Clues to visual variant Alzheimer's; myopia and diabetic retinopathy risk Oct 26, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO Two studies are of particular note in today's Scientific Program of the 2009 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO): a report by Swiss neuro-ophthalmic researchers about vision exam clues that should make ophthalmologists suspect an atypical variant of Alzheimer's disease; and new evidence from a Singapore National Eye Center study that diabetics who are nearsighted may be less susceptible to diabetic... (EurekAlert!)
Dr. Lloyd M. Aiello is a visionary in laser treatment Oct 26, 2009
That was the year ophthalmologist Dr. Lloyd M. Aiello and his father-in-law, Dr. William P. Beetham of the Joslin Diabetes Center experimented with lasers to counteract leaking blood vessels in the retina. Aiello, 77, recently won this year s Warren Alpert Foundation Prize for developing the pioneering therapy still in use today. (Boston Globe)
Tech Helps Curb Infant Blindness Oct 26, 2009
"RetCam right now is a very useful adjunctive tool," Capone said, "but it is not yet a technology that can completely supplant an onsite exam by an experienced ophthalmologist.". To treat ROP doctors use laser or freezing techniques to destroy the periphery of the retina and halt the growth of abnormal blood vessels that can bleed, generate scar tissue and cause retinal detachment, which is the chief cause of vision loss in ROP. Treatment poses risks, particularly the loss of peripheral vision,... (Yahoo News -- Children's Health)
Treating ROP in tiny preemies; better glaucoma follow-up in urban clinic Oct 26, 2009
From the 1970s onward, pediatric ophthalmologists have been increasingly able to reduce or cure ROP by adapting treatments developed for adult diabetic retinopathy ... "It is time for pediatric ophthalmologists to reassess how best to screen and treat their smallest, frailest patients," said Dr. Flynn ... In the first study of its kind in the US, researchers asked San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) glaucoma clinic patients about their reasons for missing follow-up appointments with their... (EurekAlert!)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Oct 26, 2009
Sonal Rughani, an RNIB spokesperson, said: "Whilst these findings are fascinating, this single case study raises questions about the accepted ideas about the development of visual function. "In each case where delayed visual development causes visual loss, the patient's ophthalmologist can best advise on the course of action as each case of visual impairment is complex. " SEE ALSO 16 Feb 07 | Science/Nature 20 Feb 07 | Health 13 Jun 06 | Health 01 Nov 05 | Health RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC... (Yahoo News -- Brain Research)
Active lifestyle requires active approach to eye health Oct 24, 2009
Visit an ophthalmologist or optometrist at least once a year. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in a full spectrum of eye and vision care. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Two Eyes, Two Views: Your Brain and Depth Perception Oct 22, 2009
Questions about Boundaries To address this issue, the great 19th-century German physicist, ophthalmologist and physiologist Hermann von Helmholtz asked: Is the comparison done very early, before object boundaries are recognized, or does the brain first separately extract contours in each eye before comparing them. He concluded, without a great deal of evidence, that form perception of outlines in each eye occurs prior to interocular comparison. (Scientific American)
McCann has Round 2 of Lasik eye surgery Oct 17, 2009
Both surgeries were by Dr. Alan Kozarsky, the Atlanta ophthalmologist who did Lasik on Tiger Woods and Greg Maddux, among others. McCann hit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Easton family taking part in VisionWalk Oct 16, 2009
An ophthalmologist recommended glasses but when Jack reached school age, the problem worsened ... Jack visited a second ophthalmologist who brushed off Jack s problem with reading the eye chart, threatened him with an individual education plan at school and told him he would have to go to a hospital in Boston to have metal lenses stuck in his eye if he did not cooperate. (Easton Journal, MA)
Sue Scheible: Savoring 30 years of sharing stories with readers Oct 14, 2009
A retired Quincy schoolteacher caught my misspelling of the word ophthalmologist. Dismayed, she wrote she would never believe anything I wrote if I couldn t spell a basic word. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
A nursing degree offers a variety of career opportunities Oct 13, 2009
Back in civilian life, she worked with an ophthalmologist, then for several schools, as a special needs nurse and instructor of anatomy and physiology. From there she returned to a clinical setting as an IV therapy nurse before coming back to education at. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
