Keep Your Eyes Beautiful with Safe Makeup Tips 05/01/2008
SAN FRANCISCO -- Department store and drugstore makeup aisles are filled with a tempting array of makeup colors and products for the eyes. But knowing how to apply and remove eye makeup properly will not only make your eyes beautiful but will protect your vision as well.
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New Findings on Vitamin E and Cataracts in Women, Good Vision and Longer Life, and a Possible Cause of Glaucoma 05/01/2008
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Three studies in the May 2008 issue of Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, shed new light on important eye health issues: the role of antioxidant supplements, the relationship of visual acuity and mortality, and the complex causes of glaucoma.
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ACADEMY TESTIFIES AT FDA MEETING ON LASIK OUTCOMES AND SATISFACTION 04/25/2008
Washington, D.C. -- Physicians representing the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) and the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) spoke today to a meeting of the FDA’s Ophthalmic Devices Panel about the long track record of safety and effectiveness for LASIK eye surgery. LASIK has benefited millions of people, they said, and research should continue to determine how to improve outcomes even further for those who elect to have the procedure.
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Academy Board Approves Funding and Scientific Support of Lasik Quality of Life Study with FDA 04/11/2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Board of Trustees today approved a proposal to participate in and co-fund a prospective study on satisfaction and quality of life after LASIK surgery. The study will be conducted jointly by the Academy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Eye Institute (NEI) and the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS).
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Debra Rosencrance Named the PCMA Meeting Professional Honoree for 2008 04/08/2008
SAN FRANCISCO – The American Academy of Ophthalmology is pleased to announce that Debra Rosencrance, the Academy’s Vice President of Meetings and Exhibits, has been named the Meeting Professional Honoree for 2008 by the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), the meeting industry’s leading association. The Meeting Professional Honoree Award is the most prestigious award given by the PCMA and honors individuals based on their exceptional lifetime accomplishments as industry leaders. Rosencrance was among the award winners honored at a PCMA dinner held in Washington, D.C. on April 2.
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New Research on How Season of Birth May Affect Nearsightedness, and on Cornea Donor Sources 04/01/2008
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Does season of birth play a role in the development of nearsightedness? Do corneas from older donors meet quality standards for transplant surgery? These are among the topics explored in the April 2008 issue of Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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Watch Your Eyes When Playing Sports 03/27/2008
SAN FRANCISCO –Sean Peterson was looking forward to spending some time with his friends playing paintball one spring weekend. As a former college basketball player, Sean enjoys sports, and paintball seemed like a fun opportunity to employ some of his athletic skills. But what started out as an enjoyable outing eventually turned into a medical emergency. Sean moved his protective mask briefly, and in that brief interval, a paintball hit him in his left eye.
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Organized Ophthalmology and Government Agencies Discuss Study Design for Dissatisfied LASIK Patient Clinical Trial 03/17/2008
Arlington, VA and San Francisco, CA--The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) have joined with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Eye Institute (NEI) to form a first-of-its-kind joint task force to discuss the design of a study to identify dissatisfied post-LASIK patients, define their significant symptoms and examine the impact of those symptoms on quality of life. The task force marks the first time that the FDA has requested guidance from outside organizations regarding the design of such a study. The task force’s goal is to hammer out issues involving the feasibility and design of a study.
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World Glaucoma Day Calls Attention to Silent Thief of Sight 03/04/2008
World Glaucoma Day Calls Attention to Silent Thief of Sight
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New Research on Cataract Prevalence, Alternative Glaucoma Therapies Online, Seatbelts vs. Airbags, and Hearing Loss in Glaucoma Patients 02/27/2008
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Are cataract rates on the decline? Should glaucoma patients seeking alternative therapies trust what they find online? Are seatbelts still important to protect eyes in auto accidents, now that most cars have airbags? What’s the connection between hearing loss and one form of glaucoma? These are among the topics explored in the March 2008 issue of Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. |
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