Caffeine use may offer relief for millions of dry eye sufferers
Study published in Ophthalmology journal SAN FRANCISCO – April 17, 2012 – Researchers at the University of Tokyo’s School of Medicine have shown for the first time that caffeine intake…
Is glaucoma a brain disease?
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 5-Jun-2014 Scientists find that jigsaw effect in glaucoma patients proves it is Rockville, Md. — Findings from a new study published in Translational Vision Science & Technology…
Up to 72 percent greater risk of developing early-stage AMD may be associated with some high blood pressure drugs
Major population study finds vasodilators may raise likelihood of age-related macular degeneration SAN FRANCISCO – May 28, 2014 – There may be a connection between taking vasodilators and developing early-stage…
Time to re-write the textbooks: British scientists discover a new part of the human body – hidden deep in the eye
Nottingham researchers found the new layer - which is just 0.001 mm thick - within the cornea, the clear window at the front of the eye Called 'Dua's Layer', it…
Outdoor recess time can reduce the risk of nearsightedness in children
Contact: Mary Wade mwade@aao.org 415-447-0221 American Academy of Ophthalmology 2 studies provide new data on impact of daylight exposure on eye development SAN FRANCISCO – May 1, 2013 – Two…
New evidence that popular dietary supplement may help prevent, treat cataracts: Carnosine
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Michael Woods m_woods@acs.org 202-872-6293 American Chemical Society Biochemistry Researchers are reporting evidence from tissue culture experiments that the popular dietary supplement carnosine may help…
I swam with my contact lenses in – now I’m blind in one eye : Even Tap Water
By Anna Hodgekiss PUBLISHED:17:05 EST, 20 August 2012| UPDATED:17:05 EST, 20 August 2012 As a contact lens wearer, Jennie Hurst knew the importance of good hygiene to prevent eye infections.…
Anti-depressants bring higher risk of developing cataracts: UBC-Vancouver Coastal Health research
Public release date: 7-Mar-2010 - The degree of risk among specific and different types of SSRIs varied considerably. Taking fluvoxamine (Luvox) led to a 51 per cent higher chance of…
Fatty acids beneficial in treatment for dry eye syndrome
Public release date: 11-Feb-2008 Boston (Feb. 11, 2008) — Research conducted by Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) Cornea Service Director and Harvard Medical School Professor Reza Dana,…
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