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    - Taiwan News Quick Take  Sep 3, 2010
    Nearly 90 percent of the school children visiting ophthalmology clinics recently have been diagnosed with worsening myopia because of excessive eye strain suffered during the summer break, an eye doctor said, adding that television and computer games could be to blame. Most students prefer indoor activities during the summer vacation, which tends to cause worsening of any existing eye problems, said Liao Chang-bin (y), director of the Shu-tien Urology and Ophthalmology Clinic. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Sight-saving research halted by stem cell ruling  Sep 3, 2010
    The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), a professional organization of member scientists, opposes the Federal District Court injunction that froze federal funding for human embryonic stem cell (hESC) research ... ARVO encourages and assists research, training, publication and knowledge-sharing in vision and ophthalmology. (EurekAlert!)

    The truth about 12 health myths  Sep 2, 2010
    The truth is: "There's no harm in voluntary eye crossing," says W. Walker Motley, an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. But if you notice your child doing this a lot (when he's not mimicking a cartoon character), he might have other vision problems. (CNN -- Health)

    3-yr 'hands-on' syllabus for rural medicos ready  Sep 1, 2010
    The course will include 10 things: Community medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, ENT, radio-diagnosis and dentistry. It will be divided into three phases, said Roy Chaudhury. (India Times, India -- Community News)

    Two Vision Correction Techniques Look Comparable  Aug 31, 2010
    The findings, published in the journal Ophthalmology, confirm results from smaller studies suggesting that patients fare about as well with either of the procedures -- namely, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and LASEK, a relatively newer technique that differs from its much more common sound-alike LASIK. ... "This study basically confirms what most of us have thought," said Dr. James Salz, a clinical professor of ophthalmology at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and a... (MEDLINEplus)

    UPMC using 'tele' technology  Aug 29, 2010
    With video conferencing, in-home monitoring of congestive heart failure patients, or e-mailing radiology exams from site to site, UPMC now has 15 different hospitals using telemedicine in 13 different fields, including cardiology, pathology, dermatology and ophthalmology. Telemedicine should save health care dollars, advocates said, because some patients won't have to drive as far to see doctors and some monitoring can be done in their homes without a nurse's visit. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Researcher finds revolutionary way to treat eye cancer  Aug 28, 2010
    His findings, published in the July issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology, may revolutionize the way eye cancer is treated. "If you get diagnosed with eye cancer you want to know, `Is this going to kill me? Is this going to make me go blind?''' said Oliver, director of the Ophthalmic Oncology Center at the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute on the University of Colorado's Anschutz Medical Campus. "I believe this treatment will allow you to keep your eye and keep your vision. (EurekAlert!)

    Biosynthetic Corneas Show Promise in Transplants  Aug 27, 2010
    Dr. Mark J. Mannis, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science at the University of California, Davis Eye Center, said the findings in the study appear to be valid ... D., director, Integrative Regenerative Medicine Center, Linkoping University, Sweden; Mark J. Mannis, M.D., professor and chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of California, Davis Eye Center, Sacramento; Aug. 25, 2010, Science Translational Medicine. (MEDLINEplus)

    Study Links Gene to Serious Eye Disease  Aug 27, 2010
    The researchers have identified a "robust association" between TCF4 and the development of Fuchs, but they have not yet shown a causal relationship, said Dr. John Gottsch, a professor of ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University, who in other studies has identified chromosomes linked to rare FCD subtypes ... D., senior research associate, Institute for Molecular Biology, University of Oregon, Eugene; John D. Gottsch, M.D., professor, ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye... (MEDLINEplus)

    Gene Involved in Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy Is Found  Aug 27, 2010
    Of those diagnosed with Fuchs, only a small percentage go on to require corneal transplants, said lead author Dr. Keith H. Baratz of the Mayo Clinic ophthalmology department in Rochester, Minn. There are about 40,000 corneal transplants -- about 10,000 linked to Fuchs -- performed annually in the United States, according to the Eye Bank Association of America. (Science Daily)

