The Importance of Eye Exams for Those with Diabetes Nov 15, 2008
Diabetes and its complications may affect many parts of the eye, resulting in changes in nearsightedness, farsightedness, and premature presbyopia (the inability to focus on close objects that often occurs in the early-to-mid-forties as a natural part of aging). During a comprehensive eye exam, your doctor of optometry will perform a variety of tests, including looking in your eyes with lights and lenses that magnify the view of the retina, to identify signs of diabetes and other eye-related... (Pekin Times, IL)
* Computers cause sight problems Nov 8, 2008
Various factors and habits could cause presbyopia to develop at a younger age than normal, such as hyperopia, or farsightedness, poor reading habits and using the computer for long periods of time without resting, Liau said. The most common way of dealing with presbyopia is corrective lenses, available as eyeglasses or contact lenses. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
ACE Vision Group, Inc. Announces New Global Medical Director, Dr. Marguerite McDonald Oct 31, 2008
In 1993, she performed the world's first excimer laser surgeries for farsightedness. Dr. McDonald has been honored by selection to the editorial boards of several publications, including the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and Refractive and Corneal Surgery. (PR Newswire)
Marshmallow temptations, brain scans could yield vital lessons in self-control Oct 22, 2008
Research has found that the ability to delay gratification is linked not just to cool headedness and farsightedness, but to intelligence as well. The relationship appears complex, however; intelligence is hard to define, and when a child is both smart and good at delaying, it is hard to distinguish cause from effect. (Boston Globe)
Essential Eye Vitamins Oct 14, 2008
It is reported to dramatically improve vision and often cure conditions including nearsightedness, farsightedness, aging vision and astigmatism. Further Reading. (Suite101.com)
Tax money well spent Oct 13, 2008
While some may bemoan that so few no voters went to the polls on Tuesday, we appreciate the farsightedness of those voters who approved the measures ... Disturbed by election results wrote on Oct 12, 2008 1:19 PM:" "While some may bemoan that so few no voters went to the polls on Tuesday, we appreciate the farsightedness of those voters who approved the measures ... " I would hardly call committing to spending millions of dollars on ANYTHING, with the possible depression looming in our... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Son of Pioneer Skylab Astronaut Ready to Rocket into Orbit Oct 10, 2008
The first will study the impact of on Garriott's eyes, which more than a decade ago underwent (PRK) , typically performed to correct mild to moderate nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism. Until recently NASA required its astronauts to have naturally perfect vision, one of the main reasons Garriott was not able to join the space agency's astronaut program. (Scientific American)
Eye Exercises and Vision Training Oct 10, 2008
Hyperopia Farsightedness ... The irregular shape of the eyeball causes light to focus too far in front of the retina (in nearsightedness) or too far behind (in farsightedness) ... Rebuild Your Vision is a very popular vision training program, effective against nearsightedness, farsightedness, aging vision and astigmatism. (Suite101.com)
Major Study Of Preschoolers' Visual Acuity Finds Fault With A Standard Eye Test Oct 7, 2008
The most common cause of decreased acuity at initial testing was refractive error: nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism. Only one child was found to be legally blind. (Science Daily)
Vision Test for Young Children Called Unreliable Oct 7, 2008
"What we want to find out in children that are preschool age is a decrease in vision due to amblyopia such as nearsightedness, farsightedness or a significant astigmatism, which leads to 'lazy eye,'" Block said ... The most common causes of decreased visual acuity were nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism. (MEDLINEplus)
Trusted LASIK Surgeons Welcomes Leading LASIK Eye Surgery Expert, Inventor David Huang, M.D., Los Angeles, to Its Unique Lasik Directory Service Sep 12, 2008
Thousands of patients with nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism (blurred vision), and presbyopia have been treated by Dr. Huang ... We are able to treat a wide range of refractive errors, including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), presbyopia, astigmatism and keratoconus. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Vernon Handley Sep 11, 2008
On disc, Handley's complete cycles of the symphonies of Simpson (on Hyperion), Arnold (Conifer) and Bax (Chandos) were remarkable achievements and a tribute to the farsightedness of their respective record companies. He was a popular fixture at many Proms, including, in 1985, the Last Night; an electrifying Belshazzar's Feast in 1986; the re-creation in 1994 of a Sixties Prom in tribute to Sir Malcolm Sargent (with the veteran pianist Moura Lympany); and the second night of the season in 1995,... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Trusted LASIK Surgeons Welcomes Leading LASIK Eye Surgeon Doctor Bruce Koffler, M.D., to Its select Laser Eye Directory Sep 8, 2008
