Latest ophthalmology news,  Fri, 09 May 2008 23:43:30 GMT

Sharper imags: sports vision clinic

The standard eye chart only covers letters and numbers, but athletes need above average vision to track balls hurtling toward them at alarming speeds. To test those special skills, a University of Houston optometrist has founded the Sports Vision Performance Center, a facility where athletes perform while a strobe light is flashing, play tag with a board of lights and engage in other activities designed to improve their visual abilities........

MU researchers find clue to cataract formation

It is the No. 1 line-item cost of Medicare reimbursement and affects more than 20 million people in the United States. Cataracts, which can have devastating effects on the eye, affect 42 percent of the population between the ages of 70 and 80, and 68 percent of the population over the age of 80, as per the National Eye Institute. Now, a University of Missouri professor has identified an important step in how cataracts form. This discovery, published in a recent edition of The Journal of Biological Chemistry, could lead to a better therapy or cure for cataracts in the future........

When poor communication pokes you in the eye

The ocular lens belongs to the optical apparatus and focuses incidental beams of light onto the retina. Now, a research team led by Professor Dr. Jochen Graw of the Institute of Developmental Genetics, of the Helmholtz Zentrum München, has been able to decipher a genetic defect responsible for small eyes and an incomplete, clouded lens in the so-called Aey12 mouse mutants. These results lead to conclusions concerning cataracts in humans, because, in this case too, the lens loses its transparency........

Vision Update,  Fri, 09 May 2008 23:43:34 GMT

The Miraculous Claims of the Diet Zone

One way of recognizing a fad diet is said to be the promise of multiple miraculous effects upon health. And Diet Zone promises a lot...

The 7 Myths Of Relaxation

I voluntarily teach relaxation by the bed side for heart,stroke and cancer patients in the hospital...

High Blood Pressure, the Insidious Killer

Next time you are with a group of 3 friends, take a good look around; one of you will have high blood pressure.

MedicineNet Eyesight General,  Fri, 09 May 2008 23:43:34 GMT

Gene Variant Boosts Risk of Severe Diabetic Eye, Kidney Diseases

Title: Gene Variant Boosts Risk of Severe Diabetic Eye, Kidney Diseases Category: Health News Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008

Diabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk

Title: Diabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk Category: Health News Created: 5/3/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/5/2008

Ranibizumab Injections Reduce Retinal Swelling

Title: Ranibizumab Injections Reduce Retinal Swelling Category: Health News Created: 5/2/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2008

Eye Cell Implants Improve Parkinson's Symptoms

Title: Eye Cell Implants Improve Parkinson's Symptoms Category: Health News Created: 4/29/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2008

LASIK Surgery News : Latest News,  Fri, 09 May 2008 23:43:35 GMT

FLEx: The next big thing in laser vision surgery?

A new all-laser eye surgery appears to be safe and effective for the treatment of nearsightedness. Called femtosecond lenticule extraction (FLEx), the investigational procedure uses a different type of laser than the excimer laser used for LASIK.

LASIK for farsightedness remains safe and effective five years after surgery

A new long-term study shows that LASIK performed to correct farsightedness remains safe and effective five years after surgery.

LASIK Risks and Complications

Anyone considering LASIK or other vision correction surgery should understand the risks and potential complications of these elective procedures. In this LSN exclusive article, we outline some key research findings about LASIK risks and complications.

Lasik News,  Fri, 09 May 2008 23:43:36 GMT

FDA To Hear USAEyes Lasik Patient Survey

The FDA will review results from the USAEyes Competence Opinion Relative to Expectation (CORE) Lasik patient survey.

Eye Surgeons More Likely To Have Lasik

Survey shows US eye surgeons about four times more likely to have had Lasik or similar vision correction surgery.

FDA To Review Lasik Quality of Life

Joint task force with ophthalmic and medical organizations to review patient quality of life after Lasik.

Actress Beckinsale Cheers Lasik

Film star advocates after successful Lasik.

lasik-news.com,  Fri, 09 May 2008 23:43:36 GMT

Honesty about steroids would be refreshing

Honesty about steroids would be refreshingMiami Herald - I had Lasik surgery, lasering my eyes, to improve my vision. But with your arbitrary moralities, you are blurring the line for me so much between what is allegedly natural and allegedly unnatural that not even those Lasik lasers help me unblur it Mary Penner: [...] Honesty about steroids would be refreshing Miami Herald - I had Lasik surgery, lasering my eyes, to improve my vision. But with your arbitrary moralities, you are blurring the line for me so much between what is allegedly natural and allegedly unnatural that not even those Lasik lasers help me unblur it Mary Penner: Wealth of information, lively facts found in town Albuquerque Tribune - Dan Ehrig replied to the discussion Lasik in Albuquerque Brendan replied to the discussion Lasik in Albuquerque JD Buchanan started a discussion called How to get to know Dan Ehrig replied to the discussion Albuquerque and Us Angelo replied to January 2008 events Joplin Independent - Auction items include Lasik surgery, a Rolex watch, a cruise, playhouse for the kids and a pair of leather rocket recliners. For ticket information phone (417) 529-8138. 26: J.R.’s Rubber Band from the Tahlequah, OK area will be performing gospel Extra! UIdaho Student Found Shot to Death Spokane Spokesman-Review - Inland Empire Girl /Gathering Around the Table admits she used to be a night owl who regularly tuned into Letterman but prefers being a morning person today here . * Sam The Reporter /Vandal Sense is celebrating b/c he’s a candidate for LASIK surgery

Insert Tokin’

Insert Tokin’Slate - Latest Human Nature columns: 1) Why GPS tracking is good for felons . 2) No steroids in football, but let them eat steak . 3) Why pro-lifers fear the morning-after pill . 4) If steroids are cheating, why isn’t LASIK ? 5) Tom DeLay’s mortal hypocrisy Report: Canseco could name [...] Insert Tokin’ Slate - Latest Human Nature columns: 1) Why GPS tracking is good for felons . 2) No steroids in football, but let them eat steak . 3) Why pro-lifers fear the morning-after pill . 4) If steroids are cheating, why isn’t LASIK ? 5) Tom DeLay’s mortal hypocrisy Report: Canseco could name Ordonez Rotoworld.com - has been a bit of growth with a fibre in the left eye. It is a very simple procedure to take it out and the advice was to do it sooner.” Yikes! What’s going on? We already know that Kevin Na is playing through his own eyes issues following LASIK, now License restrictions can catch up with you Ahwatukee Foothills News - A New Year s resolution you might want to consider, which could save a lot of time and possibly money, is to visit your local Motor Vehicles Division office if you have had eye surgery recently. If you had Lasik surgery you need to have the Patient: Flat foot fix ‘like a miracle’ KABC - Ivar Roth calls it Lasik for the feet. While Yvette says recovery was fast, critics say this isn’t the answer for everyone with flat feet. The foot has multiple planes of control and some patients may require more correction than a simple implant

TOUR Insider: FBR Open

TOUR Insider: FBR OpenPGA Tour - Another South African is on the sidelines with Retief Goosen , who was unable to defend his title at the Qatar Masters after suffering a setback from LASIK surgery. He’s not the first to have that problem; Kevin Na ’s eyesight hasn’t improved much TOUR Insider: FBR Open PGA Tour - Another South African is on the sidelines with Retief Goosen , who was unable to defend his title at the Qatar Masters after suffering a setback from LASIK surgery. He’s not the first to have that problem; Kevin Na ’s eyesight hasn’t improved much

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