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Eyelash-enhancing drug may cause side effects, eye doctors caution

eyeinfo wrote 1 day ago: The Los Angeles Times (12/7, Stukin) reports, “Latisse [bimatoprost], originally a glaucoma dr … more →

Tags: eye doctor, eyedr, eyelash, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Latisse, ophthalmologist, opthamologist, opthomologist

New implantable lens seen as removing need for eyeglasses

eyeinfo wrote 1 day ago: BBC News (12/5, Elliott) reported that “a new technique has come on the market which promises … more →

Tags: "implantable lens", "light adjustable lens", Bethesda, Cataract, eyeglasses, Gaithersburg, Germantown, ophthalmologist, opthamologist

Optometrists, Ophthalmologists and Opticians - Knowing the 3 O's2 comments

eyeinfo wrote 2 days ago: If you have sought eye care in the past, no doubt you have been confronted with the question as to w … more →

Tags: Bethesda, eye doctor, eyedr, Gaithersburg, Germantown, ophthalmologist, opthamologist, opthomologist, Optical

Regular aspirin use may not benefit patients with AMD

eyeinfo wrote 6 days ago: MedPage Today (12/1, Bankhead) reported that “theoretical benefits of regular aspirin use in a … more →

Tags: AMD, Aspirin, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Macular, ophthalmologist, opthamologist, Optical

Researchers testing theory MS may be caused by vein blockages in brain

eyeinfo wrote 1 week ago: BBC News (11/26, Roberts) reported that University of Buffalo “scientists are testing a radica … more →

Tags: Multiple Sclerosis, Gaithersburg, Germantown, MS, ophthamologist, opthamologist, Optical, Optician, Optometrist

AOA survey indicates Americans practicing poor eye care

eyeinfo wrote 1 week ago: In his column in California’s Times-Standard (11/29), Dave Stancliff observed that “in a … more →

Tags: Eye care, ophthalmologist, opthamologist, opthomologist, Optometrist

Diabetes cases projected to nearly double in next 25 years

eyeinfo wrote 1 week ago: The Chicago Tribune (11/27, Shelton) reported that, according to a study published Nov. 27 in the jo … more →

Tags: diabetes, Gaithersburg, ophthalmologist, opthamologist, Optical, Optician, Optometrist, potomac, Rockville

Introductions are always fun.1 comment

treeflying wrote 1 week ago: So, I’ll be honest–this blog is probably going to be extremely boring.  I’m not on … more →

Tags: migraine, migraines, Complex!, optic, Optical, Opthalmology, Neurology, neurologist, er

British Columbia eye drug policy seen as controversial1 comment

eyeinfo wrote 1 week ago: CBC News (11/25) reports that patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in British Columb … more →

Tags: Avastin, Gaithersburg, lucentis, Macular, Optical, Optician, Optometrist, potomac, Rockville

Differentiating Meibomitis ( Meibomian Dysfunction ) from Dry Eye Syndrome

eyeinfo wrote 2 weeks ago: Patients with dry eye, either from decreased tear production or increased evaporation of tears, most … more →

Tags: Dry eye, Meibomian, Meibomitis, ophthalmologist, opthamologist, opthomologist, Optometrist, Rockville

Laser resurfacing seen as good option for treating aging skin around the eyes

eyeinfo wrote 2 weeks ago: In the New York Times (11/19, E3) “Skin Deep” column, Hillary Howard wrote, “When … more →

Tags: eyes, Optometrist, ophthalmologist, opthamologist, laser skin resurfacing

Why Close work can cause vision change

eyeinfo wrote 2 weeks ago: Difficulty attempting to view distance objects is cause for most visits to the eye doctor. Road sign … more →

Tags: myopia, Optometrist, ophthalmologist, opthamologist, Near Work, "worsening vision"

Fat-filled diet may put younger women at risk for future AMD

eyeinfo wrote 3 weeks ago: MedPage Today (11/11, Phend) reported that, according to a study published in the Archives of Ophtha … more →

Tags: Optometrist, ophthalmologist, Macular, degeneration, AMD, Macular Degeneration, "amd risk", Optometry, opthomologist

Oh-Bama Pay Attention Please!!!

utellit wrote 1 month ago: Oh-Bama Pay Attention!!! As our President is pushing hard to get the Health Care Reform Act passed i … more →

Tags: Information, President, Video, Barack Obama, fraud prevention, Washington, YouTube, Government, Congress

Shady Grove Eye and Vision Care teams with Izon Hi Definition Eyeglass Lenses

eyeinfo wrote 2 months ago: Shady Grove Eye and Vision Care is proud to announce a partnership with Izon lenses, the only truly … more →

Tags: Optometrist, ophthalmologist, Optical, Izon, Hi-Def, Hi Definition, High definition, aberration, aberrometer

Article explains how focusing problems may cause reading difficulties in some children

eyeinfo wrote 2 months ago: The UK’s Daily Mail (9/15, Burne) reports that for some children, reading can “be a pain … more →

Tags: Optometrist, ophthalmologist, reading difficulties, reading problems, Dyslexia, optomologist, optamologist

Research suggests gene therapy may help improve vision in patients with Leber's congenital amaurosistomet

eyeinfo wrote 3 months ago: Following a HealthDay story, Medscape (8/20) reported that, according to a letter published Aug. 13 … more →

Tags: lebers, ophthalmologist, opthamologist, Optometrist

Poll indicates UK parents may be risking children's eyesight by ignoring sun's UV danger

eyeinfo wrote 3 months ago: BBC News (8/18) reports that, according to a “poll of 2,000 people” conducted on behalf … more →

Tags: Optometrist, ophthalmologist, Sunglasses, UV, UV Protection, UltraViolet, retina, sun damage, "sun damage eye"

Article discusses benefits, side effects of eyelash-enhancing drug.

eyeinfo wrote 3 months ago: The Baltimore Sun /US News & World Report (8/10, Kotz) reported that the “new drug Latisse … more →

Tags: Optometrist, ophthalmologist, Latisse, "eyelash enhancing", eyelash, eyelashes, "darker eyelashes", Optometry, optomologist


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