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
AI-powered retina scanning startup Mediwhale raises $9M
Mediwhale co-founder and CEO Kevin Choi discovered that he had lost nearly half of one of his eyes from glaucoma when he was 24, which is rare in young people. “I was devastated and could not believe this was happening to me,” Choi told TechCrunch. “There were no [initial] symptoms for me to…#kevinchoi #choi #tylerrim #mediwhale #seoul #cvd #statin #ct #korean #wooriventurepartners (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Owner reveals hilarious theory behind goldendoodle's " strangely human eyes "
Most people have seen or heard of "puppy dog eyes," but in one case a goldendoodle owner has turned to the internet to showcase his dog's "human eyes." The viral TikTok clip shared to a page dedicated to the chocolate canine @rosie_posie914 has racked up 2.2 million views and 238,000 likes.…#tiktok #lindasimon #poochmutt #cataracts #glaucoma (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Liberia: Glaucoma - 'The Silent Thief of Sight' Many Liberians Are Unaware of
[FrontPageAfrica] The thought of going blind is frightening, yet this is the reality for many Liberians who are unknowingly battling with glaucoma. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 6, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Celanese partners with pharmaceutical company to release new glaucoma treatment
Glaukos' glaucoma treatment is set to address chronic side effects associated with skin medications by providing long-duration therapy. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 5, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: David Moreno Source Type: news
Liberia: Doctors Battle Glaucoma at JFK
[New Dawn] Doctors at the Liberia Eye Center at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center are battling Glaucoma, a disease that has become the leading cause of irreversible blindness in Liberia. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 3, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Glaucoma signs and the celebrities who live with the vision-robbing condition
The symptoms of glaucoma, which affects two per cent of over-40s in the UK, can vary considerably. MailOnline reveals five of the lesser-known signs of the condition. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Type 2 diabetics at risk of eye-damaging glaucoma - symptoms
People who suffer from high blood sugar could go on to develop eye problems. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Glaucoma-Related Adverse Events Common After Pediatric Lensectomy
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 -- Glaucoma-related adverse events are common among children in the five years after undergoing lensectomy, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Erick D. Bothun, M.D., from the Mayo Clinic in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 1, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
We look at the new operation that could help those struggling after their glaucoma surgery
At a regular check-up at the opticians I was diagnosed with early-stage glaucoma. It was a bit of a shock because I hadn't had any symptoms. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Recognizing National Glaucoma Awareness Month
January was National Glaucoma Awareness Month and provided us an opportunity to spread the word and honor the millions of patients around the world who are impacted by this debilitating disease. Glaucoma refers to a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss or blindness due to damage of the optic nerve. It is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the United States. High intraocular pressure (IOP) is a common risk factor for glaucoma, which over time causes stress on the optic nerve and can lead to gradual vision loss. While there currently is no available cure, the condition can be treated and ...
Source: The Catalyst - February 1, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Matthew Norawong Tags: Medicines in Development Patients R & D Focus Source Type: news
Nigeria: Danger! Bitter Kola Eye Drops Won't Cure Glaucoma, Myopia and Other Eye Problems - See Doctor Instead
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Our eyes are sensitive and easily damaged, which could lead to blindness. Don't put anything in your eyes that hasn't been approved by a qualified health professional. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 31, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Protecting your eyesight from glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the world ’s leading causes of blindness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Half of people with glaucoma don ’t even know they have it. If you’re over 60 or have a family history of glaucoma, your risk is higher. But there is a way to protect your vision. Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, explains one of the most important things you can do to prevent glaucoma from stealing your sight. Watch: The Mayo… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 26, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Lens subluxation after use of a percussion massage gun: a case report - Mu J, Fan W.
RATIONALE: To report the first case of lens dislocation and secondary acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) following use of a percussion massage gun (PMG) around the eye.
PATIENT CONCERNS: A 69-year-old Chinese man had been using a PMG around his right ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Consumer Health: Do you know the symptoms of glaucoma?
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about treating this group of eye conditions. About 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, and it's the second-leading cause of blindness worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to abnormally high pressure in your eye. Elevated eye pressure is due to a buildup of… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 5, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
