The longer axial length (AL) of myopia appears protective against diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema, according to results from a longitudinal study involving 630 eyes.In an article published online May 23 in Ophthalmology, Ryan Eyn Kidd Man, BSc, from the Centre for Eye Research Australia, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, University of Melbourne, analyzed measurements of AL, sp
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Myopia Protects Against Diabetic Vision Loss
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4406 days ago (Editorial)Problem in Transport of Donate Human Retina Led Researchers to Discover New Treatment Path For Eye Disease
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4406 days ago (Editorial)
Sloppy shipping of a donated human retina to an Indiana University researcher studying a leading cause of vision loss has inadvertently helped uncover a previously undetected mechanism causing the disease. The discovery has led researchers to urge review of how millions of dollars are spent investigating the cause of a type of age-related macular degeneration called choroidal neovascularization.
Researchers Regenerate Optic Nerve In Mice
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4409 days ago (Editorial)
Individuals blinded by optic nerve damage from glaucoma or trauma might be able to regain at least some visual function in the future after researchers have successfully regenerated the optic nerve in mice.Although earlier studies have shown that optic nerve fibers can regenerate some distance through the optic nerve, this study is the first to demonstrate that these fibers can be made to grow lo
High-Dose Ranibizumab No Better Than Standard Dose for AMD
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4409 days ago (Editorial)
High-dose ranibizumab (Lucentis) does not provide better visual acuity than standard-dose ranibizumab in newly diagnosed wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to results from the HARBOR study, presented here at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2012 Annual Meeting. To compare the efficacy and safety of the 2 doses, the HARBOR researchers randomized 1097 pati
Who is at Risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4409 days ago (Editorial)
The greatest risk factor is age. A large study found that people in middle-age have about a 2 percent risk of getting AMD, but this risk increased to nearly 30 percent in those over age 75.To detect AMD before symptoms appear, you should be screened if you meet any of the following criteria.
- Over 60 years of age
- Have hypertension or cardiovascular disease
- Smoke cigare
Retinopathy Screenings Can Be Less Frequent
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4410 days ago (Editorial)
Screening for retinopathy every 2 years instead of the recommended annual screening would be safe and could reduce screening costs by about 25% for people in the United Kingdom who have type 2 diabetes but who have not developed retinopathy, according to an article published online May 7 in Diabetes Care. Current guidelines by the United Kingdom's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excell
Age – Related Macular Degeneration – How to Tackle Increasing Rates
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4410 days ago (Editorial)
With aging populations, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is set to increase. AMD, which causes progressive blindness, may already be present in the early stages in 20% of 60 year-olds and those who are older in some countries. Whilst 10 years ago there were hardly any treatments for AMD, the age of targeted drugs like vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) suppressants has changed the wa
The Low Vision Exam – What to Expect
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4410 days ago (Editorial)
The misunderstanding of what low vision care is - and is not - often causes confusion and frustration. Low vision care is about rehabilitation, not cure. It's about finding new ways to accomplish the tasks of daily life - whether it's writing a grocery list, watching a grandchild play soccer or reading a menu in a restaurant.A low vision examination, often the first step in vision rehabilitation,