By L. E. Leguire Ph.D., MBA Article: Factors Associated with Recurrence of Amblyopia on Cessation of Patching Holmes et al, Ophthalmology, 2007; 114: p1427 – 1432 As part of the PEDIG (Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group) study group, Holmes and colleagues undertook a

The Ohio LIONS Eye Research Foundation has Awarded $137,200 for Eye Research and Student Fellowships for the 2006 – 2007 Research Year At the Summer 2006 OLERF Board meeting, trustees of the Ohio LIONS Eye Research Foundation have made awards totaling $137,500 for eye

Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy Stargardts Cone Rod dystrophy Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) RP19 Stargardt’s disease (SD) is one of the most common serious eye diseases in children and young adults, striking one in 10,000. Stargardt’s disease (SD) can occur in any genetic pattern

Rate of Age-related Macular Degeneration Among Smokers Significantly Greater Than Non- Smokers COLUMBUS – Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that affects more than 1.65 million Americans over the age of 50.  AMD has no cure, although several new promising

NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY L-dopa Plus Occlusion for Childhood Amblyopia Tolerance and Side-effects Information From Leguire et al, 1998 There were no significant, statistical or clinical, changes in systolic or diastolic blood pressure or

Following are the results of a recent study on Age-Related Macular Degeneration at Johns Hopkins University. Vitamin E Treatment of Macular Degeneration – Is New Preventive Measure: Johns Hopkins University WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 2005 /PRNewswire/ – Supplementation

It is with great sadness to report the passing of Dr. Morris Battles, one of the founding LIONS members of the Ohio LIONS Eye Research Foundation.  The Ohio LIONS Eye Research Foundation honored Dr. Battles at the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the foundation at the state

The Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation awarded a special diabetes grant to Case Western Reserve University for $40,000 for the purchase of a camera designed to take pictures of the retina. The funds were made available through the Bryan Fund for Diabetes Research. The camera will

It is with great sadness to report that LIONS Past International President, W. R. Bryan, recently passed away. A funeral service is scheduled at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 20, 2003, at the Doylestown United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are

Monday, June 16, 2003 at 9:25 AM ET | Written by: L. E. Leguire Ph.D., MBA | Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation What is myopia? Myopia is often called “nearsightedness.” People with myopia can see close objects clearly while objects farther away appear blurred. All