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Researchers Find New Way To Attack Inflammation In Graves' Eye Disease

07 November 2009

A small group of patients with severe Graves' eye disease experienced rapid improvement of their symptoms and improved vision following treatment with the drug rituximab. Inflammation around their eyes and damage to the...
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Research Study Of Near Vision

06 November 2009

The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute is participating in a research study to determine if an investigational corneal inlay can safely and effectively reduce the need for reading glasses. Dr. Peter Hersh, the study doctor, will perform the procedures...
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What Is Graves' Disease? What Causes Graves' Disease?

06 November 2009

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease in which the patient's own immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to produce too much thyroxine. Thyroxine (T4) is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that has four...
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Eye Health / Blindness News Articles Archive - Page 1

05 November 2009

Inspire Completes Patient Enrollment In Three Late-Stage Clinical Trials In Cystic Fibrosis, Dry Eye And Blepharitis

Testing Cutting-Edge Materials To Treat Eye Diseases

What Is Exophthalmos? What Causes Exophthalmos?

04 November 2009

Tiny Laser-Scanning Microscope Images Brain Cells In Freely Moving Animals

Vision Loss In Optic Nerve Sheath Meningiomas Reduced By Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy

Scientists Obtain Clearer View Of How Eye Lens Proteins Are Sorted

Two New Studies Show Dementia Care Fails People With Sight Loss

03 November 2009

Study Finds Lack Of Diffusible VEGF Growth Factor Can Cause Retinal Defects Similar To Dry Macular Degeneration

Santen CEO Adrienne Graves Joins Board Of Glaucoma Research Foundation

Cataract Surgery Benefits AMD Patients; Steroid Drug May Restore Vision In DME Patients; Top Online Eye Health Forums Analyzed

Sick And Vulnerable Australians Hit Hard By Government Health Cuts

02 November 2009

AMD Patients Benefit From Cataract Surgery, Study

European Commission Grants Promedior's PRM-151 Orphan Drug Designation For The Prevention Of Scarring Post Glaucoma Filtration Surgery

01 November 2009

American Academy Of Ophthalmology Announces New Drive For Thousands To Get Diabetic Eye Exam

31 October 2009

What Is Watering Eye (epiphora)? What Causes Watering Eye (epiphora)?

Sight Gone, But Not Necessarily Lost?

$16 Million Grant From State Stem Cell Agency To Speed Research Of Stem Cell-Based Treatment For Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Cornea Society's Highest Honor Won By UT Southwestern Ophthalmologist Cavanaugh

30 October 2009

Strong International Presence And High Attendance Mark American Academy Of Ophthalmology Joint Meeting

29 October 2009

Government Duds Cataract Surgery Patients - Australian Medical Association

IOptima Receives European Patent Approval For Its IOPtiMateTM, Laser System For Treatment Of Glaucoma

Cataract Surgery Helps AMD Patients; Steroid Improves DME; Online Eye Health Forum

28 October 2009

Onus On Government To Pass Bill To Give Certainty To Cataract Surgery Patients, Australia

AMA Calls For Commonsense To Prevail In Cataract Surgery Senate Standoff, Australia

Traumatic Brain Injury-Vision Loss Severely Impacts Veterans' Quality Of Life;Who Is That Stranger On My Couch? Hallucinations In Low-vision Patient

Gene Therapy Restores Sight To Children With Congenital Blindness

Cosmetic Contacts Can Be A 'Scary' Choice For Halloween

27 October 2009

Protecting Against Age-Related Vision Loss With Blue Light-Filtering Lenses

LX211 Highlighted As Potential Disease Modifying Therapy For Noninfectious Uveitis

American Academy Of Ophthalmology President Leads Alliance Work To Rebuild Healthcare In Iraq

News Briefs From Plastic Surgery 2009

Unions Worry About 'Cadillac' Tax On Expensive Health Insurance

AMD Medication Raises Eye Pressure In Some Patients; Low-cost Vision Testing Could Benefit Millions Worldwide

26 October 2009

Clues To Visual Variant Alzheimer's; Myopia And Diabetic Retinopathy Risk

New Challenges In Treating Preemies' Vision; Doctors Listen To Glaucoma Patients To Improve Multi-Ethnic Urban Clinic

Vision Exam Offers Early Clues To Atypical Alzheimer's; Does Being Nearsighted Reduce Diabetics' Risk Of Retinopathy?

Don't Put Your Eye Health In Jeopardy This Halloween

Gene Therapy Can Restore Eyesight In People With A Genetically-Inherited Sight Disorder, Especially Children

Canon U.S.A. Showcases The CX-1 Mydriatic/Non-Mydriatic Hybrid Digital Retinal Camera At The American Academy Of Ophthalmology's Annual Meeting

Treating ROP In Tiny Preemies; Better Glaucoma Follow-Up In Urban Clinic

Children With Congenital Blindness Able To See Following Just 1 Shot Of Gene Therapy

The Prevention, Treatment And Diagnosis Of Eye Disease: ARVO Foundation And Pfizer Ophthalmics Honor Carl B. Camras With Translational Research Award

Genetically-Inherited Sight Disorder: Gene Therapy Can Improve Eyesight, Especially In Children

25 October 2009

What Is Ectropion? What Causes Ectropion?

Aerie Pharmaceuticals' ROCK Inhibitor, AR-12286, Demonstrates Positive Results In Glaucoma Patients In A Phase 2a Study

24 October 2009

Holiday Toy Safety: Tips To Protect Young Eyes

23 October 2009

University Of Southern California Ophthalmologist And Biomedical Engineer Mark Humayun Elected To Institute Of Medicine

Adult Eyes Cells Can Be Transformed Into Pluripotent Stem Cells Without Introducing Foreign Genetic Material

Ophthalmic Imaging Systems To Launch OIS EyeScan And Other New Products At The American Academy Of Ophthalmology's (AAO) 113th Annual Meeting

Electronic Eye Implanted At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia Mimics Human Retina

Alzheimer's Disease: Eyes Are Potential Gateway To Quicker Diagnosis, Treatment, UCI Study Suggests

22 October 2009

Journal Of Vision Article Suggests Potential Treatment For Blindsight Patients

Liver Transplant Patients May Hold Secret To Preventing Blindness

Study On The Investigational Use Of Macugen In Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy Published In The British Journal Of Ophthalmology

ISTA Pharmaceuticals Highlights Bepreve(TM) Clinical Data At The American College Of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) 2009 Annual Meeting

Occupational Therapists Need More Training In Sight Loss, Says New Study

21 October 2009

New Mechanism For Circadian Rhythm Discovered By Texas A&M Researchers

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