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The use of prisms for vision rehabilitation after macular function loss: an evidence-based review
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Source: onlinelibrary.wiley .com
Abstract.
To determine the efficacy of prisms used for redirection of incoming images towards the peripheral retina in cases with macular function loss. Meta-analysis of published work reporting outcomes from interventions using prisms was performed. The primary outcome measure selected for analysis was visual acuity (VA) used for viewing distance targets.
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Why doctors aren’t prescribing health apps to patients
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Source: kevinmd .com
The BBC had a story recently about general practitioners (GPs) in the UK prescribing health apps to patients. The idea is that prescribed apps would be free to patients, even if they had a cost associated with them, so I’m assuming that the NHS would pick of the tab for such apps.
http://bit.ly/FQLSfT
How to be like Betty White when you get older
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I aspire to be Betty White when I grow up; she’s witty, funny, brilliant, and beautiful. I can’t wait to coo, “My eyes are up here,” to the hot guy who’s just busted down my door, when I’m 90 years old.
http://bit.ly/FS7uKO
Physician burnout: Why it’s not a fair fight
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Every day physicians and other healthcare professionals are engaged in an invisible battle at work.
In one corner is our desire to help other people, make a difference and practice the skills we worked so hard to perfect.
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Mushroom keratoplasty may restore vision in patients with central corneal scars
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Source: osnsupersite .com
Microkeratome-assisted mushroom keratoplasty restored vision in patients who had full-thickness, central corneal scarring from previous infection, according to a study.
http://bit.ly/z3pdWG
Watery Eyes During Urination
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Source: pediatrics.aappublications .org
We report the unusual case of tear production with painless micturition, only once described in the medical literature in 1932. We report on a 3-year-old girl with painless “watering of her eyes every time she passed urine” present since birth and occasionally associated with a vacant look and dropping of her jaw. With only 1 previously described case in the literature but clear evidence from online fora, we describe how this phenomenon may be more common than previously thought.
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The power of mobile healthcare technology to save lives is not
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Source: imedicalapps .com
A recent headline by TUAW caught my eye, “iPad credited with saving a man’s life”. The article was focused on how the iPad was used by physicians to help manage a friends heart attack, specifically how they used the iPad to access their friends medical history on the iPad, enabling
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Intel drops $21 million for ten percent stake in eye-tracking firm Tobii
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Source: engadget .com
Tobii has managed to impress quite a few folks with its eye-tracking technology -- most recently in the form of the "Eye Asteroids" arcade game -- and it looks like Intel has been paying particularly close attention to the company. As Computer Sweden reports, Intel (or Intel Capital, specifically) has now shelled out roughly $21 million to buy a ten percent stake in the Swedish company, which hopes to soon see its eye-tracking system used in everything from desktops and laptops to phones and even vehicles. Presumably, having Intel at the table will give it a considerable boost in those endeavors.
http://engt.co/wW6VKn
Doctor Discusses Computer Vision Syndrome
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Source: dfw.cbslocal .com
As users spend more time gazing into computer screens of all sizes during their waking hours, doctors say they’re seeing more patients complaining of what’s known as Computer Vision Syndrome.
http://cbsloc.al/y217LP
Long term effects of the daily wear of senofilcon A silicone hydrogel contact lenses on eyelid tissues
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Source: contactlensjournal .com
Purpose
Eyelid changes have been reported with silicone hydrogel contact lenses. It is hypothesized that those changes are associated with the mechanical interaction between the contact lens front surface and eyelid tissues and, are specific to contact lens type rather than a general effect of the lens category. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of refitting into a silicone hydrogel on a daily wear basis to current contact lens wearers, lapsed wearers and neophytes on eyelid physiology.
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Kerasoft IC compared to Rose-K in the management of corneal ectasias
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Source: contactlensjournal .com
Purpose
To determine the efficacy of the KeraSoft® IC (KIC) (Ultravision International Limited, Bedfordshire, UK), a silicone hydrogel contact lens, for the optical management of non-surgical corneal ectasias and to compare it with the Rose-K 2 RGP contact lens.
http://bit.ly/wbobX2
Dry Eye Disease in Patients With Depressive and Anxiety Disorders in Shanghai.
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Source: nih .gov
PURPOSE:
To investigate dry eye disease (DED) and risk factors in patients with depressive or anxiety disorders at a psychiatric clinic in China.