    Seeing the World With New Eyes: Biosynthetic Corneas Restore Vision in Humans  Aug 26, 2010
    Dr. Per Fagerholm is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Link. ping University. (Science Daily)

    Sunglasses Rival Lotions as Vital for Safety  Aug 24, 2010
    and a clinical professor of ophthalmology at Georgetown University Medical School ... " SOURCES: J. Alberto Martinez, M.D., ophthalmologist, Bethesda, Md., and clinical professor, ophthalmology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.; Lee Duffner, M.D., ophthalmologist, Hollywood, Fla. HealthDay Copyright (c) 2010 . All rights reserved. More Health News on: Related MedlinePlus Pages Eye Diseases: Eye Wear: Sun Exposure: Page last updated on 23 August 2010 8600 Rockville Pike,... (MEDLINEplus)

    New Targets for Anti-Angiogenesis Drugs Revealed  Aug 22, 2010
    Panjwani is a professor in the department of ophthalmology at Tufts University School of Medicine and a member of the biochemistry and cell, molecular and developmental biology program faculties at the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences. "Our study shows that galectin-3 protein binds to glycans (carbohydrate portions) of specific cell-adhesion proteins, the integrins, to activate the signaling pathways that bring about angiogenesis. This improved understanding may provide a more... (Science Daily)

    Kids Seem More Likely to Reject Those Whose Eyes Cross  Aug 21, 2010
    But children 6 and older were much less likely to select the photos of the children with strabismus, Dr. Daniel Mojon, of the department of strabismology and neuro-ophthalmology at Kantonsspital in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and colleagues found. There were 48 children aged 6 to 8 in the study, and among that group 18 did not select any child with a strabismus, 17 selected this type of child once, 11 did so twice and two did so three times, according to the report published online Aug. 18 in the... (MEDLINEplus)

    Bad Habits Tied to Recurrent Headaches in Teens  Aug 20, 2010
    Dr. Kathleen Digre, a professor of neurology and ophthalmology at the University of Utah School of Medicine, noted that 13 years have passed since the study was conducted, and the problem is likely to be worse now because childhood obesity rates have increased ... D., Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio; Kathleen Digre, M.D., professor, neurology and ophthalmology, and director, Headache Clinic, University of Utah, Salt Lake City; Aug. 18, 2010, Neurology, online. (MEDLINEplus)

    Breakthrough Gene Therapy Prevents Retinal Degeneration  Aug 19, 2010
    "Our work shows that it is possible to attain therapeutic results using non-viral gene delivery methods, specifically, nanoparticles. Nanoparticles, which are small enough to penetrate cells and stable enough to protect DNA, are capable of preventing retinal cell death and preserving vision," said senior author Rajendra Kumar-Singh, PhD, associate professor of ophthalmology at Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) and member of the genetics; neuroscience; and cell, molecular, and... (Science Daily)

    Relieving Eye Pressure May Slow Glaucoma  Aug 11, 2010
    The study was released online Aug. 9 in advance of publication in the October print issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology. SOURCE: JAMA/Archives journals, news release, Aug. 9, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)

    Doctors bring help, hope to Haiti  Aug 11, 2010
    Among those reaching out to those in need is Chair of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's (Academy) Task Force on Haiti Recovery Michael W. Brennan, MD, a Burlington-based ophthalmologist who works at the Alamance Eye Center on Kirkpatrick Road. According to a news release from the Academy, it along with the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology is coordinating donation and distribution of ophthalmic supplies and equipment to Haiti, valued at more than a half-million dollars ... "We are... (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)

    Methodist orthopedics ranked high (34)  Aug 11, 2010
    The list includes rankings of 152 medical centers nationwide in 16 specialties, including cancer, diabetes and endocrinology, ear, nose, and throat, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, heart and heart surgery, kidney disorders, neurology and neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, psychiatry, pulmonology, rehabilitation, rheumatology, and urology ... In the four remaining specialtiesophthalmology, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and rheumatologyhospitals were ranked on reputation... (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)

