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Beta-Blockers and Cataracts
I came across two articles regarding a study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology about beta-blockers and cataracts. The study suggests an increased risk of cataract formation with the use of beta-blockers. The first article is from Drugs.com: “Australian researchers are reporting a possible link between widely used beta-blocker drugs and an increased risk [...]
Drug-releasing Contact Lenses More Effective than Eyedrops
New drug-releasing contact lenses ensure glaucoma patients and others get correct and consistent dosages of medication.
Is Seeing Looking?
If you see something, it’s because you’re looking at it, right? A recently published study examined this question and established that while people do tend to notice objects within their gaze, it is the assumptions they make about their environment that affects their perceptions. This study gives insight into how the brain and the eye work together to interpret everyday observations.
Glaucoma and Cardiovascular Death in African Americans
An article in Medical News Today reports on a paper, in the March edition of Archives of Ophthalmology, that found: Patients who are black have an increased risk of death from cardiovascular diseases if they have high pressure in the eyes or if they have been diagnosed with and treated for glaucoma, according to a [...]
Women and AMD
April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Medical News Today posted a short article with some key recommendations for women regarding AMD. “Macular degeneration does affect women more often than men, as shown in many of our large studies,” explains Larry Singerman, M.D., of the Wills Eye Institute in Philadelphia. Age is the greatest [...]
Baby Formula Supplements
A recent research study appearing in the Journal of Perinatal Medicine shows that eye and brain development in infants can benefit from omega-3 and omega-6 supplements. Summary of the recommendations The authors emphasize the importance of a balanced diet for breastfeeding women, including a regular supply of DHA Pregnant women should aim for a DHA [...]