Avastin and Lucentis are equivalent in treating age-related macular degeneration
At two years, Avastin (bevacizumab) and Lucentis (ranibizumab injection), two widely used drugs to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD), improve vision when administered monthly or on an as needed basis, although greater improvements in vision were seen with monthly administration for this common, debilitating eye disease, according to researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health. (Source: News from NEI)
Source: News from NEI - April 30, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: News and Events Source Type: news
NEI Hosts University of Philippines Chancellor
On March 29, 2012, NEI director, Dr. Paul Sieving and senior management hosted Dr. Manual Agulto, Chancellor of the University of Philippines in Manila. Dr. Agulto also leads National Institutes of Health of the Philippines and is the only ophthalmologist to lead a major university campus in the world. (Source: News from NEI)
Source: News from NEI - April 24, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: News and Events Source Type: news
NEI Hosts Director of Suraj Eye Institute
On March 30, 2012, NEI deputy director Dr. Deborah Carper, senior management, clinical research team members and geneticists at NEI met with Dr. Vinay Nangia, head of Suraj Eye Institute in Nagpur, India. (Source: News from NEI)
Source: News from NEI - April 24, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: News and Events Source Type: news
NIH encourages Americans to make healthy vision last a lifetime
Common eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) threaten millions of Americans, potentially robbing them of vision, mobility, and independence. New discoveries are yielding sight-saving treatments, but early diagnosis, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up care are essential to preventing irreversible vision loss. (Source: News from NEI)
Source: News from NEI - April 24, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: News and Events Source Type: news
New App to the Help the Blind Recognize Objects
NantWorks LLC has released the new LookTel Recognizer app designed to help people who are blind or visually impaired recognize everyday objects by using their iPhone camera. Users build their item database by capturing an image of an item and recording an audio description. The LookTel Recognizer will then immediately recognize the item the next time the phone camera is pointed at it. (Source: News from NEI)
Source: News from NEI - March 14, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: News and Events Source Type: news
Swaroop Alcon Award
Dr. Anand Swaroop, chief, Laboratory of Neurobiology-Neurodegeneration and Repair (N-NRL), joins a group of select scientists whom the Alcon Research Institute (ARI) regards as "outstanding, internationally recognized experts at the cutting edge of their respective field of vision research." (Source: News from NEI)
Source: News from NEI - March 14, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: News and Events Source Type: news
ARVO Honors Three NEI Scientists
Drs. Igal Gery, Anand Swaroop, and Stanislav Tomarev will be recognized by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) with their prestigious "FARVO" (Fellow of ARVO) designation. This award honor members for their individual accomplishments, leadership, and contributions to the Association. (Source: News from NEI)
Source: News from NEI - March 14, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: News and Events Source Type: news
NIH spotlights research for rare eye diseases during Rare Disease Day
On the fifth annual Rare Disease Day, the National Eye Institute (NEI), a part of the National Institutes of Health, joins patients and organizations around the world to raise awareness of rare diseases, celebrate advances in treatment, and pledge continued support of rare disease research. (Source: News from NEI)
Source: News from NEI - February 28, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: News and Events Source Type: news
NIH statement on Glaucoma Awareness Month, January 2012
Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss in the United States, affecting about 2.2 million Americans. The National Eye Institute (NEI) leads research toward better prevention, detection, and treatment of this often silent but devastating disease. During Glaucoma Awareness Month, NEI highlights research advances, showcases education and awareness efforts, and reminds Americans that early detection and treatment is the best way to prevent vision loss. NEI advises all Americans at risk of glaucoma to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam every one to two years. (Source: News from NEI)
Source: News from NEI - January 4, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: News and Events Source Type: news
NIH encourages annual dilated eye exams during National Diabetes Month
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common and debilitating complications of diabetes. During National Diabetes Month, the National Eye Institute (NEI), a part of the National Institutes of Health, is encouraging people with diabetes to get annual dilated eye exams and take steps to avoid vision loss. (Source: News from NEI)
Source: News from NEI - November 3, 2011 Category: Opthalmology Tags: News and Events Source Type: news
Decorative Contact Lenses
Around Halloween time, health experts fear that consumers will harm their eyes with unapproved decorative contact lenses. These are contact lenses that some people use to temporarily change their eye color or to make their eyes look weird - for example, giving them an "eye-of-the-tiger" look. Dr. Rachel Bishop, chief of the Consult Service at the National Eye Institute, talks with Joe Balintfy of NIH Radio about this potentially harmful practice. (Source: News from NEI)
Source: News from NEI - October 27, 2011 Category: Opthalmology Tags: News and Events Source Type: news
National Eye Institute urges older Americans to protect their vision
Older people are at increased risk of several eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, and glaucoma. AMD can cause profound loss of central vision due to the breakdown of the eye's light-sensing cells in the retina. Cataracts cloud vision through clumping of proteins in the eye's lens. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve often due to increased pressure in the eye. The increase in type 2 diabetes, which is more common in older Americans and especially minorities, means many more are at high risk for diabetic retinopathy, a disease that impairs vision due to diabetes-related injury to the eye's...
Source: News from NEI - October 10, 2011 Category: Opthalmology Tags: News and Events Source Type: news
Funded by National Eye Institute, Makers of Bionic Eye Receive Eight Millionth Patent
The Argus II retinal prosthesis, developed by Second Sight, Inc., with funding from the National Eye Institute (NEI), was recognized September 8, 2011, in honor of being the 8 millionth patent issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The Argus II is a device that restores limited sight to the blind. (Source: News from NEI)
Source: News from NEI - September 22, 2011 Category: Opthalmology Tags: News and Events Source Type: news
NEI Displays Eye Health PSA in Times Square
If you're walking around 42nd Street and 7th and 8th Avenues in New York City, take a look up at the CBS Super Screen and you'll see a public service announcement (PSA) from the National Eye Institute (NEI). This 15-second spot, which runs once each hour, will be on display from April through September. (Source: News from NEI)
Source: News from NEI - July 1, 2011 Category: Opthalmology Tags: News and Events Source Type: news
Going Blind, Film and Discussion
On June 7, the National Eye Institute (NEI) hosted the showing of Going Blind, a documentary that seeks to raise public awareness about vision loss and low vision issues that profoundly affect the lives of an increasing number of people. The NEI provided support for the film through its Healthy Vision Community Awards Program. The film profiles people who have lost sight through blinding diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma, infection and injury. To learn more about Going Blind, including how to obtain the film, visit http://www.goingblindmovie.com/. (Source: News from NEI)
Source: News from NEI - June 14, 2011 Category: Opthalmology Tags: News and Events Source Type: news
