Ophthalmology
Gene Therapy 'Gave Me Sight Back' Print E-mail
Written by Helen Briggs - BBC News   
Three US citizens who lost their sight in childhood have reported a dramatic improvement in vision after having gene therapy in both eyes.

There was some improvement after the genetic fault in one eye was corrected four years ago.

Now, one woman has described her joy at seeing her children's faces, after her second eye was treated.
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Stem Cells: New Hope for Macular Degeneration Print E-mail
Written by Daniel J. DeNoon - WebMD   
Embryonic Stem Cells Safe; Some Vision Gained in First 2 Patients Treated
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Experimental Contacts May Ease Pain... Print E-mail
Written by Brenda Goodman - WebMD   
Experimental Contacts May Ease Pain After Laser Eye Surgery

Study Suggests That Lenses Laced With Pain Meds Could One Day Replace Regular Eye Drops

Researchers are developing contact lenses that may one day deliver painkilling drugs directly to the cornea after laser eye surgery.
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Most Contact Lens Wearers Don't Follow... Print E-mail
Written by Salynn Boyles - WebMD   
Most Contact Lens Wearers Don't Follow Safety Steps
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Vision Problems Decreasing in People With Diabetes Print E-mail
Written by Denise Mann - WebMD   
But Too Few Getting Routine Eye Exams
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