Saturday, 21 August 2010

Seeing Diabetic Nerve Damage without Surgery
Topic: Eye Care
Mivision.com reports: "t was the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes several years ago that led eminent Australian optometrist Professor Nathan Efron to ground-breaking research into non-invasive ophthalmic diagnosis of diabetic nerve damage."

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 6:41 AM EDT
Updated: Wednesday, 1 September 2010 9:02 AM EDT
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Sunscreen for the Eyes
Topic: Sunglasses

"Ultraviolet, or UV, rays can cause significant damage to unprotected eyes, resulting in a number of illnesses and disorders that can rob people of their sight. 'People are more aware of skin cancer. There's more awareness of exposing your skin to the sun,' said Dr. J. Alberto Martinez, a practicing ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Md., and a clinical professor of ophthalmology at Georgetown University Medical School. 'But at the same time, the eyes suffer dramatically from ultraviolet exposure. UV exposure is a public health problem, and, as an ophthalmologist, I see the continuous, serious problems that are caused by UV.'"

That's just the beginning of an excellent article about the importance of the use of sunglasses appearing in U.S. News & Worth Report.

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 6:25 AM EDT
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Friday, 20 August 2010

Sculptor Gets 2nd Sight
Topic: Eye Care

"Losing your eyesight would be a traumatic and frightening experience for anyone," wrote the BBC. "For an artist who makes a living in the visual arts the experience must be significantly more disturbing. That was the future facing Maurice Harron, one of Northern Ireland's best known artists." Until....

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 7:31 AM EDT
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Why Are Those Words Moving?
Topic: Eye Care

The public is invited to a free web interview with Dr. Susan Barry, neuroscientist, professor and author of Fixing My Gaze. Dr. Barry, recently interviewed by Terry Gross on NPR's Fresh Air program, is famous for gaining 3D vision as an adult and sharing her experiences in her book, which was just released in paperback.

In honor of August being National Children's Vision and Learning month, the College of Optometrists in Vision Development is sponsoring this FREE 30 minute interview with Dr. Barry on line, "School Crossings: A Neurobiologist's View of How Our System Fails Children With Vision Problems." This meeting is open to parents and educators across the U.S. as well as the media. It will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 9 pm, EDT.

Seating is limited to the first 1,000 people to respond. To register for this free event, go to: www.joinawebinar.com and enter the webinar ID number, which is 547-423-251, your email address, etc. Just follow the instructions from there.

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 7:19 AM EDT
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Another J&J Recall
According to the Malaysian national new agency, Bernama.com, "Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, a division of Johnson & Johnson Sdn Bhd, on Friday announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of boxes from select lots of 1 DAY ACUVUE TruEye Brand Contact, manufactured in Ireland and distributed locally."

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 7:14 AM EDT
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New Insurance Plan Launched
Topic: Eye Care
"A new health insurance option for people with pre-existing conditions and without medical coverage launches in Illinois on Friday, but only a fraction of the uninsured will benefit." So starts the story in the Chicago Tribune.

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 7:05 AM EDT
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Thursday, 19 August 2010

Opticianry a Thriving Occupation
Topic: Optical--Sort Of
"Employment of dispensing opticians is expected to grow about as fast as average for all occupations through 2018, as the population ages and demand for corrective lenses increases. Very good job prospects are expected." That's the word from a new study by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 6:05 AM EDT
Updated: Thursday, 19 August 2010 11:26 AM EDT
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US Optical Market Improving
Topic: Optical--Sort Of
The attitude of independent eye care professionals regarding the econopmy and their businesses improved only slightly for July. VisionMonday.com carries the story.

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 5:58 AM EDT
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Myopic Maculapathy in 40% of Highly Myopic Eyes
Topic: Eye Care
Mivision.com reports:

Myopic maculopathy tends to progress in approximately 40 percent of highly myopic eyes, and the pattern of progression affects the visual prognosis, according to the authors of a recent Japanese study."

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 5:37 AM EDT
Updated: Thursday, 19 August 2010 6:47 AM EDT
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Strabismus Hinders Child Development
Topic: Eye Care
"Children with the eye condition strabismus, often called cross-eyed or squint, are less likely to be accepted by their peers, according to a new study," according to WebMD.com.