    Factors Associated With Rate of Visual Field Change in Patients With Glaucoma Identified  Aug 10, 2010
    9, 2010) Patients with glaucoma appear to have more rapid visual field change if they are older or if they have abnormal levels of anticardiolipin antibody (an antibody directed against a certain protein in the body), according to a report posted online today that will appear in the October print issue of Archives of Ophthalmology. Reducing intraocular pressure -- the pressure within the eyeball -- modestly in these patients appears to ameliorate the rate at which they experience declines in... (Science Daily)

    Vision group offers protection tips  Aug 8, 2010
    The PAO is observing Cataract Awareness Month throughout August by encouraging Americans to know their vision health risks and take preventative measures (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Excess Weight May Protect Women from Type of Glaucoma  Aug 7, 2010
    "While being overweight has many negative health consequences, increased risk of primary open-angle glaucoma was not one of them," said lead researcher Dr. Louis R. Pasquale, director of the Glaucoma Service at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and an associate professor of ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School ... The report is published in the August issue of Ophthalmology ... Dr. Krishna S. Kishor, an assistant professor of clinical ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of... (MEDLINEplus)

    New Way to Boost Vaccines  Aug 6, 2010
    "The search is always on for new adjuvants and safe adjuvants," said Phipps, a Dean's professor of Environmental Medicine and professor of Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Microbology and Immunology, Pediatrics and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. "We are excited that we've identified a potentially important new and effective adjuvant.". (Science Daily)

    Eye Disorder Screening May Get Boost from New Study Findings  Aug 4, 2010
    Among these patients, the types and patterns of abnormalities that developed in the macula (the part of the eye that provides clear, detailed vision) influenced the extent to which vision was affected, the study authors explained in a news release from the American Academy of Ophthalmology ... SOURCE: American Academy of Ophthalmology, news release, Aug. 2, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)

    Health-Care basics: spend or save?  Aug 3, 2010
    "You won't damage your eyes by wearing them, but you may get a headache," says James Salz, M.D., a Los Angeles based spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. And as you age, your PD becomes more important. (CNN -- US)

    As People Live Longer, More Will Develop Cataracts  Aug 3, 2010
    That's why it's important to know the risks and symptoms of cataract, what to do to delay onset, and how to decide when it's time for surgery, experts at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) explained in a news release ... SOURCE: American Academy of Ophthalmology, news release, July 26, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)

    Unani, ayurveda docs can conduct surgery: HC  Jul 30, 2010
    Unani and ayurveda docs can conduct surgery: Madras HC - India - The Times of India. The Times of India The Times of IndiaIndiatimesWeb (by Google)VideoPhotos. (India Times, India)

    Adolescent Vision Screenings May Miss Farsightedness and Astigmatism  Jul 30, 2010
    ScienceDaily (July 29, 2010) Among adolescents, visual acuity tests appear to reliably detect vision problems caused by nearsightedness but not farsightedness or astigmatism, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... 12, 2008) About half of US adults age 20 and older have refractive errors, or eye problems that result in less than 20/20 vision, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of ... 5... (Science Daily)

    OGH closer to 1st ambulatory surgical unit  Jul 29, 2010
    The site will be used for surgical procedures in the areas of otolaryngology, colo/rectal, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, orthopedic, urology, podiatry as well as general surgery, dentistry and neurosurgery. Wiktor said the center may handle as many as 6,300 procedures annually many of which are done at hospitals and medical centers outside the county. (Buffalo Business First, NY)

    WMC responds to community's needs  Jul 25, 2010
    Weve been able to help recruit specialists to Casper in pediatrics, anesthesiology, general surgery, obstetrics/gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pathology, urology, cardiology, neurology, physiatry, and radiology. Community physicians who are credentialed or who have admitting privileges at Wyoming Medical Center are free to apply for credentials at any other hospital. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Glaucoma Patients Struggle with Applying Eyedrops  Jul 24, 2010
    Most patients had been using eyedrops for at least 6 months, but when the researchers watched the videos, more than a quarter were unable to get a drop into their eye, they report in the journal Ophthalmology ... com/rum98m Ophthalmology, online June 25, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)

