Michels, a Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., ophthalmologist, has been treating some patients afflicted by the wet form of the disease with Lucentis, a Genentech Inc. drug that was placed on fast-track review by the Food and Drug Administration and could be approved this month.

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WiFi Allows Indian Eye Specialists to Screen Patients in Remote Cinics

Tuesday, June 13th, 2006

Technology based on WiFi wireless networks allows eye specialists at a hospital in India to screen patients in remote clinics via a video conference.

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Fusarium Keratitis, Corneal Infection, Spreading in USA & Worldwide

Tuesday, June 13th, 2006

Dangerous fungal eye infection ‘Fusarium Keratitis’, that sparked the May 15 market recall of Bausch & Lomb’s ReNu with MoistureLoc contact lens solution may be more widespread than previously thought, researchers report.

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High Carbohydrate in Diet Linked to Cataract Formation

Saturday, June 10th, 2006

Allen Taylor, Ph.D., at Tufts University and colleagues reported that carbohydrate intake in older nondiabetic persons is related to the development of nuclear and cortical lens opacities.

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Free Lasik Surgeries For Physically Challenged

Saturday, June 3rd, 2006

If you are a quadriplegic and you need glasses, a new foundation may be able to get you Lasik for free, according to NBC4’s Dr. Bruce Hensel.

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How to Treat Your Dry Eyes

Saturday, June 3rd, 2006

Dry eyes is a condition characterized by a decrease in the production of tears or change in the quality of tears.

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