Optcast 18

• Myopia Is Protective Against Diabetic Retinopathy, New Study Says
• http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711858?src=rss

• Schnucks adds EyeSite kiosks to pharmacies
• http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Schnucks-adds-EyeSite-kiosks-to-pharmacies/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638771?contextCategoryId=40159

• New Screening Method for Vision Errors Could Benefit Millions in Poor Countries
• http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711855?src=rss

• Hallucinations Following Vision Loss Are Underreported and Underdiagnosed
• http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711691?src=rss

• Must You Still Practice Defensive Medicine to Avert a Malpractice Lawsuit?
• http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711110?src=rss

• Supplements for neuroprotection
• http://www.pconsupersite.com/default.asp?ID=20040

• Laser treatment for presbyopia
• http://www.topix.com/med/ophthalmology/2009/11/laser-treatment-for-presbyopia-soon-says-ophthalmologist

• Persistent spikes in IOP following Anti-VegF treatment
• http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711911?src=rss

Tech Stories:

• Vitamin D app for Iphone (or go to www.grc.com/health)

• Powermat
• http://www.powermat.com/pm_ca

• Google Wave discussion
• https://wave.google.com/wave/?pli=1

Optcast 17

Early AMD May Increase Heart Disease Risk in Older Adults:

http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Early-AMD-May-Increase-Heart-Disease-Risk-in-Older/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/633746?contextCategoryId=40133

Noncorrectable Vision Problems Associated With Shorter Lifespan In Older Adults:

http://www.topix.com/med/ophthalmology/2009/10/noncorrectable-vision-problems-associated-with-shorter-lifespan-in-older-adults

Seasonal Glaucoma Changes in Winter:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2332202/seasonal_glaucoma_changes_in_winter.html?cat=12

Driving Policies for Patients With Visual Field Defects May Be Too Harsh:

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711686?src=rss

Cataract surgery benefits AMD patients:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169543.php

AMD prevention -- blue blocking lenses:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168853.php

FDA to investigate Q.O.L. following Lasik surgery:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167724.php

Tech:

Comlite Systems Surpasses 10,000 Users Worldwide:

http://www.ophthalmologyweb.com/News.aspx?spid=23&newsid=294022&headerid=23

MessagePal:

www.messagepal.com

MakeUseOf Guides:

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/pdf-manuals-round-up/

Apple Magic Mouse:

http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/computer-peripherals/apple-magic-mouse/

Optcast 16

Sorry for the lack of updates recently.

Episode 16 is online. In it, we discuss some news and happenings from the Vision Institute of Canada's recent 20-hour TPA Conference and Trade Show.

Enjoy!