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What Are Silent Migraines, and Can They Lead to Migraine Headaches?
Aug. 23, 2010--(Boston.com)--Sudden flashes of light and visual disturbances could be something called a silent migraine. Mass. Eye and Ear neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Joseph Rizzo, director of the hospital's neuro-ophthalmology service, discusses this condition and whether it can lead to migraine headaches.
More Teens Suffering Hearing Loss
Aug. 17, 2010 -- (Boston.com) -- One in five teenagers has the kind of hearing loss typical of a 50- or 60-year-old, according to a new study by Boston researchers."There are probably a couple of kids in every classroom in America who will have some level of hearing loss and it’s important for teachers to be aware of that, and parents and physicians as well," said Mass. Eye and Ear otolaryngology resident Dr. Josef Shargorodsky.
Hearing Loss Hits 1 in 5 U.S. Teens
Aug. 17, 2010 -- (USA Today) -- One in five American teenagers now suffers from some type of hearing loss, an increase of 31% since the mid '90s, new research shows. Mass. Eye and Ear otolaryngology resident Dr. Josef Shardorosky, the study's first author, comments.
Visual Acuity Better After Work Injuries (Versus Home Injuries)
Aug. 9, 2010 -- (Ocular Surgery News) -- A study comparing results of work-related and non-work-related open-globe injuries found that while work-related injuries had a high rate of intraocular foreign bodies, those patients had better preoperative and final best corrected visual acuity outcomes. This retrospective study was done by researchers at Mass. Eye and Ear.
Haitian Boy Gets New Shot at Life
Aug. 7, 2010 -- (Kennebec Journal) -- Just one day after his most recent chemotherapy treatment for eye cancer, 3-year-old Widerson Mompremier bounces around the lakeside yard of Dr. Laurel Coleman, beaming. This boy has a new lease on life, thanks to treatment foreye cancer by Dr. Shiz Mukai, chemotherapy at Mass General, and help from physicians in Maine, including one who carried him down a mountain to save his life.
Excess Weight May Protect Women from Glaucoma
Aug. 5, 2010 -- (HealthDay News) -- While maintaining a healthy weight is linked to a lowered risk of heart disease and diabetes, being overweight may actually protect some women from a form of glaucoma, Harvard researchers say. Dr. Louis Pasquale lead this study.
Does Higher Body Weight Protect Women from Glaucoma?
Aug. 2, 2010 -- (Science Daily) -- Maintaining a healthy body weight is important for avoiding many diseases, but a new study by Dr. Louis Pasquale, co-director of the Mass. Eye and Ear Glaucoma Service, finds that for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), one of the most common age-related eye diseases, the picture may be more complex.
Tiny Eye Telescope Brings Back a World of Sight
July 26, 2010--(NPR)--The Food and Drug Administration has approved a miniature telescope that can be implanted directly into the eye to magnify images to more than twice their size. Mass. Eye and Ear cornea specialist Dr. Kathryn Colby, who helped develop the procedure to implant the device, comments on this new treatment that could help millions of older adults who are nearly blinded by macular degeneration.
Haitian Toddler Treated in Boston for Eye Cancer
July 23, 2010--(WBZ-TV)--Widerson Mompremier was 3 years old when Dr. Laurel Coleman discovered a rare cancer (retinoblastoma) in his eye while he was living in a rural village in Haiti. With no way for him to get treatment for the cancer in Haiti, she did all she could to get him to Mass. Eye and Ear for care, where pediatric retina surgeon Dr. Shizuo Mukai removed the tumor that -- without treatment -- would have certainly taken his life.
Mass. Eye and Ear in Harvard Medicine, Spring 2010
Spring 2010--(Harvard Medicine)--It's our five senses--our sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch--which help us to navigate our environment. They're a precious gift that many of us take for granted. The Spring 2010 Issue of Harvard Medicine explores "The Five Senses," including the many contributions Mass. Eye and Ear researchers and physicians make to provide a better understanding of, and better treatments for, conditions that could rob us of the ability to fully experience our world.
