Medical Breakthroughs
Optical/Aural (Seeing/Hearing)
A
Sight for Weak Eyes
Now,
a new option is available for when corneal transplants are just not
enough.
Posted 6/14/06
The
Buzz on Hearing
For everyone ready to hear some good news, check out the buzz coming
from Binghamton University in New York, where acoustic engineer, Ron
Miles, Ph.D., has been inspired by flies in his development of a new
directional hearing aid. It sounds like being a “fly on the
wall” just got a whole new meaning!
Posted
5/10/07
More
Fungal Eye Infections
All infections were linked to contact lens
use, and some were linked to Bausch & Lomb's ReNu MoistureLoc
contact cleanser solution. The company permanently pulled the
product from the shelves.
Posted 6/14/06
Reducing
Risk Factors for Macular Degeneration
New studies highlight risk factors for age-related macular degeneration
(AMD), the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the elderly. The
research reveals eating fish may decrease one's chances of developing AMD,
and smoking nearly doubles the risk.
Posted 7/12/06
Statins
May Improve Eye Circulation
Statins may provide more benefits than
lowering cholesterol. A small new study reveals the drugs may also
improve circulation in the eye.
Posted 5/9/06
Stem
Cells Rescue Vision
In a study done on rats, special cells grown from stem
cells have been shown to protect eyesight and have the potential to help humans
with eye diseases.
Posted 3/29/07