Glaucoma News

Taking a prescription drug for a cosmetic side effect -- at the risk of other side effects -- may seem risky.

Article 123 of the European Patent Convention states, " A European patent application or a European patent may not be amended in such a way that it contains subject-matter which extends beyond the content of the application as filed ". The same rule also applies to UK patents under section 76 of the Patents Act 1977 .

Marijuana is an ineffective and unsafe glaucoma treatment. The consequences of untreated glaucoma is blindness.

The eyes may have it, but if they do, Dr. Jeff Duff of McAlester Vision Center now has the capability of early detection and treatment for glaucoma and other debilitating eye ailments.

In our series, "Search for the Perfect," we finally took a look at lashes. How can you actually lengthen them -- or fake the longer lash look? Actress Brooke Shields is known for talking about how much her lashes have grown in commercials for Latisse, the prescription-only serum that's taking the eyelash world by storm.

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It results from an excess of fluid within the front of the eye, the aqueous humor.

Abel Pharmboy is the nom de plume of an academic researcher and educator who took his PhD in Pharmacology and Therapeutics and BS in Toxicology.

Michael Jackson's dermatologist filed a lawsuit against the singer's estate claiming he's owed nearly $50,000 for treatments Jackson received during the final three months of his life.

Look in your wallet, purse, personal digital assistant or smart phone and you probably have a list of names, phone numbers and addresses.

As the aging population continues to rise in numbers, many ophthalmologist offices are preparing for a rise in the number of patients treated for glaucoma.

IOptima of the Israeli based Bio-Light group announces that they have received the European Patent Office approval for its OT-134 laser based system, known also as IOPtiMateTM , for the non invasive filtration treatment of Glaucoma.

Everett Hedeen had undergone eye surgery to relieve pressure caused by glaucoma in his right eye.

Michael Jackson's dermatologist has filed a nearly $50,000 claim against the singer's estate.

OWLS HEAD : Glaucoma is a disease causing an increase in the internal pressure of one or both eyes.

Allergan Inc. won a ruling in federal court that its patents on Alphagan, which lowers pressure in the eye in patients with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension, were infringed.

Novel Drug has Potential to Create Significant Improvement in Function of Diseased Tissue BRIDGEWATER, N.J. & RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.-- --Oct 22, 2009 - Aerie Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of novel treatments for glaucoma, today announced positive results from a Phase 2a study of its ...

As the economic crisis continues, some seniors may believe it's reasonable to skip their annual eye exam.

Eyecare Associates of Osawatomie has brought some big-city equipment to its small-town practice.

A PENSIONER, diagnosed with glaucoma after her eye appointments were repeatedly cancelled, has slammed the 'disgusting servicea TM at St Marya TMs Hospital.