eyes

Eating disorder in Diabetic girls lead to eyesight damage.

Diabetic girls were more likely to have an eating disorder when compared with non-diabetic girls. Some reported binge eating and used to take less than their prescribed dose of insulin in order to lose weight. Under dosing of insulin lead to early onset of diabetes related complications and are associated with increased risk of permanent eyesight damage. Intensive treatment to diabetes co...

Early therapy aids eyesight

Early therapy for early outset glaucoma appears to slow the advancement of the disease. Researchers report immediate treatment of the most common form of glaucoma appears to impact the progression of vision loss.// This has very few significant signs. Doctors are able to detect it only in a detailed eye exam. In this study, doctors recruited 202 patients who had early stage glaucoma in on...

A Drug That Protects The Heart, Found To Protect The Eyes

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. There's no cure, but researchers have discovered a link // that may help prevent the disease. Drugs designed to protect your heart may also help your eyes. The disease is often attributed to simply getting older, but new research suggests there could be another risk factor -- Cholesterol. Researchers wondere...

Fruits found To Be Good For Eyes

Eating more fruit might help protect the eyes against a leading cause of age-related blindness , say researchers.In a large study conducted involving // men and women it was found that those who consumed at least three servings of fruit a day had a 36-percent lower risk of developing age-related maculopathy than those who ate less than one-and-a-half servings. Previous studies have link...

Eyes,The Window To The Future

A new study reports the vessels in the eyes may be the window to detecting future hypertension as the retina appears to narrow before blood // pressure exceeds normal range. For this study, researchers used special cameras to photograph the retinas of more than 3,500 people. Most of the participants were 49 years or older. Researchers also measured the blood pressure of the patients and...

Lymph Cell Growth In Eyes Related To Macrophages

Researchers from Harvard Medical School had discovered a kind of immune cells called macrophages are behind the growth of new lymph vessels in the eyes. These new lymph vessels help in healing of the eyes in case of there being any wounds. // The discovery of this new role for the macrophage, published in the September 2005 Journal of Clinical Investigation, may ultimately inspire inn...

Using Eyes As The Line Of Reference For Fetal Brain Imaging

The technologies and research in the areas of fetal imaging focus on modalities such as (MRI). The tests are safe for pregnant women, their unborn babies and newborns with MR imaging that uses no ionizing radiation. This enables diagnosis and treatment of many // disorders that were previously undetectable or worsened by delayed intervention.. Fetal MRI is usually performed when ultrasoun...

Lesions in the eyes may forecast a stroke

The eyes are, since ages, regarded as a mirror of the inner self. However, according to a new study, eyes may now predict the likelihood of a stroke and stroke-related death. // The study, published in the October issue of Neurology, describes a novel simple, non-invasive diagnostic tool using the eyes to determine whether people have a higher risk of suffering from a stroke. Accordin...

New Gadget To Protect The Eyesight Of Children

A new gadget has been unveiled by a Taiwan based company for protecting the eyesight of children by warning them not to sit too close to the TV. The TV will be switched off if the warning goes unheeded.// The new gadget, TV Magic Tool, is an alarm system placed on top of a TV set. It uses a passive infrared (PIR) sensor to judge the distance between the TV set and the viewer. <br...

Use Of Viagra May Affect Eyesight

Men who have a history of heart problems and consume anti-impotency pills like viagra run a very high risk of getting their eyesight damaged, according to a study conducted by the University of Alabama. //The researchers suggest that taking viagra may result in the anterior optic nerve receiving a lesser blood flow, giving rise to tissue damage. The British Medical Journal has published t...

Grandma Recovers Eyesight Miraculously

Joyce Urch, a 74-year-old grandmother has recovered her eyesight after suffering a massive heart attack. She had been blind for the past 25 years, and appears to have miraculously regained her sight after a heart operation.// She said: 'When I first came round I just opened my eyes and shouted, I can see, I can see. I said to (husband) Eric, You've got older haven't you? But I thou...

Kannada Superstar Dr. Rajkumar's Eyes Donated As Per His Wish

Dr Rajkumar (77), Kannada superstar and winner of the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award, died of cardiac arrest at a Bangalore hospital this afternoon. //The superstar had come in the limelight when he was held captive by late sandalwood smuggler Veerappan for more than 100 days, about six years ago, according to sify.com. As per his wish, the eyes of Kannada thespian Rajkumar were...

Yellow Fruits And Vegetables Help In Fight Against Loss Of Eyesight

Researchers from the US have shown that yellow plant pigments play a role in protecting people from developing// age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study conducted by the scientists at the University of Wisconsin, which has been published in the Journal of Ophthalmology, states that carrots might not actually help a person in the dark but brightly coloured yellow and green veg...

