JAMA Ophthalmol 2013 Dec 26;[EPub Ahead of Print], S Rautiainen, BE Lindblad, R Morgenstern, A Wolk Research · January 06, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this population-based, prospective cohort study of Swedish women, those who consumed the highest amounts of antioxidants through fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and coffee had a 12.8% lower risk of developing age-related cataracts […]
Dry Eye Syndrome and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Rahul Bhargava, MD B2/004, Ananda Apartments Sector-48, Noida 201301, India +911204215085 brahul_2371@yahoo.co.in “A Randomized Controlled Trial of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Dry Eye Syndrome,” Int J Opthalmol, 2013 Dec 18;6(6):811-6. 49814 (3/2014) Kirk Hamilton: Can you share with us your educational background and current position? Rahul Bhargava: I have […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., M.S., D.A.C.B.N Functional Medicine University Do you experience tired eyes after long hours working on your computer? Long computer hours has been found to contribute to constrast sensitivity, glare and fuzzy vision. These eye symptoms may simply be a lack of one of the most important nutrients in the back of […]
Interview December 05, 2013 Stuart P Richer OD, PhD Kathy F Freeman OD, FAAO Full Story: http://www.practiceupdate.com/expertopinion/651 Dr. Stuart Richer speaks with Dr. Kathy Freeman of PracticeUpdate about the effects of supplements on the prevention of ocular disease. In Part 1, Dr. Richer discusses the results of the AREDS trials. In Part 2, he goes […]
Larry Hand December 02, 2013 Full Story: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/815253 Taking a multivitamin supplement daily may stave off development of cataracts in middle-aged and older men, according to an article published online November 21 in Ophthalmology. However, there appeared to be no association between daily vitamins and visually significant age-related macular degeneration (AMD). William G. Christen, ScD, from the Division […]
Medscape Medical News from the: American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2013 Annual Meeting Alice Goodman November 19, 2013 Full Story: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/814659 NEW ORLEANS — Taking oral contraceptives for more than 3 years doubles a woman’s risk for glaucoma, according to a large population-based study. “This study is the first to document this risk, and it’s […]
AA Azari, NP Barney JAMA 2013 Oct 01;310(16)1721-1729, TAKE-HOME MESSAGE What is the current management and treatment of conjunctivitis? Viral conjunctivitis is the most common infectious conjunctivitis and requires no treatment. Bacteria are the second most common cause, and bacterial conjunctivitis can be treated with topical antibiotics to decrease the duration. Allergic conjunctivitis can be treated […]
AY Nemet, J Hanhart, I Kaiserman, S Vinker Clin Ophthalmol 2013 Oct 18;2013(7)2079-2084 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Study results showed an increased prevalence of osteoporosis in a large cohort of patients ≥ 50 years who underwent cataract surgery compared with age- and gender-matched controls. SUMMARY PracticeUpdate Editorial Team Background: Calcium is considered an important factor in the […]
Published: Sep 19, 2013 | Updated: Sep 20, 2013 By Chris Kaiser, Cardiology Editor, MedPage Today Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/cardiology/dyslipidemia/41753 Action Points Statins clear cholesterol from the blood but they may do so at the risk of obstructing vision. Note that in both analyses, researchers found an inverse relationship with levels of LDL cholesterol and cataract […]
Jun Ba, Yan Wu, Yanhong Li, Ding Xu, Wei Zhu, and Jing Yu. Medical Acupuncture. October 2013, 25(5): 317-327. doi:10.1089/acu.2013.0968. ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this review was to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment option for dry eye. Methods: The research team conducted a meta-analysis of all randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that […]
Ophthalmology 2013 Sep 23;[EPub Ahead of Print], PS Bilkhu, JS Wolffsohn, SA Naroo, L Robertson, R Kennedy TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Results of a randomized, masked trial demonstrated a benefit in individuals with allergic conjunctivitis treated with artificial tears and cold compresses. Epinastine in combination with cold compresses actually provided the most improvement in the acute phase. Clearly, […]
Otadi K, et al. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2013 Jan 1;26(4):375-80. doi: 10.3233/BMR-130395. Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the standing balance (with open and closed eyes) on rigid surface in women with myofascial neck pain syndromes. MATERIAL AND METHOD: This study was carried out in single and double […]
Published: Sep 19, 2013 | Updated: Sep 20, 2013 By Chris Kaiser, Cardiology Editor, MedPage Today Action Points Statins clear cholesterol from the blood but they may do so at the risk of obstructing vision. Note that in both analyses, researchers found an inverse relationship with levels of LDL cholesterol and cataract risk, but not […]
What is the biochemistry of melatonin that might alter the pathophysiology of uveitis?
What is the biochemistry of melatonin that might alter the pathophysiology of glaucoma?
Glaucoma and Vitamins A, C, and E Supplement Intake and Serum Levels in a Population-Based Sample of the United States Wang SY, Singh K, Lin SC Eye. 2013;27:487-494 Study Summary For this study, Wang, Singh, and Lin took advantage of publicly available data from the 2005-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, an annual cross-sectional […]
Laurie Barclay, MD May 24, 2013 Glucosamine supplementation was linked to significant, reversible increases in intraocular pressure (IOP) in a small, retrospective study published online May 23 in JAMA Ophthalmology. However, the investigators, led by Ryan K. Murphy, DO, from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, Maine, and colleagues, could not exclude the potential […]
Published: May 5, 2013 | Updated: May 6, 2013 By Crystal Phend , Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Adding lutein, zeaxanthin, and fish oil to daily multivitamin supplements doesn’t boost prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or cataracts in high-risk individuals. Note that none of the additions to the base antioxidant supplements were […]
Published: Apr 27, 2013 | Updated: Apr 28, 2013 By Charles Bankhead , Staff Writer, MedPage Today Amblyopia improved significantly after a 2-week dual-eye training session with the popular video game Tetris, investigators reported. Simultaneous training of both eyes (dichoptic) and monocular training both led to significant improvement in visual acuity compared with baseline, but […]
RESEARCH · March 7, 2013 ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate associations between dietary omega-3 fatty acids and other fat intake, genes related to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and progression to geographic atrophy (GA). Design: Observational analysis of a prospective cohort. Participants: A total of 2531 individuals from the Age-Related Eye Disease Study, among which 525 eyes progressed to GA and 4165 […]
Laura A. Stokowski November 27, 2012 Online SlideShow The Impact of Vision Loss Vision loss on a grand scale would have a far-reaching impact on society. Yet, if we continue in the direction we are headed now, we could be facing a future in which a large segment of the population suffers vision loss from […]