    ACCORD eye study finds 2 therapies slow diabetic eye disease progression  Jul 24, 2010
    "The results of the ACCORD Eye Study are exciting, and have provided new and useful information to ophthalmologists managing patients with diabetic retinopathy," said Craig M. Greven, M.D., professor and chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Wake Forest Baptist and consultant to the ACCORD Eye Study. "We look forward to using these findings to improve outcomes and prevent visual loss in our patients.". (EurekAlert!)

    High-Resolution Imaging Expands Vision Research of Live Birds of Prey  Jul 24, 2010
    In a recently published Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science article, researchers reveal unprecedented three-dimensional information about the retina of four species of raptors -- two hawks and two owls -- using the non-invasive, powerful imaging tool. See Also. (Science Daily)

    NAMES IN THE NEWS  Jul 22, 2010
    Tolia is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. In addition to being a diplomat of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, he also holds fellowships in the American College of Surgeons, the International College of Surgeons and College of Physicians and Surgeons. (Odessa American, TX)

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Rated One of Top Five Hospitals in the U.S.  Jul 21, 2010
    In the four other specialties -- ophthalmology, psychiatry, rehabilitation and rheumatology -- hospitals were ranked on reputation alone ... In each of the following specialties, UCLA's national rankings are indicated: cancer at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (10); diabetes and endocrine disorders (5); ear, nose and throat (11); gastroenterology (8); geriatrics (2); gynecology (13); heart and heart surgery (8); kidney disorders (7); neurology and neurosurgery (7); ophthalmology at... (Uclabruins.com)

    Glenn Beck Announces He Could Lose His Vision  Jul 21, 2010
    Dr. Douglas R. Lazzaro, chairman of the department of ophthalmology at Long Island College Hospital, told FoxNews. com that macular dystrophy does have the potential to cause blindness in Beck. (Fox News)

    Four medical practices compete for centers  Jul 21, 2010
    3 million facility focused on ophthalmology in Charlotte. University Surgery Center wants to develop a nearly $4. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Fish Eaters Show Lower Risk of Age-Related Eye Disease  Jul 21, 2010
    The findings, reported in the journal Ophthalmology, do not prove that eating fish cuts the risk of developing the advanced stages of age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. ... com/xut38m Ophthalmology, online July 13, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)

    Cornea Facts, Corneal Structure and...  Jul 19, 2010
    Cornea Facts, Corneal Structure and Functions, Cornea Transplant. Cornea Facts, Corneal Structure and Functions, Cornea Transplant. (Suite101.com)

    TGH, All Childrens, Moffitt make best hospitals list  Jul 17, 2010
    Hospitals were ranked by reputation in four other specialties ophthalmology, psychiatry, rehabilitation and rheumatology, the release said. in St. Petersburg and in Tampa also made the list. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)

    Report: Methodist 27th best in orthopedics  Jul 17, 2010
    The list includes rankings of 152 medical centers nationwide in 16 specialties, including cancer, diabetes and endocrinology, ear, nose, and throat, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, heart and heart surgery, kidney disorders, neurology and neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, psychiatry, pulmonology, rehabilitation, rheumatology and urology ... In four specialties - - ophthalmology, psychiatry, rehabilitation and rheumatology - - hospitals were ranked on reputation alone. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)

    Vitamin deficiency after weight loss surgery can cause vision loss in newborns  Jul 17, 2010
    In the June issue of the Journal of AAPOS, the Official Publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, a group of Australian clinicians report a child who was born blind as a result of Vitamin A deficiency caused by his mother's obesity surgery ... Lead investigator Glen Gole, MD, FRANZCO, Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Children's Hospital and Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Queensland, Brisbane, states, "The mother's description... (EurekAlert!)

