HealthDay (5/26, Gardner) reported, "Precision-tinted glasses seem to help prevent migraines in people whose pain is triggered by certain visual patterns," according to a study published May 26 in the journal Cephalalgia. To reach that conclusion, researchers "assessed 11 people with migraines and 11 without the headaches using a functional MRI machine" while participants looked … Continue reading Precision-Tinted Glasses May Help Prevent Migraines In Certain People
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National Eye Institute Estimates Approximately 15,000 Infants Born With ROP Each Year
On its website, WTVQ-TV Lexington, KY (5/23, Runyon), an ABC affiliate, reported, "The National Eye Institute estimates about 14,000 to 16,000 infants are born with" retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) each year. "In severe cases, retinal detachment can cause significant vision impairment or blindness." Sadly, "each year, up to 1,500 infants require medical treatment for ROP and … Continue reading National Eye Institute Estimates Approximately 15,000 Infants Born With ROP Each Year
Does Pycnogenol® Improve Vision in Patients With Early Diabetic Retinopathy?
Does Pycnogenol® Improve Vision in Patients With Early Diabetic Retinopathy? Gregory A. Nichols, PhD Pycnogenol Improves Microcirculation, Retinal Edema, and Visual Acuity in Early Diabetic Retinopathy Steigerwalt R, Belcaro G, Cesarone MR, et al J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2009;25:537-540 Study Summary This double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was designed to test the protective effects of Pycnogenol®, an … Continue reading Does Pycnogenol® Improve Vision in Patients With Early Diabetic Retinopathy?
Survey Finds Many Americans Not Visiting Eye Doctors Due To Cost, Lack Of Insurance
WebMD (5/19, Hendrick) reported, "A large number of people who have problems with their eyesight don't visit eye doctors because of the cost or because they don't have health insurance that covers eye care," according to the May 20 issue of the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. "In a study involving 11,503 adults aged … Continue reading Survey Finds Many Americans Not Visiting Eye Doctors Due To Cost, Lack Of Insurance
Selenium May Slow Progression Of Eye Problems In Patients With Graves’ Disease
HealthDay (5/18, Gordon) reported, "The trace mineral selenium improves quality of life and slows the progression of eye problems in people with the autoimmune disorder known as Graves' disease," according to a study published in the May 19 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. For the study, researchers "recruited 159 people with mild Graves' … Continue reading Selenium May Slow Progression Of Eye Problems In Patients With Graves’ Disease