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New glaucoma research solves anthropological and medical puzzle
Scientists studying a rare form of glaucoma have discovered why people in the disparate Roma communities are at greater risk of inheriting a condition leading to permanent blindness than other groups in the population.
Apr 15, 2009 |
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Identification of glaucoma gene brightens view for future therapies
Glaucoma – a leading cause of vision loss and blindness worldwide – runs in families. A team of investigators from Vanderbilt University and the University of Florida has identified a new candidate ...
Feb 17, 2011 |
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Body weight and glaucoma risk; new 'map' for severe myopia
This month's Ophthalmology journal includes surprising research from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary on the relation of body weight to the risk for glaucoma. Also, from researchers at the Tokyo Medical and Dental ...
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Aug 02, 2010 |
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Clue to normal-tension glaucoma; herpes infection and corneal transplants
The July issue of Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, includes two studies that may influence clinical treatment of serious eye conditions. One study reports on silent cerebral infarcts (SCI) ...
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Jul 01, 2009 |
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Combined dietary factors impact AMD risk; study finds glaucoma care cost-effective
Highlights of May’s Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy), include a new analysis of dietary factors and risks for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and a landmark study on gla ...
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May 01, 2009 |
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Eye conditions linked with obstructive sleep apnea
If a good night's sleep helps the brain and body perform better, it's a good guess that sleep problems can cause more than just fatigue. Numerous studies have shown a connection between sleep disorders and medical conditions ...
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Nov 10, 2008 |
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Glaucoma surgery studied in medicare patients, new hope for people
Ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.s) continue to develop treatments to help the more than three million Americans with glaucoma. The July issue of Ophthalmology includes a large, national study of outcomes of incisional surgeries, used t ...
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Jul 02, 2008 |
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