News related to Acular (Ketorolac Ophthalmic) and/or conditions it is approved for
Cataract Surgery Doesn't Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study
Source: MedicineNet Eye Care Specialty [2009.11.10]
Title: Cataract Surgery Doesn't Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 11/9/2009 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 11/10/2009
Cataract Surgery Doesn't Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Eyes & Vision News [2009.11.09]
HealthDay - MONDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Cataract surgery doesn't
appear to speed the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD),
according to a new study that challenges the belief that treating one
cause of vision loss worsens the other.
Study Finds Lack Of Diffusible VEGF Growth Factor Can Cause Retinal Defects Similar To Dry Macular Degeneration
Source: Eye Health / Blindness News From Medical News Today [2009.11.03]
Scientists at Schepens Eye Research Institute have found that when the eye is missing a diffusible form of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), i.e. one that when secreted can reach other cells at a distance, the retina shows defects similar to "dry" macular degeneration, also called geographic atrophy (GA).
Ozurdex Implant Approved for Macular Edema
Source: MedicineNet Edema Specialty [2009.06.19]
Title: Ozurdex Implant Approved for Macular Edema
Category: Health News
Created: 6/19/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/19/2009
Nearly 18 Million Will Have Macular Degeneration by 2050
Source: MedicineNet Macular Degeneration (Age-Related Type) Specialty [2009.04.15]
Title: Nearly 18 Million Will Have Macular Degeneration by 2050
Category: Health News
Created: 4/15/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/15/2009
Macular Degeneration (Age-Related Type)
Source: MedicineNet Eyeglasses, Sunglasses, and Magnifiers Specialty [2007.12.27]
Title: Macular Degeneration (Age-Related Type)
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 7/23/1999 6:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 12/27/2007
Smoking Causes Blindness
Source: Eye Health / Blindness News From Medical News Today [2009.11.18]
AMD Alliance International strongly urges all smokers to participate in the Great American Smokeout on November 19 to save their eyes and protect their vision from the debilitating effects of macular degeneration. Research has demonstrated that age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a progressive disease that causes the loss of central vision, is two to three times as frequent among tobacco smokers, and the risk is dose dependent(1, 2).
PSivida Corp Reports Favorable 12-Month Interim Safety And Efficacy Results From Iluvien™ Human PK Study
Source: Cleft Palate News From Medical News Today [2009.03.16]
pSivida Corp, a leading drug delivery company, reported the interim 12-month safety and efficacy results from the first human pharmacokinetic study (PK Study) of Iluvien™. The study is being conducted by the Company's licensing partner Alimera Sciences. Iluvien is an intravitreal insert being developed for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME).
Ruboxistaurin (RBX) may reduce risk of vision loss in diabetics
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Endocrinology and Diabetes
Phase III trial demonstrates ruboxistaurin (RBX) may reduce the risk of vision loss especially in diabetic macular edema.
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