Handicap International Launches Program In Rwanda To Address HIV AIDS Among Blind People

Efforts to address HIV/AIDS in Rwanda have not included blind people, Jacques Sindayigaya, Handicap International's coordinator of a new program to address the virus in the population, said Monday during a workshop in Rwanda's capital of Kigali, the New Times/AllAfrica.

Video Games Can Cause More Than Virtual Eyestrain, According To The Minnesota Optometric Association

When video game enthusiasts become engrossed in the game, their eyes are glued to the screen. The Minnesota Optometric Association (MOA) says that gamers of all ages often suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Without giving up the hugely popular pastime, players can avoid eyestrain and other symptoms of CVS.

Paragon CRT R Inquiries Increase With Recent FDA Hearing On Dangers Of LASIK

Paragon Vision Sciences announced a surge in inquiries for Paragon CRT contact lenses, which gently reshape the cornea during sleep, temporarily correcting nearsightedness. The increase follows the April 25 FDA hearing regarding the dangers of LASIK surgery.

Rare Cancer Inspires Helping To Inform Others

Back in December 2002, Lou Fulkerson was diagnosed with ocular melanoma, a rare cancer of the eye with only 3500 to 4000 reported cases a year*. He was treated with brachytherapy and his right eye was spared removal via enucleation. Lou's cancer was considered stable.

News From The American Chemical Society, May 14, 2008

New-generation artificial cornea could restore vision for millions worldwideAn improved artificial cornea, which could restore the vision of more than 10 million people worldwide who are blind due to diseased corneas, finally is moving toward reality, scientists in California conclude in a new analysis of research on the topic.

American Academy Of Ophthalmology Urges Safe Celebrations This Fourth Of July

Last Fourth of July, Pete(1), a 14 year old boy, was enjoying the lit-up skies and loud booms from the fireworks being set off in his neighborhood. Suddenly, the evening took a terrible turn. A bottle rocket shot into his eye, immediately causing him terrible pain.

Grant To Be Used For Research On Reconstruction Of The Outer Retina - Lincy Foundation Awards 2.38 Million Dollars To Discovery Eye Foundation

The Discovery Eye Foundation (DEF) is pleased to announce they have received a $2, 380, 000 grant from The Lincy Foundation, headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA. Their continuing grant support will fund the majority of the Discovery Eye Foundation sponsored research focused on reconstruction of the outer retina by developing clinically useful stem cell and other therapies in an effort to retard and cure Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

2 Million Dollars Grant For Innovative Glaucoma Research Announced

With itemized gifts in their estate planning of $1 million each, Frank Stein and Paul S. May will establish "The Frank Stein and Paul S. May Grant for Innovative Glaucoma Research, " they announced to guests at the Glaucoma Research Foundation's (GRF) Annual Dinner following GRF's Annual Meeting.

New Drug Reduces One Cause Of Vision Loss

In the industrialized world, most diseases that cause vision loss do so by altering the permeability of the blood vessels in the retina of the eye such that fluid accumulates in the retina impairing eyesight. For many of these diseases, the molecule VEGF is the initiator of increased blood vessel permeability and recent clinical data have indicated that VEGF antagonists can stabilize, or even improve, the eyesight of some patients.

General Optical Council And British Contact Lens Association Issue Advice On Safe Contact Lens Purchase

The General Optical Council (GOC) and British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) have produced a new leaflet to help consumers buy contact lenses safely. 'Buying contact lenses' is an eight-page leaflet which lists common questions and answers about contact lenses.