Eye Test Could Aid Alzheimer's Detection

Eye Test Could Aid Alzheimer's Detection

A simple and inexpensive eye test could aid detection and diagnosis of major neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's at an earlier stage than is currently possible, according to new research by UCL scientists.

more here:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176179.php

Dry Eye Info site for patients

http://www.dryeyezone.com

Bifocals Slow Myopic Progression in Children

Bifocals significantly controlled the rate of myopic progression compared with single-vision lenses in a randomized controlled trial of 135 Chinese Canadian children with rapidly progressing myopia.

from: Medscape Medical News

Light Hurts Even Blind Migraine Sufferers, Study Reveals How

Researchers in the US believe they have discovered why light can make the pain of migraine worse, even in some blind people: they found photoreceptors in a part of the brain called the thalamus appear to process both light and pain, revealing for the first time that it is possible for neural pathways for pain and non-image-forming light sensitivity to converge.

more here:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175561.php

International Optometry Podcast

Dr. Rozanec records this podcast with Dr. Chiasson. There are now 20 episodes online. They can be found (free) on ITunes. Each episode is approx 30 minutes long, with eyecare discussion primarily suited for eye doctors.

Say Goodbye to Reading Glasses

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22140936/detail.html

Happy New Year

HNY to all of our patients! We hope you all have a Happy and Healthy 2010!