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- Orbis International Calls for “All Eyes on 2020” and Preserving the Future of Visionhttps://modernod.com/news/orbis-international-calls-for-all-eyes-on-2020-and-preserving-the-future-of-vision/2476963/On the eve of World Sight Day, Orbis International is celebrating achievements of the eye health community over the past two decades, and warns of a projected global tripling in demand for eye care over the next 30 years. 2020 is a critical year for Orbis International and other leaders in
- Johns Hopkins Researchers Advance Search For Safer, Easier Way to Deliver Vision-Saving Gene Therapy to The Retinahttps://modernod.com/news/johns-hopkins-researchers-advance-search-for-safer-easier-way-to-deliver-vision-saving-gene-therapy-to-the-retina/2476942/In experiments with rats, pigs, and monkeys, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have developed a way to deliver sight-saving gene therapy to the retina. If proved safe and effective in humans, the technique could provide a new, more permanent therapeutic option for patients
- On World Sight Day, Orbis International Calls for “All Eyes on 2020” and Preserving the Future of Visionhttps://modernod.com/news/on-world-sight-day-orbis-international-calls-for-all-eyes-on-2020-and-preserving-the-future-of-vision/2476936/Today, Orbis International commemorates World Sight Day by celebrating achievements of the eye health community over the past two decades, and warning of a projected global tripling of blindness over the next 30 years. Next year is a critical year for Orbis International and other leaders
- International Sports Vision Association Launches ‘Dynamic Visual Skills for Sports’https://modernod.com/news/international-sports-vision-association-launches-dynamic-visual-skills-for-sports/2476801/A growing body of evidence confirms that visual abilities can be strengthened and enhanced by means of appropriate visual training, making an athlete’s eyesight one of the most important pieces of equipment they have. To
- Alan R. Morse, JD, PhD, Vision and Healthcare Services Innovator, Will Retire As President & CEO of Lighthouse Guildhttps://modernod.com/news/alan-r-morse-jd-phd-vision-and-healthcare-services-innovator-will-retire-as-president-ceo-of-lighthouse-guild/2476695/James M. Dubin, Chairman of the Board of Lighthouse Guild, announced that Alan R. Morse, JD, PhD, will be stepping down later this year as President & CEO of Lighthouse Guild after an extraordinary career of almost 52 years as a leader and innovator in the field
- Envision Research Institute Announces Search for Post Doctoral Fellows to Study Low Visionhttps://modernod.com/news/envision-research-institute-announces-search-for-post-doctoral-fellows-to-study-low-vision/2479664/The Gigi & Carl Allen Envision Research Institute (ERI) is now calling for letters of intent to apply for its next round of postdoctoral research fellowships. Launched in 2015 with a goal to restore function to those who are blind and visually impaired, the ERI provides access to funds, facil
- NORA and Concussion Legacy Foundation Offer New Educational Resource on Vision Problems and Symptoms Following a Concussionhttps://modernod.com/news/nora-and-concussion-legacy-foundation-offer-new-educational-resource-on-vision-problems-and-symptoms-following-a-concussion/2479702/Following a concussion or other traumatic brain injury (TBI) there is often an interruption in communication between the eyes and the brain. Studies show that at least 50 percent of TBI patients suffer from visual dysfunctions, with one such study finding a 90 percent incidence of post-trauma vis
- CheckedUp Announces Expanding Reach in Vision Care and New Product Features at the Point of Carehttps://modernod.com/news/checkedup-announces-expanding-reach-in-vision-care-and-new-product-features-at-the-point-of-care/2479734/CheckedUp announced several new product features to optimize their health care decision technology. With more than 5,000 eye care professionals in the CheckedUp network, the technology empowers patients during their health care journey by engaging and educating them about their care, preventions,
- Penn’s Experimental Gene Therapy Saves Night Vision in Dogs, Paving the Way for Human Testshttps://modernod.com/news/penns-experimental-gene-therapy-saves-night-vision-in-dogs-paving-the-way-for-human-tests/2479925/In 1990, scientists discovered a genetic mutation that turns an important light-sensing protein in the retina into a toxin that steadily destroys the ability to see in low light. <
- Study Compares the Accuracy of Subjective Refraction Using a Vmax Vision’s VASR vs. Traditional Refractionhttps://modernod.com/news/study-compares-the-accuracy-of-subjective-refraction-using-a-vmax-visions-vasr-vs-traditional-refraction/2480157/A comparison study reported at ARVO 2018, conducted by Drs. Christopher Lievens, Christina Newman, Alan Kabat, and optometry student Jacob Weber at the Southern College of Optometry (SCO), included 50 healthy subjects