    Duke, UNC hospitals rank high for care  Jul 16, 2010
    The specialties that are ranked are: heart and heart surgery at No. 9, orthopedics at No. 6, gynecology at No. 7, urology at No. 7, pulmonology at no. 7, ophthalmology at No. 7, geriatrics at No. 7, cancer at No. 12, neurology and neurosciences at No. 11, rheumatology at No. 12, psychiatry at No. 12, kidney disorders at No. 12, gastroenterology at no. 18, diabetes and endocrinology at No. 27 and ear, nose and throat at No. 24. UNC Hospitals had four specialties make the rankings: cancer at No.... (Triangle Business Journal)

    Mayo leads MN hospitals in U.S. News rankings  Jul 16, 2010
    It came in 11th for ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report collected data from 4,852 facilities and scored them for quality of care in each specialty. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Mayo Jacksonville makes Best Hospitals list  Jul 16, 2010
    The hospital ranking for 2010-11 includes 152 medical centers nationwide in 16 specialties: cancer; diabetes and endocrinology; ear, nose and throat; gastroenterology; geriatrics; gynecology; heart and heart surgery; kidney disorders; neurology and neurosurgery; ophthalmology; orthopedics; psychiatry; pulmonology; rehabilitation; rheumatology; and urology ... In the four remaining specialties ophthalmology, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and rheumatology hospitals were ranked on reputation alone. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)

    Six Houston hospitals make 'best' list  Jul 16, 2010
    Methodist was among the country s top hospitals in 13 specialties although it wasn t ranked in the Top 10 for any of them: Ophthalmology (12), ear, nose, throat (17), urology (18), gastroenterology (20), geriatrics (20), kidney (24), neurology/neurosurgery (25), orthopedics (26), pulmonary (27), gynecology (36), heart/heart surgery (42), diabetes/endocrinology (44) and cancer (45) ... Four specialties ophthalmology, psychiatry, rehabilitation and rheumatology were ranked on hospital reputation... (Houston Business Journal, TX)

    Reduction in Risk of Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy  Jul 15, 2010
    From the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison. This article (10. (New England Journal of Medicine)

    Eye Chart Exams for Teens May Miss Vision Problems  Jul 15, 2010
    The study appears in the July issue of the journal Archives of Ophthalmology. SOURCE: JAMA/Archives journals, news release, July 12, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)

    Eye Anatomy and Eye Structure: An O...  Jul 15, 2010
    Eye Anatomy and Eye Structure: An Overview of Ocular Anatomy. Eye Anatomy and Eye Structure: An Overview of Ocular Anatomy. (Suite101.com)

    Surgeons Find New Way to Shield Vision During Radiation for Eye Cancer: Silicon Oil  Jul 14, 2010
    The American Medical Association's Archives of Ophthalmology publishes the findings in its July edition. "Vision loss is a devastating yet common side effect of radiation therapy," said Dr. Tara McCannel, assistant professor of ophthalmology and director of the UCLA Ophthalmic Oncology Center at the Jules Stein Eye Institute. (Science Daily)

    Lady Gaga lenses no good  Jul 9, 2010
    Cosmetic contact lenses that give wearers an exaggerated "doe-eyed" look are "an emerging and potentially dangerous trend among teenagers and young adults," the American Academy of Ophthalmology warned in a statement released Tuesday. The "circle" lens extends beyond the iris and, in doing so, makes the eye appear larger. (AZCentral -- Health)

    READ: Merck's announcement  Jul 9, 2010
    The company's research division will retain its focus on seven key therapeutic franchise areas: Cardiovascular Disease; Diabetes and Obesity; Infectious Disease; Oncology; Neuroscience and Ophthalmology; Respiratory and Immunology; and Women's Health and Endocrine. Merck's women's health research, currently centered in Oss, the Netherlands, will be relocated primarily to the U.S. The company remains committed to discovering and developing treatments and products for women's health and will... (USA Today -- Money)