A Brief Biography of Alfred Adler Oct 10, 2009
After serving briefly in the Hungarian military, Adler completed post-graduate studies and became an ophthalmologist. More interested in the complete person, he instead pursued work in general medicine. (Suite101.com)
* Group struggles to end stigma on unwed mothers Oct 10, 2009
One such supporter, Richard Boas, a Connecticut ophthalmologist who adopted a South Korean girl in 1988, said he was helping other Americans adopt foreign children when he visited a social service agency in South Korea in 2006 and began rethinking his rescue and savior mentality. There, he encountered a roomful of pregnant women, all unmarried and around 20 years old. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Read more... Oct 10, 2009
According to Dr. Borchert, ophthalmologists may prescribe contact lenses for infants and very young children to enhance vision development when the eyes have very different prescriptions after cataract surgery, corneal scarring or diseases like Retinopathy of Prematurity ... Also, all contact lenses should be obtained through a physician, either an ophthalmologist (M.D.) or a doctor of optometry (O.D.). (PNN Online)
AMMC to host womens health fair Oct 8, 2009
The whole idea is getting the information and education out there to women that they have options, right here at home, when it comes to health care, said Debbie Brehmer, director of education for AMMC. This years expo is set to include blood glucose and cholesterol screenings, blood pressure checks, weight and nutrition information and vision screenings and pressure checks from AMMC ophthalmologist Dr. Lowell Hardcastle. There will also be numerous local health care providers at the expo... (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Homegrown Pot Threatens Mexican Cartels Oct 8, 2009
My ophthalmologist and I have got yer canard right here. -Richard P Steeb, San Jose California. (CBS News -- US)
Patients to pay in eye rebate stand-off Oct 6, 2009
A leading ophthalmologist, Dr Bill Glasson, said the eye specialists would stand their ground and the withdrawal of the cataract rebate ''would cause an absolute riot among the people of Australia. Join the conversation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Eye drops increased heart rate Oct 5, 2009
It should be treated by an ophthalmologist and monitored closely. You say you were changed from latanoprost (a prostaglandin analog) to travoprost (a synthetic prostaglandin analog). (Erie Times-News, PA)
Mom hopes Chinese treatment can save her sight Oct 4, 2009
Dr. Mike Makowski, an Ormond Beach ophthalmologist, first diagnosed Miller's disease in late August, and days later it was confirmed in Miami. It was the first case of Leber's that Makowski had seen since he was in residency 21 years ago. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Full Story Oct 1, 2009
Mendelsohn, a Hollywood ophthalmologist, has contributed thousands of dollars to the campaigns of Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and numerous other politicians, state records show. Crist in 2006 listed Mendelsohn as one of his top 125 doctor donors and later appointed Mendelsohn to a transition panel on health policy. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Regional Roundup Sep 30, 2009
Nakanishi is an ophthalmologist in Lodi and Stockton and co-founder of Delta Eye Medical Group. Ose endorses Hegyi for Assembly. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Davidson purchases Farmington office Sep 25, 2009
Dr. Davidson is a board-certified ophthalmologist and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. He also serves on the board of directors for The Lighthouse for the Blind. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Lesson: Best-Laid Retirement Plans Melt Down Sep 24, 2009
David Rothberg, 56, an ophthalmologist in Palm Harbor, Fla. once planned to retire when he reached 55. (Click2Houston, TX)
Making eye contact Sep 22, 2009
The first step to better vision is to see an eye doctor - either an ophthalmologist or optometrist - who can access your status. Bifocal contacts come in two types - alternating vision and simultaneous vision. (The Clarion-Ledger)
New device finds early signs of eye disease in preemies Sep 22, 2009
"This new tool is changing the way we identify eye conditions in infants," says Cynthia Toth, MD, an ophthalmologist at the Duke Eye Center, who is leading the study that appears online this month in the journal Ophthalmology ... Ophthalmologists at Duke Eye Center pioneered and have been using OCT to accurately diagnose adult eyes for more than a decade, and in the past two years, Toth has been studying the application of this technology for retinal diseases in children. (EurekAlert!)
