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Reliability and Determinants of Retinal Vessel Oximetry Measurements in Healthy Eyes Retina
Conclusions. The Oxymap Retinal Oximeter allows reliable and repeatable retinal vessel oximetry measurements. Age is the main factor that influences retinal venular oximetry levels and should be taken into account when retinal oximetry measurements are interpreted.
Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - November 5, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Yip, W., Siantar, R., Perera, S. A., Milastuti, N., Ho, K. K., Tan, B., Wong, T. Y., Cheung, C. Y. Tags: Retina Source Type: research

Genes causing pediatric glaucoma contribute to future stroke
(University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry) A study from the University of Alberta, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation extends knowledge of stroke's genetic underpinnings and demonstrates that in some cases it originates in infancy.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 25, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Vascular considerations in glaucoma patients of African and European descent
Abstract Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in individuals of African descent (AD). While open‐angle glaucoma (OAG) disproportionately affects individuals of AD compared with persons of European descent (ED), the physiological mechanisms behind this disparity are largely unknown. The more rapid progression and greater severity of the disease in persons of AD further raise the concern for identifying these underlying differences in disease pathophysiology between AD and ED glaucoma patients. Ocular structural differences between AD and ED patients, including larger optic disc area, cup:disc ratio and thinner corne...
Source: Acta Ophthalmologica - January 25, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Andrew Huck, Alon Harris, Brent Siesky, Nathaniel Kim, Michael Muchnik, Priyanka Kanakamedala, Annahita Amireskandari, Leslie Abrams‐Tobe Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Residual activity 'hot spots' in the brain key for vision recovery in stroke patients
(IOS Press) Scientists know that vision restoration training can help patients who have lost part of their vision due to glaucoma, optic nerve damage, or stroke regain some of their lost visual functions, but they do not understand what factors determine how much visual recovery is achieved.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 2, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Sturge-Weber syndrome.
Abstract Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare congenital disease which affects the brain, the skin and the eyes. It is a sporadically occurring neurocutaneous syndrome affecting the intracerebral veins (venous angiomatosis). The frequency is estimated to be 1 in 50,000 births [1]. The main symptom is intracranial leptomeningeal angiomatosis which mostly affects the occipital and posterior parietal lobes and can occur unilaterally and also bilaterally. Facial cutaneous vascular alterations occur ipsilaterally in the form of port wine stains (nevus flammeus) which are normally found in the catchment area of the tri...
Source: Der Radiologe - November 30, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Reith W, Yilmaz U, Zimmer A Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research

Sturge-Weber syndrome: From the past to the present.
Abstract Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare sporadic neurocutaneous syndrome the hallmark of which is a facial port-wine stain involving the first division of the trigeminal nerve, ipsilateral leptomeningeal angiomata and angioma involving the ipsilateral eye. Our understanding of the disease process has vastly improved since it was first described in 1879, with recent identification of an activating somatic mutation in the GNAQ gene found in association with both Sturge-Weber syndrome and non-syndromic facial port-wine stain. Sturge-Weber syndrome is marked by a variable but usually progressive course in early child...
Source: European Journal of Paediatric Neurology - November 7, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Sudarsanam A, Ardern-Holmes SL Tags: Eur J Paediatr Neurol Source Type: research

Why acupuncture is giving sceptics the needle
Acupuncture has been prescribed by half of Britain's doctors, but after 3,000 clinical trials its efficacy remains unproven. So is the NHS making a grave error in supporting this ancient treatment?• Are vitamin pills a sham? Q&A with Dr. Paul OffitYou can't get crystal healing on the NHS. The Department of Health doesn't fund faith healing. And most doctors believe magnets are best stuck on fridges, not patients. But ask for a treatment in which an expert examines your tongue, smells your skin and tries to unblock the flow of life force running through your body with needles and the NHS will be happy to oblige.The govern...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 26, 2013 Category: Science Authors: David Derbyshire Tags: Culture Health Science and scepticism Features NHS Alternative medicine The Observer Source Type: news

Racial Differences in Retinal Vessel Geometric Characteristics: A Multiethnic Study in Healthy Asians Clinical and Epidemiologic Research
Conclusions. We found that among ethnic groups composed of healthy Chinese, Malay, and Indians, there were statistically significant differences in several retinal parameters. There exist racial influences in retinal vascular parameters and other yet unknown or unmeasured environmental factor or lifestyle habits and genetic variations not related to race that may also contribute to these differences.
Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - May 29, 2013 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Li, X., Wong, W. L., Cheung, C. Y.-l., Cheng, C.-Y., Ikram, M. K., Li, J., Chia, K. S., Wong, T. Y. Tags: Clinical and Epidemiologic Research Source Type: research

Aspirin Linked To Blinding Eye Disease
WebMD Medical News By Brenda Goodman, MA Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Jan. 22, 2013 — Regular aspirin users are more likely to develop the “wet” form of age-related macular degeneration compared to people who rarely or never take the drug, a new study shows. Aspirin is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Millions of people with heart disease take a daily low dose of aspirin in hopes of preventing heart attacks and stroke. It’s also used to ease pain. Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness in older adults, and it is on the rise. The “wet” form accounts for on...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - January 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: mreal197 Tags: WebMD News Source Type: news