    Merck phasing out sites but not in Philadelphia area  Jul 9, 2010
    Merck (NYSE:MRK) said the company's research division will retain its focus on seven key therapeutic franchise areas: cardiovascular disease; diabetes and obesity; infectious disease; oncology; neuroscience and ophthalmology; respiratory and immunology; and women's health. Today s announcement is another important step as we successfully integrate our global operations on schedule and move forward with Merck's strategic priorities, said Richard T. Clark, chairman and CEO of Merck. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    AIR FORCE Airmen Teach English  Jul 9, 2010
    Additionally, five medical teams will deploy for two-week rotations in the towns of Chitre, Veraguas and David to provide care in the fields of ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat surgery, and dentistry. All these missions revolve around USSOUTHCOM's ongoing commitment to theater security cooperation, and are requested by the host nations. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)

    Restoring Vision after Corneal Damage  Jul 8, 2010
    From San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Ophthalmology Unit, Milan (P.R., S.M., G.P., A.S.); and the Center for Regenerative Medicine Stefano Ferrari, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy (M.D.L., G.P.). This article (10. (New England Journal of Medicine)

    New Key to Corneal Transplant Success  Jul 7, 2010
    The meta-analysis report appears in July Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology ... In June 2009 (Ophthalmology) the Cornea Donor Study reported lower rates of corneal transplant success in patients who had corneal edema (swelling) after surgery for cataract removal and intraocular lens implantation, and in glaucoma patients. (Science Daily)

    Michael Habryl to join Alpine Eye Care team  Jul 7, 2010
    I spent one day with Dr. Jeffrey Chaulk when I was in high school, during Medical Occupations class, and fell in love with the field of ophthalmology, Habryl related. Habryl spent the next 12 years pursuing his dream. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Nutrition's Potential to Save Sight  Jul 5, 2010
    The nutrients that were found to be most protective in combination with the low-glycemic-index diet were vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, and the omega-3 fatty acids known as DHA and EPA. The 2009 study was published in Ophthalmology. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)

    ERs Gear Up for Explosion of July 4 Injuries  Jul 4, 2010
    Nearly half of fireworks injuries are head-related injuries -- 30 percent of which are eye injuries, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. One in four fireworks-caused eye injuries results in permanent vision loss or blindness, according to a press release from the AAO.. (ABC News)

    Eye Condition May Alter Corneal Transplant Results  Jul 3, 2010
    "The presence of corneal neovascularization before surgery makes it about 30 percent more likely that the transplant will fail and more than doubles the risk of graft rejection," researcher Dr. Claus Cursiefen said in a news release from the American Academy of Ophthalmology ... The findings, reported in the July issue of Ophthalmology, were based on a review of 19 studies that included nearly 24,500 corneal transplants ... SOURCE: American Academy of Ophthalmology, news release, July 1, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)

    U of L Hospital, JHSMH considering merger  Jul 1, 2010
    The organizations have worked together on cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, community and family medicine, ophthalmology and organ transplantation. They also have worked together on neurological and adult cardiac stem cell research and rehabilitation medicine. (Louisville Business First, KY)

    Study finds new key to corneal transplant success  Jul 1, 2010
    Highlights of July 2010 Ophthalmology ... The meta-analysis report appears in July Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology ... In June 2009 (Ophthalmology) the Cornea Donor Study reported lower rates of corneal transplant success in patients who had corneal edema (swelling) after surgery for cataract removal and intraocular lens implantation, and in glaucoma patients. (EurekAlert!)

