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Budget cuts threaten low-vision assistance (Oakland Tribune)
After state cuts, center must rely on donations to help fund low-vision services for the poor
In Women, Aspirin Might Ward Off Eye Trouble (HealthCentral)
Still, taking it for macular degeneration is not advised, expert says.
Budget cuts threaten low-vision assistance (San Jose Mercury News)
After state cuts, center must rely on donations to help fund low-vision services for the poor
This Holiday Season EyeCare America Asks Seniors, “Do you see what I see?” (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
National Non-profit Launches Age-related Macular Degeneration Campaign, that Provides Eye Exams at No Cost to Eligible Patients and Free Eye-Healthy Cookbooks
One shot of gene therapy and children with congenital blindness can now see (PhysOrg)
Born with a retinal disease that made him legally blind, and would eventually leave him totally sightless, the nine-year-old boy used to sit in the back of the classroom, relying on the large print on an electronic screen and assisted by teacher aides. Now, after a single injection of genes that produce light-sensitive pigments in the back of his eye, he sits in front with classmates and …
Single shot of gene therapy could make kids with congenital blindness see (New Kerala)
London, Oct 25 : A single jab of genes that produce light-sensitive pigments can make children with congenital blindness see, according to a new study.
Obituary: Legally blind, James Lowe created Civil War database (Houston Chronicle)
James Stafford Lowe, a retired mechanical engineer in Houston, always had a meticulous eye for detail and spent the last 15 years before his death compiling a definitive database on every Civil War battle and skirmish — despite having been declared legally blind.
Pilot in crash was warned not to drive (The Toledo Blade)
By JENNIFER FEEHAN BLADE STAFF WRITER At 86, Gene Damschroder was still driving cars – and flying airplanes – despite failing eyesight and admonitions by his eye doctor not to drive. According to a factual report issued this week by the National Transportation Safety Board, Mr. Damschroder had been treated for age-related macular degeneration in the two years preceding the June 8, 2008, plane …
Positive Trend Found for Diabetic Eye Health; Macular Degeneration Linked to Heart Disease; How Poor Vision Impacts … (Marketwire)
Research Highlights of the October 2009 Issue of “Ophthalmology”
Inspire Pharmaceuticals to increase production of azithromycin ophthalmic solution (News-Medical-Net)
Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it has been communicating with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is increasing its production of AzaSite® (azithromycin ophthalmic solution) 1% in response to the manufacturing supply shortage of erythromycin ophthalmic ointment (0.5%).