Restoring Vision with Tiny Telescope in Eye
July 14, 2010 – (WCVB-TV) – Age-related macular degeneration robs otherwise healthy people of their sight. Until now, there's been little hope for the millions of people suffering from the disease, WCVB medical editor Dr. Timothy Johnson reports and tells JoAnn Preece's story. JoAnn can see thanks to a tiny telescope implanted by Dr. Kathryn Colby, cornea surgeon. 
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Are Designer Sunglasses Worth the Price?
July 14, 2010 – (Wall Street Journal) – Before deciding to spend hundreds of dollars on your next pair of sunglasses this summer, there are some things you should know. Read what the Director of Mass. Eye and Ear’s Cornea and Refractive Surgery Service, Dr. Reza Dana, has to say about the difference between inexpensive and expensive designer-brand sunglasses.
July 8, 2010 — (ABC World News) —It might sound like science fiction, but it’s now a reality--a miniature telescope that can be implanted in the eye to restore vision. It’s an amazing new technology-- and hope for people diagnosed with end-stage age-related macular degeneration. Watch what Mass. Eye and Ear cornea specialist Dr. Kathryn Colby had to say in a segment that aired on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer. If you or someone you someone you know is interested in whether they can become a candidate, click here for more information.
Boston Med: Single Dad Struck with Rare Cancer
July 8, 2010 -- (ABC-TV) -- When diagnosed with a rare cancer of the nasal cavity, patient's life changed forever. Read how Mass. Eye and Ear’s Dr. Derrick Lin helped to diagnose this single father of a 4-year-old son.
Doctors Treat Vision Problem with Video Games
June 8, 2010 — (ABCNEWS.com) —The debate continues to rage about the impact of video games on children. However, it turns out there is a plus side to video games when it comes to treating the eye condition amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye.” Read what Mass. Eye and Ear’s Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology Dr. Melanie Kazlas has to say about this somewhat surprising information.
Gaga Caught in a Bad Romance with Eye Docs
July 7, 2010 — (Boston Business Journal Online) — The American Academy of Ophthalmology sent out a missive today, warning teenagers about the dangers of the so-called circle lenses that GaGa wears to make her pupils look huge and alien-like. Dr. Jill Beyer, director of the Contact Lens Service, agrees.
FDA Clears First Implantable Telescope for Vision
July 7, 2010 — (WBZ-TV) — This week the FDA approved a first-of-its-kind implantable miniature telescope that can restore vision to people with end-stage macular degeneration—a leading cause of blindness in the United States. Read what Mass. Eye and Ear cornea specialist Dr. Kathryn Colby has to say about this encouraging new technology.
FDA: Mini Telescope Implant Can Bring Sight to the Blind
July 7, 2010 — (CBS News) — It may sound like a James Bond gadget, but the FDA has just approved a miniature telescope — smaller than a pea — that can help with a leading cause of blindness for seniors when implanted inside the eye. Dr. Kathryn Colby comments on this device that she implanted during clinical trials and wrote about in a paper telling other physicians the best way to insert it safely.
Drug Device for Hearing Loss
July 1, 2010 — (Technology Review) — A device being developed at Draper Laboratory in Cambridge, Mass., in collaboration with Mass. Eye and Ear, can deliver drugs in a controlled and timed manner to the inner ear. In combination with novel therapies capable of halting or repairing damage to the cells in the inner ear, the device could provide a more effective way to treat hearing loss.
Romanian Girl Gets LIfe-Altering Surgery
June 30, 2010 — (Voice of America) — At age 4, a Romanian girl was horrified when her right eye began to swell. The tumor continued to grow for eight years. She received life-altering surgery in honor of Ray Tye, a great man who helped many other children just like her. Read her story and see a video on Voice of America's website.
Artificial Cornea Helping Man to See
June 24, 2010 — (WBZ-TV) — Peter Wiley was cleaning his yard last year. When he tried to break a stick in half, it smashed through his safety glasses, severely damaging his eye. Today he seeing better, thanks to a Boston Keratoprosthesis implanted by Dr. Kathryn Colby.
