Focusing on the Top 11 Eye Myths Oct 28, 2009
"Squinting suggests that you actually have a refractive error [where the eye cannot bend light correctly, resulting in blurry vision -- such as near- or farsightedness], and this is how someone can get around wearing glasses," said Dr. Kenneth Chang, a comprehensive ophthalmologist at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. People who squint a lot aren't permanently damaging their vision, but there are some side effects. (ABC News)
Does Nearsightedness Reduce The Risk Of Diabetic Retinopathy? Oct 26, 2009
(June 3, 2008) New research supports the theory that the refractive errors known as nearsightedness and farsightedness are primarily inherited. The group also identified the probable location---on the long arm of. (Science Daily)
LASIK Eye Surgery Practice in Phoenix Arizona Giving Away Free LASIK to Winner of New Video Contest Aug 24, 2009
The procedure is designed to improve vision in those who suffer from refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. LASIK procedures can often result in patients having dramatically improved vision without the need to wear glasses or contact lenses. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Otte awarded Doctor of Optometry degree Jul 28, 2009
Optometrists examine the internal and external structure of the eyes to diagnose eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts and retinal disorders; systemic diseases like hypertension and diabetes; and vision conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. They also determine the patient s ability to focus and coordinate the eyes, to judge depth and see color accurately. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Harper can now see clearly Jun 25, 2009
The Tennessee cornerback had tired of dealing with contacts to correct his farsightedness and decided to have eye surgery to correct a vision problem he estimates may have cost him 20 or so interceptions over his eight-year NFL career. They sat me up, I could see instantly. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
UH optometrists make custom contact lenses for long-underserved patients May 14, 2009
25 million from the National Eye Institute, Marsack's team aims to give patients with elevated amounts of what are known as "higher-order aberrations" the quality of life long enjoyed by those with common vision problems, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The grant will help translate the results the team has realized in laboratory trials into products that will be available for widespread clinical use. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Comprehensive Review Confirms High LASIK Patient Satisfaction Apr 13, 2009
The review also analyzed satisfaction rates in relation to questionnaire characteristics, administration methods and timing, type of patient refractive error (near- or farsightedness, astigmatism) and country. All analyses showed very high overall patient satisfaction rates. (Science Daily)
Serious vision problems in urban preschoolers rare but not that rare, Hopkins study shows Apr 1, 2009
A surprising additional finding in the report is that contrary to previous research suggesting that most infants will outgrow their farsightedness in the first few years of life, few children in the Baltimore study did outgrow it during their preschool years, making early diagnosis and treatment critical, says lead investigator David Friedman, M.D., Ph ... Hyperopia, or farsightedness, was the most common abnormality, occurring more often in white children (40 percent of 1,030) than in black... (EurekAlert!)
Science: Swear off splurging? You may regret it Mar 26, 2009
Consumer psychologists call it hyperopia, the medical term for farsightedness, because it's the result of people looking too far ahead. They're so obsessed with preparing for the future that they can't enjoy the present, and they end up looking back sadly on all their lost opportunities for fun. (International Herald Tribune)
Boone optometrists help improve infant eye care and vision Mar 20, 2009
The majority of vision problems detected included retinoblastoma (eye cancer), severe hyperopia (farsightedness), myopia (nearsightedness), congenital glaucoma and congenital cataract. To continue to improve infant eye assessment rates in Boone and surrounding areas, the following local eye care providers will offer no-cost InfantSEE eye assessments from March 23 to March 27, by appointment. (Boone Today, IA)
Easy ways to protect your eyes Mar 6, 2009
A full checkup should also include the usual eye-muscle-movement tests and a retinoscopy to check for astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. After the baseline screening, follow up with annual eye exams unless your doctor recommends more frequent checks. (CNN)
Rick Fraunfelder, M.D. of the Casey Vision Correction Center in Portland, Oregon, Joins Elite Group of Surgeons Listed at Trusted LASIK Surgeons Feb 26, 2009
Rick Fraunfelder, M.D., performs LASIK and other laser vision and refractive surgery procedures on patients with nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism (blurred vision), and presbyopia. Dr. Fraunfelder's practice, at Casey Vision Correction Center, provides premier patient care, including "All-Laser" or "Bladeless" LASIK and use of Wavefront Based ("Optimized") LASIK and PRK. Dr. Fraunfelder offers not just LASIK and PRK (laser eye surgery procedures), but limbal... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Homi Bhabha: a visionary scientist, a great human being Feb 24, 2009
The Tata memorial centre in Bombay, the radio astronomy centre in Ooty and the training school in Bombay were all due to his farsightedness, says Malur Ramaswamy Srinivasan, Bhabha's close associate and former DAE secretary. Bhabha was also largely responsible for the introduction of the space programme through the setting up of the Indian national committee for space research under the chairmanship of Vikram Sarabhai, said Srinivasan. (Sify.com, India)
Many children with hearing loss also have eye disorders Feb 17, 2009
2 percent) with refractive errors (including nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism) and 29 (12. 8 percent) with non-refractive errors. (EurekAlert!)
The Importance of Eye Exams for Those with Diabetes Feb 8, 2009
Diabetes and its complications may affect many parts of the eye, resulting in changes in nearsightedness, farsightedness, and premature presbyopia (the inability to focus on close objects that often occurs in the early-to-mid-forties as a natural part of aging). During a comprehensive eye exam, your doctor of optometry will perform a variety of tests, including looking in your eyes with lights and lenses that magnify the view of the retina, to identify signs of diabetes and other eye-related... (Pekin Times, IL)
Ask the LASIK Expert Feb 8, 2009
It is a type of refractive surgery used to treat nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness ... Conductive Keratoplasty SM (CK) can change how the eye focuses light by reshaping the cornea to treat farsightedness ... Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), also known as Excimer Laser Lamellar Keratomileusis, is a procedure used to treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (a condition in which the front surface of the cornea of the eye is not spherical) and... (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Cases of Age-Related Farsightedness to Soar Feb 7, 2009
TUESDAY, Dec. 9 (HealthDay News) -- More than 1 billion people worldwide had age-related farsightedness -- called presbyopia -- in 2005. And about 410 million of those people were unable to perform tasks that required near vision, according to researchers who predicted that global cases of presbyopia will increase to 1. (MEDLINEplus)
