Eyecare Archive
Rates of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
April 13, 2009 — The number of cases of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) will increase substantially between 2010 and 2050 in the United States as the population ages, according to the results of a simulation model of future AMD rates published in the April issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology.
May 2009
AMD and Blue Light Exposure
Because a combination of low plasma levels of antioxidants and blue light exposure from the sun is associated with certain forms of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), increasing intake of antioxidants may protect the eyes, according to the results of a study reported in the October issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology.
October 2008
“Optomap” Arrives at Insight Optometry Clinic
Your Doctors are pleased to announce that we have added a new diagnostic imaging instrument to our clinical tools. The new "Optomap" by Optos arrived in November/06, and we have now had ample opportunity to come to appreciate it's capabilities.
January 2007
NASA Approves Lasik Procedure
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO) , a global leader in ophthalmic surgical devices and eye care products, today announced that the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) has approved the company's LASIK technologies for use on U.S. astronauts.
October 2007
Vitamin Cocktail urged to battle cataracts
A cocktail of vitamin supplements that delay the development of cataracts could save the Canadian health-care system as much as $1.5 billion, a health sciences professor at the University of Western Ontario says.
January 2007
New Drug for Diabetic Retinopathy
Ranibizumab appears to be useful in the treatment of a potentially blinding eye condition called macular edema that can afflict people with diabetes.
January 2007
Update on Macular Degeneration-Scientific article
Research data from , Scotland and the United States update macular degeneration knowledge.
January 2007
Novelty Contact LensCauses Vision Loss
Over the Counter Supply of Novelty/Coloured Contact Lenses can have Devestating effects on vison as demonstrated by this unfortunate 13 yr old girl.
August 2006
Carbohydrates and Cataract Development
Carbohydrate intake in older nondiabetic persons is related to the development of nuclear and cortical lens opacities, researchers reported.
June 2006
Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Might Help Eyes
Anti-cholesterol statin drugs help improve blood circulation in the retina.
May 2006
New Hope for Optic Nerve Disease
Newly discovered oncomodulin helps damaged nerves regrow.
May 2006
Promising New Treatment for Macular Degeneration
Avastin®, a drug that has been developed for colorectal cancer, is now surfacing as a potential treatment for those with wet macular degeneration who have failed other treatments.
March 2006
Diabetic patients require regular visits!
"Diabetes damage has no pain or redness in the eyes, and so the patient can believe they're OK until the day they go blind,". (Florida Eye Center)
January 2006
Experts closer to glaucoma cure
More than 65 million people - mainly elderly - suffer from glaucoma.
December 2005
Pop Open a Bottle of Bubbly, the Right Way!
Every year careless celebrating leads to serious injuries...
December 2005
Passive Smoking Doubles Risk.....
Passive Smoking Almost Doubles Risk Of Degenerative Eye Disease
December 2005
What Causes Dry Eye in Women?
Omega-3s May Help Fight Dry Eye Syndrome
November 2005
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Eye Disease: Vision Loss Can Be Prevented.
November 2005
Bacterial link with Macular Degeneration?
Bacterium were found to be present In Eyes With 'wet' Age-Related Macular Degeneration in this Harvard Medical School Study.
November 2005
Fish Oil for Dry Eyes
Omega-3 fatty acids help dry eye patients.
October 2005
Cigarettes linked to Blindness
Cigarette smokers are far more likely than nonsmokers to go blind late in life...
September 2005
Retinal Problems and Excess Body Fat
Excess Body Fat May Elevate Risk for Age-Related Eye Diseases.
September 2005
Visual Side effects from Herbal Supplements
Commonly used herbal supplements such as ginko biloba and Echinacea can have ocular side effects.
August 2005
Bringing Sight to the Blind
Melding high-tech materials and technology with advanced surgical methods to restore sight...
August 2005
Macular Degeneration Gene
Gene's Discovery Could Help Prevent A Leading Cause Of Blindness In The Elderly.
August 2005
Gene Therapy may help Glaucoma Patients
Researchers in the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at the Université de Montréal and the Department of Ophthalmology and Powell Gene Therapy Centre at the University of Florida have developed a novel gene therapy strategy that may treat glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness worldwide.
August 2005
Glaucoma Treatment-latest updates
Glaucoma treatment can be complex....surgery or medications therapy?
June 2005
Halifax Optometry Clinic assists in recovery efforts after the tsunami
Dr.David Dobbelsteyn was approached by one of our long term patients, Tissa Amaratunga, who was leaving soon for his hometown in Sri Lanka that had been hit by the tsunami. Tissa's brother (who works in a medical clinic operated by the Lion's Club in Sri Lanka) had called him and indicated they were in desperate need of an eye biomicroscope.
January 2005
"1 800 Contacts" Sells Counterfeit/Contaminated Contact Lenses
Contaminated (Pseudomonas bacteria) Contact Lenses quietly recalled by "1 800 Contacts". Patients not informed....
December 2004
Surgery for Macular Degeneration Complications Doesn't Improve Vision
Surgery for AMD Complications Doesn't Improve Vision-new results from National Eye Institute Study
November 2004
Vision Loss and Blood Pressure Control
Recent research shows that diabetic patients show less sight loss with well-controlled blood pressure...
November 2004
Counterfeit Contact Lenses on Internet!
Counterfeit contact lenses being sold over the internet places patients at risk...
October 2004
Further Proof of the Danger of CL Wear Without a Prescription
Case report showing dangers of poor/no followup for contact lens wearers.
June 2004
Diabetes and Your Eyes
Diabetic patients have special needs to consider during their frequent visual assessments.
August 2004
Emotional Impact of Eye Patching Therapy for Children
Children needing Eye-Patching Therapy in youth found to be Emotionally "OK"...
August 2004
New Contact Lens Material!
New Advanced Material in the "Acuvue Advance" Lens a Huge Success in USA. Now available exclusively at our office!
July 2004
Images on the tip of your Tongue!
This article describes amazing research to assist blind individuals with unique electrical stimulation utilizing the tongue.
June 2004
Allergy Season in Nova Scotia
New release regarding Allergies and Tips for Coping!
June 2004
New Contact Lens for Dry Eyes!
Acuvue Advance is Here!
March 2004
Focus Night and Day Contact Lenses
Focus Night and Day Contact Lenses now Available for safe overnight wear!
January 2004
Canadian Vision Care Project
Last year Drs. Gray and Dobbelsteyn participated in volunteer vision care projects in Saba, Anguilla, and St. Maartens with Canadian Vision Care.
December 2001
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