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New Technique Captures High-res Images Of Full Retina, Allows Monitoring Of Eye Diseases Over Time

04 December 2008

Researchers used a new imaging technique to take high quality color photographs of the clinical stages of ocular inflammation in mice, and the technology could help in the monitoring and treatment of diseases of the eye that may cause blindness...
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Multidisciplinary Team Researching Gene Therapy For Human Degenerative Retinal Diseases

04 December 2008

A Canadian and American research group including the team of Dr. Robert Koenekoop from the Research Institute at the Montreal Children's Hospital of the MUHC has just been awarded $2...
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Alcon Announces AZARGA(R) Ophthalmic Suspension Approved For Treatment Of Patients With Glaucoma Or Ocular Hypertension In The European Union

04 December 2008

Alcon, Inc. (NYSE:ACL) announced today that the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has approved Alcon's fixed combination eye drop, AZARGA® (brinzolamide 10mg/ml+timolol 5mg/ml) ophthalmic suspension, for treatment of...
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Eye Health / Blindness News Articles Archive - Page 1

03 December 2008

New Technique Captures High Resolution Images Of Full Retina

02 December 2008

Tracking Eye Disorders In Statin Users; Predicting Visual Outcomes For Wounded Soldiers; Improving Glaucoma Tests With Patient Input

An Ace For Visually-Impaired Students In Computer Science

Dialysis Treatment Clears The Blood, But Does It Cloud The Vision?

28 November 2008

Using Invisibility To Increase Visibility

27 November 2008

New Approaches Make Retinal Detachment Highly Treatable

Mom Always Said, "Don't Rub Your Eyes." Good Advice For Eye Conditions, Especially Keratoconus

25 November 2008

First-Time Evidence Of Retina Cell Regrowth In Mice Holds Promise For Treating Retinal Damage

The Louis Braille Bicentenary - Louis Braille Born 4th January 1809

24 November 2008

NLH Eyes & Vision Specialist Library Presents The - Annual Evidence Update On Glaucoma, 24th To 30th November 2008

Melatonin May Save Eyesight In Inflammatory Disease

23 November 2008

Visual Illusions: Barrow Scientists Solve 200-Year-Old Scientific Debate

21 November 2008

General Optical Council Announces Geoff Harris As New Chair, UK

Ophthalmologists At South Nassau Introduce New Cataract Surgery Technology

Brain Reorganizes To Adjust For Loss Of Vision

20 November 2008

General Optical Council Registration Fees Go Up For First Time In Four Years - UK

General Opital Council News - 20th November, 2008

NHS Sight Tests Top 11 Million After 14 Per Cent Rise Since 2002-03, Report Shows, England

19 November 2008

First Retinal Prosthesis Study Of Its Kind Seeks To Partially Restore Vision To The Blind

Will Glaucoma Be The First Neurodegenerative Disease To Be Cured?

Delcath Systems Granted Orphan-Drug Designations For Cutaneous And Ocular Melanoma

18 November 2008

Experimental Drug RGN-259 Promotes Healing In Patients With Non-Healing Corneal Ulcers - Four Patients Treated Under "Compassionate Use" IND

Novagali Pharma S.A. Withdraws Its Marketing Authorisation Applicationfor Vekacia (ciclosporin)

New Research Into Drug Delivery To Treat Eye Disease Highlighted By Conference Report

17 November 2008

Promising Proof-of-Concept Data For Lpath's Ocular Drug Candidate ISONEP(TM) Published

16 November 2008

Patents Issued For Inotek Pharmaceuticals' Lead Clinical Compounds In Glaucoma And Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

15 November 2008

ThromboGenics Announces Promising Six Month Follow-Up Results From Its Phase IIb Trial Of Microplasmin (MIVI III) For Treatment Of Visual Disorders

14 November 2008

Frost & Sullivan Commends EyeGate Pharma's Excellence And Expertise In Developing Ocular Drug Delivery Technology

13 November 2008

Promising Proof-of-Concept Data For Lpath's Ocular Drug Candidate ISONEPTM Published

Research "A" Team To Fast Track Bionic Eye - Australian Consortium Announced Today

Soft Contact Lenses Do Not Lead To 'Myopic Creep' In Children, Study Shows

12 November 2008

Soft Contact Lenses Do Not Lead To "Myopic Creep" In Children, Study Shows

American Academy Of Ophthalmology Joint Meeting Marked By Strong Turnout And Rich Scientific Program

AAO-SOE Joint Meeting Research Highlights

World Diabetes Day: Eyes Save Diabetics' Lives - Queensland University Of Technology

Eye Infection Epidemic Traced To Reduced Antifungal Properties Of Contact Lens Solution In High Temperatures

11 November 2008

American Academy Of Ophthalmology Announces Recipients Of Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award

Several Interesting Associations Between Sleep Disorders And Eye Disease

Anti-VEGF And Retinopathy Of Prematurity

High Temperatures Decrease Antifungal Properties Of Contact Lens Solution

Vision Screening Law For Older Floridians Associated With Lower Fatality Rates In Car Crashes

Health Minister Announces New Programme To Speed Up Eye Treatment, Wales

AMD Patients Treated With POT-4 Demonstrate No Adverse Toxic Effects During Phase I Clinical Trial

Ophthalmology - Surgical Products, Software Enhancements And Diagnostic Platforms Streamline Efficiencies From The Clinic To The Operating Room

Fewer Elderly Road Deaths After Driver's License Renewal Law In Florida

Eye Conditions Linked With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Potentia Pharmaceuticals' Drug Candidate For Age Related Macular Degeneration Shows Positive Safety Profile In Phase I Clinical Trial

10 November 2008

Dry Eye - Eyegate Pharma Enrolls First Dry Eye Patient In Phase II Clinical Trial Of Lead Product EGP-437

Gene Signal Enters Phase III Clinical Tests For The Prevention Of Corneal Graft Rejection

Contamination Of Contact Lens Storage Cases Of Refractive Surgery Candidates

Refractive Surgical Practices In Persons With Human ImmunodeficiencyVirus (HIV) Positivity

Research Highlights From The AAO-SOE Joint Meeting

Glaucoma Research Highlights From AAO-SOE Joint Meeting Nov. 9

Research Highlights From The AAO-SOE Joint Meeting

07 November 2008

"Life Changing" Eye Surgery For Cannock Mother-Of-Three, Staffordshire, England

06 November 2008

Mirrors Made With Highly Reflective Liquids May Lead To Better Eye Exams, Improved Telescopes

Long-Term Results Of VisionCare's Implantable Telescope For End-Stage Macular Degeneration Published In The American Journal Of Ophthalmology

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