Laser Treatment for Dry Macular Degeneration

Exciting possibilities for our dry macular degeneration patients...

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

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

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

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

Cataract feature story in the New York Times

Cataracts - Reporter's File - Clearer Vision After Cataracts - NY Times Health

Microwave treatment vs. LASIK on the horizon.

Microwave treatment may be in the future of corneal refractive surgery - - Ophthalmology Times

Lifestyle over 65 linked to type II Diabetes

...not too surprising!

Diabetes Preventable in People Over Age 65 With Diet, Exercise - Bloomberg.com