Granada-Based Scientists Make The First Artificial Cornea Model Using Rabbit Stem Cells
Scientists of the research group called 'Ingeniería Tisular' of the University of Granada have made the first artificial cornea model using stem cells of rabbit's sclerocorneal limbus. This result is a great advance due to the shortage of donors of this transparent epithelium located in the anterior segment of the eyeball that refracts the incoming light onto the retina. Moreover, these artificial corneas can be a tool for in vitro research into medicine permeability.
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Novel Study Sheds Light On Imitation Learning
What is the very best way to learn a complex task? Is it practice, practice, practice, or is watching and thinking enough to let you imitate a physical activity, such as skiing or ballet? A new study from Brandeis University published this week in the Journal of Vision unravels some of the mysteries surrounding how we learn to do things like tie our shoes, feed ourselves, or perform dazzling dance steps.
Medicalnewstoday.com Wed, 21 Mar 2007 23:00:00 PDT

Unique Tonometer Diaton to be Presented at International Vision Expo in New York City
Unique Diaton tonometer will be presented at the International Vision Expo and Conference on March 22-25th. Diaton will be showcased by BiCOM Inc. and Optimetrics Inc. The demo and training will be provided at Booth MS1252. BiCOM CEO comments on the Eye-market.
Press release Wed, 21 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT

LASIK - What Can it Actually Correct?
Learn about the different applications of laser eye surgery. LASIK can be the solution to a wide range of ocular disorders.
Press release Wed, 21 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Potentia Pharmaceuticals Announces Initiation Of Phase I Clinical Trials To Evaluate Its Lead Compound For Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Potentia Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it is entering the clinical phase of development for POT-4, its lead drug candidate for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). POT-4 is a complement inhibitor, which shuts down the complement activation system that could lead to local inflammation, tissue damage and upregulation of angiogenic factors such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).
Medicalnewstoday.com Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Visually Impaired Benefit From Video Games
According to a new study from the University of Rochester, playing action video games sharpens vision. In tests of visual acuity that assess the ability to see objects accurately in a cluttered space, game players scored higher than their non-playing peers."Action video game play changes the way our brains process visual information," says Daphne Bavelier, professor of brain and cognitive sciences at the University of Rochester.
Medicalnewstoday.com Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:00:00 PDT

Macular Degeneration In Women
Women who develop age-related macular degeneration may have higher blood levels of markers related to inflammation before they begin showing symptoms of the disease, according to a report published in the March issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Debra A. Schaumberg, Sc.D., O.D.
Medicalnewstoday.com Fri, 16 Mar 2007 05:00:00 PDT

Many Americans At High Risk Of Vision Loss Do Not Have Access To Eye Care
Data from a national survey suggest that an estimated 60 million American adults are at high risk of vision loss, according to a report published in the March issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Of those adults, one in 12 cannot afford eyeglasses when needed, and about one-half do not get dilated eye examinations on a yearly basis.In 2000, about 3.
Medicalnewstoday.com Fri, 16 Mar 2007 04:00:00 PDT

American Academy Of Ophthalmology Urges Athletes To Wear Protective Eyewear
From major league baseball stadiums to small town basketball courts, athletic competition builds physical fitness, entertains millions and teaches the values of hard work and teamwork. But for more than 40,000 athletes each year, these lessons can be marred by an errant finger or misjudged catch. That's the number of sports-related eye injuries that occur annually in the United States. Approximately one-third of the victims are children.
Medicalnewstoday.com Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Dry Eye Syndrome Affects Quality Of Life For Nearly 5 Million In The US
As a clinical diagnosis, Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) may not appear to be a major health issue, but in a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Ophthalmology, researchers found that DES had a significant impact on quality of life. With an estimated prevalence of 7.8% of women and 4.7% of men over 50, it affects 4.8 million people in the United States. Although some risk factors have been identified, the cause of DES is still largely unknown.
Medicalnewstoday.com Wed, 14 Mar 2007 05:00:00 PDT

Cause Of Early Blindness Traced To Tissue Defect
Researchers at Texas A&M University are shedding light on a rare form of early blindness, identifying the cells involved and paving the way for possible therapies to treat or even prevent what is currently an incurable disease.The findings, funded by Fight for Sight and the National Institutes of Health, are published in the online Early Edition (EE) of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Medicalnewstoday.com Tue, 13 Mar 2007 09:00:00 PDT

MARCH: Save Your Vision Month
Imagine struggling to see the numbers on a clock, or the letters on a sign, or the cars coming down the road. Think how discouraging it would be if you got a headache every time you read, or did homework, or tried to see an assignment on the blackboard. For a student to learn, he or she must be able to see. Eighty-percent of learning is through the visual sense.
Medicalnewstoday.com Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Eye Operations Most Common Outpatient Surgical Procedures, USA
Cataract and lens surgery were the most common procedures performed in outpatient surgery centers in 2003, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. AHRQ found that:-- Of the 431,000 cataract operations and lens procedures, 99.6 percent were performed in ambulatory surgery centers, making them the leading type of outpatient surgery.
Medicalnewstoday.com Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

