Acucela Doses First Subject In Phase I Trial For Age-Related Macular Degenera bi2561828 Acucela Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for blinding eye diseases, announced today that has dosed the first subject a Phase I trial for lead compound ACU-02

Experts: Sunglasses more than fashion statement (The Courier News) bi2561828 The sun getting brighter, the days are getting warmer and people are coming out of houses. This time of year means Little League, yard work and home improvements that have been put on hold by winter. Dr. Terry Voirin, general ophthalmologist at Wheaton Eye Clinic Plainfield, warns people that all these activities can damage eyes protective measures are not taken

Sunglasses shield eyes from long-term damage (Billings Gazette) bi2561828 Everyone, including children, who spends time the sun should wear sun, said James Cornetet, an ophthalmologist the Billings Clinic. Long-term exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays has been linked to cataracts, macular degeneration and, ..

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked To Prevention Of Macular Degeneration (Medical New bi2561828 Researchers have more good news for those who enjoy eating fish. Ameta-analysis published the June issue of Archives ofOphthalmology found that consumption of foods high omega-3fatty acids, such as fish and flax, linked to a reductionin the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - a common eyedisease

Health Alert-Macular Degeneration Expo (WTVO - WQRF Rockford) bi2561828 Macular degeneration a medical condition predominately found elderly adults, where the center of the inner lining of the eye, known as the "macular" suffers thinning, and some cases, bleeding

Acucela Doses First Subject In Phase I Trial For Age-Related Macular Degenera bi2561828 Acucela Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for blinding eye diseases, announced today that has dosed the first subject a Phase I trial for lead compound ACU-02

A Genetic Marker For Nearsightedness? Update On Vitamins And AMD, And Recover bi2561828 The June 2008 issue of Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, includes a groundbreaking study on genetic factors and nearsightedness, a cautionary tale on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients' vitamin use, and good news for people who have had an acute attack of optic neuritis

UV protection for eyes important consideration summer sun (The Longview Ne bi2561828 Remember the advice to go and get yourself some cheap sun?..

Protect Your Eyes Style: Cinzia Designs Offers Top Tips for Protecting You bi2561828 Cinzia Designs announces the Top 5 Tips for protecting your eyes style summer. Each summer the Sun Safety Alliance designates a week to promote sun safety awareness. This year Sun Safety Week June 1st through June 7th

Profile: Discover Vision Centers sees a need and fills (The Kansas City Star) bi2561828 Jim Denning believes he clearly sees where eye-care needs are headed the future. The chief executive officer of Discover Vision Centers looking at the aging baby boomer population, numbers about 78 million, and has expanded to meet that group's needs

Protect Your Eyes This Summer (WDEF Chattanooga) bi2561828 Summer means protecting not only your skin, but your eyes too. The same ultraviolet rays that cause skin cancer can also damage our eyes. read more..

Eyes Need Protection From Sun, Too (CBS News) bi2561828 It's not just your skin you have to shield from UV rays, says Dr. Emily Senay , who adds it's important for parents to watch out for kids' eyes, as well

Grant To Be Used For Research On Reconstruction Of The Outer Retina - Lincy F bi2561828 The Discovery Eye Foundation (DEF) pleased to announce they have received a $2,380,000 grant from The Lincy Foundation, headquartered Beverly Hills, CA

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