National Eye Institute

Type: Organization

Name: National Eye Institute

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

What the NIH Age-Related Eye Disease Studies Mean for You

This fact sheet was written by the National Eye Institute and the National Institutes of Health. For more information please visit: http://www.nei.nih.gov/areds2Researchers with the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) reported in 2001 that a nutritional ... [Published Health Canal - May 18 2013]

Entities: Beta-Carotene, Zeaxanthin, Advanced Micro Devices Inc

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Baby boomers and age-related eye disease

(BPT) - As the population continues to age at an unprecedented rate, the concern about age-related eye disease comes more into focus.According to the US Census Bureau, the population of adults over age 65 is expected to double by 2025, and the American ... [Published FOX 23 KBSI - May 17 2013]

Entities: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Zeaxanthin, Age-Related

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Protect your vision: Millions have undetected vision issues

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUNDS, Md. - Everyone knows how important your eyes are for your quality of life. Even so, it is estimated that millions of people in the United States have undetected vision problems, eye diseases and conditions that affect their ability ... [Published Fort Hood Sentinel - May 16 2013]

Entities: Diabetes, National Eye Institute, Age-Related Macular Degeneration

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

University of Alabama at Birmingham

UAB ophthalmology department gets $1.125 million for glaucoma study

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- UAB researchers have landed a $1.125 million grant from the National Eye Institute to study the biomechanics of the eye and its role in glaucoma risk.The primary investigators in the Department of Ophthalmology, Crawford Downs and ... [Published al.com - May 16 2013]

Entities: Glaucoma, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Ophthalmology

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

National institutes of Health

Audacious Goals in Eye Research

The National Eye Institute (NEI) launched the Audacious Goals Initiative last year to drive innovation in vision research for the next decade and beyond.To encourage the broadest possible range of ideas and participants in this Initiative, the NEI held ... [Published The White House - May 15 2013]

Entities: National Eye Institute, National institutes of Health, Federal

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

The Methodist Hospital

Fish Oil Doesn't Seem to Help Age-Related Macular Degeneration, National Eye Institute Study

Staying up-to-date has never been simpler. Sign up for the today! A large-scale study has shown fish oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids do not alter the progression of age-related macular degeneration, says a national team of researchers including ... [Published BioSpace - May 14 2013]

Entities: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, National Eye Institute, The Methodist Hospital, FATTY ACIDS, Omega-3 Fatty Acid

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

DeVry University

Intercede Executives to Discuss Authenticated Identity at NFC Solutions Summit 2013

RESTON, Va. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Intercede, the producer of MyID and a world leader in identity and credential management systems, today announced that the company's chief technology officer, Chris Edwards, and vice president of business development, Peter ... [Published NewsBlaze - May 14 2013]

Entities: Peter Cattaneo, Chris Edwards, DeVry University, National Eye Institute

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

KCS' Patrick Ottensmeyer to Address Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Transportation Conference

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing, Patrick Ottensmeyer, will participate in a Crude by Rail Panel discussion at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Transportation ... [Published NewsBlaze - May 14 2013]

Entities: Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Kansas City Southern, Transportation, National Eye Institute, Railway Company

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Cigna Celebrates Healthy Vision Month with National Eye Institute

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Cigna (NYSE: CI) and the National Eye Institute (NEI) are celebrating Healthy Vision Month with a new and informative podcast to help individuals understand how fundamental healthy vision is to their overall health. ... [Published NewsBlaze - May 14 2013]

Entities: National Eye Institute, CIGNA Corporation, Lance Armstrong Foundation, Supply Chain, Hepatitis

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 4 reports

Fish oil supplements may not alter progression of age-related macular degeneration, say researchers

A large-scale National Eye Institute study has shown fish oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids do not alter the progression of age-related macular degeneration, says a national team of researchers including David M. Brown, M.D., an retina specialist ... [Published News-Medical.Net - May 14 2013]

Entities: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Beta-Carotene, Zeaxanthin, Supplement

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Yourwellness Magazine Follows Up NEI Vision Month Report

With the NEI calling on Americans to make their vision a priority during Healthy Vision Month, Yourwellness Magazine investigated a recent study which found that diabetes could contribute to visual impairment. Yourwellness, the gateway to living well ... [Published PRWeb - May 14 2013]

Entities: National Eye Institute, Diabetes, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Protect your vision

The National Eye Institute (NEI) is devoting its May 2013 observance of Healthy Vision Month to the importance of comprehensive eye exams in maintaining healthy vision. Officials are calling upon Americans to make their vision a priority by taking the ... [Published Wilkes Journal Patriot - May 13 2013]

Entities: National Eye Institute, UV radiation, Radiation, American Optometric Association

Quotes

"Based on apparent risks of beta carotene and possible benefits that are only evident within exploratory subgroup analyses, lutein + zeaxanthin requires further investigation for potential inclusion in the AREDS supplements."

Study evaluates effect of different supplements on reducing risk of progression to advanced AMD [Published NewsRX - May 17 2013]

...diabetic ulcers and chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute, and dehisced wounds," says Dr JohnJohn A Bennett, founder and CEO of Devon Medical. "The device's portability allows patients to receive wound healing treatment inside of their own home while participating in normal daily activities. We are excited to receive the CE mark as it will allow us to work with healthcare professionals to achieve similar patient compliance and positive outcomes across Europe and other parts of the world."

