Researchers used data from the Beaver Dam Eye Study population to further examine the association between supplementation and age-related eye diseases. Medscape Ophthalmology
Children with congenital obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct are at increased risk for visual problems later on, a new study shows. Reuters Health Information
Glaucoma, seen as a disease of high intraocular pressure, may involve neurodegeneration along the entire visual pathway. Possible protective, regenerative, and neuroenhancing strategies are proposed. Medscape Medical News
AGS 2008 highlighted the importance of detecting glaucoma early, while detailing some of the latest thinking in causes and treatment of the disease. Medscape Ophthalmology
More Americans oppose than support a Republican plan to revamp the Medicare healthcare program for seniors, presenting a challenge to the party ahead of next years presidential and congressional elections. br / iReuters Health Information/i