Training in relaxation and visual imagery with patients who have open-angle glaucoma: http://www.springer link.com/ content/y1017p1p 012m0654/ Abstract This study investigated the effects of training in relaxation and visual imagery on the intraocular pressure (IOP) of patients suffering from primary...
These images come from GE's IN Cell Image Competition. The source article can be found here: http://www.newscientist.com/gallery/dn16308-inner-workings-of-cells/1 See comments below the images. The trabecular meshwork is a key component of the key, found at the base of the cornea (the transparent...
The results represent a high degree of success and safety compared with current glaucoma procedures. Globes' correspondent 24 Dec 08 13:43 Bio-Light Israeli Life Sciences Investments Ltd. (TASE:BOLT) portfolio company Ioptima Ltd has received the results from the six months follow-up monitoring period...
The original article is found on the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) website. HHMI investigator Simon W. M. John shares our perspective on intraocular pressure monitoring. He recognizes that intraocular pressure can vary quite a lot even in one day and that the value of measuring intraocular pressure...
We need to make some big decisions. And soon. I would like the FitEyes community -- you -- to get intimately involved in making these decisions. The issues before us are partly financial and technical, but they also extend to the core of what this community is about. So let me dive right in to the discussion...
Over the last several years, original research conducted by FitEyes.com has supported the observation that our internal state (which largely consists of our thoughts and emotions) is fundamentally related to the health of our eyes. Our physical health and our state of consciousness are intimately related...
I experimented with a new recipe today. This is a healthy recipe with many of my favorite healing foods for the eyes. Topping (all organic): 3 large leaves of collard greens 6 pc kale 1 large leaf of red swiss chard 2 leaves of red cabbage 3-4 "bunches" (sprigs?) of fresh cilantro 1 sprig of...
Glaucoma is a neurodegenerative disease of the optic nerve. Neuroprotection should be of great interest to any glaucoma patient. The abstracts below deal with potential use of dietary antioxidants in the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. Calabrese V, Cornelius C, Mancuso C, et...