Tiny T. Rex: Fossil Shows the Dino King Started Small Sep 18, 2009
" Now they know better. Sereno, Brusatte and a team of American and Chinese scientists plus a Massachusetts ophthalmologist have just announced the discovery of a 125 million year old animal that had the same distinctive build as T. rex, but at only about 1/100 the weight. "It's all there," says Sereno, "including the dinky arms ... " The way Raptorex came to light, meanwhile, is a story in itself. About three years ago, Sereno, who usually does his own fossil-hunting, was approached by... (Time.com)
iTooth: Chunk of Tooth Gives the Blind Sight Sep 18, 2009
"This is a patient where the surface of the eye is totally damaged -- no wetness, no tears," said Dr. Victor L. Perez, the ophthalmologist at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami who operated on Thornton. "So we kind of recreate the environment of the mouth in the eye.". (ABC News)
Loci Color: Gene Therapy Cures Color-Blindness in Adult Monkeys Sep 17, 2009
"You really can't know until you do it," says ophthalmologist of Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, who wasn't involved in the research. "We are remarkably similar to nonhuman primates.". (Scientific American)
'Radical' surgery uses patient's tooth to restore her sight Sep 17, 2009
"Sharron was able to see 20/60 this morning. She was seeing only shadows a couple of weeks ago," says ophthalmologist and surgeon Victor Perez. Thornton was blinded in 2000 by a reaction to a drug she was taking, which damaged her cornea. (USA Today -- News)
New therapies help macular degeneration Sep 8, 2009
Ophthalmologist Dr. Sharon Solomon examined Albert Budacz and found age-related macular degeneration. Concerned that he was beginning to lose his sight, Budacz went to his ophthalmologist, Dr. Sharon Solomon with the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins ... Most ophthalmologists prefer an ounce of prevention to a pound of cure. (CNN)
Teen who cries blood gets help from experts Sep 5, 2009
Because of the rarity of the condition, experts anticipate Inman will have multiple tests from a variety of specialists, including hematologists (blood specialists), ophthalmologists (eye specialists) and otolaryngologists (ear, nose and throat specialists). Dr. James C. Flemming, also an ophthalmologist at the Hamilton Eye Institute, has been in touch with Mynatt and her son. (CNN)
Baird meets with packed house at Centralia theater Sep 4, 2009
Gordon Johns, who practices as an ophthalmologist at Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute in Chehalis, was among several speakers to ask about tort reform and medical malpractice laws. We have to differentiate between a bad outcome and negligence, he said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
VENTING FEAR, FRUSTRATION Sep 4, 2009
But the Richmond ophthalmologist stood in the Expo Center parking lot yesterday, white coat slung over his shoulder, ready to walk in to Warner's forum. When Brantley's wife left her previous job to come work for his practice, she figured she would get her insurance through her new job. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
2009 Health Care Heroes finalists named Sep 3, 2009
Health Care Innovation and Research: Eric K. Groteke, co-founder of medAppraise Inc.; Mayra Lopez-Cepero, vice president and director of LifeLink Foundation s LifeLink Transplant Immunology Laboratory; Dan Montzka, ophthalmologist at MDIntellesys. Lifetime Achievement: Michael Gallant, director of pediatric plastic surgery at All Children's Hospital; Carl M. Kuttler Jr., president of St. Petersburg College; Benedict S. Maniscalco, chief executive officer and chairman of Heartbeat International. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Safety, efficacy of corneal transplant procedure confirmed; an antibiotic can cause double vision Sep 1, 2009
Eye health care is provided by the three "O's" opticians, optometrists and ophthalmologists. It is the ophthalmologist, or Eye M.D., who can treat it all. (EurekAlert!)
Cambridge doctor receives merit award Sep 1, 2009
Dr. Dana is an ophthalmologist and an immunologist who has made numerous contributions to the study and research of diseases of the cornea. In addition to his position at Mass. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Cook’s latest thriller is less than stellar Aug 23, 2009
Cook, who was trained as an ophthalmologist, has obviously done a lot of research and acquired extensive knowledge of religion and archaeology. It is too bad that his effort has not produced a nail-biter. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Strep Throat May Have Led to Mozart's Death Aug 19, 2009
The list of proposed natural causes is long, including rheumatic fever, an overdose of mercury salts used to treat syphilis, and trichinosis caused by eating improperly heated pork chops, said the new study's co-author, Dr. R.H.C. Zegers, an ophthalmologist at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands ... D., ophthalmologist, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Neal Zaslaw, Ph. (MEDLINEplus)
Afghan election cautiously raising hopes Aug 19, 2009
The trained ophthalmologist was a leading member of the Northern Alliance a group of warlords and politicians who helped oust the Taliban in 2001. His father was Pashtun, and his mother was Tajik. (USA Today)
Mozart dies of strep infection: study Aug 18, 2009
