News tagged with ophthalmology
Computer scientist cracks mysterious 'Copiale Cipher'
The manuscript seems straight out of fiction: a strange handwritten message in abstract symbols and Roman letters meticulously covering 105 yellowing pages, hidden in the depths of an academic archive.
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Oct 25, 2011 |
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Vision researchers see unexpected gain a year into blindness trial
Scientists have discovered that even in adults born with extremely impaired sight, the brain can rewire itself to recognize sections of the retina that have been restored by gene therapy.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Aug 12, 2009 |
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Eating fish, nuts and olive oil may be associated with reduced risk of age-related blindness
Regularly eating fish, nuts, olive oil and other foods containing omega-three fatty acids and avoiding trans fats appears to be associated with a lower risk for the eye disease age-related macular degeneration, according ...
May 11, 2009 |
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Study evaluates prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in the United States
An estimated 6.5 percent of Americans age 40 and older have the eye disease age-related macular degeneration, a lower rate than was reported 15 years ago, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Ophthalmology.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 10, 2011 |
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Antidepressants linked to cataract risk -- Parkinson's drug may cause corneal damage
This month's Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, includes new studies on links between eye diseases and two widely-prescribed drugs: SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressants, and am ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
Jun 01, 2010 |
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Implanted lenses may not be superior to contacts for babies with cataracts
Among infants who undergo surgery to treat congenital cataract, surgical lens replacement appears to cause more complications while achieving the same treatment benefit as treatment with contact lenses, according to a report ...
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May 10, 2010 |
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Study examines effects of delaying treatment for ocular hypertension
Early treatment of ocular hypertension appears to reduce the risk of developing glaucoma, especially in individuals at the highest risk, according to a report in the March issue of Archives of Ophthalmology. However, this s ...
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Mar 08, 2010 |
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Migraine sufferers: More difficulty tuning out visual stimuli?
When people feel the onset of a migraine headache, they may head to a dark, quiet room to rest. This instinct may be sound: A new study suggests that even without the headache, migraine sufferers may process visual cues better ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Apr 08, 2010 |
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Notch-blocking drugs kill brain cancer stem cells, yet multiple therapies may be needed
Working with mice, Johns Hopkins scientists who tested drugs intended to halt growth of brain cancer stem cells - a small population of cells within tumors that perpetuate cancer growth - conclude that blocking these cells ...
Feb 26, 2010 |
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Glaucoma can cause blindness with little warning
(PhysOrg.com) -- A ringing alarm clock signaled the loss of sight for Indianapolis entertainer Jimmy Gilford.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 05, 2010 |
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It's never too late to quit smoking and save your vision
Need a little extra incentive to kick the habit? Just in time for New Year's resolutions, a UCLA study finds that even after age 80, smoking continues to increase one's risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the ...
Dec 31, 2009 |
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UCLA surgeons find new way to shield vision during radiation for eye cancer
Eye cancer patients face an unenviable dilemma. They must enter treatment knowing that their surgeon's strategy to kill the deadly tumor with radiation may also sacrifice their eyesight.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 12, 2010 |
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Finding a protective mechanism for retinal cells could save sight
Determining what triggers the death of retinal cells, called photoreceptors, could hold the key to stopping blinding disorders caused by a wide range of eye diseases, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in the November ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Study reports success in treating a rare retinal disorder
Patients with a rare, blinding eye disease saw their vision improve after treatment with drugs to suppress their immune systems, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. Because autoimmune ...
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Apr 13, 2009 |
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Test allows early detection of vision problems in infants with hemangiomas of eyelids
In children with vascular birthmarks around the eye, even partial blockage of vision can lead to visual loss due to amblyopia. Now a simple test can detect early evidence of amblyopia in infants too young for conventional ...
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Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems. Since ophthalmologists perform operations on eyes, they are considered to be both surgical and medical specialists.
The word ophthalmology comes from the Greek roots ophthalmos meaning eye and logos meaning word, thought, or discourse; ophthalmology literally means "the science of eyes". As a discipline, it applies to animal eyes also, since the differences from human practice are surprisingly minor and are related mainly to differences in anatomy or prevalence, not differences in disease processes[citation needed]. However, veterinary medicine is regulated separately in many countries and states/provinces resulting in few ophthalmologists treating both humans and animals.
For more information about Ophthalmology, read the full article at
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