Patients seeking to correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), blurred vision (astigmatism), and near vision or reading problems (presbyopia) will find personal and expert care at Koffler Vision Group. Dr. Koffler offers complete refractive care, including LASIK, PRK, lens implants, conductive keratoplasty, phakic implants, limbal relaxing incisions, cataract lens implants, and corneal transplant procedures. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Study: 76% of children under five have never had eye exam Sep 4, 2008
Before children enter school, an eye doctor should examine the eyes for signs of astigmatism, nearsightedness, farsightedness and also examine the structure of the eye for tell-tale signs of serious diseases affecting more American kids each year, including diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol, said James Short, chair of VSP Vision Care s board of directors, in a news release. The study also found that while 68 percent of adults wear sunglasses, only 30 percent of children do. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Trusted LASIK Surgeons Welcomes Mobile Alabama Expert Refractive Eye Surgeon Richard Duffey, M.D. to Its LASIK Directory For Consumers Aug 25, 2008
Dr. Duffey performs LASIK and other laser vision and refractive surgery procedures on patients with nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism (blurred vision), and presbyopia. Richard Duffey, M.D. is has been repeatedly selected to be listed in America's Top Doctors and Best Doctors in America. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Comprehensive eye exams important for classroom success Aug 14, 2008
"Many parents rely on vision screenings in school to check for eye problems, but that isn't enough. Comprehensive eye exams are necessary to detect problems that a simple screening can miss, such as eye coordination and moderate amounts of farsightedness and astigmatism." said Dr. Brenda Smoke, optometrist from the Smoke Family Vision Center. The American Optometric Association reports that 60 percent of children identified as "problem learners" actually suffer from undetected vision problems. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Refractive Errors Affect Vision For Half Of American Adults Aug 13, 2008
It occurs when the eye cannot properly focus light, resulting in nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, an irregular curve of the eye's cornea ... Individuals age 60 and older were less likely to have nearsightedness and more likely to have farsightedness and astigmatism than younger participants; in the older age group, men (66. (Science Daily)
Refractive Errors Significantly Affect Adults In United States Aug 13, 2008
When the eye does not properly focus light on the retina, it results in nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism ... Nearsightedness was less common in those older than 60, but this age group was more likely to have farsightedness and astigmatism than others. (Medical News Today)
Half of U.S. Adults Lack 20/20 Vision Aug 13, 2008
The study authors said farsightedness was more common than nearsightedness among the older group. The findings are published in the August issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology. (MEDLINEplus)
Proven Safe, LASIK Goes Galactic with NASA Jul 14, 2008
(ARA) - Traditional LASIK has taken the public by storm as a way to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and the blurriness called astigmatism. But the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) was not convinced until recently that LASIK (a form of refractive surgery) was for anyone with space aspirations. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
The glasses are half full for this doctor Jul 8, 2008
It s not like in the days when humans depended on farsightedness for hunting and gathering. Use it or lose it, said Orfield. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Fonteno laid to rest Jul 8, 2008
At the Father's Day luncheon for the North Shore Rotary Club last year, Fonteno, Jr. praised his father for his farsightedness and direction that have transformed the Port of Houston into one of the best in the world. "We were known as the 'Brady Bunch' in political circles when dad and JoAnn were married," he said. (North Channel Sun, TX)
Dallas LASIK Expert Dr. James McCulley Qualifies and Lists with Trusted LASIK Surgeons Jun 17, 2008
LASIK is laser vision correction used to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. First, UT Southwestern ophthalmic surgeons use the latest diagnostic technologies, such as Visante OCT and Pentacam. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Glasses look more friendly to kids Jun 11, 2008
LASIK, laser surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, is usually only for people older than 20, Kay said. Below that age, people's eyes grow, and their prescription may still be changing. (CNN)
Price & Associates does free exams for infants Jun 5, 2008
According to the American Optometric Association, children should have their first eye exams at the age of six months to check for a variety of problems, including nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. These problems are not common, but it is important to identify children who have them at this stage, reads a post on the organization s Web site, aoa. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Burma junta defends its 'prompt' response to cyclone Jun 2, 2008
