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In research published July 2019 in Cell Reports, ophthalmology
researchers Douglas C. Dean, Ph.D, and Wei Wang, MD, Ph.D,
at the University of Louisville described metabolic changes that
result in reduced flow of glucose to photoreceptors. Rods and
cones utilize glucose as the main source of their metabolism and
function. Therefore, the disruption in glucose causes the starvation
and subsequent death of photoreceptors.
The researchers discovered that the disrupted glucose metabolism
found in Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is similar to changes seen in
lung cancer. This unexpected connection will make discoveries in
therapy useful for both diseases. “Both lung cancer and neurons
in the retina use glucose as a primary source for their metabolism.
Attacking glucose utilization is a major strategy in fighting lung
cancer.” Says Dean.
Retinitis pigmentosa is a hereditary eye disorder that affects 1 in
4000 globally. In the disorder, the photoreceptor cells in the retinaboth
the rods and cones deteriorate over time. In RP, the Rods
located in the outer regions of the retina are affected first causing
loss of peripheral and low light vision. In later stages, the cones,
located in the central part of the retina are affected. This causes RP
patients to lose perception of colour and visual detail in daylight
vision. In this later stage, patients may experience tunnel vision
and loss of clarity, making it difficult to perform daily tasks such as
driving, reading, recognizing faces and objects and walking around
without assistance.
The symptoms of RP typically occur in childhood. People with RP
often possess photophobia and have trouble seeing in low light
conditions. Because RP is caused by gene mutation, its progression
varies greatly from person to person. Some people with RP retain
central vision and a restricted peripheral vision into their 50s,
while others lose a substantial amount of their vision as soon
as early adulthood. Low vision aids are available to assist those
affected by RP to help them carry out daily tasks and maintain their
independence.
Ongoing research will help us find the causes and develop
treatments to prevent vision loss in RP. The National Eye Institute
(NEI) supports research for RP. Gene therapy in NEI supported
labs has shown promise to restore vision in a variety of types of
RP. Researchers are also evaluating various drug and nutritional
therapies for treating RP.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-07-disruption-glucose-rods-cones-shown.html
CRO (Clinical & Refractive Optometry) Journal Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO, is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to the Editorial Board, including Ruth A. Hyatt, OD, Kristine Huang, OD, Stephanie Ramdass, OD, and Andrew Rixon, OD.
The new members bring a breadth of diverse backgrounds and clinical experiences to complement the existing editorial team and are consistent with CRO Journal’s policy of diversifying the editorial board to reflect the changing demographics of the optometric profession and the emergence of digital technology for the delivery of clinical education.
New Appointees
Ruth A. Hyatt, OD, FAAO, Diplomate
Dr. Hyatt is currently the Primary Care Residency Director of the William V. Chappell, Jr. Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic in Daytona Beach, FL.She is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO).
She became a Diplomate in Public Health and Environmental Vision in 2018. Dr. Hyatt is an active member of the Armed Forces Optometric Society and is a consultant for the Accreditation Council of Optometric Education.
Kristine Huang OD, MPH, FAAO
Dr. Huang is an Associate Professor at the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) at Marshall B. Ketchum University where she teaches optometric interns in the Pediatric and Vision Therapy Services. She also works with residents in the Acquired Brian Injury Service.
Dr. Huang is a Fellow of the AAO, a member of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, and Clinical Director for the Special Olympics Southern California Opening Eyes.
Stephanie Ramdass. OD, MS, MBA, FAAO
Dr. Ramdass is currently in private practice at North Toronto Medical Optometry & Vision Care Centre, Toronto, ON and an Adjunct Faculty member of Ferris State University, Michigan College of Optometry (MCO).
She is a 2013 graduate of the Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry. Upon graduation she completed a Cornea and Contact Lens residency at MCO. She is a committee member of the International Myopia Institute.
Andrew Rixon, OD, FAAO
Dr. Rixon is the Residency Coordinator and an attending Optometrist at the Memphis VA Medical Center, Memphis TN. He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and consulting faculty member at Southern College of Optometry.
He is a Fellow of the AAO, on the executive committee of AAO’s Glaucoma section, and a member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society. Dr. Rixon is currently pursuing his diplomate in Glaucoma.
The appointments are effective August 2019. CRO Board appointments are for a three-year period.
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New Look Vision Group announced that it has entered into an agreement with Topology, a San Francisco-based leader in custom-tailored eyewear. The agreement gives New Look Vision Group exclusive rights to retail Topology products in Canada and other selected markets.
“The high-end custom-tailored eyewear market offers attractive opportunities to grow the premium segment of our business. Topology is leading the way in bringing technology to the world of custom-tailored eyewear, a segment at the crossroads of technology, cutting edge frames and precise optical measurement. New Look and Topology believe that technology will be used to improve eyewear products. With our significant retail footprint and our insight into customer demand for eyewear, the partnership will support Topology’s constant evolution of styles and designs, extending our premium products portfolio, and will bring Topology to the Canadian consumers,” stated Antoine Amiel, President and Chief Executive Officer of New Look Vision.
Eric Varady, Topology’s founder and CEO stated, “We are delighted to partner with the Canadian retail leader in optical. New Look Vision Group is a forward-thinking organization with a demonstrated track record of leveraging technology to elevate its customers’ retail experience. We are excited to expand the ways in which consumers will be able to experience Topology by offering our custom-tailored eyewear in-store to New Look’s discerning customer base.”
Topology uses the latest in 3D facial scanning, augmented reality, and advanced manufacturing to create high quality custom-tailored eyewear, for each and every individual. Topology’s patented mobile app takes over 20,000 measurements to develop a 3D model of facial features accurate to sub-millimeter level. The app automatically adjusts eyewear design to fit perfectly, and simultaneously extracts every optical measurement with unsurpassed 3D precision, delivering its custom-tailored offering to the most discerning of customers. Each pair of Topology glasses is cut from Italian acetate or lightweight, flexible stainless, uniquely inscribed with the customer’s name.
Topology will initially be available in 15 stores across Canada in the fall, located in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, before a wider rollout in early 2020.
Source: New Look Vision Group
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