There are more than 29 million adult Americans currently affected by vision problems that if not detected and treated early, could lead to vision loss. Many of these are the result of sight-threatening age-related eye disease, such as macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.For more than 100 years, Prevent Blindness America, the nation’s oldest eye health and safety org
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Posted by Bharat (#1) 4599 days ago (Editorial)Sequencing Of Mouse Neural Retina
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4591 days ago (Editorial)
In a new study, researchers have gained fresh insights into neural disease genes by sequencing virtually all the gene expression in the mouse neural retina. The technology to obtain such a "transcriptome" has become accessible enough that full-scale sequencing is the preferred method for asking genetics questions. To see more details,
What is RVO or Retinal vein occlusion
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4573 days ago (Editorial)
Retinal vein occlusion is a disease of the retina that affects approximately 180,000 people each year in the US. Veins in your eye known as retinal veins are an important part of your eye's normal circulation. They move blood out of your eye toward your heart. A retinal vein occlusion is the blockage of one of these veins. RVO can lead to swelling of the macula, the part of our eye responsible fo
To Your Health: Computer vision syndrome a modern-day malady
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4562 days ago (Editorial)
Blurred vision, double vision, dry, red eyes, eye irritation, headaches and neck or back pain are all symptoms of computer vision syndrome, a temporary condition caused by prolonged computer use. “The level of discomfort appears to increase with the amount of computer use,” says an article on the American Optometric Association website. According to WebMD, research has shown that between 50 perce
Sign of Retinoblastoma
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4555 days ago (Editorial)
Retinoblastoma is a rare type of eye cancer which mainly affects children under 5 years of age. Retinoblastoma is very rare; only about 40 children are diagnosed with the condition each year in the UK. It is also very treatable, especially if caught early. Around 98% of children are successfully treated. The signs of retinoblastoma, such as a white reflection in the eye or white pupil, or a squin
Corneal Transplantation
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4547 days ago (Editorial)
The cornea was one of the first successful allografts using human tissue. Corneal transplantation involves removing the diseased cornea and replacing it with a new cornea (from a cadaver). Corneal transplantation is common in the United States, with about 40,000 procedures done each year. Performed when the eye disease cannot be treated noninvasively, corneal transplantation is usually indicated
What is histoplasmosis?
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4535 days ago (Editorial)
Histoplasmosis is a disease caused when airborne spores of the fungus Histoplasmacapsulatum are inhaled into the lungs, the primary infection site. This microscopic fungus, which is found throughout the world in river valleys and soil where bird or bat droppings accumulate, is released into the air when soil is disturbed by plowing fields, sweeping chicken coops, or digging holes. Any symptoms th
Optometrists are your eye doctors?
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4524 days ago (Editorial)
Optometrists specialize in examining, diagnosing, treating, managing and preventing diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and related structure, making Ontario’s optometrists your primary eye and vision health doctors. Recommended treatments for patients can include eyeglasses, contact lenses, special low vision aids, eye co-ordination exercises, drug therapies, or referral to appr