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Glaucoma in dogs and cats results from a variety of abnormal conditions of their eyes which cause a rise in the pressure of the fluids within the globe. Comment?
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Blessed to have glaucoma treatments for pets
Glaucoma in dogs and cats results from a variety of abnormal conditions of their eyes which cause a rise in the pressure of the fluids within the globe. Comment?
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From champers to chocolate, 20 things you never knew were good for you. . .
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... been shown to stimulate appetite in chemotherapy patients, ameliorate feelings of sickness and nausea, help treat glaucoma and relieve pain. They don't call it 'the good weed' for nothing. www.cbsnews.com/stor ... Comment?
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US Leading Dermatologists Review Latisse Benefits for Eyelash Growth
... FDA pivotal studies for Latisse underscore the safety of the drug. Anecdotally, many patients who used Lumigan for glaucoma in one eye only have applied Lumigan to the other eye to even out the lash growth--under the supervision of their ... Comment?
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Keeping wary eye on glaucoma symptoms
Experts recommend early screening, as of age 40, to reduce the risk of glaucoma. Comment?
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Longer Lashes With Latisse: It's A Love/Hate Thing
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Latisse, originally a glaucoma drug marketed under the name Lumigan, was approved separately at the end of last year for its eyelash-enhancing purposes, and its maker, Allergan, says 2009 sales could reach $70 million by the end of the year. Comment?
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QLT Acquires Early-Stage Ophthalmic Asset for US$7.5 Million
QLT Inc. today announced that the Company has acquired OT-730, a prodrug of a beta adrenergic antagonist under investigation for the treatment of glaucoma, from privately-held Othera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Comment?
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Glaucoma awareness month: how to prevent this silent disease and overview of current treatments
Spread the word, January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month . This is an important time to educate the public on the symptoms of the disease, preventive measures and treatments available to lower the rate of incidence of glaucoma in the US. Comment?
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... the need for glasses or contacts. Lasers are also involved in other eye surgeries, such as cataract removal, glaucoma treatment, and cosmetic improvements. Scientists are constantly searching for new applications of lasers in all areas of medicine ... Comment?
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German Lang. Media: Risky Violin Playing
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Charged with traditions Christmas eve is one of these opportunities where one dusts off violin or piano, cello or flute to play some tunes like "Silent Night" or "O Tannenbaum". Some are eager . Comment?
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Glaucoma: A leading cause of blindness
... field of vision, or the pen laid down on the left slips out of sight. Such visual disturbances could be symptoms of glaucoma.The disease results in damage to nerve cells in the retina and the optic nerve. However, when symptoms occur it is often ... Comment?
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... prostamide, a man-made prostaglandin analog which lowers eye ball pressure (when applied directly to the eyeball in glaucoma) but also causes growth of hair/eyelashes. Maxolash eyelash conditioner contains active prostaglandin analogues, or similar ... Comment?
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Jenice Armstrong: The eyes have it: Lash treatments are the popular new trend in body care
... Doctors noticed that patients who used Latisse (formerly called Lumigan), which was originally prescribed to treat glaucoma, grew longer, more lush lashes. Late last year, the federal Food and Drug Administration approved Latisse for cosmetic use. ... Comment?
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Top Five Greenwash Posts of the Year
... eyelashes. Latisse, interestingly, is the same product as controversial drug Lumigen, which was developed to treat glaucoma. Though the applications are different, with a little clever marketing and re-branding, the makers behind the two drugs hoped ... Comment?
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Persistent high pressure leads to a referral for a glaucoma consultation.
A 72 year-old Caucasian male was referred to the Wills Eye Institute Glaucoma Service for consultation regarding treatment options for glaucoma in both eyes. Comment?
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New glaucoma procedure in testing
Sherwood Park resident Melinda Amyotte has found herself participating in a new minimally-invasive procedure to treat people with glaucoma. Comment?
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The eyes have it: Lash treatments are the popular new trend in body care
... Doctors noticed that patients who used Latisse (formerly called Lumigan), which was originally prescribed to treat glaucoma, grew longer, more lush lashes. Late last year, the federal Food and Drug Administration approved Latisse for cosmetic use. ... Comment?
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Jenice Armstrong: The eyes have it: Lash treatments are the popular new trend in body care
... Doctors noticed that patients who used Latisse (formerly called Lumigan), which was originally prescribed to treat glaucoma, grew longer, more lush lashes. Late last year, the federal Food and Drug Administration approved Latisse for cosmetic use. ... Comment?
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Optonol: Reaping $180m from a device the size of a grain of rice
... $22 million from investors since its inception. Optonol develops microscopic drainage shunts for the treatment of glaucoma. Alcon will pay $170 million to $180 million in the initial stage of the deal, but TheMarker has learned that Optonol's ... Comment?
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Swiss eye drug maker Alcon acquires Optonol Ltd.
Swiss eye drug maker Alcon said Monday it will buy Optonol Ltd., an Israeli medical device company that makes surgical implants to treat glaucoma patients. Comment?
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