Eye Blog
Our blog was created to bring you up to date with information surrounding eye care, lens' developments and various other announcements. Be sure to check back regularly for updates.
Cholesterol Drug Could Prevent Blindness, UK
Posted:Thu 7th February 2008
New research has found that cholesterol drug fenofibrate reduces the
risk of diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of blindness.
Researchers from the University of Sydney say the drug, which is
traditionally used to treat cholesterol, could save the eyesight of
many people with diabetes.
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Childhood amblyopia breakthrough claimed
Posted:Wed 6th February 2008
New research has claimed that the length of time an eye patch is worn to combat childhood amblyopia can be significantly reduced without compromising the outcome of the treatment.....
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What is Charles Bonnet Syndrome?
Posted:Tue 5th February 2008
Charles Bonnet syndrome (or CBS for short) is a term used to describe the situation when people with sight problems start to see things which they know aren't real. Sometimes called visual hallucinations....
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Adult bone marrow may lead to a cure for certain genetic eye diseases
Posted:Mon 4th February 2008
A team from the University of Cincinnati, USA, have completed a study using mice that showed that bone marrow stem cells could switch roles and produce keratocan, a protein involved in the growth of the cornea.
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Bionic eye will let the blind see
Posted:Sun 3rd February 2008
US and German scientists have designed a bionic eye to allow blind people to see again.
It comprises a computer chip that sits in the back of the individual's
eye, linked up to a mini video camera built into glasses that they wear.
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Blog Index
- Bionic eye will let the blind see
Posted:Tue 18th March 2008 - Find Out Which Foods and Supplements Will Help
Posted:Sat 16th February 2008 - New research finds greater UV exposure to eyes
Posted:Fri 15th February 2008 - Your shades could risk your life and others lives
Posted:Thu 14th February 2008 - Short, Long Sleep Duration Raises The Risk For Diabetes
Posted:Wed 13th February 2008 - Polylactic Acid Cosmetic Eye Enhancer Leads to Disfigurement
Posted:Tue 12th February 2008 - Omega-3 Fatty Acids Protect Eyes Against Blindness
Posted:Mon 11th February 2008 - Insect eye inspires future vision
Posted:Sun 10th February 2008 - Glaucoma Surgery In The Blink Of An Eye
Posted:Sat 9th February 2008 - Glaucoma call gets optics support
Posted:Fri 8th February 2008 - Cholesterol Drug Could Prevent Blindness, UK
Posted:Thu 7th February 2008 - Childhood amblyopia breakthrough claimed
Posted:Wed 6th February 2008 - What is Charles Bonnet Syndrome?
Posted:Tue 5th February 2008 - Adult bone marrow may lead to a cure for certain genetic eye diseases
Posted:Mon 4th February 2008 - Bionic eye will let the blind see
Posted:Sun 3rd February 2008 - Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Posted:Sat 2nd February 2008 - Driving eyesight requirements
Posted:Fri 1st February 2008 - Cataracts: Carbohydrates could increase your risk
Posted:Thu 24th January 2008