EYE CONDITIONS IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Taylor & Francis Journals: "Conditions with high relative risk unique to TBI included corneal abrasion, blepharitis, chalazion/hordeolum, dry eye, traumatic cataract, vitreal prolapse and optic atrophy. This is distinct from those ophthalmic conditions unique to CVA, which included sub-conjunctival haemorrhage and ptosis."

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ACE INHIBITOR IN NORMAL TENSION GLAUCOMA

ScienceDirect - American Journal of Ophthalmology : Prevention of Visual Field Defect Progression With Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor in Eyes With Normal-tension Glaucoma
To report the effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor on visual field changes in normal-tension glaucoma (NTG). Although the present study is retrospective and the sample size is small, ACE inhibitor might have a favorable effect on the visual field in patients with NTG in this small study.

EYESTRAIN COMPLAINT IN CHILDREN

ScienceDirect - American Journal of Ophthalmology : Prevalence of Eye Disorders in Young Children With Eyestrain Complaints: "Most children complaining of eyestrain had a normal eye examination; whereas most children with refractive error, amblyopia, or strabismus were free of eyestrain, making this complaint a poor marker of eye conditions in young children. "

Travatan Z Approved by FDA

The first and only prostaglandin analogue without BAK is now available. Travatan Z manufactured by Alcon has just received approval. This may help alleviate the stinging and redness often associated with prostaglandin analogues.
See Alcon's Website for more information.

DW SILICONE HYDROGELS IMPROVE SYMPTOMS

Optometry and Vision Science - Abstract: Volume 83(10) October 2006 p 758-768 Objective and Subjective Responses in Patients Refitted to Daily-Wear Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses.

CYCLOSPORINE VS. STEROID IN GRAFT REJECTION

OSN SuperSite - Cyclosporine less effective than corticosteroids in preventing corneal graft rejection

EyeWorld Magazine: October 2006

EyeWorld Magazine: October 2006

Article about how smokeless tobacco is an even higher risk for cataract development than is smoking.