"But the senior general with farsightedness went to those regions later so that the prime minister, head of the National Disaster Management Committee, could carry out the relief and rescue work more effectively," it said. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Junta Defends Cyclone Response Jun 2, 2008
"But the Senior General with farsightedness went to those regions later so that the Prime Minister, head of the National Disaster Management Committee, could carry out the relief and rescue work more effectively," it said. The article, "Parents' loving-kindness and goodwill towards offspring" gave a detailed account of the guidance given by Than Shwe during his visit to cyclone-hit regions starting on May 18. (Time.com)
LASIK: FDA hears warnings of risks, but local doctors say they aren't seeing major complications May 8, 2008
With LASIK, doctors peel back a flap in the cornea s surface and zap the underlying layer to reshape the cornea and ease either nearsightedness or farsightedness. The newest version, considered safer, makes ultra-thin flaps using a second laser instead of a disposable blade. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Lasik alternatives May 2, 2008
With Lasik, doctors peel back a flap in the cornea's surface and zap the underlying layer to reshape the cornea and ease either nearsightedness or farsightedness ... CK, or conductive keratoplasty, corrects farsightedness or astigmatism by beaming radiofrequency waves around the cornea's edge ... It's essentially cataract surgery offered to some cataract-free people who wanted Lasik but are bad candidates, perhaps because of extreme near- or farsightedness. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
FDA Panel Urges Stronger Warnings for LASIK Surgery May 2, 2008
The procedure can be used for nearsightedness (as in Tiger Woods' case), farsightedness and, in some cases, astigmatism. But, the much-touted procedure is not for everyone. (MEDLINEplus)
In deal for eye-care firm Alcon, Apr 8, 2008
Free Preview - WSJ.com. NOVARTIS'S VISION has gone hyperopic. (Wall Street Journal)
ASCRS to participate in and co-fund study on post-lasik quality of life with US FDA Apr 8, 2008
According to MarketScope, an average of 700,000 patients in the U.S. have LASIK annually to treat nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), the blurriness of astigmatism, and loss of reading vision (Presbyopia). To date, more than 28. (EurekAlert!)
The Fed and thestagflation specter Apr 3, 2008
Paul Volcker had the courage and farsightedness to implement the needed policies in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It consisted of strictly controlling the growth of high-powered money and letting the economy adjust to a sound and safe monetary policy. (Asia Times Online)
World-Recognized LASIK Expert Dr. James Salz is Listed in Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory Apr 3, 2008
Dr. Salz treats patients with nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism (blurred vision), and presbyopia. His practice provides premier patient care, including: (a) use of IntraLase system for "All-Laser" or "Bladeless" LASIK, (b) use of Wavefront Based ("Custom") LASIK and PRK, and (c) iLASIK procedure, which includes WaveScan Technology, IntraLase, and Visx Advanced CustomVue treatments. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Talking with Jack Faris Mar 27, 2008
And it's because of historical accident and farsightedness. I mean the people who decided to start a medical school at the University of Washington 60 years ago started a research colossus that has grown to be an incredible treasure, opening up possibilities which the Gates Foundation and others can propel forward. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
What Is Strabismus? Mar 1, 2008
A family history of farsightedness is also a contributing factor. What are the long term effects of Strabismus. (Suite101.com)
'Cruise for Sight' Feb. 24 benefits vision screening Feb 22, 2008
Lazy eye is often associated with crossed-eyes or a large difference in the degree of nearsightedness or farsightedness between the two eyes. It usually develops before the age of 6 and does not affect side vision. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Older Children More Likely To Develop Vision Disorders, Study Suggests Nov 17, 2007
All MEPEDS phases will be completed by 2011, at which time more than 12,000 youngsters will have been screened for strabismus, amblyopia, and other vision conditions including astigmatism as well as near and farsightedness. "This study, supported by the National Eye Institute (NEI) of the National Institutes of Health, provides new information on the development and extent of eye diseases among infants and preschool children from two major ethnic groups in the United States --African-American... (Science Daily)
USC study -- largest of its kind -- finds older children more likely to develop vision disorders Nov 16, 2007
All MEPEDS phases will be completed by 2011, at which time more than 12,000 youngsters will have been screened for strabismus, amblyopia, and other vision conditions including astigmatism as well as near and farsightedness. This study, supported by the National Eye Institute (NEI) of the National Institutes of Health, provides new information on the development and extent of eye diseases among infants and preschool children from two major ethnic groups in the United States African-American and... (EurekAlert!)
