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	<title>Dr. Grossman's Blog&#187; Optic nerve atrophy</title>
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		<title>Optic Glioma May Respond to Nerve Growth Factor Eye Drops</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Optic nerve atrophy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Optic gliomas (OG) are rare brain tumors that affect one or both optic nerves or the optic chiasm (the spot where the optic nerves cross each other at the front of the brain).  It is very rare that OG should improve spontaneously, but a recent study looked at how a nerve growth factor (NGF) eye [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Glaucoma Treatment: Antioxidants May Be Important &#8220;Neuroprotective Agents&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:49:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Antioxidants]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent article in Medscape Today reviews approaches to preventing and curing glaucoma (diseases that damage the optic nerve) through the employment of &#8220;neuroprotective agents.&#8221;   According to the article &#8220;neuroprotection aims to protect as yet undamaged, and to rescue already damaged neurons, from the glaucoma insult(s) to retinal ganglion cells.&#8221; In addition to describing more [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Reduce Eye Pressure By Eating &#8220;Good Fats&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://blog.visionworksusa.com/index.php/reduce-eye-pressure-by-eating-good-fats/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:38:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Glaucoma]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Optic nerve atrophy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Optic neuritis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Supplements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fiber]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is possible to reduce children&#8217;s intraocular pressure (or eye pressure) by ensuring that their diet is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and fiber.  Children were studied because they had fewer concurrent medical issues than adults that would potentially skew results. The polunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are key sources of endogenous prostaglandins (fat derived compounds [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MicroCurrent Stimulation Can Help Eye Disease Patients</title>
		<link>http://blog.visionworksusa.com/index.php/microcurrent-stimulation-can-help-eye-disease-patients/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:50:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Macular degeneration]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Retinal conditions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[macular degeneration treatment]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Retinitis Pigmentosa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retinitis pigmentosa treatment]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[MicroCurrent Stimulation (MCS) is an enhanced adaptation of a FDA approved therapy used by anesthesiologists, orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons and rehabilitative specialists to promote the healing of wounds and transplanted tissues as well as to treat pain. The theory is that MCS helps re-stimulate and energize dormant retinal cells (cells are like batteries &#8212; when [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Acupuncture and the Eyes</title>
		<link>http://blog.visionworksusa.com/index.php/439/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:58:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Macular degeneration]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[age-related macular degeneartion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[age-related macular degeneneration research]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A small study by Japanese researchers demonstrates an increased blood supply to the retina upon stimulation of certain acupuncture points. Needles were inserted near the posterior base of the thumbs of volunteers while investigators used a laser to scan the retinal blood flow. Both volume and velocity increased in these patients. The work was done [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Artificial Retina Project</title>
		<link>http://blog.visionworksusa.com/index.php/artificial-retina-project-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:56:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Macular degeneration]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scientists through the US Department of Energy are testing artificial retinas that they hope can restore partial sight to people who&#8217;ve lost their vision to the most common causes of blindness. The Sylmar, Calif., company produced the devices for the U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s Artificial Retina Project. The department has been engaged in biological research since [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Growth Factor Helps Regenerate Damaged Optic Nerves</title>
		<link>http://blog.visionworksusa.com/index.php/growth-factor-helps-regenerate-damaged-optic-nerves/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.visionworksusa.com/index.php/growth-factor-helps-regenerate-damaged-optic-nerves/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:29:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glaucoma]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The findings provide hope for treating blindness caused by optic-nerve damage, but also look promising for spurring similar regeneration in the spinal cord and brain. Researchers said Monday a newly discovered growth factor could hold the key to regenerating damaged optic nerves &#8212; and more. The research team at Children&#8217;s Hospital in Boston say they [...]]]></description>
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