A prospective, randomized study reported in the American Journal of Ophthalmology in September 2014, compared the contrast sensitivity, high- and low-contrast vision, optical scatter, depth of focus, visual quality metrics, and glare meter outcomes with bilateral implantation of three lens implant types: Crystalens AO, AcrySof IQ ReSTOR +3.0, or Tecnis Multifocal. They found each of …
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Results: A total of 8 studies involving 20,837 subjects were included in the meta-analysis. The risk of any cataract in Type 2 Diabetes patients was higher than that in non-diabetic subjects. Conclusion: Type 2 Diabetic patients had a higher risk of cataracts. Another reason why it’s important for diabetics to have annual eye exams.
New study out of Parma, Italy, shows that annual low energy laser treatments for Ocular Hypertension (early glaucoma) gave good long term results in maintaining eye pressures within normal ranges and avoiding need to start eye medications to control the elevated eye pressure. PEA will now offer this painless treatment. ORLANDO, Florida — For patients …
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Using a large, nationwide health care claims database including more than 150,000 women age 50 or older, investigators evaluated the association between different classes of postmenopausal hormone therapies and development of primary open-angle glaucoma. Subjects were in the plan for at least four years had at least two visits to an eye care provider during …
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Miriam E. Tucker | March 04, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC — High folate intake is associated with a reduced risk for exfoliation glaucoma, according to an analysis of data from 2 large prospective cohort studies. “Normalizing folate levels by eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of exfoliation glaucoma,” said Louis …
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Which way do you sleep? Face down in the pillow? Flat on your back? On your side? A recent study reported in the December 2013 edition of the American Journal of Opthalmology investigated the relationship between sleeping position and vision degradation in normal tension and open angle glaucoma patients. Of the 692 patients in the …
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“For years I struggled with bifocals and that middle age eye adjustment. Finally I went to see Dr Cecchini at Pittsburgh Eye Associates. Between the analysis and proper lens correction I see as well as I did 20 years ago! Both the eye glasses and contact lenses have been game changers for me. I can’t …
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A new study looked at a large population of individuals age 18 and older who also had anxiety and/or depression. It found a significant association between these diagnoses and dry eye. So if you have anxiety and/or depression and have uncomfortable eyes that get red, tear and burn, you probably have dry eyes and should …
