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Researchers uncover new information source, the cornea of the human eye

Two Columbia University scientists, Dr. Ko Nishino and Prof. Shree K. Nayar, have discovered how images reflected in the cornea of the human eye can provide the basis for technical advances in such varied areas as the analysis of historical photographs and the development of communications tools for paralyzed patients.

10 Jul 2004

Alarming rise in the number of patients treated for eye injuries caused by paintballs

As part of Eye Injury Prevention month in July, the American Academy of Ophthalmology -- the Eye M.D. Association -- warns the public about the dangers of paintballs to the eyes.

22 Jun 2004

Eye drops may prevent the onset of glaucoma in African Americans

Eye drops that reduce elevated pressure inside the eye can delay or possibly prevent the onset of glaucoma in African Americans at higher risk for developing the disease, researchers have found.

14 Jun 2004

Engineering principles applied to the eye to better understand diseases and injuries

The theories of structural engineering have been applied to better understanding diseases and injuries to the eye in the first paper from Interface, the Royal Society’s new cross-disciplinary journal, published online today (Thursday 6 May 2004).

6 May 2004

Custom or Wavefront-guided LASIK produces superior vision quality compared to traditional LASIK eye surgery

An independent researcher reporting at the annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) finds that "Custom" or Wavefront-guided LASIK produces superior vision quality compared to traditional LASIK eye surgery. "While conventional LASIK is good, we're finding that wavefront guided LASIK yields sharper and higher quality vision, and higher patient satisfaction compared to conventional LASIK.

2 May 2004

LASIK surgery affected by humidity and temperature

Humidity and temperature levels can affect LASIK surgery results, increasing the number of people who need follow-up procedures, report researchers from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

20 Apr 2004

$Pittsburgh eye center to offer refractive procedure for presbyopia$

Pittsburgh eye center to offer refractive procedure for presbyopia

UPMC Eye Center has become one of the first in Allegheny County to offer conductive keratoplasty (CK) for presbyopia. Recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it is the first and only FDA-approved vision technology that improves near vision in the millions of baby boomers with presbyopia, the age-related eye condition that sets in after age 40.

14 Apr 2004

Fixing your eyesight...while you sleep!

UNSW researchers have found the first scientific evidence that special orthokeratology (OK) contact lenses worn only while you sleep may be able to correct long-sightedness

13 Apr 2004

Cornea News and Research

Researchers uncover new information source, the cornea of the human eye

Alarming rise in the number of patients treated for eye injuries caused by paintballs

Eye drops may prevent the onset of glaucoma in African Americans

Engineering principles applied to the eye to better understand diseases and injuries

Custom or Wavefront-guided LASIK produces superior vision quality compared to traditional LASIK eye surgery

LASIK surgery affected by humidity and temperature

Pittsburgh eye center to offer refractive procedure for presbyopia

Fixing your eyesight...while you sleep!

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