Girl Making Progress After Eye Tumor Removed
June 18, 2010 — (WCVB-TV) — It was just about a month ago that we brought you the story of a little girl from Romania who came all the way to Boston for surgery that would change her life. See how Andrea is doing today in this video that aired on Channel 5 News.
'I Feel Happy at Last to be Like Other Children'
June 13, 2010 — (Boston Globe) — Children in Ecuador have the highest rate of microtia, a missing ear. Boston surgeons, including Drs. Mack Cheney and Tessa Hadlock, are joining in a mission to tackle the condition. These two doctors are directors of Mass. Eye and Ear's Facial and Cosmetic Surgery Center and the Facial Nerve Center. Also see link to video interviews on Boston.com.
He Never Lost Sight of His Dreams
June 13, 2010 — (Boston Globe) — This East Boston High salutatorian didn’t let eye tumor stop him. Read the inspiring story of Steven Rinaldi, one of Mass. Eye and Ear's patients.
Girl with Rare Tumor Gets Second Chance
May 26, 2010 — (WCVB-TV) — See a video telling story of a 12 year old from Romania who came to Mass. Eye and Ear for surgery to remove a tumor from her eye. The surgery was done in tribute to the late Ray Tye.
May 25, 2010 — (Boston.com) — In honor of humanitarian philanthropist, the late Ray Tye, Mass. Eye and Ear is helping Andrea, a 12-year-old girl from
After His Death, Ray Tye Still Helping
May 20, 2010 — (WBZ-TV) — Boston philanthropist Ray Tye gave millions of his own money to help people in need of medical care. Two months he is still helping. Mass. Eye and Ear is honoring Mr. Tye's memory by helping a 12-year-old girl from Romania who has a huge tumor on her face. Dr. Aaron Fay, director of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, will operate next week on this amazing girl.
Trouble Sleeping? Maybe It's Your i-Pad
May 13, 2010 — (CNN International) — Can artificial light from devices such as computer screens and i-Pads affect your sleep cycle? Dr. Mary Lou Jackson, director of Vision Rehabilitation, comments on this experiment.
Preparing Son for Eye Surgery
May 3, 2010 — (Boston Globe) — I have scheduled my 5-year-old son for strabismus surgery. What’s the best way to prepare him for general anesthesia and for questions he might have? Read what Dr. Melanie Kazlas has to say.
Tales From the City: Come Again?
May 2, 2010 — (Boston Globe) — Thanks to some brilliant Mass. Eye and Ear doctors, my 86-year-old father recently got a cochlear implant, an amazing device that provides sound to the profoundly deaf.
Pink Eye: Relief in Sight
April 19, 2010 — (Ivanhoe News) — Viral keratoconjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is a common, uncomfortable and highly contagious condition. Relief may be in sight with a new understanding of how the eye reacts to this virus.
Tracked Down: Katherine Switzer at Mass. Eye and Ear’s Marathon Bruch
April 19, 2010 — (Boston Herald) — Members of Mass. Eye and Ear’s marathon team, Team Eye and Ear, gathered for a healthy brunch yesterday and advice from Boston Marathon legend Kathrine Switzer before the running of today’s Boston Marathon.
Women of ALPFA and the Boston Marathon
April 15, 2010 — (El Mundo) — The Women of ALPFA and ALPFA Cares of Boston have joined forces to support five women who will run the 26.2 miles of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 19th. Three women are running for Mass. Eye and Ear's marathon team, Team Eye and Ear.
How Virus Puts the Pink in Pink Eye
April 15, 2010 — (MSN.com) — Scientists have figured out how the eye reacts to the virus that causes pink eye -- a finding from an animal study that could lead to a better treatment for the condition. Read about the research by Dr. James Chodosh and his colleagues in the Howe Laboratory.
Clinical Trial of Lutein with Vitamin A in Patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa
April 12, 2010 — (Archives of Ophthalmology) — Dr. Eliot Berson and his team in the Berman-Gund Laboratories of Retinal Degenerations studied whether lutein supplementation will slow visual function decline in patients with retinitis pigmentosa receiving vitamin A and found that it does help.
