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Launching Ophthalmology in Space

With the recent successes of the European Space Agency’s landing its Rosetta probe spacecraft on a comet, there is a lot of attention and renewed enthusiasm over outer space. Since first landing on the moon in 1969, the number of studies about outer space, planets and the effects of space travel have exponentially increased. One […]

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By |February 2nd, 2015|Cutting Edge|0 Comments
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Artificial Retina May Help Restore Vision

A team of researchers from Tel Aviv University and Newcastle University have created a wireless and light-sensitive, flexible film that could potentially be used as a substitute for a damaged retina. Scientists have been working for years to develop an implant that can detect light and communicate with a person’s brain in the same way […]

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By |December 4th, 2014|Cutting Edge|0 Comments
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First-Ever Human Trial of an Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Treatment Set To Begin

What are Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are adult cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to an embryonic stem cell-like state through being forced to express genes and factors important for maintaining the defining properties of embryonic stem cells.

Cells of this type have been considered to be promising for future treatments since […]

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By |November 27th, 2014|Cutting Edge|0 Comments
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Blog Action Day for 2014

Every year, we welcome Blog Action Day, a free annual event that has become a tradition since its inception in 2007. The purpose of this celebrated day of free, collaborative expression is to unite the world’s bloggers around a single topic.

All bloggers post on the same day about vital global issues. Inevitably raising awareness, it […]

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By |October 9th, 2014|Community, Current Affairs, Vision Harvest|0 Comments
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Observing World Sight Day in 2014

World Sight Day is a global event celebrated on the second Thursday of October each year (October 9th of 2014). It focuses on bringing attention to blindness and vision impairment still suffered all over the planet.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), its sponsor, approximately 90% of visually impaired people live in developing countries where […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |October 7th, 2014|Community, Current Affairs, Team EyeCare 20/20|0 Comments
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Hope for Patients with Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema

Currently, treatment of wet macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema requires repeated injections costing thousands of dollars. In order to minimize side effects on the rest of the body, such as a stroke, antibodies that block a protein called VEGF must be directly injected into the eye.

There may be hope, however. In a recent study […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |September 16th, 2014|Cutting Edge, EyeCare Topics|0 Comments
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New Approach To Existing Procedures Offers Hope To Glaucoma Sufferers

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. It is estimated that as few as 10% of those with the disease receive medical attention for it. While there is no cure, treatment can help preserve sight.

What Is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a disorder of the eye that damages the optic nerve. In most cases, the damage is caused […]

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By |September 4th, 2014|Cutting Edge, Glaucoma|0 Comments
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National Eye Exam Month

Four reasons that you should be getting a regular eye exam.
 
August is National Eye Exam Month, and in its honor we’ve decided to keep you informed as to why you should be getting regular eye exams. Many of us who don’t have 20/20 vision already have regular appointments with our eye doctors, but even if […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |August 21st, 2014|EyeCare Topics, Seasonal eye care tips|0 Comments
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New Display Screens Promise Vision Correction

Could the screens on your tablet or computer correct your vision problems? That’s the question researchers from the University of California, Berkeley and MIT are trying to answer.
 
Think about your family and close friends. How many of them use either glasses or contacts on a daily basis? Odds are you know quite a few people […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |August 19th, 2014|Cutting Edge, EyeCare Topics, In the Journals|0 Comments
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Farsightedness – More Common Than You Think

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is one of the most common eye ailments in the world, affecting almost 1.6 billion people. However, the opposite problem, farsightedness, sometimes is overlooked when discussing vision problems. Farsightedness is exactly what it sounds like; the ability to see things far away relatively clearly while nearby objects may be blurry. Farsightedness is […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |August 7th, 2014|EyeCare Topics, Senior Vision|0 Comments
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The practices of OCLI Vision offer eye care services at locations throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania and specialize in primary vision care, LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetic eye care, and other services for patients in the Northeast.