Correcting Poor Vision In Nursing Home Residents May Decrease Symptoms Of Depression Nov 14, 2007
"Studies suggest that vision impairment in about one-third of nursing home residents could largely be reversed by treatment of uncorrected refractive error (myopia [nearsightedness], hyperopia [farsightedness], presbyopia [loss of focus]).". Cynthia Owsley, Ph. (Science Daily)
How The Brain Sends Eyeballs Bouncing Nov 10, 2007
1, 2002) Surgeons at Johns Hopkins' Wilmer Eye Institute are now offering conductive keratoplasty, or CK, to correct low-level farsightedness in selected patients over age 40. The procedure, approved in. (Science Daily)
Fire briefs: Victims directed to local Red Cross Nov 10, 2007
The surgeons of Gordon Binder & Weiss Vision Institute, at 8910 University Center Lane, Suite 800, San Diego, will correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, astigmatism and cataracts on Dec. 8. Register at gbvision. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
A little love Baby Madelynn's family hosts a fundraiser to assist with rising medical costs Oct 26, 2007
Distinguishing features include prominent noses, receding chins, small teeth, high-pitched voices and farsightedness. Hands and feet, including fingers and toes, are smaller and irregularly shaped. (The Examiner)
The ABCs of laser vision correction Oct 13, 2007
All laser vision correction procedures work on the principle of using a laser to change the shape of the cornea in an effort to eliminate nearsightedness or farsightedness. LASIK is the most common way of doing this. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Revolution's Joseph has been a bull in the midfield Sep 21, 2007
Only through farsightedness on the Revolution's part and other teams' oversights did Joseph become available to the Revolution. They selected Joseph in the second round of the 2002 MLS draft, willing to wait for him if he could not earn a contract with a European club. (Boston Globe)
Video: NASA Approves Advanced Lasik for Use on Astronauts Sep 21, 2007
"NASA's approval is further evidence that today's LASIK exceeds all established standards of safety and effectiveness," said Steven Schallhorn, M.D., retired captain of the U.S. Navy, investigator in multiple studies involving use of LASIK and other refractive surgeries for treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, and Medical Director for Optical Express. "NASA followed the Naval Aviation clinical studies closely with a particular interest in both safety and quality of... (PR Newswire)
Test for glaucoma, farsightedness, dry-eye Sep 7, 2007
This is often the first signs of a change in vision, called farsightedness. Farsightedness is caused by a loss of elasticity in the lens of the eye. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Eyesight plays role in learning Sep 5, 2007
In addition to early detection of nearsightedness, farsightedness and even astigmatism, eye exams are important in other ways. "Occasionally, thank goodness not very often, there are some underlying health concerns that we do find during a routine eye exam," explained Wilkinson. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Ghanaian Leaders Letting The People And The Country Down Sep 2, 2007
The incompetence, lack of foresight and lack of farsightedness as exhibited by the Ghanaian leadership can laconically be summed up in Jean Marie Lepen, France National Front Party leader's words " today, a stranger will come to your home, eat your soup, sleep in your bed, and ask to sleep with your wife". For this reason, he hates foreigners to the core though, I disagree with him. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
A strong foundation for Sino-German ties Aug 27, 2007
This kind of cooperation takes farsightedness, wisdom and a pioneering spirit. Volkswagen, for example, first entered the Chinese auto-making market in the early 1980s and set up joint venture projects with Chinese partners. (Xinhuanet, China)
Eye exams keep kids focused Aug 20, 2007
School screenings include talking to parents, teachers and children, and checking for nearsightedness, farsightedness, color blindness and astigmatism, Kelley says. If a problem is found, the child is referred to an ophthalmologist or optometrist. (USA Today -- News)
LASIK eye surgery improving, doctor says Aug 11, 2007
LASIK can be used for nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. When surgery was done with the older machine, it took several days to heal. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
A Work Of Art for Some Aug 1, 2007
LASIK surgery corrects vision problems such as myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness) with the cool beam of a laser. LASIK was patented in 1988 by IBM with the credit of invention going to Samuel Blum, James Wynn, and Rangaswamy Srinivasan. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
Shady business Jul 15, 2007
The contacts can be worn every day for nearsightedness and farsightedness. The reporter can be reached at or (559) 441-6617. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
LASIK for older adults Apr 19, 2007
The LASIK surgeries were performed to correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism. All surgeries were performed by Azar between January 1999 and September 2005. (EurekAlert!)
Advances in cataract surgery can be life changing Mar 22, 2007
"We can reduce, if not eliminate, nearsightedness and farsightedness without the need for corrective lenses," Lebowitz said. Two weeks after the surgery, Richard was fitted for new glasses, because he no longer needs the strong correction for distance and now needs just a small correction for reading. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Eye Surgery Fixes Farsightedness Mar 18, 2007
People over 40 who can't read small print can have surgery to fix farsightedness. BY CAROL KNAPP. (Suite101.com)
