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In a recently published mouse study, researchers discovered that a single x-ray given to a young mouse provided durable and potentially lifelong protection against glaucoma. The scientists used a very small, 3 mm x-ray beam on one eye of the mice that were prone to glaucoma. They found that in the exposed eye, the mice [...]
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For many years, doctor’s and scientists have characterized glaucoma as an eye disease; but a new research indicates that glaucoma may in fact be a neurological disorder similar to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s that in fact causes nerve cells in the brain to degenerate and die. Experts in the field have always thought that the vision [...]
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There are currently many options for glaucoma treatment. You can choose surgery (trabulectomy), the implantation of a shunt, or many different types of medications and eye drops, all designed to help with your symptoms. With treatment, glaucoma symptoms and intraocular pressure can be significantly slowed and even stopped. However, how do you know which is [...]
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Latanoprost, also called Xalatan, is an industry leading glaucoma medication. But did you know that it is also known for creating longer, darker lashes? With runway fashions turning towards a more natural look, using latanoprost may be more important than previously thought. According to the Financial Times, leading fashion designers are choosing to veer away [...]
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A California scientist who has spent the last ten years working on an experimental laser procedure to turn brown eyes blue is now testing the procedure on humans. Dr. Gregg Homer uses a specially tuned laser to destroy the natural brown pigment melanin in the iris, the colored part of the eye. The whole procedure [...]
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Clermont Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held ophthalmic-focused biopharmaceutical company, just announced positive results from a phase III trial of non-preserved latanoprost. In the study, non-preserved latanoprost was compared to Xalatan® (latanoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.005%, in subjects diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma. Non-preserved latanoprost proved as effective as Xalatan drops. In addition, non-preserved latanoprost was better tolerated [...]
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An article on the website of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, a non-profit medical association of physicians specializing in hair transplant and restoration surgery, refers to the use of latanoprost for eyelash growth. The article, Medical Treatment for Eyelash Enhancement?reads, in part: A class of drugs known as prostaglandin analogues have engaged interest [...]
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