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Pharmacological enhancement of treatment for amblyopia
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Source: dovepress .com
Background: The purpose of this study was to compare a weight-adjusted dose of carbidopa-levodopa as treatment adjunctive to occlusion therapy with occlusion therapy alone in children and adults with different types of amblyopia.
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High Tech Glasses
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Source: kmot .com
You can find technology everywhere you go these days, but you might not know that it has spread to the eyeglasses you wear on a daily basis. A new technology is hitting an eyewear store in Dickinson.
http://bit.ly/y4lfOU
Dual Eyewear sunglasses provide bifocal lenses for reading bike computers
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Source: gizmag .com
Electronics have become a ubiquitous part of fitness and recreation. You use a GPS to navigate and track your speed, distance and vertical. You use a heart rate monitor to measure your calories burned and heart rate. You load your iPhone with all kinds of music and apps to power you through. Heck, you may even load your sneakers with electronics.
http://bit.ly/FRBZ05
Glaucoma May Involve Entire Visual Pathway, Not Just Eye
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Source: medscape .com
Glaucoma, long held to be a disease primarily of elevated intraocular pressure, in reality may be a disease primarily of neurodegeneration. In an article published online February 18 in Ophthalmology, Elma Chang, MD, and Jeffrey Goldberg, MD, PhD, from the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Florida, present a view of glaucoma focused on the degeneration of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and their axons in the optic nerve, with an eye toward potential neuroprotective, neuroregenerative, and neuroenhancing strategies.
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When Stress is Serous … and Serious
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Source: visionhelp.wordpress .com
Bravo to internist Dr. Keri Peterson, being interviewed on this morning’s nationally televised Today Show, addressing the effects of stress on the eye. After going through the usual list of changes to the blood vessels in the eye secondary to hypertension and diabetes, she highlighted changes due to acute inflammation as seen in autoimmune responses and chronic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. The most intriguing however was when she mentioned central serous retinopathy, or CSR, as swelling in the macular region of the eye believed to be a retinal change caused by generalized stress.
http://bit.ly/A5KH8L
Eye Disease Linked to Memory Decline
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Source: medicinenet .com
To update the old saying, the eyes may be the windows to the brain.
A new study suggests that people with even minimal eye damage involving the blood vessels of the retina, due to vascular disease, have a higher risk for memory and thinking declines.
http://bit.ly/zAWYTv
Vision Monday Again Ranking Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers
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Source: visionmonday.com
Vision Monday is currently in the process of collecting information from the nation’s largest national chains and regional operations to compile the annual Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers, our signature ranking based on sales during the 2011 calendar year. To be considered, please click here: VISION MONDAY'S 2012 TOP U.S. OPTICAL RETAILERS and fill out our online survey.
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Hope for People with Age-related Macular Degeneration
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Source: healthnewsdigest .com
Approximately 15 million people in the United States have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye disease that can rob people of their central vision. In fact, AMD is a leading cause of blindness in Americans age 65 and older.
http://bit.ly/wQTq3D
Excellent CL Patient Video Increases Sales
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Terrific video by Derron Lee, OD. This video was originally posted on OD's on Facebook. This video is a bit long, but all the information is pertinent. Designing something like this for your practice will undoubtedly increase sales and profits, something we can all use these days, eh?
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15″ MacBook Air rumored for April launch
Posted by Walt Mayo, OD
on Thursday, 15 March 2012
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Source: ubergizmo .com
There have been rumors of a 15” MacBook Air floating about for some time now, but according to an anonymous vendor who spoke to Electric Pig, we could be seeing the launch of the device come this April. The vendor, who remains anonymous, is apparently a premium Mac accessory maker, which Electric Pig thinks makes them slightly more credible as they would e required to stay abreast of the situation in order to keep their products up to date and relevant. However given the fiasco last year with iPhone case makers coming up with a variety of casings based on rumors alone, we wouldn’t place too much faith in this rumor just yet.
http://bit.ly/wwfim8
How Virtual Care is transforming healthcare
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Source: imedicalapps .com
It is 4:30 on a busy afternoon in your primary care office. Your second to last patient of the day, who has a history of migraines, is now complaining of 5 days of an unrelenting headache that is slightly different from her normal pattern of migraine headaches. You are unable to send to her to a neurologist until tomorrow and need to rule out a potentially dangerous situation.
http://bit.ly/A3HFe1
Omeros intraoperative eye drug meets phase III trial goals
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Source: modernmedicine .com
Omeros Corp said Tuesday morning that its experimental drug to dilate pupils and relieve pain in patients undergoing intraocular lens replacement surgery met the main goal of a late-stage trial.
http://bit.ly/A0EOlC
Ophthalmologists Receive New Genetic Testing Guidelines
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Source: medscape .com
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) has published new recommendations for genetic testing.
