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Johns Hopkins researchers find life in blood-starved retinas; shed light on vision lossLike all tissues in the body, the eye needs a healthy blood supply to function properly. Poorly developed blood vessels can lead to visual impairment or even blindness. While many of the molecules involved in guiding the development of the intricate blood vessel architecture are known, only now are we learning how these molecules work and how they might affect sight. 2 Nov 2009 08:33 Gene therapy hope to restore visionStudy shows gene therapy can restore vision to children with Leber congenital amaurosis. 27 Oct 2009 13:15 New non-invasive technology to measure glucose levels in the human eyeNew non-invasive technology designed to painlessly measure glucose levels in the human eye shows promise of one day replacing the finger-stick blood test, according to results of a pre-clinical study funded by Freedom Meditech, Inc. 14 Oct 2009 14:03 National survey highlights eye-careWhile the majority of South Africans (99%) know that carrots, spinach and salmon are good for their eyes, the Transitions Healthy Sight Survey has revealed that less than half (four out of 10) of respondents were aware that unhealthy eating habits can damage your eyes and exacerbate eye-related diseases such as diabetes and glaucoma. 6 Oct 2009 09:52 Age-related macular degeneration awareness during World Retina Week 2009Because of the fact that Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the third leading cause of blindness and vision impairment, the focus of this year's Retina Week falls on this debilitating disease with the 2009 theme being: “Improving Vision, Restoring Hope”. 21 Sep 2009 10:02 Carnosine may help prevent, treat cataractsResearchers are reporting evidence from tissue culture experiments that the popular dietary supplement carnosine may help to prevent and treat cataracts, a clouding of the lens of the eye that is a leading cause of vision loss worldwide. 16 Jul 2009 08:31 Do your drivers have healthy eyes?“Fleet managers have a responsibility to care for their drivers' eyes,” says Sieff Optometrists MD Brandon Sieff, “for their personal safety and to ensure the safety of all motorists.” 6 Jul 2009 12:00 Acoustics help blind people see the worldThe EU-funded CASBLiP project was conceived to integrate the image processing and acoustic mapping technologies into a single, portable device that could be worn by blind people and help them to navigate outdoors. 6 Jul 2009 07:16 Protect your biggest asset - your employees' eyesWhat do all modern office workers have in common? All of them strain their eyes on a daily basis for the benefit of the company. 1 Jul 2009 10:21 FDA focuses on contact lens safetyThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to improve contact lens safety by reminding consumers of the importance of following proper cleaning and storing procedures. Consumers who do not follow instructions for contact lens care and use increase their risk of serious eye infections that can lead to blindness. 18 Jun 2009 10:28 Ignoring the glaucoma family connection can cost you your eyesight
Don't turn a blind eye to glaucomaGlaucoma causes optic nerve damage, often associated with increased pressure within the eye. 5 Mar 2009 13:53 A closer look at dry eye
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For the second consecutive year, World Glaucoma Day is being commemorated in March in an effort to raise awareness about the silent “thief of sight” - Glaucoma. The particular focus this year in South Africa is to urge people with a family history of glaucoma to have their eyes examined. 
This uncomfortable disorder is much more common than you think 
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