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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
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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
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Sunday, May 17, 2009

Cataract feature story in the New York Times

Cataracts - Reporter's File - Clearer Vision After Cataracts - NY Times Health
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Thursday, May 07, 2009

Microwave treatment vs. LASIK on the horizon.

Microwave treatment may be in the future of corneal refractive surgery - - Ophthalmology Times
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John R. Martinelli, OD, FAAO
Charleroi, Pennsylvania, United States
Medical Eye Care and Glaucoma
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    • ►  2010 (7)
      • ►  March (2)
        • Iris Recognition & Medical Records
        • Stargardt's Macular Dystrophy and Stem Cell Treatm...
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        • Glaucoma Meds Linked to Lower Mortality Risk
        • Photoreceptors generated from adult human skin cel...
      • ►  January (3)
        • Light and Migraines
        • Pet tarantulas pose risk to owners' eyes, say doct...
        • Laser Deemed Best Treatment for Diabetic Retinopat...
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      • ►  November (2)
        • Dr. Edward Kondrot, Homeopathic Ophthalmologist: P...
        • Keep Online Health Information in Perspective
      • ►  October (4)
        • Myopia (Nearsightedness) and Diabetic Retinopathy
        • Gene Therapy and Leber's Congenital Amaurosis
        • Improved Stem Cell Creation Developing
        • Heart Disease Linked to Macular Degeneration
      • ►  September (8)
        • Retinal Implants Show Promise In Visually Handicap...
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        • 'Radical' surgery uses patient's tooth to restore ...
        • Retinal Implant Produces "Vision" in RP Patient
        • Gene Therapy and Leber's Amaurosis
        • Possible Future Stem Cell Treatment and Type I Dia...
        • Treatment for Trachoma also Life Saving
        • Back to School Eye Exams
      • ►  August (2)
        • Reversing the damage of Glaucoma possibly on the h...
        • Stem Cells and the Retina
      • ►  July (4)
        • Leber's Optic Neuropathy
        • Ingenious Device to aid the Blind
        • Exciting news for our Macular Degeneration patient...
        • Laser Treatment for Dry Macular Degeneration
      • ►  June (1)
        • New Treatment for Cystoid Macular Edema from Retin...
      • ▼  May (4)
        • Stem cell treated contact lenses for repair of cor...
        • Researchers developing contact lenses to deliver d...
        • Cataract feature story in the New York Times
        • Microwave treatment vs. LASIK on the horizon.
      • ►  April (6)
        • Lifestyle over 65 linked to type II Diabetes
        • Stem cell treatment for Age Related Macular Degene...
        • LATISSE now available at Martinelli Eye & Laser Ce...
        • Predictions of a future surge in Age Related Macul...
        • Genetic testing for Macular Degeneration and Glauc...
        • LASIK and Patient Satisfaction
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        • Visual Problems Often Accompany Hearing Loss in Ch...
        • Exercise and your Eyes
        • Cataract Surgery Doesn't Worsen AMD
        • Can eye color change as you get older?
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        • One-third of U.S. seniors have diabetes
        • First Embryonic Stem-Cell Trial Gets Approval From...
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        • Stem cell eye surgery to be tried
        • Saliva Test Could Monitor Type 2 Diabetes
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