    Leave Fireworks to Professionals This Fourth of July  Jul 1, 2010
    The Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO) Offers Tips for Fireworks Safety. Press Release Source: Florida Society of Ophthalmology On Wednesday June 30, 2010, 4:43 pm EDT ... July is Fireworks Eye Safety Awareness Month, and the Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO), the preeminent statewide professional association for medical and osteopathic doctors who specialize in vision care, wants to remind consumers to leave fireworks to professionals. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Ingredient in Red Wine May Prevent Some Blinding Diseases  Jun 27, 2010
    Apte, an assistant professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences and of developmental biology, says because resveratrol is given orally, patients may prefer it to many current treatments for retinal disease, which involve eye injections. The compound also is easily absorbed in the body. (Science Daily)

    Is 'red' the same to all creatures?  Jun 26, 2010
    5 percent of women have this problem, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Color vision is based on photoreceptors in the eye called cones, of which there are about 6 million to 7 million in the human retina. (CNN -- Health)

    Aging Vision Problems: Macular Dege...  Jun 25, 2010
    Aging Vision Problems: Macular Degeneration and a Detached Retina. Aging Vision Problems: Macular Degeneration and a Detached Retina. (Suite101.com)

    Hallmark Alzheimer's Disease Changes Found in Retinas of Humans and Imaged in Live Animals  Jun 25, 2010
    Specialists in neurosurgery, ophthalmology, imaging systems, neuroimmunology, pathology, neurology and biomedical engineering collaborated on these studies, which were conducted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by scientists from Cedars-Sinai, the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, and the University of Southern California. The journal article's first authors are Maya Koronyo-Hamaoui, Ph. (Science Daily)

    Stem Cell Technique Restores Sight to Burn-Injured Eyes  Jun 25, 2010
    The treatment "is like putting on a biological contact lens," said Dr. Stephen Pflugfelder, a practicing corneal specialist and professor of ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, who says the technique works well ... SOURCES: Stephen Pflugfelder, M.D., professor of ophthalmology and director, Ocular Surface Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston; Graziella Pellegrini, Ph. (MEDLINEplus)

    Better Vision May Be In Your Own Eyes  Jun 24, 2010
    2 million Americans suffer from injuries and more than 40,000 people a year undergo to repair otherwise irreversible eyesight damage, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology ... "Knowing that this type of procedure can sustain over a long period of time is the highlight," said Dr. Stephen McLeod, professor and chairman of the department of ophthalmology at the University of California in San Francisco, and a scientific committee board member at the nonprofit organization Prevent... (ABC News)

    How is glaucoma detected?  Jun 24, 2010
    The American Academy of Ophthalmology even suggests periodic examination for men and women of African heritage between ages 20 to 39. Ophthalmologists often perform routine Goldman Field testing of patients in the diagnostic category called "glaucoma suspect" based upon risk factors and/or optic cupping. (CNN -- Health)

    ACGME task force proposes graduated duty hour and supervision standards  Jun 24, 2010
    The group's co-chairs are E. Stephen Amis, M.D., chair of the Council of Review Committees, a group made up of the chairs of the Residency Review Committees that review residency programs in the various specialties, and university chair of the Department of Radiology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center in New York, and Susan H. Day, M.D., chair of the ACGME Board of Directors and chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at California Pacific Medical Center, San... (EurekAlert!)

    UC names researcher Ono as provost  Jun 23, 2010
    He also serves as professor of ophthalmology, medicine, pediatrics and biology at Emory s Graduate Institute of Liberal Arts, and his research centers on gene regulation in the immune system and its role in eye inflammation, and in age-related macular degeneration. Ono has authored more than 100 scholarly publications, books and book chapters. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)

    Light Bread author speaks at library  Jun 22, 2010
    A native of Jacksonville, Texas, Adams graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, attended medical school at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of California College of Medicine. He now specializes in the treatment of glaucoma at his Dallas practice and is one of few African-American ophthalmologists in Texas. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    - Ophthalmology group calls for protections from China market  Jun 21, 2010
    Ophthalmology group calls for protections from China market ... A local ophthalmology group called on the government yesterday to refrain from opening the nations medical service sector to Chinese medical professionals because the market is already saturated ... At an ophthalmology seminar, Chang Chao-kai (i), secretary-general of the Taiwan Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, said the government should not allow Chinese physicians or other medical experts to work in Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Fichte Endl upgrades for astigmatism  Jun 19, 2010
    The region s largest ophthalmology practice is offering a new treatment for astigmatism. upgraded its laser system with the new Advanced Control Eye (ACE) tracker by in January. (Buffalo Business First, NY)