Streptococcus is sometimes followed by an acute kidney disease called glomerulonephritis, which would explain the severe swelling that Mozart's sister-in-law recalled, said Dr. Richard H. C. Zegers, an ophthalmologist at the University of Amsterdam, the lead author. (Agencies). (Xinhuanet, China)
Sudan: South At Risk From Blindness Aug 18, 2009
Juba, Sudan In the war-devastated South Sudan, a region with a population of over eight million people, Yeneneh Mulugeta is the only permanent ophthalmologist ... But outside the city the situation is far worse; there are no ophthalmologists or even an optometrist to fix disabling short or long sight with a pair of spectacles. (allAfrica.com)
Clues to 300-Year-Old Mozart Murder Mystery Blame Strep, Not Treachery Aug 18, 2009
Unless new information, such as the testimony of doctors who attended Mozart, comes to light, this may be the strongest hypothesis for the composers death, said Zegers, an ophthalmologist at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. There was a spike in reported deaths with swelling from fluid retention in Viennese men under the age of 40 from November 1791 through January 1792, compared with the same months a year before and a year after, the researchers found. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Parents 'ignoring eye sun danger' Aug 18, 2009
Page last updated at 00:09 GMT, Tuesday, 18 August 2009 01:09 UK. Parents 'ignoring eye sun danger. (BBC News -- UK)
Kuroda out of hospital Aug 17, 2009
" Jeter also has 13 hits as a designated hitter in his career. His 2,688 hits are second in Yankees history, 33 behind Lou Gehrig. Doctor clears Myers ATLANTA - Philadelphia right-hander Brett Myers has been cleared by an ophthalmologist for a long-toss session on Monday, three days after injuring his eye. Dr. John Michealos examined Myers' eye in Clearwater, Fla., on Sunday. Myers injured his eye when he slipped while getting out of his truck and hit his face Friday night. Myers originally told... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Houston Zoo mourns loss of popular sea lion Aug 14, 2009
In March, Deano returned to the sea lion pool after getting a clean bill of health from his veterinary ophthalmologist. He made a complete recovery from the procedure and was back to being the Deano we all knew and loved so much, said Schaefer. (KHOU.com, TX)
Softball Challenge For Charity Aug 14, 2009
Team Westerly Hospital will include Dr. Jeff Feldman, ENT; Dr. George Bourganos, Cardiologist; Dr. David Rivera, Ophthalmologist; Dr. Curt Gramlich, Anesthesiologist; and Dr. Chris DeSantis, Anesthesiologist. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Lost in Suburbia: Theres no place like home ... eventually Aug 13, 2009
I called the podiatrist for him, the orthodontist and the ophthalmologist for her, and the dermatologist for all of us for various skin conditions that had erupted while we were away, including a constellation of bug bites on my son s shins that were so nasty we took to calling him Frankenanklestein. I had to get the roofer in to get started on the new roof we needed but put off until after we got back, the plumber to deal with the leaking pipe in the basement that we put off until we got back,... (Medfield Press, MA)
Drug-Dispensing Contact Lens Could Replace Imprecise Eye Drops Aug 13, 2009
The concept of a disposable drug-doling contact lens has been kicked around at least since the 1960s, but attempts have ended with lenses unable to regulate drug diffusion well enough, says , an ophthalmologist with the MEEI and another of the project's researchers. Although it is too early to determine how much such lenses might cost, given that they are only now being moved into animal testing, Ciolino says that he and Kohane think animal testing can be completed in a year. (Scientific American)
Hockey: Baljit undergoes successful eye surgery Aug 12, 2009
After doctors at the John Hopkins hospital in Baltimore -- where the player had been admitted for his post-operative treatment -- said they could not guarantee full vision, Baljit arrived in Alabama to consult renowned ophthalmologist Robert Morris. Dr Morris studied reports of both AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) and John Hopkins and decided to do the operation. (India Times, India)
Palin clan helps Idaho GOP hopeful for Congress Aug 12, 2009
The Bowling Green ophthalmologist told The Associated Press he is entering the race and plans to run as a candidate with "outsider" credentials. His father is a GOP congressman from Texas. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Aug 10, 2009
Sonal Rughani, an RNIB spokesperson, said: "Whilst these findings are fascinating, this single case study raises questions about the accepted ideas about the development of visual function. "In each case where delayed visual development causes visual loss, the patient's ophthalmologist can best advise on the course of action as each case of visual impairment is complex. " SEE ALSO 16 Feb 07 | Science/Nature 20 Feb 07 | Health 13 Jun 06 | Health 01 Nov 05 | Health RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC... (Yahoo News -- Brain Research)
Afghan presidential challenger gains ground Aug 7, 2009
Few outside Abdullah's camp are willing to predict that the former ophthalmologist will beat Karzai in the Aug. 20 contest, though he will likely qualify for a top-two runoff if Karzai fails to win a majority of the votes. The last poll released in Afghanistan was conducted in May and showed Abdullah with only 7 percent support a figure most observers consider outdated. (MSNBC -- International)
Tech Helps Curb Infant Blindness Aug 6, 2009
