New research
Ortho-K Treatment May Help Slow Myopia’s Progression In Teens
In this interesting New York Times article by Sindya N. Bhanoonov, we learn that the rate of myopia in children is on the rise. No one is sure why this is happening but some eye specialists are offering young patients special contact lenses that, when worn over night, can correct vision for the next day. This treatment is called orthokeratology…
Read MoreProtect Your Eyes From ‘Blue Light’
This article was republished from NewsSentinel.com. Click to view the original article. From StatePoint, Saturday, July 5, 2014 – 12:01 am The Information Age has moved society into a 24/7 electronic environment that exposes us to harmful light pollution every day. New research is illuminating the dangers of “blue light,” a high-energy wavelength of light that can disrupt the sleep…
Read MoreBascom Palmer Researchers Make Discoveries That Could Restore Vision in Demyelinating Disease
Re-posted from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine U Health website. Identifying the mechanisms behind progressive vision loss associated with glaucoma and demyelinating diseases such as multiple sclerosis is a goal for many ophthalmic researchers. Now a research team from UHealth’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the Miller School demonstrates for the first time…
Read More