    CF drug could reap millions for Inspire  Jun 19, 2010
    He is searching for opportunities in the ophthalmology area now and expects to look for ones in the pulmonary area if the denufosol trial is successful in putting the firm on the map for those types of treatments ... Certainly it s been a bumpy ride, in the ophthalmology area particularly, says Adams, who succeeded longtime Inspire leader Christy Shaffer in February. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)

    Blinded patients’ own stem cells restore vision  Jun 19, 2010
    The work was praised by Ivan Schwab, an ophthalmology professor and stem-cell researcher at the University of California at Davis, who has treated patients in clinical trials with a procedure based on Pellegrini s work. While his patients improved for a time, the benefits didn t endure, he said this week. (Boston Globe)

    Rand Paul goes to the mountaintop  Jun 17, 2010
    The American Board of Ophthalmology moved to require doctors to take tests and recertify every ten years ... According to in today's Louisville Courier-Journal, the Kentucky Republican Senate candidate bills himself as a "board-certified" physician even though he is not actually certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology -- the only recognized body that certifies doctors in his specialty ... Paul's only certification was provided instead by something called the National Board of... (Salon)

    Researchers predict human visual attention using computer intelligence for the first time  Jun 17, 2010
    The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) is the largest eye and vision research organization in the world ... The Association encourages and assists research, training, publication and dissemination of knowledge in vision and ophthalmology. (EurekAlert!)

    Antibodies Involved in Nerve Repair in Injuries, Researchers Find  Jun 16, 2010
    While antibodies have been found to play a role in the disposal of aging red blood cells, this is the first time they've been implicated in injury repair, said Vargas, now in his internship at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles pending the start of his residency in ophthalmology at UCLA.. What's more, the investigators threw light on the way in which this happens. (Science Daily)

    Drugs Cause Cataracts, Diet Helps  Jun 16, 2010
    That compared to about 22 percent of those who did not use these medications, they report in the August issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology ... Delaying cataracts in an increasingly aging population could reduce a significant burden on the healthcare system, Mares and colleagues write in the June issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology after finding a healthy diet may delay cataracts at least two-and-a-half years. (Newsmax)

    Early Stages of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Associated With Smoking, Cholesterol Levels  Jun 15, 2010
    ScienceDaily (June 14, 2010) Early-stage age-related macular degeneration appears to be related to modifiable risk factors, including smoking and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or "good" cholesterol), according to a report in the June issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... 3, 2006) Passive smoking almost doubles the risk of the progressively degenerative eye disease, age related macular degeneration, shows research in the British Journal of... (Science Daily)

    National group: Paul isn't a board-certified doc  Jun 15, 2010
    Paul, who has regularly used his profession as part of his platform,is not certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology ... By focusing on an internal struggle within his profession, he said, "you vilify me and make it out to sound, 'Oh, ... there's something wrong with him as a physician because he chose not to register" with the American Board of Ophthalmology ... Paul, a graduate of Duke University's medical school, said he was board certified under the American Board of Ophthalmology... (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Rand Paul Calls Certification Questions An Attack On His Livelihood  Jun 15, 2010
    Paul told The Associated Press he was riled by a "hypocritical power play" by the American Board of Ophthalmology that he thought favored older doctors over younger ones. But the campaign for his Democratic rival says the episode raises questions about Paul's character. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Healthy Diet Associated With Lower Risk of Cataracts in Women  Jun 15, 2010
    ScienceDaily (June 14, 2010) Women who eat foods rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals may have a lower risk of developing the most common type of cataract that occurs in the United States, according to a report in the June issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. See Also. (Science Daily)

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