Bionic Eye Could Restore Sight
April 9, 2010 — (Inventor Spot) — For the past 20 years, researchers working for the Boston Retinal Implant Project have been developing a bionic eye implant that could restore sight for individuals who have age-related blindness. Dr. Joseph Rizzo, neuro-ophthalmologist, is leading this effort.
Brookline Dad to Run for Daughter's Care
April 4, 2010 — (Wicked Local Brookline) — Brookline resident Ted Johnson has run a number of marathons. But the reason for running the 2010 Boston Marathon with the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary’s Team Eye and Ear is one that’s close to his heart.
Sleep Apnea May Relate to Eye Disorders
April 1, 2010 — (CNN.com) — If you have shallow breathing or pauses in breaths while you sleep, that's a clear sign of sleep apnea. This chronic condition often leaves people feeling sleepy during the day and can increase risk for high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, obesity, and diabetes, according to the National Institutes of Health. A new study in the journal Ophthalmology links the most common form of sleep apnea - called obstructive sleep apnea - to an eye disorder called floppy eyelid syndrome. Dr. Scott Greenstein gives his opinion on this theory.
Screens and Eye Strain
April 1, 2010 — (Wall Street Journal) — The launch of Apple Inc.'s iPad is fueling an ocular debate: What type of e-reader is easiest on the eyes: the black-and-white screens that simulate ink on a printed page or the back-lit color screens used by computers and the iPad? Read what Dr. Mary Lou Jackson of the Vision Rehabilitation Center has to say.
Corneal Prosthesis Improves Patients' Lives
April 2010 — (Ocular Surgery News) — A commonly used corneal prosthesis proved cost-effective compared with non-intervention and could be used in patients who are at risk of keratoplasty graft failure, according to a study. The Boston keratoprosthesis conferred an exponential improvement in utility and patient quality of life, the study authors said.
Comprehensive Facial Rehabilitation Improves Function After Facial Paralysis
March 2010 — (Physical Therapy News) — For 160 patients with facial paralysis, statistically significant improvements after facial rehabilitation were shown; the improvements appeared to be long lasting with continued treatment. The improvements in the FGS scores indicated that patients can successfully manage symptoms with rehabilitation and underscored the importance of specialized therapy in the management of facial paralysis.
Runner Overcomes CP to Compete for Charity
March 30, 2010 — (The Courier) — Andy Sullman wasn’t satisfied with running just to help himself. It was time to give back. So the 19-year-old resident of The Woodlands who runs as a way to battle the symptoms of cerebral palsy has decided to run in the Boston Marathon to benefit the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Read this Team Eye and Ear member's inspiring story.
Woman Regains Sight with Artificial Cornea
March 29, 2010 — (News-Leader) — If this story had been published Dec. 21, Mindy Huff wouldn't have been able to read it. Tiny newsprint had long ago disappeared from her world. Today she can read it, thanks to a Boston K-pro, which was invented by Dr. Claes Dohlman at Mass. Eye and Ear. Dr. Kathryn Colby, cornea surgeon at Mass. Eye and Ear, is quoted in this heartwarming article.
Running to Beat Head and Neck Cancer
March 19, 2010 — (Dorchester Reporter) — Every April tens of thousands of runners converge on the city for the Boston Marathon. And all have their own stories of how they came to face this famed 26-plus mile challenge.For Paula Murphy, who grew up in Dorchester, running in the Boston Marathon this year has a significant meaning as well as a mission. She will run in honor of her late husband, Sean, and to raise awareness and funds for research on head and neck cancer.
Cancer Fight Continues for Quincy Widow
March 18, 2010 — (Patriot Ledger) — Last March 20, Paula Murphy lost her husband, Sean, to laryngeal cancer. A year later, she’s still fighting for him – with a little help from her friends.The Quincy resident is part of a team of 55 people who will run in next month’s Boston Marathon to raise money for Mass. Eye and Ear. Read why she is running in this article and on her personal fundraising page.
