Patients using cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may be at increased risk of developing age-related cataracts, according to a study. Statins and Diabetes Both Increase Cataract Risk The study included nearly 6,400 patients seen at the optometry clinic at the University of Waterloo in 2007-08. Of these, 452 patients had type 2 diabetes. Statin treatment and diabetes were evaluated as possible risk
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Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Be Linked to Increased Cataract Risk
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4292 days ago (Editorial)New Ophthalmic Imaging Product Integrates Advanced Eye Exam Technology with iPhone™ Application
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4271 days ago (Editorial)
The Welch Allyn PanOptic Ophthalmoscope features the patented Axial PointSource Optics™ that gives healthcare professionals a dramatically wider, more panoramic view of the retina, or fundus, of the eye. The technology provides a 25 degree field-of-view, making it possible to see the different features of the fundus more efficiently than the 5 degree field-of-view provided by a standard ophthalmo
Removal Of Glaucoma-Causing Protein Subverted By Chaperone Protein
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4241 days ago (Editorial)
The chaperone protein Grp94 can interfere with the clearance of another protein known to cause the glaucoma when mutated, a new study led by researchers at the University of South Florida has found. Using a cell model, the researchers also demonstrated that a new specific inhibitor of Grp94 facilitates clearance of the genetically-defective protein, called myocilin, from cells. Reported online th
Potatoes Created With Higher Levels of Carotenoids
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4193 days ago (Editorial)
Scientists with USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) bred yellow potatoes with carotenoid levels that are two to three times higher than those of the popular Yukon Gold yellow-fleshed potato variety. Several carotenoids are involved, including neoxanthin, antheraxanthin, violaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin. Among these, lutein and zeaxanthin, are of keen interest for eye health; they appear
Total Iron, Calcium Intake Linked to Glaucoma Risk
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4178 days ago (Editorial)
High intake of total calcium and iron appear to be associated with greater odds of self-reported glaucoma, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, determined from an analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).The findings were reported here at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2012 Annual Meeting by Sophia Y. Wang, a medical student a
Micro aneurysm Turnover May Predict Retinopathy Progression
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4087 days ago (Editorial)
Automated analysis of micro aneurysm (MA) turnover predicted the development of clinically significant macular edema (CSME) among patients with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (MNDR), according to results from a new study. Maria Luisa Ribeiro, MD, from the Association for Innovation and Biomedical Research on Light and Image and the Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Portugal,
Bipolar Disorder or ADHD
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4038 days ago (Editorial)
Bipolar disorder and ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, are two diseases that are being diagnosed increasingly more often in American children and teens. And interestingly, in children and teens, there are some similarities in the symptoms of the two conditions. But how can a doctor know for sure if the child has bipolar disorder or ADHD? Also, how does the treatment for these two
Age-Related Vision Problems
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4031 days ago (Editorial)
Age-related vision changes happen to many people as they grow older. But eye problems aren't something you should simply write off as normal. Some result from new or worsening vision disorders. As age advances, these might quietly creep up on you, stealing a piece of your vision at a time. Others attack suddenly, quickly causing blindness. That is why regular eye exams with an eye doctor are so i