Half as many cases of glaucoma progressing to blindness
Wednesday, February 26 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
The probability of glaucoma leading to blindness has fallen by half since 1980, according to a study published in Ophthalmology In the last 34...
Read MoreEssilor buys Coastal.com
Wednesday, February 26 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
Essilor has entered into an agreement with Coastal Contacts Inc to acquire Coastalcom, a transaction worth about $430 million The purchase price of...
Read MoreSlow the progression of AMD: go to the gym!
Monday, February 24 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
Moderate aerobic exercise helps to preserve the structure and function of damaged retinal nerve cells, and could therefore slow the progression of...
Read MorePostmenopausal hormones may reduce glaucoma risk
Sunday, February 23 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
Using postmenopausal hormones (PMH) containing estrogen may reduce the risk for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), according to a study published...
Read MoreFrance looking to Canada’s system as a reference
Wednesday, February 19 2014 | 00 h 00 min | News
A recent report from the French Senate claims that it’s time to clarify the role of optometrists and orthoptists in order to improve access to eye...
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