Researchers at the University of Southern California have devised a method for detecting certain neurological disorders through the study of eye movements. In a study published August 29 in the Journal of Neurology, researchers claim that because. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Parkinson’s Disease (PD) each involve ocular control and a
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Study Everyday Eye Movements Could Aid in Diagnosis of Neurological Disorders
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4306 days ago (Editorial)N.C. Eye Bank Helps Restore Sight to People around the World
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4306 days ago (Editorial)
The North Carolina Eye Bank Inc. might seem a little long in the tooth when it comes to the image of cutting-edge life-science and biotechnology research in the Triad. But at age 61, the Winston-Salem Company remains strong and relevant in its mission of restoring sight through corneal transplantation, as well as conducting medical therapy and research. Each year, the group provides corneas for m
Eyes May Have It for Heart Health
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4306 days ago (Editorial)
Greek researchers presented three studies showing how retinal circulation could potentially distinguish patients who are at a low short-term, but high lifetime risk, of cardiovascular (CV) adverse events from those who are at a low short-term and low lifetime risk. Lead author of all three studies Vasiliki Katsi, MD, from Hippokration General Hospital in Athens, said in a statement that fundosco
The Eyes Have It: Men Do See Things Differently than Women
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4310 days ago (Editorial)
The way that the visual centers of men and women's brains works is different, finds new research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Biology of Sex Differences. Men have greater sensitivity to fine detail and rapidly moving stimuli, but women are better at discriminating between colors.In the brain there are high concentrations of male sex hormone (androgen) receptors throughout cer
Dry Eye Risk Similar After Laser Vision Surgeries
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4310 days ago (Editorial)
Two laser surgeries used to correct blurry vision have a similar chance of causing dry eyes, at least temporarily, a new study finds. Doctors have long known that eye dryness can be a side effect of laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (better known as LASIK) and of photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).But the "conventional wisdom" has been that people who already have dry eyes might be better off
Loss Of Vision Tied To Less Physical Activity
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4310 days ago (Editorial)
People whose vision has deteriorated in both eyes are less physically active than people without vision loss, according to a new study, potentially putting them at risk for poor health. The results are not surprising, but are a reminder that it's important to help people with vision loss regain activity safely, say the study's authors. It's not clear from the study if the loss of vision is leadin
September is Sports Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4310 days ago (Editorial)
While most vision problems are natural or genetic, some are the result of injury and accident.Eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness in school-age, and most of those injuries are sports related.According to the National Eye Institute, there are more than 100,000 sports related eye injuries every year with 42,000 requiring emergency room care.In fact, U.S. emergency rooms treat a patient
Lucentis (Ranibizumab) For Treating Visual Impairment Due To Diabetic Macular Oedema, Study Shows New Evidence
Posted by Praveen (#2) 4310 days ago (Editorial)
New data for Lucentis® (ranibizumab) has demonstrated improvement in visual acuity achieved with individualized treatment after one year is maintained for up to three years on average in patients with VI-DMO, with fewer injections in years two and three compared to the first year and no additional or new safety risks identified1.The findings come from the RESTORE extension study which showed that