoma?
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4579 days ago (Editorial)
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Azithromycin Beats Tetracycline in Trichiasis Surgery Trial
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4572 days ago (Editorial)
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A simple way to understand wet AMD
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4556 days ago (Editorial)
Wet age-related macular degeneration or wet AMD is a leading cause of vision loss that can progress very quickly. It occurs when proteins such as VEGF-A cause abnormal blood vessel growth in the back of the eye. Learn more about WET AMD at www.lucentis.com
ORNL Image Analysis Prowess Advances Retina Research
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4544 days ago (Editorial)
Armed with a new ability to find retinal anomalies at the cellular level, neurobiologists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have made a discovery they hope will ultimately lead to a treatment for cancer of the retina. To see more details visit, www.medicalnewstoday.com