According to an article from the July 2008 issue of Ophthalmology Times, Google has launched a new health site www.google.com/health designed to allow for patients to create pesonal online profiles, import medical records, learn more about health issues, search for doctors and hospitals. The Cleveland Clinic is a partner in this venture.
Marissa Mayer, Vice President [...]
After a health risk warning from Canadian authorities, Sandoz Canada (Quebec) has recalled its prescription timolol eye drop, regulatory agency Health Canada said on its Web site. The agency has warned consumers not to use Sandoz timolol ophthalmic solution in 0.25% and 0.5% strengths, noting some bottles may contain greater quantities of the active ingredient [...]
A new survey conducted by the New England Eye Institute (Boston) and Transitions Optical (Pinellas Park, Fla.) has found that only 5% of consumers are aware that ultraviolet (UV) exposure can cause damage to their eyes, the two organizations reported jointly in a press release. The study also found that more than half (57%) of [...]
President Bush vetoed H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, last week. The House and Senate immediately voted to override the veto. The legislation provides for an 18 month ?fix? by stopping the 10.6% reduction that was effective on July 1, 2008 and the 5.4% cut scheduled to take effect [...]
LASIK monovision is a viable and increasingly accepted method for correcting presbyopic and pre-presbyopic refractive surgery candidates, according to results from a recent study. In addition, crossed monovision, in which the dominant eye is corrected for near vision, may be applied successfully in suitable candidates.
“Although the overall success of monovision was good, patient selection is [...]
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