June 2, 2014

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Research Review

Antidepressant use, age, health linked to abnormal binocular vision

Waterloo, Canada—According to research from the University of Waterloo in Canada, abnormal binocular vision dramatically increases with age but is correlated with a patient’s general health and antidepressant use. » More

Glaucoma drug may reverse obesity-related vision loss

A recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health found that the glaucoma drug acetazolamide (Diamox, Duramed Pharmaceuticals), when combined with a weight loss plan, can improve vision for patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). » More

Tacrolimus drops associated with improvement of refractory allergic ocular disease

Kochi, Japan—According to a recent study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology from Kochi Medical School in Japan, "tacrolimus eye drops are highly effective in treating allergic conjunctivitis with proliferative lesions and/or corneal involvement, and may reduce or replace topical steroid use." » More

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