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July 2009 Welcome to Eye-Opener™, our e-newsletter for eye care professionals. Our goal is to notify you of new articles on the AllAboutVision.com website. We believe you should be aware of what your patients are reading, and we're committed to keeping you informed.
Understanding Color Blindness Tests A new article explains screening and quantitative color blindness tests, illustrated with an animated graphic of Ishihara plates. Read more... 2009 LASIK Costs LASIK costs have remained about the same during the past few years, according to a first quarter 2009 AllAboutVision.com report commissioned from a leading industry analyst. Read more... Groundbreaking Insights About Human Vision Neuroscientist Mark Changizi presents revolutionary concepts about human vision in his new book, The Vision Revolution. Read more... Dry Eye in Men Increases with Age A study analyzes men's risk factors for dry eye and speculates why age is a factor. Read more... Cataract News A five-year study has been launched to determine the benefits of cataract surgery in people who have both cataracts and Alzheimer's disease. Read more... Diabetic Retinopathy News Certain antihypertensive medications slowed the progression of diabetic eye injury by up to 70 percent, according to researchers. Read more... Researchers find a link between diabetic retinopathy and obstructive sleep apnea. Read more... Glaucoma News The number of glaucoma surgeries is rising, but Medicare payments for the procedures are declining. Read more... Alcon has discontinued the development of anecortave acetate for intraocular pressure reduction after a phase 2 clinical trial produced disappointing results. Read more... Researchers say taking glaucoma eye drops other than beta-blockers during pregnancy can increase the risk for low birth weight infants. Read more... Macular Degeneration News A new predictive model for AMD includes factors for both genetics and health habits. Read more... The FDA has approved an injectable steroid implant for the treatment of macular edema that resulted in a three-line improvement for some study participants. Read more... Study results indicate that consuming high amounts of trans-unsaturated fats increases the risk of AMD. Read more... Refractive Surgery News Wavefront LASIK yields excellent visual acuity and contrast sensitivity but increases higher order aberrations, according to a new study. Read more...
What's New in Contact Lenses A new LensAlert kit includes colorful lens cases and alerts contact lens wearers when to replace their contacts and lens case. Read more... What's New in Eyeglass Frames Soccer brand Umbro has kicked off a sporty frame collection for off-the-field wear. Read more... What's New in Eyeglass Frames for Kids & Teens Besides offering 100 percent UVA and UVB protection, Fisher-Price Animals of the Rainforest sunglasses for infants and toddlers feature Kid-Tuff technology. Read more... What's New in Eye Products New safety goggles fit over prescription eyeglasses and feature wrap-around lenses for good peripheral vision. Read more... German scientists are developing interactive data glasses that would allow wearers to open applications and view information or images by moving their eyes. Read more... Bausch & Lomb has released a prescription topical eye drop for bacterial conjunctivitis. Read more... What's New in Lenses A new version of Definity progressive lenses has shatter-resistant material and improved design symmetry, according to Essilor of America. Read more... What's New in Low Vision Products Magnifiers with bright, direct, LED light clip to eyeglasses, safety glasses and the available cushioned headband. Read more... What's New in Sunglasses New women's sunglasses by shoe designer Jimmy Choo bring back the '80s large-frame style. Read more...
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