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New research may help treatment of Norrie disease and familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR)

Researchers have discovered that genetic mutations underlying two inherited eye disorders arise in different components of a single intracellular signaling pathway that is responsible for development of blood vessels in the eye.

22 Mar 2004

Information about Lasik eye surgery, a new technique to treat cataracts

Using an advanced microsurgical technology, called Aqualase(R), a New York eye surgeon is now able to use a procedure to essentially "wash" cataracts away. "By using Aqualase(R) to treat my cataract patients, I am able to dissolve the clouded lens with pulses of warm, naturally balanced salt water solution in order to 'wash away' the lens layer by layer," said Satish Modi, M.D., F.R.C.S. ( C ), a leading ophthalmic surgeon in Poughkeepsie.

22 Mar 2004

Study of three treatments of type 2 diabetes in children and teens has begun in US

A clinical study comparing three treatments of type 2 diabetes in children and teens has begun in 12 medical centers and their affiliated sites around the country, HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced today.

22 Mar 2004

Eye Health News and Research

Latest Eye Health News and Research

New research may help treatment of Norrie disease and familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR)

Information about Lasik eye surgery, a new technique to treat cataracts

Study of three treatments of type 2 diabetes in children and teens has begun in US

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Eye Health News and Research

Latest Eye Health News and Research

New research may help treatment of Norrie disease and familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR)

Information about Lasik eye surgery, a new technique to treat cataracts

Study of three treatments of type 2 diabetes in children and teens has begun in US

Genetics & Genomics - Second Edition eBook

How medical manufacturing trends are evolving: From performance testing to 3D vision

Utilizing firefly liquid handling for laboratory developed tests

Immunopeptidomics offer new hope in cancer research

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