Temporary Hearing Loss May Rewire Kids' Brains
March 15, 2010--(NPR.org)-- Some kids seem to have near-constant ear infections. Even after the pain is gone, a parent's got to wonder: Are there lasting effects from all that muffling of sound in the formative years? Read what Dr. Daniel Polley has to say and listen to this story that aired on Morning Edition.
Deaf Person of the Month
March 2010--(DeafPeople.com)-- What could be more important to a Deaf person than clear and healthy vision? Yet very few deaf people have entered the fields of optometry—eye care. Dr. Andrew Baker is the first Deaf person in the nation to become an optometrist. Read his story in this article.
Ray Tye, Lifesaving Philanthropist
March 11, 2010--(Boston Globe)--Ray Tye was one of Boston’s biggest philanthropists, but he didn’t much care for the title, and he was even less interested in drawing public attention to his private donations. Mass. Eye and Ear President and CEO John Fernandez comments on what Mr. Tye meant to Mass. Eye and Ear patients.
Ear Infections Can Cause Long-term Lazy Ear
March 10, 2010--(Wired Science)-- Some folks who don’t seem to listen may just have a lazy ear. A new study shows that short-term hearing impairments at any stage of life can lead to rewiring in the part of the brain that processes sounds, making the ear seem as if it is loafing on its duty to make sense from noise. Mass. Eye and Ear neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Polley describes the work, which was featured on the cover of Neuron.
"'Depp' Perception: Living in 2-D"
March 2, 2010--(ABCNews.com)--Mass. Eye and Ear neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Dean Cestari talks with Dr. Tim Johnson about the reason some people (including actor Johnny Depp) aren't able to see in 3-D.
"3-D Movies Like 'Alice in Wonderland' Are Just a Headache for Some"
March 2, 2010--(ABCNews.com)--Neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Joseph Rizzo comments on why some people won't be able to see the 3-D effects in the new film "Alice in Wonderland."
What Causes Tinnitus?
March 1, 2010 — (Boston Globe) — Read what Mass. Eye and Ear otolaryngologist Dr. Daniel Lee has to say about the causes of tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
Mass. Eye and Ear Plans Expansion of Campus
Feb. 27, 2010 — (Boston Globe) — The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is proposing a 95,000-square-foot expansion of its Boston medical campus with a new research building and additional clinical space.
'I Love the Person I am Today'
Feb. 20, 2010 — (Boston Globe) — Feb. 20, 2003, was a Thursday, and Gina Russo and her fiance, Freddy Crisostomi, wanted to start the weekend early. They tried to get into the movie “Narc,’’ starring Ray Liotta, but arrived too late. The heavy metal band Great White was playing at the Station, a joint in West Warwick, R.I., not far from Cranston, where the couple lived. So they went to Plan B. Seven years after the Station nightclub fire, Gina Russo is now inspiring others. Mass. Eye and Ear's Drs. Tessa Hadlock and Mack Cheney are reconstructing her ear.
Restoring Vision: Hope in Sight
Winter 2010 — (Proto Magazine) — How many electrodes can fit on the back of an eye? For the scientists who have spent the past 20 years competing to create a sight-restoring artificial retina, the question is hardly metaphysical. Dr. Joseph Rizzo, Team Eye and Ear Boston marathon runner, and director of Neuro-ophthalmology, is featured in this story for his life's work.
Roger Ebert's View of Losing His Voice
Feb. 18, 2010 — (ABCNews.com) — Two years after a battle with thyroid cancer robbed him of the ability to speak, film critic Roger Ebert is showing the world how the unexpected twist in his life story only strengthened his voice. Dr. Gregory Randolph, director of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Service, comments on what can go wrong with thyroid surgery -- and the monitoring system developed and used at Mass. Eye and Ear to help prevent that side effect.
Glaucoma Drugs May Play Role in Longer Life
Feb. 8, 2010 — (HealthDay News) — People who take medication to treat glaucoma appear to outlive those who don't treat the eye disease, new research has found. Dr. Louis Pasquale of the Mass. Eye and Ear Glaucoma Service comments on this interesting finding.
