Neurosciences News

Most patients treated with carbamazepine for superior oblique myokymia reported some benefit from the drug, although the effect may not be sustained over the long term, a retrospective study found.

Performing radial optic neurotomy within 90 days of the onset of symptoms can improve vision in patients with central retinal vein occlusion, according to a study by German researchers.

PHILADELPHIA — Using gene therapy to restore retinal activity to patients with Leber's congenital amaurosis may also help restore function to the brain's visual cortex, assisting in restoring vision, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.

Coffee drinkers are less likely to develop primary late onset blepharospasm, according to a study by researchers in Italy. The protective effect was inversely proportional to the amount of coffee consumed, the study authors noted.

Middle-aged patients with a history of migraines or other headaches are more likely to develop retinopathy than people without a history of such headaches, according to a study by researchers at the University of North Carolina.

Natalizumab, a drug that slows disability and reduces relapse rates in patients with multiple sclerosis, may also reduce vision loss associated with the relapsing form of the disease, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

SEATTLE — Phakic IOL implantation can be an effective option for improving visual function in children with high myopia and neuro-behavioral disorders who also have difficulties wearing glasses, according to a study presented here.

Playing action video games can enhance the spatial resolution of visual processing across the visual field, according to a study published in the January issue of Psychological Science.

Low contrast sensitivity is a strong predictor of visual hallucinations in patients with low vision, a study found.

A 76-year-old man was referred for evaluation of bilateral vision loss after failing a driver’s license vision screening test. Upon questioning, the patient noted that his vision was worse at night and that he had progressive difficulty with reading. He also noted significant glare from lights. The patient denied any headaches or pain.