Ophthalmology Archives - Page 9 of 29

Eye care: Dr Joe Kosterich

Transcript There’s an old adage, “You only get one set of eyes so you need to look after them.” It’s […]

First trial of bionic eye shows promise

In a major development, Bionic Vision Australia researchers have successfully performed the first implantation of an early prototype bionic eye […]

New hope for Parkinson’s-damaged eyes

Vision scientists have discovered a new avenue for the treatment of vision loss, one of complications of Parkinson’s disease. Gentle, […]

Diabetes is a condition that affects the body’s ability to control sugar levels. This can be due to autoimmune damage to the pancreas (Type 1 diabetes), or due to decreased effects of insulin due to poor diet, such as in the much more common Type 2 diabetes. Both these types of...

Why hypertension increases damage to eyes of diabetic patients

Hypertension frequently coexists in patients with diabetes. A new University of Georgia study shows why the co-morbid conditions can result […]

Is arm length the reason women need reading glasses sooner than men?

Studies have consistently reported that women require reading glasses or bifocal lenses earlier than men. According to a recent Investigative […]

Video games may be helpful in treating ‘lazy eye’ in adults

It’s long been thought that after childhood, it’s too late to treat “lazy eye” leading to permanent vision loss (amblyopia). […]

See red to prevent light damage to eyes

Treating eyes with gentle infra-red light can help prevent the damage caused by subsequent exposure to bright light, new scientific […]

Telemedicine vision for remote eye care

Optometrists from Flinders University will soon be able to diagnose and manage eye diseases in rural and remote communities – […]

Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is the most common of all diabetic eye diseases and typically affects both eyes. It is a severe condition which may cause vision loss and is a leading cause of blindness in working age adults.