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Do you have dry eyes?

March 22, 2006

A recent study at Brigham and Women’s Hostipal in Boston found that the amount, type and ratio of essential fatty acids in the diet may play a key role in dry eye prevention in women. The study had 3 specific findings: Women with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their diet had a [...]

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Clear Care and Aosept temporarily unavailable

March 2, 2006

ClearCare is back! Ciba representatives informed me that it shipped to Shoppers Drugmart, Loblaws and Walmart last week. Other locations will be restocked soon. I often recommend Clear Care contact lens solution for many of my patients. It is especially great for individuals who have sensitivities to other solutions. Unfortunately, Ciba Vision Canada which produces [...]

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Shades of Jackie Onassis

February 9, 2006

Allyn Scura offers authentic vintage and antique eyewear online (these are not reproductions but never-worn old stock!). All prices are in US dollars and they ship anywhere in the world using US Postal Global Priority and Express. RetroSpecs is a UK-based site that ships to the US (and it appears that they are willing to [...]

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Age Related Macular Degeneration

January 19, 2006

Canadian Living has published one woman’s story and her dealing with age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD). Who is most likely to get AMD? The greatest risk factor is age. Although AMD may occur during middle age, studies show that people over age 60 are clearly at greater risk than other age groups. For instance, [...]

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Why is the letter “E” on top of all eye charts?

December 9, 2005

From Ask Yahoo!: Dear Yahoo!: Why is the letter “E” on top of all eye charts? Rebecca Beaverton, Oregon Dear Rebecca: The standard eye chart is called the Snellen Chart, after the Dutch ophthalmologist Herman Snellen (1834-1908). Snellen developed the chart in 1862; it measures visual acuity, or the ability to see from a fixed [...]

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Links for 2005-11-15

November 16, 2005

Getting rid of glasses for good Even Lasik patients can’t focus up close as they grow older. A second procedure shows promise in clearing the blur. ReSTOR eye surgery The Food and Drug Administration approved the procedure in April. Sundin won’t need eye surgery But he’s still unsure if he’ll wear a visor, after he [...]

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