Archive for July, 2006

Great Glasses Empire Faces a $4-Million Fine

Saturday, July 29th, 2006

The man behind the fast-growing Great Glasses empire faces a $4-million fine if convicted of defying a court order demanding that he obey the law.

New Safety Eyewear Complies With the ANSI High Impact Standard

Saturday, July 29th, 2006

Willson Safety Products have launched (July 13, 2006 ) its new A700 and A800 Series of high quality safety eyewear, providing two of the greatest values in the eye protection market. Designed with sporty style in mind, the eyewear meets the demanding ANSI safety standards.

47 Lost Their Eye-Sight After Cataract Operation at a Free Medical Camp

Saturday, July 29th, 2006

A team of eight doctors had performed Cataract operation for 47 persons at the Periyakulam Government hospital on January 24 and 25, and all of them lost their eye sight due to fungal infection detected in the theatre. Later, they discovered that a rat had died in the AC equipment of the theatre, and it [...]

How to Determine Appropriate Contact Lenses

Friday, July 28th, 2006

Different contact lenses suit different people and there are many factors which determine which the best ones are for each individual and indeed whether they are appropriate at all.

Advanced Technique to Control Glaucoma

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), an advanced laser therapy, to control glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye leading to optic nerve damage), was launched here Monday.

The Gift of Sight Program by Baptist Health

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

When the lens of the eye turns cloudy enough to impair vision, it is considered a cataract. They are the main cause of blindness worldwide. Four out of ten persons over 60 years old develop cataracts. Treatment consists of a safe and simple surgical procedure. And if you qualify, it can be done [...]

How to Protect Your Eye: 10-Point Eye Health Plan

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

10-point Eye Health Plan by leading healthy lifestyle expert, Pamela Peeke, MD, MPH, NWHRC Medical Advisor.

Staying Too Long in an Air-Conditioned Rooms is Bad for Eyes

Monday, July 24th, 2006

People who wear contact lenses or have to use computers for a substantial period of time every day are advised by doctors not to stay too long in an air-conditioned rooms.

Good News for Sufferers of Color Blindness

Monday, July 24th, 2006

Recent breakthroughs in eye treatment methods come as good news to sufferers of color blindness.

New Vision Ccorrection Technology(Zyoptix Aspheric) in India, Reduces Post-Lasik surgery Sight Distortions

Monday, July 24th, 2006

Bausch and Laumb launched a new vision correction technology in India, Zyoptix Aspheric, which reduces post-Lasik surgery sight distortions.