Ranibizumab is a new approach for the management of diabetic macular edema. Ranibizumab not only preserves vision, it also improves it. In addition, a beneficial effect on retinal anatomy has been found. The studies were designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravitreal ranibizumab in patients with diabetic macular edema. To see more details visit,
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New Treatment Approach for Diabetic Retinopathy
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4446 days ago (Editorial)Millions Of Dry Eye Sufferers May Benefit From Caffeine
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4448 days ago (Editorial)
Researchers at the University of Tokyo's School of Medicine have shown for the first time that caffeine intake can significantly increase the eye's ability to produce tears, a finding that could improve treatment of dry eye syndrome. This common eye condition affects about four million people age 50 and older in the United States. For many, dry eye syndrome is simply uncomfortable and annoying, b
Breakthrough Raises Hope Of Preventing Wet AMD
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4460 days ago (Editorial)
Ireland, finds that controlling or raising levels of the immune system component IL-18 in the retinas of patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), could prevent it progressing into the wet form of the disease. The researchers write about their findings in the 8 April online issue of Nature Medicine. To see more details visit,
Some Gene Mutations May Be Treatable With Diet
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4460 days ago (Editorial)
Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, determined variations and responses to vitamin treatment in the human cystathionine beta synthase gene, which when defective, causes the disease homocystinuria, an inherited metabolic disorder sometimes treatable with vitamin B6. After the analysis, scientists correlated specific gene mutations with severity of the disease, ranging from per
Should I be worried about eye twitching?
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4460 days ago (Editorial)
Most eye twitches are involuntary, harmless spasms of the small muscles surrounding the eye. The most common triggers are squinting, stress, fatigue, and excess intake of caffeine and alcohol. Another increasingly common trigger is eye strain, related to long periods of time in front of the computer, working in low light settings or due to a wrong prescription if you wear contact lenses or glasse
Sending Your Recycled Glasses To Developing Countries Costs Twice As Much As Giving Them Ready-Made Glasses
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4460 days ago (Editorial)
You might feel good sending your old reading glasses to a developing country. But a recent international study, led by the International Centre for Eyecare Education (ICEE), a collaborating partner in the Vision CRC, in Sydney, suggests it is far better to give $10 for an eye examination and a new pair of glasses if you want to help someone in desperate need, and it is far better for building cap
Racial Disparities Persist in Glaucoma Testing
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4460 days ago (Editorial)
An analysis of healthcare utilization records indicates that, despite a long-standing healthcare initiative to address the issue, people belonging to racial minority groups are less likely to undergo ophthalmologic testing than white people, according to a report presented here at the American Glaucoma Society 22nd Annual Meeting. To see more details visit,
Adjustable or Tied-Off Sutures in Strabismus Surgery?
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4462 days ago (Editorial)
strabismus surgeons operating for exotropia or esotropia leave their sutures long in order to be able make postoperative adjustments once their patients have regained consciousness. Other surgeons believe that patients achieve better results if their sutures are simply tied off in the original operation. To see more details visit,