Archive for December, 2008

Retinal imaging breakthrough

Published December 30th, 2008 by David.

Topical Endoscopic Fundal Imaging (TEFI) offers a rapid, comprehensive and non-invasive method of
monitoring retinal disease progression, according to a study published in the December issue of Investigative
Ophthalmology and Visual Science.

Blindness risk double in men

Published December 29th, 2008 by David.

Despite the higher rate of prevalence in women, it is men who are more likely to suffer severe vision
loss as a result of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), according to study results published online ahead
of print by Neurology.

Post LASIK cataract surgery woes

Published December 26th, 2008 by David.

The difficulty of accurate IOL power calculation in postLASIK eyes is an issue being faced
increasingly by cataract surgeons. Jack T. Holladay, MD, clinical professor of ophthalmology, Baylor College of
Medicine, Houston, Texas, US offered several tips for achieving better refractive outcomes in this growing
population of eyes.

Glaucoma research focuses on neurodegeneration

Published December 24th, 2008 by David.

The growing understanding that glaucoma is a neurodegenerative rather than ocular disease is to be the
principal topic of discussion of the annual Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) benefit, to be held January 28 2009
in San Francisco, California, US.

Mylocaloptician.co.uk voucher launched

Published December 23rd, 2008 by David.

Mylocaloptician.co.uk voucher launched
http://www.mylocaloptician.co.uk/ has launched a generic voucher offering website visitors the opportunity to print the voucher and save £10 on their next complete pair of spectacles purchased (over £85) following a recent sight test.
For More Information, please visit http://www.mylocaloptician.co.uk/
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