Women Afflicted With Dry Eyes As They Approach Menopause

A survey sponsored by the Society for Women's Health Research has found that 62 percent of menopausal and perimenopausal women suffer from dry eye.// This symptom occurs more in women than in men and is directly linked to the hormonal imbalances in menopause. Some of the changes that occur are like burning, itching or scratchiness, of the eyes, blurred vision and sensitivity to light....

Anti-cholesterol Statins May Be Helpful For Eyes Too

Drugs that are used for lowering cholesterol have been found to be useful for the eyes too. A new study suggests that the anti-cholesterol statin drugs are helpful in improving// the blood circulation in the retina thereby reducing the risk of diabetic retinopathy and other eye diseases as well. According to foodconsumer.org, the Japanese study included 12 healthy men, average age 21 y...

Heart Disease Predicted from Eyes

A Melbourne scientist has been awarded a national prize for developing an imaging technique, which can measure changes in blood vessels in the eyes that would help identify people at risk of heart disease //. Professor Tien Wong, from the University of Melbourne's Center for Eye Research, received the $50,000 Commonwealth Health Minister's Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Re...

Its all in the mind and the eyes: senses deceive sometimes!

With advancements in research taking giant leaps each day it is nice to find an interesting way to look at things being investigated//. A new study now points out that we feel relatively, the feelings and perceptions change with the frame of mind we have at that pint of time. An article investigates the precise effect of fatigue and physical state on the perception of environment we...

Troubling Dry Eyes and Mouth links with Sj?gren’s Syndrom

Classical symptom of Sj?gren’s (SHOW-grins) syndrome was found to be the combination of dry eyes and mouth//, which lasts for long periods. Typical signs and symptoms include dry, gritty or burning eyes, intermittent blurry vision, a dry mouth that causes difficulty swallowing, dental cavities and enlarged parotid glands. The parotids are a pair of salivary glands behind your jaw and in...

Watchful Eyes Ensures Honesty

A study suggests that the belief of being watched makes people behave more honestly, even if the eyes are not real//. A Newcastle University team monitored people dropping money in a canteen "honesty box" while they bought a drink. They observed that people put nearly three times more money when a poster depicting a pair of eyes was pasted above the box than a poste...

Power Cuts Cost Patient His Eyesight

A man who lost sight in one eye because of a city hospital's inability to activate emergency power supply during two successive black-outs in the middle of a cataract surgery was awarded over Rs one lakh in compensation by a consumer court here//. "It had taken about 15-20 minutes of crucial and precious time for the restoration of power supply, which clearly reflected the lack of basi...

Decline in Human Donor Eyes Affects Vision Research

A decline in the number of human donor eyes provided for ophthalmology research by U.S. eye banks may have a negative impact on clinical ophthalmology// , according to an article published in the July issue of Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. “Nowhere do impediments to obtaining human eyes for research have more impact than in the effort to understand age-related macular...

Yellow and green vegetables for better eyesight

Kids are often told that eating carrots will boost their eyesight, but according to a recent research, yellow and green vegetables like peas// , sweet corn and brocolli have chemicals that may be good for the eyesight. The diets of 1,700 American women of the age group 50 to 79 were studied by researchers at the University of Wisconsin to observe the affect of diet on their chances of de...

Go Green with Popeye: Learn why his eyes pop out for spinach!

Eyeing greens and devouring them is a favorite pastime for the cartoon man, Popeye, who simply preens at the mention of the green goodies//. An acclaimed brand ambassador of spinach and an icon that little kids swear by, what is the secret behind the 77 year old sailor’s eyes, who still boasts of a perfect vision without the help of appendages? Scientists from the University of Manches...

Post-operated Cataract Patients Lose Eyes

Orissa: Two of at least 15 people who had undergone cataract operation in Orissa recently had to lose one of their eyes after they suffered // from severe post-operative complications, an official said Friday. A team of ophthalmologists conducted cataract surgery on a few senior citizens at the neighbouring Deogarh town on Sep 13 in a free health camp organised under the aegis of Nati...

Zaditor? - over-the-counter drug for itchy eyes

According to Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Zaditor? (ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution 0.025%), prescribed for the temporary prevention of itchy eyes due to allergic conjunctivitis has been endorsed by the U.S. //Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for over-the-counter use. Eye allergies affect around 40 million people in the U.S. This includes allergy due to seasonal allergen...

Apollo Eyes Expansion in Kolkata, Opens Ayurveda Clinic

Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals has asked the West Bengal government for 10 acres of land in the new township of Rajarhat near here for setting up// a Rs.1.5 billion institute. The medical institute would provide training as well as conduct research in the medical field, said V. Satyanarayana Reddy, CEO, Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata. 'We are waiting for the government...

Iron Deficiency can Cause Dark Circle Under Eyes

Dark rings around eyes can be caused by iron deficiency, says Britain's leading nutritionist Jane Clarke//. Anaemia is a sign that not enough oxygen is getting to the body tissues. There are several types of anaemia, but iron deficiency is the most common. This can be treated easily in many cases by eating right food, the online edition of Daily Mail quoted him as saying....

