Eye and Vision:
Eye and Vision, Eye Glasses, Articles on Vision
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Jan 11th, 2009
Spending two to three hours a day outdoors can markedly lower a child's risk of developing nearsightedness, according to research published in the January issue of Optometry and Vision Science.
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Jan 10th, 2009
ThromboGenics NV has started the Phase III clinical program of microplasmin for the non-surgical treatment of back of the eye disease, the final step in the clinical development of this potential new therapy.
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Jan 9th, 2009
Thousands of New Yorkers will see a new warning sign in the New Year that urges them to take care of their vision.
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Jan 9th, 2009
A compact fiber-optic probe developed for the space program has now proven valuable for patients in the clinic as the first non-invasive early detection device for cataracts, the leading cause of vision loss worldwide.
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Jan 6th, 2009
With 30 million drivers in the US aged 65 and over, we count on older Americans to recognize when they can no longer drive safely and decide that it's time to stay off the road. A new study finds that a decrease in vision function is a key factor in bringing about this decision.
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Jan 5th, 2009
SAVE THE PATIENT discusses how to choose and use your eye doctor, and the importance of an eye exam with a Board Certified Ophthalmologist (medical doctor specializing in the eye).
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Jan 2nd, 2009
Find yourself squinting to identify someone across the room or getting headaches from staring at your computer screen for too long? If so, you may need glasses or contact lenses.
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Dec 23rd, 2008
A key aspect of healthy lifestyles that Hispanics often overlook is the importance of proper eyecare.
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Dec 15th, 2008
A new study illuminates an incurable eye disease that afflicts approximately 100,000 Americans.
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Dec 8th, 2008
Rods and cones coexist peacefully in healthy retinas. Both types of cells occupy the same layer of tissue and send signals when they detect light, which is the first step in vision. The incurable eye disease Retinitis Pigmentosa, however, reveals a codependent relationship between the two that can be destructive.
