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New Reading Eyeglasses Offer More
Ben Franklin, the inventor of the bifocals and discoverer of electricity in lightning, never put the two together. But a new electronic eyeglass does
Sleep Apnea Poses Threat to Eye Health
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is more than just a poor night's sleep. OSAS can affect a person's overall health which even includes ocular health.
Patients suffering from obstructive s...
Intraocular lenses have advantages over Lasik for some
Laser surgery, including both Lasik and PRK, has been the standard procedure for nearsighted people who want to shed their glasses or contact lenses. However, for those people who are severely near...
Laser Treatment No Longer the Best Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy
Researchers randomized 691 participants (854 eyes) with diabetic macular edema (DME) involving the cent
Why do Latinos Go Blind?
In four separate reports, researchers from the Los Angeles Latino study provide the four-year incidence of blindness and visual impairment, cataract and
Increased risk of "crossed eyes" with in-utero exposure
Strabismus is a vision problem in which both eyes do not look straight and most frequently occurs in early childhood. A recent study indicates that children whose mothers smoked while they were pre...
The latest retinal eye treatment is a TRAP!
A new treatment for eye disease is designed to bind all forms of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-A (VEGF-A) and Placental Growth Factor (PLGF) proteins which play a part in the abnormal growth o...
Will insurance cover $2K drug for diabetic eye disease?
Traditionally, patients suffering from diabetic macular edema have undergone laser treatments for their condition. A new study shows that patients benefit from receiving an injection of the drug Lu...
Is there a Role for "Blue Blocker" lenses in eye surgery?
Cataracts are a leading cause of impaired vision and blindness among Americans aged 40 years and older. Some studies have indicated a link between cataract surgery and an increased risk for macular...