After a Massachusetts doctor found high levels of lead in an infant's blood last year, hospital staff found no hazards in common sources of the toxic metal – paint at the family's home, residue from workplace exposure, kitchenware and diet. Instead, they identified an unusual culprit: makeup. For months, three to four times a week, the family had applied a Nigerian cosmetic and folk remedy called
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Health Officials Warn Of Lead In Eye Cosmetic
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4330 days ago (Editorial)Leading Eye Health Bodies Slam Pcts Over Cataract Surgery Restrictions
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4330 days ago (Editorial)
An alliance of leading eye health bodies has issued a joint statement warning that primary care trust restrictions on access to cataract surgery are “clinically unsound,” and fly in the face of government recommendations.Earlier this year, it emerged that patients in more than half of PCTs in England are being denied cataract surgery as trusts continue to tighten eligibility criteria in a bid to
Keeping The Eyes Safe And Healthy While Swimming
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4330 days ago (Editorial)
The question of whether laser eye surgery or just sticking with glasses or contact lenses is best comes up across a wide variety of sports.However, it is with water-based sports where, arguably, the most thought has to be put in to make the best decision.Gavin Rebello, sports vision specialist at @eye performance, explained: "Water-based sports are a little bit more complicated [than other sports
One-Eye Cataract Surgery Leads to Falls
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4330 days ago (Editorial)
Contrary to some past research, a new study finds that elderly adults who have cataract surgery could face an increased risk of falls and fractures in the next year - at least if they have only one eye done.The increase was seen mostly in patients age 80 and up, and researchers say it's not clear what factors - related to the surgery or not - might explain the added risk. In the new study, resear
Fluoroquinolones: Acute Toxicity and the Eye
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4332 days ago (Editorial)
Etminan and colleagues describe an association between the use of oral fluoroquinolones and the development of retinal detachment. This case-control study was conducted in British Columbia, Canada, and included almost 1 million patients.The study found that the current use of oral fluoroquinolones was associated with a higher risk for retinal detachment. Of 4384 patients with retinal detachment,
Safety Eyewear Can Prevent Sports Injuries in Kids
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4332 days ago (Editorial)
The start of training for school sports can bring a surge of sports-related eye injuries among young athletes, even though it's possible to prevent such injuries, an expert says. Pediatricians should educate parents, young athletes and coaches about the dangers of eye injuries and encourage the use of eye protection, especially for high-risk sports such as baseball, softball, basketball, lacrosse
Eye surgeons unite to condemn rationing of cataract operations by half of NHS trusts
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4332 days ago (Editorial)
Eye surgeons are warning that the rationing of cataract operations by more than half of NHS trusts is putting thousands of patients at risk.Elderly victims of the cutbacks are being left unable to read, write or drive as they wait longer for surgery.In an unprecedented move, bodies representing eye specialists have attacked the ‘unfair restrictions’ as ‘clinically unsound’ and dangerous for patie
Gadget-specific glasses for better eyes!
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4332 days ago (Editorial)
Apparently the blue light emitted from electronic devices with screens, including computers, TVs and smartphones, can harm your eyes in the long run. Insomnia and eye fatigue are the two most common side effects of prolonged use of devices. To makes sure you don’t suffer from any of these, you need to wear ‘computer glasses’ that cut the amount of blue light reaching your eyes. Jin Co., the maker