Implantable Retinal Prosthesis Allows 30 Legally Blind People To See Light As Phosphenes

Medscape (5/9, Osterweil) reported that "an implantable retinal prosthesis (Argus II, Second Sight Medical, Sylmar, California) has allowed 30 legally blind patients to see light as phosphenes, and has helped some improve their orientation and mobility in daily tasks, investigators reported" at a vision research meeting. Medscape explained, "The Argus II retinal prosthesis system couples … Continue reading Implantable Retinal Prosthesis Allows 30 Legally Blind People To See Light As Phosphenes

Researchers Pinpoint Factors Key To Glaucoma Progression

HealthDay (5/9, Preidt) reported, "Researchers say they've pinpointed a number of factors that may be key to the progression of the eye disease glaucoma," according to a paper published in the May issue of the journal Archives of Ophthalmology. After analyzing data on 587 patients, investigators "concluded that key risk factors for glaucoma progression included … Continue reading Researchers Pinpoint Factors Key To Glaucoma Progression

Approximately 58,000 Patients Every Year In US May Wake Up With Stroke Symptoms

USA Today (5/10, Marcus) reports, "One in seven strokes happens at night, and sufferers may not get medicine that could prevent brain damage, suggests a new study" published in Neurology. Investigators "analyzed data from 1,854 patients over 18 who had been treated in hospital emergency departments in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky over the course … Continue reading Approximately 58,000 Patients Every Year In US May Wake Up With Stroke Symptoms