New genetic test panels for eye diseases can improve diagnostic and prognostic accuracy, as well as identify presymptomatic individuals who may need preventive therapy or need to be monitored frequently for early signs and symptoms of a treatable condition, according to the recommendations.
http://bit.ly/xSpGSX
University of Chicago study demonstrates efficiency gains from using iPads in medicine
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Source: imedicalapps .com
Ever since the first iPad was released in early 2010, physicians have been adopting tablet devices in droves. According to a survey by QuantiaMD in May ’11, 80% of physicians surveyed owned a smartphone or tablet and 30% owned a tablet device. And from this individual adoption, physicians are increasingly using their mobile devices in their clinical duties, creating headaches for many IT managers out there.
http://bit.ly/xaHI9U
Hoya to sponsor vision therapy discussion in Utah
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Source: newsfromaoa .org
Capping off a marketing competition, Utah Valley University (UVU) students will be treated to a discussion on vision-related learning challenges and how vision therapy can help with authors Jillian Benoit and her mother Robin on Thursday, March 22 at 6 p.m.
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Who do you blame for the success of The Heart Attack Grill?
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Source: kevinmd .com
If you go to Las Vegas, one of the many restaurants you will encounter is the Heart Attack Grill.
It is probably the most extreme and unhealthy place to eat in the United States and deliberately courts controversy with its use of extreme menu item names, unusual promotions, and unique themes. An example of the extreme food names include Flatliner Fries (French fries made with pure lard), Butterfat Shakes, and the Bypass Burger (which comes in Single, Double, Triple, or Quadruple Bypass sizes), the latter of which contains 12 slices of bacon, two pounds of beef, and four layers of cheese. No lettuce is allowed.
http://bit.ly/wLEl2y
Just Thinking Women Are Nearby Makes Men Dumber
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Source: gizmodo .com
If you often find yourself stuck for words in the presence of women, don't beat yourself up; we've all been there. But it turns out it's not you, it's science! Merely thinking about the presence of women makes men stupid.
http://gizmo.do/whN4zj
Set your schedule now to prepare for ICD-10
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Source: newsfromaoa .org
International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 implementation is approaching. ICD has been the “law of the land” for a long time with respect to choosing diagnosis codes in health care.
http://bit.ly/yTTYCu
OD offers advice on terminating the doctor/patient relationship
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Source: newsfromaoa .org
Terminating the doctor/patient relationship–unknowingly to many health care providers– requires codified guidelines within the practice. These guidelines should be developed to keep the practice from running afoul with contractual agreements between the doctor and third-party payers and with patient abandonment claims.
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Eye Care, A Serious But Often Neglected Concern
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Source: bernama .com
How does an individual protect his eyes while continuing to ensure their health?
"Consult an optometrist when the need to protect the eyes arises," advised an optometrist with Menara Optometry, Khairunisah Muda.
http://bit.ly/z8C3Gt
On the passing of Dr. Josh Wallman
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Source: benvisioninc .com
I join Dr. David Troilo in expressing my deep-felt sentiment on the passing of Dr. Josh Wallman. Josh was an external member of my doctoral dissertation committee and he made a substantial contribution to my understanding of optical, biological and neurological mechanisms that contribute to eye growth in the context of myopia.
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Finding clues for unsolved mysteries in glaucoma
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Source: modernmedicine .com
The glaucomas continue to intrigue us with unsolved mysteries.
Paul Palmberg, MD, PhD, enumerated several examples during Glaucoma Subspecialty Day at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He challenged investigators to find the answers.
http://bit.ly/wATeBD
New supplement targets diabetic retinopathy
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Source: modernmedicine .com
A new supplement (Diabetic Vision Formula, EyeScience Labs) is designed to help protect against potential vision problems associated with diabetic retinopathy.
http://bit.ly/x8aUR8
Horizontal rectus surgery is successful for Duane syndrome
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Source: oteurope .com
Performing moderate horizontal rectus surgery in Duane syndrome patients is a simple and effective procedure, according to a study in the European Journal of Ophthalmology.
http://bit.ly/w7ArnC
Giving Docs iPads Might Boost Patient Care
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Source: medicinenet .com
Providing medical residents with personal mobile computers appears to boost efficiency, reduce delays in patient care and improve continuity of care, a new study shows.
