Advances in lens tech aid aging eyes and presbyopia
The article reviews aging eye presbyopia and the rise of disposable contact lenses for reading vision. It contrasts bifocals, multifocals, monovision and progressive-addition lenses, noting adaptation ease, light transmission issues, depth perception tradeoffs, and thinner lenses from modern materials. It highlights brands and experts from the Southern California College of Optometry.
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United States
Tim Edrington
Southern California College of Optometry
Fullerton
Edrington
Robert Lee
Lee
Surgical options explored for presbyopia treatment
Researchers review laser reshaping lenses and implants as potential presbyopia cures. FDA has not approved any procedure for presbyopia. off label use is common but risks remain. Techniques discussed include Laser Thermal Keratoplasty, intraocular multifocal lenses from Allergan, CrystaLens, scleral expansion, and Laser presbyopia reversal with SurgiLight.
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Food and Drug Administration
Lawrence Chao
University of California, Irvine
Ronald Kurtz
UCI
Chao
Kurtz
Allergan
CrystaLens
C&c Vision
SurgiLight Inc
Orlando
Fla
Europe
Airlines urged to warn passengers on clot risk on long flights
Britain pressed carriers to inform travelers about the danger of blood clots from extended sit times. Deep vein thrombosis can be fatal for about 100 yearly. The American Physical Therapy Association offers tips: walk the aisle hourly when allowed, or perform seated ankle and foot exercises to improve circulation.
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American Physical Therapy Association
Association
Inversion exercise gear and WaterRower contact info
The Q A lists Hang Ups Inversion Products in Puyallup Washington with a dealer locator and phone number for upside down machines. It also notes WaterRower a Rhode Island and England made water resistance rowing machine sold at Omni Fitness stores for 995 dollars with a wall-friendly lean and rolling feature.
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Teeterhangups. Com
Puyallup
Wash
A. WaterRower
Waterrower.com
Rhode Island
England
Omni Fitness
Seattle Times
Vision aging resources and contact points listed
The American Optometric Association and National Institute on Aging provide vision health resources for adults over 40. Contact details include addresses in St Louis Missouri and Bethesda Maryland, phone numbers, and websites for further guidance on eye care and aging.
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al About Vision
Vision
Allaboutvision
American Optometric Association
N. Lindbergh Blvd
St. Louis
Aoanet.org
National Institute On Aging
Center Drive
Msc
Bethesda
Nih.gov
Nia
Community Health and Support Group Calendar
Readable listings show a wide range of health and well being programs across Franklin Williamson counties. Programs include Alzheimer’s and arthritis support groups, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, HIV counseling, and weight loss groups led by local centers and hospitals with contact numbers for each location.
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Franklin Williamson
Benton
Marion
Mon
Thor
Jackson County Health Department
Wed
Thur
IDPA
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