Secrets of retinoblastoma uncovered

Thursday, February 2, 2012

A study published in Nature helped identify the mechanism that makes retinoblastoma – an eye tumour that is found in 5,000 children worldwide each year – so aggressive. Retinal cells are generally slow to form. They take years or even decades to multiply, often going undetected. However, retinoblastoma is more like the sprinter than the marathon runner. This...

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Better vision equals better grades

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Treatment of convergence insufficiency in children can help improve their performance at school, according to a recent study published in the January issue of Optometry and Vision Science. This study shows that improving the ability to focus on objects close up has a positive direct effect on the reduction of problems at school, on behaviour at school and on...

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Small treasures in our eyes

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Researchers have identified adult stem cells of the central nervous system at the back of the eye. This could make it easier to access cells needed for transplants in patients and could provide the key to certain eye diseases. The stem cells were found in the layer of cells known as the retinal pigment epithelium. They are able to self-renew and can therefore wake...

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Transforming Canada’s health care system

Monday, January 30, 2012

The Canadian Medical Association continues to campaign for the adoption of a set of principles to guide the transformation of Canada’s health care system to better meet the needs of patients. According to a recent Angus Reid poll, a vast majority of Canadians would support the principles put forward by the CMA and the Canadian Nurses Association, which are...

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What’s new at Vision Expo East 2012

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Organizers of the upcoming Vision Expo East have announced that participants can expect to see a few new program features this year. Something to dream about this spring. The event will be held March 22–25, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Thanks to the renovations made to the building, the continuing education sessions will be located...

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  • February 1, 2012 to February 29, 2012

    Seva donor trip to Guatemala

    Guatemala

    Seva Canada Society

    100-2000 West 12th Ave.

    Vancouver, B.C. V6J 2G2

    Tel: 604-713-6622

    Fax: 604-733-4292

    http://www.seva.ca/sevainguatemala.htm

  • February 16, 2012 to February 20, 2012

    World Ophthalmology Congress 2012

    Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

    The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre - ADNEC

    XXXIII International Congress of Ophtalmology 2012

    Phone :+966 1 466 1085

    Fax : +966 1 466 1049

    Email : pco@woc20102.org

    http://www.woc2012.org/index.html

  • February 28, 2012 to March 4, 2012

    SECO International 2012

    Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA (USA)

    Southern Council of Optometrists
    Phone: 1-770-452-0600

    http://www.secointernational1.com