Medical Device Manufacturer Devon Medical Receives CE Mark for extriCARE Negative Pressure Wound ... [Published NewsBlaze - May 14 2013]

...treatment, Cigna is helping the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, celebrate Healthy Vision Month," said Bishop. "Together, the two organizations created an educational podcast to inform listeners about the importance of vision care and how a thorough exam can be an early detection to overall health issues."

Cigna Celebrates Healthy Vision Month with National Eye Institute [Published NewsBlaze - May 14 2013]

...Denis Humphreys. "Then, the eye care physician can communicate changes to the patient’s primary care physician or specialist and together, as a team, coordinate better treatment and control of a disease."

Cigna Celebrates Healthy Vision Month with National Eye Institute [Published Business Wire - May 14 2013]

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Baby boomers and age-related eye disease [Published FOX 23 KBSI - May 17 2013]
Protect your vision: Millions have undetected v... [Published Fort Hood Sentinel - May 16 2013]
UAB ophthalmology department gets $1.125 millio... [Published al.com - May 16 2013]
Audacious Goals in Eye Research [Published The White House - May 15 2013]
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Fish Oil Doesn't Seem to Help Age-Related Macul... [Published BioSpace - May 14 2013]
Intercede Executives to Discuss Authenticated I... [Published NewsBlaze - May 14 2013]
Medical Device Manufacturer Devon Medical Recei... [Published NewsBlaze - May 14 2013]
KCS' Patrick Ottensmeyer to Address Bank of Ame... [Published NewsBlaze - May 14 2013]
Cigna Celebrates Healthy Vision Month with Nati... [Published NewsBlaze - May 14 2013]
Cigna Celebrates Healthy Vision Month with Nati... [Published Business Wire - May 14 2013]
Cigna Celebrates Healthy Vision Month with Nati... [Published Business Wire Professional Services News - May 14 2013]
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Effects of Diabetes Take Significant Toll on Th... [Published Digital Journal - May 14 2013]
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Fish Oil Supplements May Not Prevent Blindness:... [Published MedIndia - May 14 2013]
Eye Health Ingredients: Nutrition off the Charts [Published Nutritional Outlook - May 14 2013]
Yourwellness Magazine Follows Up NEI Vision Mon... [Published PRWeb - May 14 2013]
Refining Supplements for a Blinding Eye Disease [Published National Institutes of Health - May 14 2013]
Focus on This: May Is Healthy Vision Month [Published Diabetes Self-Management - May 13 2013]
Protect your vision [Published Wilkes Journal Patriot - May 13 2013]
Fish Oil Doesn't Seem to Help Age-Related Macul... [Published Newswise - May 13 2013]
National Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS I... [Published FinanzNachrichten.de - May 13 2013]
National Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS I... [Published PR Newswire: Health - May 13 2013]
Tips For Keeping Your Eyes In Tip-top Shape [Published TriCities.com - May 11 2013]
Vitamins for Old Eyes, But Not Omega-3s [Published Daily Rx - May 11 2013]
Keeping Kids’ Eyes Safe from Sports-Related Inj... [Published HealthNewsDigest.com - May 10 2013]

Blogs

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NIH Study Provides Clarity on Supplements for P... [Published MedlinePlus Health News - May 07 2013] Source: National Eye Institute - Related MedlinePlus Page: Macular Degeneration ...
Fish-oil pills don't help prevent blindness [Published Consumer Reports Health Blog - May 06 2013] Fish-oil pills and supplements of lutein and zeaxanthin, nutrients found in many fruits and green leafy vegetables, don't boost the effectiveness of a popular vitamin and mineral combination previously found to help fight macular degeneration, the ...
Using Scientific Literature in Food or Dietary ... [Published FDA Law Blog - May 02 2013] By Katie Bond – Recent actions by FDA and the FTC serve as reminders that both agencies will consider the use of scientific literature in determining whether marketing for a food or dietary supplement conveys disease treatment or prevention. FDA recently ...
NIH encourages Americans to make vision a priority [Published News from NEI - May 01 2013] In May, Healthy Vision Month, the National Eye Institute (NEI) calls on Americans to make their vision a priority by taking the necessary steps to protect vision, prevent vision loss, and make the most of the vision they may have remaining. ...
Targeting Cholesterol Buildup in Eye May Slow A... [Published MedlinePlus Health News - Apr 03 2013] Source: National Eye Institute - Related MedlinePlus Page: Macular Degeneration ...

Audio/Video

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NEI: Ask a Scientist -- What is Colorblindness? [Published National Institute of Health - YouTube - Apr 30 2013]
NEI: Ask a Scientist -- Why did you become a sc... [Published National Institute of Health - YouTube - Apr 30 2013]
NEI: Ask a Scientist -- What is an optical illu... [Published National Institute of Health - YouTube - Apr 30 2013]
NEI: Ask a Scientist -- How did you become a sc... [Published National Institute of Health - YouTube - Apr 30 2013]
NEI: Optical Coherence Tomography Scan [Published National Institute of Health - YouTube - Feb 07 2013]

Press Releases

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Cigna Celebrates Healthy Vision Month with Nati... [Published Business Wire - May 14 2013]
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National Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS I... [Published PR Newswire: Health - May 13 2013]
Enzo and NIH File Patent Application for Therap... [Published Business Wire - May 07 2013]