The Seen: Chair Welcome Party at Scampo
Feb. 3, 2010 — (Boston Globe) — See Bill Brett's photos from the Feb. 2 reception in Boston to welcome Wyc Grousbeck, the new chairman of the board of Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Grousbeck is also CEO of the Boston Celtics. The event was held at Scampo at the Liberty Hotel.
Honoring Grousbeck
Feb. 3, 2010 — (Boston Globe) — Mass. Eye and Ear welcomes incoming Board Chairman Wyc and Boston Celtics managing partner Wyc Grousbeck. Grousbeck, whose son is blind, founded a genetic therapy research project targeting blindness.
Tracked down: Wyc Grousbeck, Diane E. Kaneb, Shannon Allen and more...
Feb. 3, 2010— (Boston Herald)—Guests gathered at Scampo in the Liberty Hotel in Boston to welcome Mass. Eye and Ear's new board chairman, managing partner of the Boston Celtics Wyc Grousbeck.
Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary Cataract Surgery Trainer Teaches Residents Cataract Surgery
Feb. 3, 2010— (UPI) — Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Cataract Surgery Trainer, a virtual training tool which helps to train physicians to perform cataract surgery, has been shown to enhance teaching in cataract surgery when compared to traditional teaching methods.
Born Without Eyes and Ultrasound Can't See
Jan. 28, 2010 — (ABCNews.com) — Baby Brielle was born without any eye tissue at all, a condition called anophthalmia that leaves a person irrevocably blind. Dr. Aaron Fay, director of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery at Mass. Eye and Ear, comments on this rare condition.
Grousbeck to Lead Mass. Eye and Ear Board
Jan. 27, 2010 — (Boston Globe) — The board of Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, which has been working to broaden its alliances with other Boston-area hospitals, reached outside the organization yesterday by electing Boston Celtics co-owner Wycliffe “Wyc’’ Grousbeck as its chairman.
Intraocular Implant Technologies Offer Timed, Targeted Drug Delivery
Jan. 25, 2010 — (Ocular Surgery News Supersite) — Joseph B. Ciolino, M.D., a cornea specialist at Mass. Eye and Ear, comments on intraocular implants and research on contact lenses that dispense therapeutic agents over time.
A Clear Day: Rare Surgery Helps a Mom See her Son
Jan. 23, 2010 — (Register Guard) — Bao Green’s 5-year-old son, Jonah, was just a hazy image before her. During the past five years, Green’s vision gradually deteriorated because of extreme ocular allergies — to the point where everything she saw was a blur. She could see the color of her son’s clothing, but she couldn’t clearly distinguish his features. Now she can see him clearly, thanks to a Boston KPro device invented by Dr. Claes Dohlman at Mass. Eye and Ear.
When the Elephant in the Room Isn't Really There
Jan. 21, 2010 — (MSNBC.com) — The 69-year-old man saw the spider clearly, whacked at it, yet the spider wouldn’t die. At night, people he knew started visiting his bedroom, sitting in the armchair beside his night table. But he hadn’t invited them. Oh, and there were animals roaming around his house. None of this was real. See what Dr. Mary Lou Jackson of the Vision Rehabilitation Center has to say about Charles Bonnet syndrome.
Local Woman Recovers From Domestic Violence
Jan. 6, 2010 -- (WBZ-TV) -- A Walpole woman who survived the horror of domestic violence now has new hope for the future, thanks to facial reconstructive surgery at Mass. Eye and Ear by Dr. Jaimie DeRosa.
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Brain Implant for Deafness
Jan. 6, 2010 -- (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Living in a world of complete silence can be difficult, and for certain types of deafness, even cochlear implants don't help. Mass. Eye and Ear surgeons are turning to a new type of implant, the Auditory Brainstem Implant, that helps retrain the brain and open up a new world of sound.
Health Answers: Is Reading Electronic Content Damaging to Eyes?
Jan. 4, 2010 -- (Boston Globe) -- As computers have become more ubiquitious in the workplace, so have a series of complaints about vision and eye discomfort. Find out if reading on line is more damaging to the eyes than reading printed material. Dr. Matt Gardiner, director of Ophthalmology Emergency Services, comments.
