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Postmenopausal hormones may reduce glaucoma risk
Sunday, February 23 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
Using postmenopausal hormones (PMH) containing estrogen may reduce the risk for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), according to a study published...
Read MoreFrance looking to Canada’s system as a reference
Wednesday, February 19 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
A recent report from the French Senate claims that it’s time to clarify the role of optometrists and orthoptists in order to improve access to eye...
Read MoreGoogle Glass with prescription
Monday, February 17 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
In the United States, Google has partnered with VSP Global for the creation of a first prescription eyeglass collection for Google Glass For now,...
Read MoreNew avenue to treat diabetic retinopathy
Sunday, February 16 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
Dopamine-restoring drugs already used to treat Parkinson’s disease may also be beneficial for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy “There was...
Read MoreGene therapy for choroideremia
Wednesday, February 12 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
British surgeons have found a new method to heal patients with choroideremia, a genetic disease that can lead to blindness This disease, for which...
Read MoreA Google contact lens that monitors glucose levels
Monday, February 10 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
Google is developing a “smart” contact lens, able to measure the glucose levels in the tears of patients with diabetes The prototype uses a...
Read MoreRegard Action has announced its Excellence Awards finalists
Sunday, February 9 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
The Regard Action eyecare professional services cooperative has released the names of the opticians and optometrists who will be finalists in its...
Read MoreUnited over aging eye
Wednesday, February 5 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
Researchers have joined forces to produce a special issue of the scientific journal Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS) About...
Read MoreSealing gel for corneal incisions
Monday, February 3 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first gel sealant for use in stopping fluid from leaking through the incision in a...
Read MoreWell-deserved honours
Sunday, February 2 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
Transitions Optical recently unveiled the 2013 winners of its Eyecare Professional of the Year and Retailer of the Year awards Wael Yassein,...
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