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Johns Hopkins researchers find life in blood-starved retinas; shed light on vision loss

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:33:00 +0200

Like all tissues in the body, the eye needs a healthy blood supply to function properly. Poorly developed blood vessels can lead to visual impairment or even blindness. While many of the molecules involved in guiding the development of the intricate blood vessel architecture are known, only now are we learning how these molecules work and how they might affect sight.
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Gene therapy hope to restore vision

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:15:00 +0200

Study shows gene therapy can restore vision to children with Leber congenital amaurosis.
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New non-invasive technology to measure glucose levels in the human eye

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:03:00 +0200

New non-invasive technology designed to painlessly measure glucose levels in the human eye shows promise of one day replacing the finger-stick blood test, according to results of a pre-clinical study funded by Freedom Meditech, Inc.
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National survey highlights eye-care

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:52:00 +0200

While the majority of South Africans (99%) know that carrots, spinach and salmon are good for their eyes, the Transitions Healthy Sight Survey has revealed that less than half (four out of 10) of respondents were aware that unhealthy eating habits can damage your eyes and exacerbate eye-related diseases such as diabetes and glaucoma.
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Age-related macular degeneration awareness during World Retina Week 2009

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:02:00 +0200

Because of the fact that Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the third leading cause of blindness and vision impairment, the focus of this year's Retina Week falls on this debilitating disease with the 2009 theme being: “Improving Vision, Restoring Hope”.
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Carnosine may help prevent, treat cataracts

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:31:00 +0200

Researchers are reporting evidence from tissue culture experiments that the popular dietary supplement carnosine may help to prevent and treat cataracts, a clouding of the lens of the eye that is a leading cause of vision loss worldwide.
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Do your drivers have healthy eyes?

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0200

“Fleet managers have a responsibility to care for their drivers' eyes,” says Sieff Optometrists MD Brandon Sieff, “for their personal safety and to ensure the safety of all motorists.”
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Acoustics help blind people see the world

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:16:00 +0200

The EU-funded CASBLiP project was conceived to integrate the image processing and acoustic mapping technologies into a single, portable device that could be worn by blind people and help them to navigate outdoors.
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Protect your biggest asset - your employees' eyes

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:21:00 +0200

What do all modern office workers have in common? All of them strain their eyes on a daily basis for the benefit of the company.
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FDA focuses on contact lens safety

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:28:00 +0200

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to improve contact lens safety by reminding consumers of the importance of following proper cleaning and storing procedures. Consumers who do not follow instructions for contact lens care and use increase their risk of serious eye infections that can lead to blindness.
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