Omega-3 fatty acids may prevent progression of AMD, according to studyp

Jun 22, 2009
Ophthalmology Times
Medford, MA—Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish such as tuna and salmon may protect against progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The benefits, however, seem to depend on the stage of the disease and whether certain supplements are taken, report researchers at the Laboratory for Nutrition and Vision Research (LNVR), Jean Mayer [...]

About Gene Therapies in Ophthalmology

Ocular applications of gene therapies are increasing, as is our understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of glaucoma. In the Survey of Ophthalmology (Vol 54, No 4) Xuyanf Lie et al., look at Gene Therapy Targeting Glaucoma: Where Are We? and concludes: “Improvements in gene delivery techniques, refinement of vector construction methods, and development of better [...]

Nutrition and Eye Health

Lycopene May Protect Against Eye Disorders
University of Maryland researchers suggest that carotenoids, particularly lycopene may protect the eye against oxidative damage and play a critical role in visual function. The identification of lycopene and a diverse range of dietary carotenoids in ocular tissues suggest that these carotenoids, as well as other nutrients found in tomato-based [...]

Red, Dry Eyes – causes and treatments

Patients with dry eye, either from decreased tear production or increased evaporation of tears, most frequently complain of chronic sandy-gritty irritation in their eyes. Also, patients with dry eye typically note that their symptoms get worse as the day goes on. This is because eye closure during sleep forms a watertight seal over the tear [...]

Research indicates many Americans delaying, forgoing preventive healthcare

USA Today (6/25, Rubin) reports, “As the recession continues and unemployment climbs, surveys suggest many Americans are cutting costs by delaying or forgoing preventive healthcare.” But, one survey, by the American Academy of Family Physicians, shows that “six out of 10 respondents said they were seeing more health problems as a result of skipped preventive [...]

FDA announces eye medication has no serious side effects

Interesting story….
The AP (6/25) reports that in “documents posted online” on June 24, the FDA said that “an anti-itching drug from eye care company Ista Pharmaceuticals did not show any serious side effects in testing on patients.” Now, Ista is asking the agency “to approve its formula Bepreve [bepotastine besilate] to relieve itchiness caused by [...]

Red, Dry Eyes – Differentiating Meibomitis (Meibomian Dysfunction) from Dry Eye Syndrome

Patients with dry eye, either from decreased tear production or increased evaporation of tears, most frequently complain of chronic sandy-gritty irritation in their eyes. Also, patients with dry eye typically note that their symptoms get worse as the day goes on. This is because eye closure during sleep forms a watertight seal over the tear [...]

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How The Eye Works – A Fantastic Voyage Through The Eye

Vision is the product of sight. It is our interpretation of the world around us as seen through the eyes. Sight occurs when light reflected off an object travels through the various refractive elements of our eye and reaches cells of the retina which covers the back of the eye. The optics of the eye [...]

Why Close Work Can Cause Vision Change

Difficulty attempting to view distance objects is cause for most visits to the eye doctor. Road signs may seem a little blurry at first, then it becomes difficult to see the TV set or the jersey numbers on the basketball players at the arena. Examination by an eyecare professional usually results in a prescription change [...]