Tarantula Hair Attacks Owner's Eye
Jan. 1, 2010 -- (ABCNews.com) -- People who get the shivers over tarantulas likely imagine a gigantic bite from a fanged mouth. But as one man recently found out in England, tarantulas are more likely to defend themselves by shooting a mist of microscopic barbed hairs straight into your eye. See what two of Mass. Eye and Ear's physicians (Dr. Roberto Pineda and Dr. Matthew Gardiner) have to say about this little-known, yet dangerous, eye injury.
A Winner In So Many Ways
Dec. 27, 2009 -- (Portland Press Herald) -- Dan Lucas is a husband, father, hockey coach and one more very important thing – cancer survivor. Dr. Daniel Deschler of the Head and Neck Oncology Service has assisted him in his battle to survive and thrive.
Mom's Gift: Sound of a Son's Voice
Dec. 20, 2009 -- (Boston Herald) -- Six-year-old Ian Muiruri can speak, thanks Dr. Christopher Hartnick and the Pediatric Airway, Swallowing and Voice Center, which is doing novel and life-saving work to treat the out-of-control tumor on his voice box.
Top Doctors 2009: Making the Rounds
December 2009 -- (Boston Magazine) -- Dr. Tessa Hadlock, director of Mass. Eye and Ear's Facial Nerve Center, is featured in this "Top Doctors" section in this month's issue of Boston Magazine.
Hospital Honors Knight for Lifetime of Philanthropy
Nov. 15, 2009 -- (Boston Globe) -- When a frightened 14-year-old Shavonne Richards was pulled from her burning home in Dorchester by firefighters Thursday, her lungs were full of smoke. She was treated with pressurized pure oxygen therapy in a hyperbaric chamber at the Mass. Eye and Ear, and she survived. While she was being treated, Norman Knight, the man whose donation brought that chamber to Boston, was at a ceremony in the city being honored for his lifetime of philanthropy.
Head and Shoulders (and Necks) Above the Rest
Nov. 13, 2009 -- (Lexington Minuteman) -- Dr. Daniel G. Deschler, M.D., director of the Division Head and Neck Surgery and a resident of Lexington, Mass., received the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Distinguished Service Award at the opening ceremony of the 2009 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, in San Diego, Calif.
Flexible Microsystem Delivers Drugs Through the Ear
November 2009 -- (IEEE Spectrum Magazine) -- Mass. Eye and Ear and Draper Laboratory researchers are collaborating to develop an implant that deliver drugs directly to the ear. The project is described in this magazine cover story.
101 Pounds Lighter: Short-order Cook Defies the Odds
Nov. 10, 2009 -- (WBZ-TV, Channel 4) -- For more than a decade now, John McDermott has spent his days within spattering distance of sizzling sausage and the bubbling grease of the french fry vat. He's a cook in the cafeteria at Mass. Eye and Ear. And the reality is it's brutally hard to lose weight when your job is working the grill. But thanks to his colleagues and Weight Watchers at Work, visitors to the cafeteria are seeing a lot less of John these days.
Rare Surgery Restores Man's Hearing
Nov. 6, 2009 -- (WCVB-TV, Channel 5) -- Danny Sanborn, 35, is a die-hard Red Sox fan, whose Scituate home is decked out in the team’s colors, banners and paraphernalia. He also has NF-2, a disease that caused him to lose his hearing. He regained it a team of surgeons, including Dr. Daniel Lee, did the first Auditory Brainstem Implant in New England.
Baby Who Can't Cry Has Uncertain Future
Oct. 30, 2009 -- (ABCNews.com) -- From the moment Joshua Sutterfield's son was born, he knew that something wasn't right. One-week-old Devon has never cried, and now doctors can't tell him if Devon ever will.Dr. Chris Hartnick talks about why a baby might not be able to cry and why this is a problem.
Doctors Explain the Truth Behind 11 Popular Eye Myths
Oct. 27, 2009 -- (ABCNews.com) --Find out the truth about whether eating carrots is good for your eyes, whether squinting is bad for your eyes, and more. Mass. Eye and Ear ophthalmologist Dr. Kenneth Chang shares his expertise.
