Eyesight Articles
Atmospheric nanoparticles impact health, weather professor says (source: Science Daily)
Nanoparticles are atmospheric materials so small that they can't be seen with the naked eye, but they can very visibly affect both weather patterns and human health all over the world -- and not in a good way, according to a new study.
Temporary hearing deprivation can lead to 'lazy ear' (source: Science Daily)
Scientists have gained new insight into why a relatively short-term hearing deprivation during childhood may lead to persistent hearing deficits, long after hearing is restored to normal. The research reveals that, much like the visual cortex, development ...
Abbott Receives U.S. FDA Approval For New Cataract Multifocal Intraocular Lens (source: Medical News Today)
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the TECNIS® Multifocal 1-Piece intraocular lens (IOL) for cataract patients with and without presbyopia. Intraocular lenses are implanted in a patient'...
Diabetes' link to eating disorders explored (source: Science Daily)
Diabetics, under the gun to better manage their disease by controlling their food intake and weight, may find themselves in the sticky wicket of needing treatment that makes them hungry, researchers said.
Low oxygen levels in body linked to cancer-aiding protein (source: Science Daily)
A professor of biochemistry who was researching protein kinase C gamma in the lens of the human eye found her work taking a fascinating turn when she discovered a correlation between the protein Coonexin46 and hypoxia -- a deficiency of oxygen which kills ...
Saturday March 13, 2010, Free Vision And Cataract Screening AT The Same Day Surgery Center Open House During Zephyrhills, Florida Centennial Celebration (source: Press release)
The city of Zephyrhills celebrates its Centennial this weekend. Same Day Surgery Center will be joining the celebrations with an open house, free food, music by "The Hot Sun Quartet" and a free vision and cataract screening.
Guide Dogs Granted Permission To Apply For Judicial Review In Dispute With Royal Borough Of Kensington And Chelsea Over Plans For Exhibition Road, UK (source: Medical News Today)
The High Court gave the green light to Guide Dogs to proceed with the legal challenge against Kensington and Chelsea's development plans for Exhibition Road. The scheme is reportedly costing £25m, funded by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Ci...
Professor Discovers Link Between Low Oxygen Levels In Body And Cancer-Aiding Protein; Could Help Treatments For Retinoblastoma, Breast Cancer (source: Medical News Today)
What began as research into how diabetics could possibly preserve their eyesight has led to findings that could prolong the vision of children afflicted with retinoblastoma...
25,000,000 Eyes Will Be Tested for Glaucoma World Wide With DIATON Tonometer Starting On World Glaucoma Day (source: Press release)
Since IntraOcular(IOP) or Eye Pressure is one of the major risk factors of Glaucoma, early detection is the key to preventing blindness.
Risk Of Developing Cataracts Increased By Anti-Depressants (source: Medical News Today)
Some anti-depressant drugs are associated with an increased chance of developing cataracts, according to a new statistical study by researchers at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and McGill University...
Waiting Safe for Some at Risk of Glaucoma (source: MedicineNet)
Title: Waiting Safe for Some at Risk of GlaucomaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/8/2010 4:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 3/9/2010
Diaton Tonometer by BiCOM Strives to Raise Awareness on 3rd Consecutive World Glaucoma Day (source: Press release)
Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. BiCOM with its Non-Corneal and Over-the-Eyelid Diaton Tonometer is challenging the "Sneak Thief of Sight" through awareness and free screening.
Prevent Blindness America Kicks Off National Vision Health Advocacy Week (source: Preventblindness.org)
National Non-profit Organization Sends Vision Health Advocates to Capitol Hill to Hold Fifth Annual "Eyes on Capitol Hill" Event, March 9-12, 2010.
Prevent Blindness America Wants All Children to be Star Pupils (source: Preventblindness.org)
Prevent Blindness America Launches National Children's Eye Health Campaign to Help Save Sight.
Vision Insurance Coverage is a Sound Investment for a Brighter Future (source: Preventblindness.org)
Prevent Blindness America Offers Free Wellness Information to Employers Emphasizing Benefits of Vision Plans and Eye Safety Programs
Sperian and Prevent Blindness America Enter into Strategic Partnership (source: Preventblindness.org)
Together, the industry leaders will develop an innovative nationwide program to empower workers with the skills they need to promote safe working conditions among their peers.
Busting Big Myths in Popular Psychology (preview) (source: Scientific American)
Parts of this article are adapted from 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions about Human Behavior , by Scott O. Lilienfeld, Steven Jay Lynn, John Ruscio and Barry L. Beyerstein. Copyright © Wiley-Blackwell, 2010. ...
Chickens May Provide Clues to Color Vision (source: MedicineNet)
Title: Chickens May Provide Clues to Color VisionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/19/2010 4:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 2/22/2010
Finches Seek Out Sick Dining Companions (source: Scientific American)
When you're looking for a table in a crowded cafeteria, you probably give wide berth to the family that sounds like it's sharing a big dish of whooping cough. Well, not if you're a house finch, particularly a male. Because a study in the journal Biology L...
Untreated vision problems linked to dementia in the elderly (source: Scientific American)
Elderly people with untreated poor vision are significantly more likely to suffer from Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia than their clear-sighted counterparts, according to a study published online February 18 by the American Journal of...