"RetCam right now is a very useful adjunctive tool," Capone said, "but it is not yet a technology that can completely supplant an onsite exam by an experienced ophthalmologist.". To treat ROP doctors use laser or freezing techniques to destroy the periphery of the retina and halt the growth of abnormal blood vessels that can bleed, generate scar tissue and cause retinal detachment, which is the chief cause of vision loss in ROP. Treatment poses risks, particularly the loss of peripheral vision,... (Yahoo News -- Children's Health)
Afghan Elections: The Man Who Would Beat Karzai Aug 5, 2009
Abdullah, who is an ophthalmologist and Karzai's former Foreign Minister, has adopted a populist appeal that has gone over well in a nation that is only 32% literate (for women, the rate is 15%). His speeches are short and his slogans simple. (Time.com)
Medford resident Dr. Robert Kwon joins staff at Winchester Hospital Aug 3, 2009
Winchester Hospital has welcomed ophthalmologist Robert Kwon, MD to its medical staff. A resident of Medford, he is practicing at Burlington Eye Associates where he specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, cornea and external disease, and anterior segment surgery. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Business People Aug 2, 2009
POWAY ---- Dr. Jeffrey Lozier, a Centre for Health Care ophthalmologist, has been awarded the MESVision Certificate of Excellence. This award is based upon feedback from patients who rated Lozier's practice as "excellent" in all surveyed categories. (North County Times)
Defense calls first witness in Barboni trial Aug 1, 2009
Published: Friday, July 31, 2009 10:50 PM EDT The prosecution wrapped up their testimony Friday in the trial of Jay John Barboni, accused of killing a 15-month-old baby, by calling an ophthalmologist to the stand who described the damage she discovered inside of the victim s eyes. Dr. Ann Barker-Griffith said that both of Nicholas Taylor s eyes displayed signs of violent trauma occurring to the baby s head, which would have left Nicholas legally blind if he was alive today. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Kretchmar joins Precision Eye Care Aug 1, 2009
He is a board certified, comprehensive ophthalmologist, who has been practicing ophthalmology for 31 years. Although Dr. Kretchmar is no longer actively performing surgery, he is specializing in the medical management of ocular disease and medical conditions. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Special community health fair set for July 31 Jul 29, 2009
Dr. Shawn Khan, ophthalmologist with Central Texas Eye Institute, will offer vision screenings. Retinopathy screenings will be provided by the Texas Ath Science Center Rural and Community Health Institute. (Brenham Banner, TX)
VA medical center, doctor reach settlement Jul 29, 2009
Harvey Casebeer, a 74-year-old ophthalmologist, was fired by the VA Medical Center at Fort Harrison on March 13 after an investigation found that he had improperly conducted patient exams and falsified medical records. Casebeer has denied the findings, which were made public in an inspector general's report release in July. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
VA reaches settlement with fired doctor Jul 29, 2009
A disciplinary appeals board had been planning to meet Tuesday to hear the case of the March 13 firing of 74-year-old ophthalmologist Harvey Casebeer of Butte. The firing was made public in a VA inspector general's report early in the month. (Montana Standard, MT)
VA investigates glaucoma patients' treatment Jul 24, 2009
The investigation was initiated by officials at the Palo Alto facility after an ophthalmologist, an eye doctor specializing in eye diseases, questioned the length of time a patient was not treated before referral to his department ... Optometrists can treat glaucoma, in accordance with VA policy, provided the treatment is done in conjunction with an ophthalmologist, he said ... Optometrists can give eye drops, but ophthalmologists do more sophisticated surgeries and laser treatments, he said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Click to read:In Flint, Michigan, Unsafe Streets, Failing Schools Jul 21, 2009
" Tyler McDougall, a high school sophomore from Flint, is in the second class of students who'll have to meet the tougher requirements to graduate. "It's pretty hard," he said of the math requirement. Tyler is from a fifth generation GM family. He once wanted to be follow in their footsteps, but now he wants to be an ophthalmologist. "I just didn't want to put my family when I get older through the same things," he said. In Michigan, the bulldozers are busy, beginning to take down those old,... (CBS News)
Afghan votes could turn on loss of poppies Jul 21, 2009
"The people here know me, because I used to come on horseback and bring medical supplies in the early days of jihad," said Abdullah, 50, an ophthalmologist who graduated from medical school in Kabul in 1983 and became an adviser to Massoud two years later. Karzai named him foreign minister in 2002, but he was abruptly removed from the cabinet in 2006. (MSNBC -- International)
Keep your mind and body in top condition Jul 17, 2009
And omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids help "open up the glands around the eyes, so patients with dry eyes make more, better-quality tears," says Michael Goldstein, an ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts. What you can do: See an eye doctor regularly to catch early signs of trouble. (CNN -- Health)