http://bit.ly/ysZkyi
NicOx Rises Most Since 2006 on Glaucoma Drug Study: Paris Mover
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Source: businessweek .com
NicOx SA (COX), a French drugmaker, posted its biggest one-day gain in six years after saying an experimental glaucoma treatment it licensed to Bausch & Lomb Inc. (BOL) helped patients in a mid-stage study.
http://buswk.co/A0cIq1
Routine glaucoma screening program may benefit middle-age African-American patients
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Source: eurekalert .org
Implementing a routine national glaucoma screening program for middle-age African American patients may be clinically effective; however its potential effect on reducing visual impairment and blindness may be modest, according to a computer-based mathematical model reported in the March issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
http://bit.ly/xu9hEd
Gut cells can produce insulin
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Source: smartplanet .com
A possible new insulin source exists for people with Type 1 diabetes: their own gut cells. A study from Columbia University published in Nature Genetics shows that cells in the intestine can be prompted to secrete insulin.
http://smrt.io/xsYIzB
Eyelid Bee Sting With Late Migration Onto the Cornea After Primary Removal: The Mystery of the Bee Stinger
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Source: archopht.ama-assn .org
Bee stings of the eye are rare, most commonly occurring at the cornea, and can cause sight-threatening complications through different mechanisms. The bee stinger contains toxins that induce a local inflammatory reaction. Furthermore, its sharp nature allows it to penetrate deeply and its sawlike architecture and special anatomic features make it very difficult to remove completely. We report a case of bee sting to the eyelid with late migration of the stinger onto the cornea after an assumed successful removal by the patient. To our knowledge, this is the first report to discuss in detail the structure of the bee stinger, which makes it prone to incomplete removal, and the management of this uncommon condition.
http://bit.ly/wRgh3q
Astronauts' eyeballs deformed by long missions in space, study finds
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Source: guardian .co .uk
Brain scans of Nasa astronauts who have returned to Earth after more than a month in space have revealed potentially serious abnormalities that could jeopardise the future of long-term space missions.
http://bit.ly/xAXJx9
A NOSH-aspirin a day may just help keep cancer away
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Source: gizmag .com
What began as an effort to make aspirin safer for regular use may have resulted in a powerful new weapon in the fight against cancer. Scientists from The City College of New York (CCNY) have developed a new aspirin compound that is safer than the classic medicine cabinet staple, but also exhibits greatly enhanced anticancer properties.
http://bit.ly/x7sdmC
Work burnout tied to emotional eating
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Source: reuters .com
Women who are fed up with their jobs may be more likely to turn to food for comfort in times of stress, a new study suggests.
http://reut.rs/xt2Xge
It’s Save Your Vision Month and Optometry Cares®!
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Source: newsfromaoa .org
Be a part of the inaugural grassroots “Save Your Vision, Help Another Save Theirs” fundraising effort. You and your patients can give back to your community by participating.
http://bit.ly/xHhhYg
Optometry Cares® – The AOA Foundation announces el
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Optometry Cares® – The AOA Foundation elected new officers during its recent annual meeting.
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Adjustable sutures significantly boost outcomes in adult strabismus surgery
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Source: osnsupersite .com
Adjustable sutures improved short-term ocular alignment more effectively than non-adjustable sutures in adult strabismus surgery, according to a study.
http://bit.ly/ylzo94
iPhone matches computer workstations in remote ophthalmology evaluation in diabetic retinopathy
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Source: imedicalapps .com
Teleophthalmology, the electronic exchange of ophthalmic information to provide remote eye care services, has conventionally been executed on a standard office computer workstation. However, ophthalmologists in Pittsburgh, PA recently compared the diagnostic capability of an iPhone against a typical computer workstation for remote photographic evaluation of the fundus in diabetic retinopathy.
http://bit.ly/xoyoj5
Diagnosing Eye Disorder Using Nintendo Wii Game Controllers
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Source: medicalnewstoday .com
Wii remotes are not all about fun and games. Scientists can use them to assess and diagnose children with an abnormal head position caused by eye diseases. As described in a recent Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science article, researchers developed a low-cost digital head posture measuring device with Nintendo Wiimotes to help diagnose this condition, medically called ocular torticollis.
http://bit.ly/Aplkt8
World Glaucoma Week 11-17 March
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Source: cera .org .au
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, affecting an estimated 300,000 Australians. Unfortunately, half of these people do not know they have the condition and with no early warning signs, glaucoma often remains undiagnosed until significant, permanent vision loss has already occurred.
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