Breast Fed Children Have Better Eyesight

According to a study conducted by British researchers, breast fed babies have a better vision when compared to their bottle fed counterparts//. This once again goes on to prove the numerous benefits of breast feeding. This study was conducted by Institute of Child Health in London among 262 children in the age group of four to six. In this group, 184 children have been bottle-fed wit...

Zinc in Body Could Affect Eyes: Study

The mineral zinc, which is present in every part of the body, could be an indicator of common eye diseases, says a study that could help// in the development of new treatment. Zinc had previously been shown to contribute to the formation of plaques in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease. It is also vital for the healthy working of many of the body's systems. Zi...

Let Blind Eyes Be Opened - Stem Cell Therapy and Aniridia

British scientists offer a ray of hope to persons suffering from aniridia - a rare defect of being born with no iris.// Around 1,000 people in the UK alone, suffer from this rare genetic disorder, aniridia, which means they are born without the stem cells that can rejuvenate tissue in the eye. Sufferers develop diseases normally associated with old age - such as glaucoma or c...

Playing Video Games Could Improve Eyesight

Playing video games that involve firing guns could improve eyesight, suggests// a study. Playing "Gears of War," "Lost Planet," "Halo" and other action video games can improve eyesight, say Daphne Bevelier of the University of Rochester and other researchers who conducted tests on 10 male college students. The students started out as non-gamers and then received 30 hours...

Computer Software Less Reliable Than Radiologists' Eyes in Detecting Cancerous Tumors

Radiologists using computer-aided detection software for mammograms are more likely to interpret a benign growth as potentially cancerous than "human reviewers using// their eyes and experience," and CAD systems do not help detect more cancers, according to a study. CAD systems use complex algorithms to identify "suspicious" areas of a mammogram for a radiologist to review. The system...

Dry Eyes Are More Than a Nuisance

Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a condition characterized by an insufficiency in the amount or quality of tears. For the millions of Americans// who do suffer from DES, it can get in the way of daily living. Our eyes need tears to keep them healthy. In most people, a constant tear film lubricates and protects the eyes. In people with DES, a decreased production of fluid can weaken the tear f...

Eyes Wide Shut-To The Dangers Of Kajal

According to New York City officials, many are blind to the perils of imported eye cosmetics//. The officials are warning the public about the use of such eye makeup products known as kajal, kohl and surma which are imported from Asia, Middle East and North Africa. These products used traditionally by ladies to beautify the eyes are believed to contain above 50 percent lead, a known toxi...

Young Woman's Eyes Gouged Out By Her Partner

In a ghastly attack on a young woman, an Australian man gouged out both her eyes with an electric cattle prod. // Believed to be the 28-year-old woman's partner, a man of around 30 years was arrested in the wee hours of the morning, after the incident. The horrific string of events began with an argument between both of them, heard on the streets of a Victorian country t...

Researchers Use Gene Therapy to Restore Eyesight in Blind Mice

A new study has used gene therapy to bring back eyesight in mice that had a form of hereditary blindness. The finding may have an impact on many of the common blinding diseases in humans, researchers now state. The study was conducted by a team of researchers led by John J. Alexander at the University of Florida. As part of the study, researchers conduc...

Many Hours on Computer may Harm Eyes

Long hours at a computer can harm your eyes, say experts, who advise frequent short breaks every half hour or so to minimise the damage. Studies have shown that eyestrain and other vision problems can occur in as many as nine out of 10 people using video display terminals at work, said Kerry Beebe, an optometrist and spokesman for the American Optometric Association (AOA)....

Many Hours on Computer may Harm Eyes

Long hours at a computer can harm your eyes, say experts, who advise frequent short breaks every half hour or so to minimise the damage. Studies have shown that eyestrain and other vision problems can occur in as many as nine out of 10 people using video display terminals at work, said Kerry Beebe, an optometrist and spokesman for the American Optometric Association (AOA). <br...

Eating Fish Oil can Save Eyesight: Study

A dollop of fish oil may be enough to prevent the loss of vision and even blindness that sometimes afflict premature babies, a new study has shown. When researchers gave tiny doses of omega-3 fatty acids -- found in wild salmon, sardines, anchovies and other coldwater oily fish -- to mice with the eye disease retinopathy, the loss of blood vessels which causes the condition decreas...

Researchers Reveal Why Eyes See Things Changing Colour

Researchers at the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia have solved the mystery behind why people occasionally see things change colour before their eyes. Samo and Marko Kreft of the university, who conducted a study using pumpkin seed oil, say that it happens due to the unique makeup of the cells in the eye's retina, and specific physical properties of substances themselves. <br...