> Best in Business II: Retina Institute of Hawaii Nov 13, 2009
The institute built its foundation on a burgeoning retinal surgery practice, which uses the latest medical technology, like lasers and diagnostics, to treat serious eye conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment and ocular tumors. But, what sets it apart is its active involvement in clinical research. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Ten Reasons to See Your Doctor Nov 11, 2009
Flashes of Light The sudden sensation of flashing lights may mean the beginning of retinal detachment. Immediate medical care may be needed to save vision in the affected eye. (Suite101.com)
Cataract surgery helps AMD patients; steroid improves DME; online eye health forum Nov 2, 2009
Concerns related to the retina topped the list at nearly 20 percent of all questions; many people asked about "flashes," "floaters," or retinal detachment. About 19 percent of questions were related to the cornea, the clear outer surface of the eye that helps focus light to make vision possible. (EurekAlert!)
Tech Helps Curb Infant Blindness Nov 1, 2009
To treat ROP doctors use laser or freezing techniques to destroy the periphery of the retina and halt the growth of abnormal blood vessels that can bleed, generate scar tissue and cause retinal detachment, which is the chief cause of vision loss in ROP. Treatment poses risks, particularly the loss of peripheral vision, but can preserve the central vision crucial for straight-ahead activities such as reading and driving. A key clinical problem with ROP is that some babies will show early signs of... (Yahoo News -- Children's Health)
Mercury All-Star G Pondexter has eye surgery Oct 14, 2009
Officials with the WNBA champions say the procedure was done Tuesday to prevent retinal detachment. It was deemed necessary after a collision in Friday night's decisive Game 5. (ESPN -- WNBA)
Yankees may go with three starters Oct 14, 2009
Officials with the WNBA champions say the procedure was done to prevent retinal detachment. The Fever will remain in Indianapolis for the 2010 season, despite speculation that ownership would not keep the team, according to a letter to fans posted on the team s website. (Boston Globe)
More Retinal Detachment Seen with Higher Income Status Oct 1, 2009
TUESDAY, Sept. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Wealthy people are twice as likely to suffer retinal detachment as poorer people, according to Scottish researchers who said they couldn't identify the reason for the disparity. Retinal detachment -- the separation of the retina from its connection at the back of the eye -- usually occurs as a result of a tear in the retina ... If patients don't receive immediate treatment, retinal detachment can lead to permanent vision loss. (MEDLINEplus)
Steroid Injections May Help Restore Vision In Some Patients With Blocked Eye Veins Sep 16, 2009
(May 25, 2008) A potential new therapeutic use for anti-HIV drugs known as protease inhibitors in limiting the vision loss that often follows retinal detachment has been suggested by researchers studying the. (May 19, 2008) In the industrialized world, most diseases that cause vision loss do so by altering the permeability of the blood vessels in the retina of the eye. (Science Daily)
Retinopathy of Prematurity Sep 14, 2009
Eye treatment for ROP begins at Stage III. In Stage III some premature infants have enlarged blood vessels at the retina which could cause retinal detachment if not treated. Treatment involved laser eye surgery to remove the scarring. (Suite101.com)
Your brain in drive Jul 26, 2009
The eyes themselves are partly to blame: age can bring cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal detachment. But seeing is mostly a process that takes place in the brain, which stitches tiny snapshots from our constantly roaming eyes into a coherent visual whole. (Boston Globe)
Laser cures retinopathy in infants Jul 26, 2009
With the help of Laser rays, doctors can now remove or clear the eye of unnecessary blood vessels that may lead to retinal detachment. "Laser rays treatment is advised to get rid of spectacles and contact lenses. But now it is a saviour for children who stand the chance of turning blind after birth," Azad claimed. (India Times, India)
India's hockey goalie injures eye, may lose sight Jul 19, 2009
Not only has Singh suffered severe hemorrage inside the eye, with large amount of blood clots, the 28-year-old Chandigarh keeper has also suffered retinal detachment and extensive corneal scleral perforation. The sclera is commonly known as the white of the eye. (India Times, India)
Retinal Detachment Jul 10, 2009
Recognizing the Symptoms of a Serious Eye Problem. The proper functioning of the retina is important for good vision. (Suite101.com)
Drug For Urination Difficulties Linked With Complications After Cataract Surgery May 26, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 26, 2009) Use of the medication tamsulosin to treat male urination difficulties within two weeks of cataract surgery is associated with an increased risk of serious postoperative ophthalmic adverse events such as retinal detachment or lost lens, according to a new study ... Of these 284 cases, 175 had a procedure for lost lens or lens fragment, 35 for retinal detachment, and 26 had both. (Science Daily)
Healing process for Amaré's eyecontinues to be slow and steady May 22, 2009
"It's important for people to understand the severity of this when you have a retinal detachment that happens in a young person and one that happens this severely, it's about as serious of a condition as I can think of," Dugel said. Dugel is seeing Stoudemire every week to two weeks and will require Stoudemire to don protective eyewear for the rest of his basketball career. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Study Reiterates Eye Risks Linked to Flomax May 21, 2009
Of these, 175 underwent another operation because of a lost lens or lens fragment, 35 had retinal detachment and 26 had both complications. An additional 100 had suspected inflammation within or around the eye. (MEDLINEplus)
Cell's Split Personality Is A Major Discovery Into Neurological Diseases May 8, 2009
(May 25, 2008) A potential new therapeutic use for anti-HIV drugs known as protease inhibitors in limiting the vision loss that often follows retinal detachment has been suggested by researchers studying the. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Causes of Sudden Vision Loss in Cat... Apr 15, 2009
When high blood pressure reaches a certain level, retinal detachment takes place ... Prognosis of Retinal Detachment due to Hypertension. (Suite101.com)
Seeing small black dots? Time to get your eyes checked Feb 25, 2009
Floaters and retinal detachment As we age, it is inevitable that we will start experiencing floaters because of the degeneration of the vitreous (or jelly) within the eye ... This is because sudden onset of floaters may coincide with the development of a retinal tear, which may result in a retinal detachment - a potentially blinding problem ... In retinal detachment, the retina separates from the outer layers of the eye, thus losing its function. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Uphill battle without Amaré Feb 22, 2009
Multiple, ragged tears, caused by trauma new and old, made for what Stoudemire's retinal surgeon, Dr. Pravin Dugel, called a "very large retinal detachment" that will keep the Suns' leading scorer from physical activity for eight weeks. That is a loose estimate that wipes out the remainder of the season but also had General Manager Steve Kerr saying he doubted Stoudemire could return for the playoffs and that the team would be "ultra-conservative.". (AZCentral -- Sports)
Amar's eye could need more work Feb 21, 2009
It was clear he had a "very large" retinal detachment on the nasal side. The ragged tears indicated they were caused by trauma. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Optos: Breakthrough Medical Technology Feb 13, 2009
Retinal imaging is an important tool for the screening and diagnosis of eye problems, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, retinal holes/retinal tears and age-related macular degeneration, is can also indicate evidence of non-eye diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension and certain cancers. Optomat is a breakthrough in medical technology. (W-USA News, DC)
Tech Helps Curb Infant Blindness Feb 8, 2009
To treat ROP doctors use laser or freezing techniques to destroy the periphery of the retina and halt the growth of abnormal blood vessels that can bleed, generate scar tissue and cause retinal detachment, which is the chief cause of vision loss in ROP. Treatment poses risks, particularly the loss of peripheral vision, but can preserve the central vision crucial for straight-ahead activities such as reading and driving. A key clinical problem with ROP is that some babies will show early signs of... (Yahoo News -- Children's Health)
