Vision-related quality of life among 70-year-olds diagnosed with glaucoma - Johansson LH, Kalaboukhova L, Erhag HF, Skoog I, Zetterberg M.
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of glaucoma on vision-related quality of life (VRQoL), lifestyle, physical factors and socioeconomic status in a 70-year-old population in Gothenburg, Sweden. METHODS: Responses to questionnaires (N = 1182) betwe... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Refractive Surgery for the Glaucoma Suspect Refractive Surgery for the Glaucoma Suspect
When it comes to performing refractive surgery in patients at risk for glaucoma, what factors should be considered? This review provides an update.Current Opinion in Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - July 28, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
Glaucoma: Spotting It Early Is Crucial
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 -- Treatment can control the symptoms of the most common type of glaucoma and save someone ’s vision.
The catch is that a person can’t feel the changes in eye pressure that can damage vision, so they often won’t know they... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 14, 2023 Category: General Medicine 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
Smartlens receives $6.1M for contact lens for glaucoma detection
The California-based company will use the funds to acquire regulatory clearance for its miLens offering. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - July 11, 2023 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Estimated 350,000 people in UK have eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness
Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK could have glaucoma, a common eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Serious Complications Uncommon After Primary Lens Implantation in Children
(MedPage Today) -- A third of intraocular lens (IOL) implants for nontraumatic glaucoma in children required reoperation for visual axis opacification (VAO) within 5 years, most often in eyes that did not have anterior vitrectomy, a large cohort... (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - June 23, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
New Evidence Links Calcium Channel Blockers to Increased Risk of Glaucoma
(MedPage Today) -- Use of calcium channel blockers (CCBs), particularly cardioselective agents, had a modest but statistically significant association with glaucoma, a large meta-analysis showed.
Overall, patients with a history of CCB treatment... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - June 14, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Virtual Reality Takes the Field in Glaucoma Virtual Reality Takes the Field in Glaucoma
Spurred by the pandemic, virtual reality visual field testing is poised to challenge traditional methods of monitoring patients with glaucoma.Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint 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
Janssen to Highlight Scientific Advances and Commitment to Transform Cancer Care at ASCO and EHA with More than 90 Presentations Showcasing Robust, Differentiated Portfolio and Pipeline in Hematologic Malignancies and Solid Tumors
This study evaluates an investigational combination regimen of IMBRUVICA® (ibrutinib) plus venetoclax (I+V) for newly diagnosed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), (Abstracts #7535 and #P617, respectively).Advancing the Science of Solid Tumors Through Precision MedicineJanssen’s continued innovation in solid tumors focuses on advancing precision medicine options for patients with biomarker-driven disease who have limited targeted treatment options and moving patients into earlier lines of therapy when treatments may be more effective. Lung CancerAn oral presentation will report ...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - May 18, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
Seeing 'rings' around lights is a sign of an eye condition that could lead to blindness
Glaucoma typically develops slowly over years but in some cases can come on suddenly, increasing the risk of vision loss if not treated quickly. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hazard detection during simulated driving in glaucoma patients - Daga FB, Boer ER, Diniz-Filho A, Elhosseiny A, Jammal AA, Tavares IM, Medeiros FA.
PRCIS: In this cross-sectional study, glaucoma patients showed slower reaction times (RT) to hazardous situations when compared to control subjects during simulated driving. Worse RTs were associated with greater magnitude of visual field loss. PUR... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Lifestyle Factors and Glaucoma: Lots of Common Sense, Not So Much Evidence
(MedPage Today) -- SAN DIEGO -- Limited data support a role for lifestyle factors in the prevention or management of glaucoma, according to a review presented here.
Intuitively, diet, mental health, and good posture should contribute to good... (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - May 7, 2023 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
2023 40 Under 40: Dr. Jennifer Gonzalez of Truly Eye Care
Her path in eye care began early in her life, after watching her grandfather gradually lose his sight to glaucoma. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 25, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Cindy Barth Source Type: news
