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Learn these steps to prevent getting "Pink Eye"
Researchers have been able to identify the virus that is the leading cause of inflammation in pink eye. The highly contagious condition leads to inflammation, redness and discharge in the eyes.
'Good' cholesterol levels and gene variant may increase risk of AMD
While the connection is not fully understood, researchers have found a link between a gene variant and levels o
What is "Floppy Eyelid Syndrome?"
Floppy eyelid syndrome (FES) has been found to be strongly associated with obstructive sleep apnea in a recent study. While relatively uncommon, FES is typically seen in overweight, middle-aged mal...
New Eyedrop therapy for Macular Degeneration
A new therapy currently undergoing clinical studies offers hope to macular degeneration patients. Pazonpanib which has been used as an oral treatment for renal cell carcinoma can also be administer...
Dedication Ceremony at Kellogg Eye Center
After undergoing a massive expansion, the Kellogg Eye Center located at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is having a dedication ceremony on April 23, 2010. The expanded facility includes a r...
Gene therapy study shows promise for Retinitis pigmentosa
A study published in the April 2010 issue of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Journal details the results of using nucleic acid nanoparticles to restore the vis...
How can a contact lens help glaucoma treatment?
A vitamin E packed contact lens has the potential of preserving the vision of people being treated for glaucoma. While the contact lens can't repair damage that has been done, it can prevent any fu...
Who gets more eye disease - Women or Men?
While men and women have many health differences, one difference that is probably not widely known is that women are more susceptible to eye disease and other eye conditions than men. Eye diseases ...