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 5:32 AM EDT
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Green Laser Points -- Something to Watch Out For
Topic: Eye Care
"Green laser pointers may emit high levels of invisible and potentially dangerous infrared light, a new study says. Researchers report that green laser pointers deliver light that is brighter to the eye than red lasers, but the infrared light emitted by some inexpensive models could damage the retina of the eye." That's the news report from WebMD's eye health section.

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 5:30 AM EDT
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Can't Keep Her from Her Yanks
Topic: Eye Care

Jane Lang loves the New York Yankees. She rarely misses a game at the stadium. She commutes two hours on public transportation. What makes her so special? The 67-year-old has been blind since birth. She was honored by the Yankees during Major League Baseball's HOPE (Helping Others Persevere & Excel) Week.

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 5:23 AM EDT
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Tanning Bed Users Beware!
Topic: Eye Care
"With many of us keen to start off our holiday with at least a little colour on our skin, a trip to the tanning salon is now regarded by some as de rigueur in pre-holiday beach body preparation - but we could be putting our eyes at risk, warn eye professionals. In a bid to achieve the perfect all-over tan some sun bed users are forgoing vital protective eye wear during tanning sessions, leaving their eyes at risk from harmful UV damage," warns Britains regulatory body, the College of Optometry.

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 5:16 AM EDT
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Wednesday, 18 August 2010

Unsightly Sight

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 6:58 AM EDT
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For Laughs
Topic: For Laughs

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 6:54 AM EDT
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Tuesday, 17 August 2010

Insurance Scams
Topic: Eye Care
Scam artists selling health insurance are targeting the unemployed. They sell policies supposedly comparable to Blue Cross/Blue Shield, implying that they are accepted wherever BC/BS is. They issue realistic looking insurance cards. Then the patients find out most health care officers, including vision centers, do not accept them. If you have such patients, you might want to tell them to contact the state agency that regulates insurance, the Better Business Bureau, and/or the Federal Trade Commission.

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 7:03 AM EDT
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Don't Forget Your Reading Glasses, Will Robinson
Topic: Optical--Sort Of
"NASA is evaluating a new type of adjustable eyeglass lens called TruFocals for use during training and on missions. For the past six months NASA has been taking TruFocals (made by Van Nuys, Calif.–based Zoom Focus Eyewear, LLC) through a detailed certification process to ensure they are not only a better option than other types of eyeglasses," according to ScientificAmerica.com. The article discusses the Lost in Space sensations presbyops feel at zero gravity with traditional eyewear.

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 6:25 AM EDT
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Novartis and Alcon to Tie the Knot
Topic: Optical--Sort Of
The EU approves. The FTC approves. Shareholders approve. Everybody approves. So it looks as if Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG (NOVN.VX) and Alcon (ACL.N) will wed (buyout by Novartis). Before it gets the blessing of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), however, Novartis must shed some weight, by selling an injectable eye-care drug used in cataract surgery to Bausch & Lomb.

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 6:20 AM EDT
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Monday, 16 August 2010

Who Makes Artificial Eye? PBS Knows
Topic: Eyewear
"What could be good about losing an eye? Nothing can make up for this tragic loss, but artificial eye makers Christy Erickson and Todd Cranmore combine artistry, skill and compassion to rekindle hope for their patients and families." That's the description of "A Healing Art" PBS will air tomorrow. You can also see it online starting Oct. 9.

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 7:04 AM EDT
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Sunday, 15 August 2010

Optician Helps Pro Athlete's Career
Topic: Contact Lenses
"A top rugby player has thanked the optician who provided him with contact lenses during his career at [rugby team] Exeter Chiefs. Lock Chris Bentley has paid tribute to optician Surhid Chatterjee for supplying him with contact lenses and said that the products have helped him to focus on the big games, the Exeter Express and Echo reported." That's the story appearing in ContactLenses.co.uk.

Posted by ct3/opticalceu at 7:30 AM EDT
Updated: Sunday, 15 August 2010 7:33 AM EDT
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