What's New in
Ophthalmology Today?
Articles written by Raananah S. Katz, M.D., F.A.C.S.
The following articles are provided for
informational and educational purposes ONLY.
Only a trained medical professional can diagnose and treat the conditions referenced in the articles below.
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Glaucoma Medicines Reduce Risk of Death
“Glaucoma patients who take medication for Glaucoma appear to have a reduced likelihood of death” according to a report in the Archives of Ophthalmology published in February 2010.
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Horus & Ra's Magical Makeup
“There’s more to the eye makeup that gave Queen Nefertiti and other ancient
Egyptian royals those stupendous gazes and legendary beauty than meets
the eye,” reports Science Daily.
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Macular Degeneration Patients Benefit from Cataract Surgery
Patients with moderate and advanced macular degeneration benefi ted from cataract surgery. This was reported by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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Glaucoma & Pillows
Glaucoma, a disease of the eye caused by death of the nerve fibers, and is associated with increased pressure in the eye. The treatment for this disorder is primarily aimed at lowering that pressure.
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Interesting Advancements in Macular Degeneration
In the month of August, important papers announced significant advances in the treatment of Macular Degeneration.
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Nerve Growth Factor
Using eye drops containing nerve growth factor restored some vision in patients with advanced glaucoma.
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Quality of Life in High Myopia
Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) is a recent advancement in the correction of high myopia.
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Freckles, Moles and Melanoma of The Eye
Light skinned people with many freckles and skin moles - (which develop when the skin is over exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light) - are at greater risk for developing melanomas of the skin.
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Longer, Thicker and Darker Eyelashes
Latisse is a drop recently approved by the FDA for increasing the growth of eyelashes. This treatment results in eyelashes that are 25% longer, 106% thicker and 18% darker than
before treatment.
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Sleep Apnea Linked to Diabetic Retinopathy
Researchers in Oxford, England, reviewed data from 118 men with Diabetes. They also studied this group for evidence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
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Cataracts and The Quality of Your Life
Cataracts can cause more than just loss of vision; they are also associated with a loss of cognitive function (the way a person processes information) and depressive mental status in elderly patients.
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Benefits of the ReSTOR Lens in Cataract Surgery
In ReStor Intraocular lens used in cataract surgery has allowed more than 90% of patients to see well distance and near without depending on glasses.
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Is Everyone With Blue Eyes Related?
"New research shows that people with blue eyes have a single, common ancestor" according to research reported in Science Daily.
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New Treatment for Macular Degeneration
An experimental first step for treating the cause of macular degeneration was undertaken last week at the University of Florida when researchers injected a new anti-inflammatory drug into the eye of a patient with macular degeneration.
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Gold
Gold, according to Eye World Magazine (Nov. '7), was used in the treatment of such medical disorders as measles, skin ulcers, and smallpox in the ancient cultures.
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Glaucoma & Family History
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in America. While glaucoma can be successfully treated it is best to detect it early.
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Gene Therapy to Restore Vision
"A revolutionary treatment for blindness in children" is undergoing the first clinical trial at the University College London. The study involves adults and children Leber's Congenital Amaurosis, a retinal condition which leads to blindness at a young age.
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Predicting Glaucoma
Researches have developed a model to identify patients at high risk of developing glaucoma.
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Predicting Alzheimer's Disease
Patients with probable Alzheimer's have an identifiable pattern of nerve fiber loss in their retinas. They also have an abnormal blood flow rate and narrowing of the column of blood in the retinal veins.
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