The Impact of Vision Problems in the U.S. - A National Symposium
Join us as we raise awareness about the implication of age-related vision issues on the public health of our nation. The symposium will coincide with the release of a new vision report - The Economic Impact of Vision Problems: The Toll of Major Adult Eye Disorders, Visual Impairment, and Blindness on the U.S. Economy.
Preventblindness.org Fri, 9 Mar 2007 13:48:21 CST

Second Annual ''Eyes on Capitol Hill'' Event Offers Patients Meetings With More Than 80 Legislators
Prevent Blindness America celebrated the success of the second annual "Eyes on Capitol Hill" campaign, held in Washington, DC.
Preventblindness.org Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:05:11 CST

Eye Protection at Work Can Prevent Painful Injuries and Even Blindness
Ninety percent of all job-related eye injuries can be prevented simply by wearing the proper protection. In order to encourage employers and employees to work together to practice eye safety on the job, Prevent Blindness America has designated March as "Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month."
Preventblindness.org Tue, 6 Mar 2007 13:21:05 CST

A High School Athlete Encourages Others to Protect Their Vision While Playing Sports
Marnie Robbins, a senior at University School of Milwaukee and skilled field hockey player, suffered two injuries while playing field hockey and almost permanently damaged her vision. She now works to help raise awareness about the importance of safety eyewear while playing sports.
Preventblindness.org Tue, 6 Mar 2007 13:21:05 CST

Health Tip: Your Child Needs Regular Eye Exams (HealthDay)
Regular eye checkups are important, especially for children, the American Optometric Association says.
yahoo.com 1//Dec 2006

Welcome To Middle Age - And Presbyopia
You're holding menus at arm's length and squinting. You've had difficulty reading items on your computer. Numbers on your cellphone's tiny screen are indistinguishable. The buttons on your iPod, DVD player and remote seem frustratingly small. Sound familiar? Welcome to middle age.
Press release Fri, 02 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Weighing the Risks and Benefits of LASIK Surgery
The benefits of LASIK surgery are easy to learn about, since it's such a successful procedure. Worldwide, it's become highly popular, because it's so quick and effective.
Press release Fri, 02 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT

LASIK Vision Correction - What You Should Expect
The wonderful thing you can expect after having a LASIK treatment is vastly improved eyesight, though not necessarily perfect. But let's take this chronologically and look at some of the things you should expect along the way.
Press release Wed, 28 Feb 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Questions about CustomVue
CustomVue is a trade name for what is also called Custom LASIK and Wavefront LASIK. There are 3 other trade names which each use different lasers for wavefront visual evaluation and correction.
Press release Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:00:00 GMT

What Makes a Great LASIK Surgeon?
To choose the best possible LASIK surgeon, some homework is necessary. Not all surgeons are the same and some of the differences are not immediately obvious.
Press release Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Health Tip: Watery Eyes? (HealthDay)
Watery eyes can be caused by a variety of factors, including an eye infection, allergy or irritation. Watery eyes also can signal a more serious problem, including a blocked tear duct that prevents tears from draining normally.
yahoo.com Wed, 14 Feb 2007 04:40:42 GMT

Illness Linked to Eye Trouble Costs Medicare Billions (HealthDay)
Vision loss costs the U.S. Medicare program more than $2 billion a year for the care of non-eye related medical problems, such as depression and disability, a new study finds.
yahoo.com Wed, 14 Feb 2007 04:40:42 GMT

Health Tip: Watery Eyes?
Title: Health Tip: Watery Eyes?Category: Health NewsCreated: 2/14/2007 2:06:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/14/2007
MedicineNet Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Illness Linked to Eye Trouble Costs Medicare Billions
Title: Illness Linked to Eye Trouble Costs Medicare BillionsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/14/2007 2:06:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/14/2007
MedicineNet Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Iris Registration
Since the early days of LASIK surgery, improvements have repeatedly been added. One of the biggest has been Wavefront-guided LASIK. Now we have the VISX iris registration, which is an improvement on wavefront technology. It was recently given FDA approval.
Press release Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Intacs and Keratoconus
Keratoconus is an eye disease in which the cornea, the clear part of the eye that covers the pupil and iris, becomes thin and starts to bulge out. In doing this, it deflects light rays entering the eye so that they can't focus on the retina.
Press release Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:00:00 GMT

When Is LASIK Not an Option?
LASIK is a surgical procedure which uses a laser to subtly re-shape the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. Its purpose is to free you from contact lenses or glasses, if possible, or to at least reduce your dependence on them.
Press release Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:00:00 GMT


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