Glaucoma - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Glaucoma is a group of disorders involving the optic nerve, often associated with a rise in intraocular pressure. Uncontrolled glaucoma can lead to blindness.
Glaucoma is a group of disorders involving the optic nerve, often associated with a rise in intraocular pressure. Uncontrolled glaucoma can lead to blindness.
According to the study, a single injection of Avastin into the eyes of premature babies can help prevent blindness.
During the study, 150 premature infants were randomly assigned treatment with Avastin injections or with lasers. All the infants in the study had suffered retina damage near the optic nerve. The study results pointed out that among 75 infants who were given Avastin , only 6% infants had recurrence as against 42% infants who received the laser treatment.
Playing Bagpipes Increases Risk of Blindness
Playing bagpipes increases the risk of eye disorders which may lead to blindness.
Playing bagpipes increases the risk of eye disorders which may lead to blindness.
Further study is needed to ascertain risks related to the use of these injections on premature babies.
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US Approves New Trial of Embryonic Stem Cells on Blindness
US biotech company Advanced Cell Technology on Monday said that government has cleared to start its second trail using human embryonic stem cells to treat blindness, in older people.
US biotech company Advanced Cell Technology on Monday said that government has cleared to start its second trail using human embryonic stem cells to treat blindness, in older people.
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Colored Contact Lenses (Courtesy Lady Gaga) Can Cause Blindness
Pop singer Lady Gaga-inspired trend of wearing coloured contact lenses could damage people's eyes, opticians have warned.
Pop singer Lady Gaga-inspired trend of wearing coloured contact lenses could damage people's eyes, opticians have warned.
