Lifestyle over 65 linked to type II Diabetes

...not too surprising!

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

Stem cell treatment for Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) on the horizon.

Of course, we hope this to hold some truth:

Blind to be cured with stem cells - Times Online

LATISSE now available at Martinelli Eye & Laser Centers!

Exciting news!...

LATISSE™ Home | LATISSE™ — the first and only FDA-approved eyelash growth treatment

Predictions of a future surge in Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) cases

Case load to double by 2050...but advancing treatments promising.

Medical News: Therapy Can Reduce Future Eye Disease Burden - in Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology from MedPage Today

Genetic testing for Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma coming soon!

We are pleased to announce our genetic testing service to be introduced beginning June 2009. Genetic markers of common eye conditions such as Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma have recently been identified with testing soon available for our patients. If you have been told you are at risk for developing these conditions, we can provide this advanced service in addition to current diagnostic and preventative measures. For further information, please contact Dr. Martinelli, Jr.

LASIK and Patient Satisfaction

Recent report on satisfaction after LASIK:

Medical News: Most Lasik Patients Happy with Results - in Ophthalmology, Laser Surgery from MedPage Today