Quebec ophthalmologists question low prices offered by LASIK MD for outsourced cataract surgeries
The Quebec ophthalmologist association is concerned about the prices submitted by the Vision Group/LASIK MD for health network subcontracts. But the company explains that it has an efficient business model and quality services. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - September 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Montreal Source Type: news
'I’m a nutritionist — here are my top three ingredients to protect my eye health'
A nutritionist recommends eye-friendly ingredients you should be adding to your shopping trolley in order to stave off problems, ranging from cataracts to age-related macular degeneration. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nutritionist reveals important vitamin which helps to preserve the eyes from damage
One study found that people who consumed this vitamin had a 33 percent reduction in the risk of cataract progression. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lupin gets USFDA nod for Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution
Pharma major Lupin on Wednesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market its generic Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution used to treat post-operative inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract surgery. The approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is for the abbreviated new drug application for Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09 per cent, Lupin said in a regulatory filing. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - August 16, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
The Invisible Cause of Inflammation
A patient came to me with a surprising problem…
This patient was suffering from a lack of energy. He had trouble concentrating during the day. He’d lost his appetite and was in a kind of general malaise.
He’d gone to two other doctors who sent him to a lab for tests…and he brought his lab reports with him.
He had no other symptoms except his blood pressure was a bit high. Right away, the doctor who looked at the report put him on a blood pressure pill.
But he didn’t feel better.
I told him that we were going to stop the medication and test for a suspicion I had. So we measured his heavy metals.
We found t...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - August 9, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Health Source Type: news
Cataract, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy are independent risk factors affecting falls in the older adult with eye diseases - Ouyang S, Zhang X, Li H, Tang X, Ning X, Li R, Ke P, Li Y, Huang F, Liu B, Fang Y, Liang Y.
OBJECTIVES: Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalization in older adult, presenting a significant public health concern. To examine the specific eye diseases for risk factors of falls in the older adult. METHODS: A total of 775 old... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Statins do not cause early onset cataracts, study suggests
Statin use is not the cause of early onset cataracts, according to a new genetic study of British South East Asians by scientists at St Mary University in London. The study, which challenges previous work linking statin use to increased cataract risk, suggests that individuals with a genetic variant associated with higher statin exposure actually... Read moreThe post Statins do not cause early onset cataracts, study suggests appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - July 13, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Cardiology cataracts eye health statins Source Type: news
Quadria Capital plans ₹1.3k cr invesment in Maxivision Eye hospital
Founded in 1996 by renowned ophthalmologist Kasu Prasad Reddy, Maxivision was subsequently acquired by GSK Velu in 2010.Maxivision operates 42 centres in five states across South and West India, with a leadership position in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The company offers a full suite of eye care services, including cataract surgery, LASIK and ReLEx Smile treatments, treatments for retinal issues and glaucoma, oculoplasty, as well as neonatal and paediatric eye care. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - July 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Best foods to prevent cataracts and macular degeneration - recommended by optician
Optician Tina Patel advised how certain foods can prevent eye diseases. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Warning that drinking ANY amount of alcohol may raise risk of 60 diseases
Oxford University researchers, who looked at data on half a million men in China, found that drinking alcohol can raise the chances of developing gout, cataracts and fractures. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Juliette Eye Institute to move locations after increase in demand for LASIK, cataract eye surgeries
The Juliette Eye Institute is moving to a location at Alameda and Washington to support additional demand. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - June 5, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Aayush Gupta Source Type: news
Juliet Eye Institute to move locations after increase in demand for LASIK, cataract eye surgeries
The Juliet Eye Institute is moving to a location at Alameda and Washington to support additional demand. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - June 5, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Aayush Gupta Source Type: news
Retired New Jersey Doctor Sentenced for Selling Toxic DNP Online and Faking Cancer Diagnosis to Avoid Trial
FDA OCI, William Merlino, Mays Landing, NJ, sentence, prison, sell, misbranded, Rx, prescription, drugs, online, obstruction, justice, 2,4-Dinitrophenol, DNP, 1930s, weight-loss, drug, significant, adverse, side effects, dehydration, cataracts, liver damage, death, Twitter, eBay, (Source: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases)
Source: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases - June 2, 2023 Category: Medical Law Authors: DOJ Source Type: news
Worried About Cataracts? Here's What You Need to Know
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 -- Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness around the world, but surgery can restore vision. “Unlike many of the other major eye diseases, such as glaucoma or diabetes-related eye disease, cataracts can be easily and... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 31, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Number of Brits paying for medical treatment has risen by a THIRD since Covid
Around 272,000 Brits forked out the cash for ops such as hip and knee replacements and cataract surgery, up 36.7 per cent since 2019, according to the Private Healthcare Information Network. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
