Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Laser Treatment for Dry Macular Degeneration

Exciting possibilities for our dry macular degeneration patients...

BBC NEWS | Health | Laser 'cure' for blindness tested


Monday, June 22, 2009

New Treatment for Cystoid Macular Edema from Retinal Vein Occlusion

Exciting development for our patients who have lost vision due to a Retinal Vein Occlusion:

Medical News: FDA Approves Implant for Retinal Vein Occlusion - in Product Alert, Prescriptions from MedPage Today


Friday, May 29, 2009

Stem cell treated contact lenses for repair of corneal disease

Fascinating! Please refer to the study linked in the article...

The contact lens that can make the blind see again | Mail Online

Friday, May 22, 2009

Researchers developing contact lenses to deliver drugs to the eye for a month or more.

This will be a welcome option for our glaucoma patients! Potential to be revolutionary:

Technology Review: A Drug-Dispensing Lens

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Cataract feature story in the New York Times

Thursday, May 07, 2009

Microwave treatment vs. LASIK on the horizon.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Lifestyle over 65 linked to type II Diabetes