Plugging Into the Eye, With a New Design
Oct. 25, 2009--(New York Times)--Mass. Eye and Ear researchers are helping to improve the design of a retinal prosthesis that will help restore vision to people with retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration. Read what Mass. Eye and Ear physicians Drs. John Loewenstein and Joseph Rizzo, III, co-founder of the Boston Retinal Implant Project, have to say about this research.
Why is the Brain Deceived as if by Magic?
Oct. 20, 2009 – (USA Today) – They seem an unlikely match, but magicians and neuroscientists are pairing up to share their knowledge and learn more about the workings of the human mind. Mass. Eye and Ear Neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Dean Cesari helps to explain the reasons behind the "illusion."
Say What? 8 Ways to Lose Your Hearing
Oct. 9, 2009 – (ABCNews.com) – Drugs, smoking and diabetes are just among the many things that impair hearing. Read what Dr. Steven D. Rauch has to say about hearing loss.
Ratio of Thyroglobulin to Serum Thyrotropin May Be Tumour Marker for Thyroid Cancer: Presented at AAO-HNSF
Oct. 9, 2009 – (Doctor’s Guide) – A study found that the thyroglobulin to serum thyrotropin ratio could be used as a supplemental marker for well-differentiated thyroid cancer (WDTC). See what Mass. Eye and Ear’s Dr. Michael N. Pakdaman has to say about thyroid disease.
How to Achieve ‘Planned Patienthood’
Oct. 8, 2009 – (CNN.com) – Dr. Paul Konowitz, an otolaryngologist at Mass. Eye and Ear's South Suburban Center, shares his perspective as a patient and as a physician.
Sun Can Produce Growths on Eyes
Oct. 6, 2009 – (Florida Today) – Dr. Pedram Hamrah comments on what some Florida doctors are doing to treat pterygium, a kind of growth caused by excessive sunlight.
Talking With a Surgeon Who Placed Telescopes in Eyes
Oct. 1, 2009 – (Singularity Hub) – A reporter talks with Dr. Kathryn Colby about CentraSight, an implantable miniature telescope that is awaiting FDA approval. She was a lead investigator in a clinical trial testing the device in people with age-related macular degeneration.
Glaucoma: Outcomes Following Open Globe Injuries
September 2009 – (EyeWorld Magazine) – The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is particularly true in the case of ocular trauma. To provide new insight into the nature and outcomes associated with open-globe injuries, a multidisciplinary team representing recently conducted a 10-year analysis of over 800 such injuries.
Study Finds Balance Issues are Widespread in Older People
Sept. 28, 2009 – (Boston Globe) – Keeping one's balance can get harder with age. See what Mass. Eye and Ear's Dr. Steven Rauch has to say about this widespread problem.
An Eye for a Tooth
Sept. 17, 2009 – (Greater Boston) – Dr. James Chodosh discusses a surgery which successfully restored one woman’s vision by fitting a lens to one of her teeth and implanting the tooth in her eye. View a video of the segment here.
Rachel Ray's Vocal Cords on the Mend
Sept. 17, 2009 – (ABCNews.com) – Celebrity chef Rachel Ray is cooking once again following a surgery to remove a cyst from her vocal cords. Mass. Eye and Ear's Dr. Ramon Franco talks about the procedure and follow-up vocal therapy that help people preserve their voices. He's medical director of the Mass. Eye and Ear Voice and Speech Lab.
Your Next Surgeon May be Trained by a Computer
Sept. 17, 2009 – (Newsweek.com) – A team of computer scientists are working on a computer simulator that can train surgeons to do ear surgery. Newsweek's Daniel Lyons visited Mass. Eye and Ear to learn more about this unique system to help medical residents learn how to work on the temporal bone without using actual bones.
Radical Surgery Uses Patient's Tooth to Restore Her Sight
Sept. 17, 2009 – (USA Today) – Doctors in Miami announced Wednesday that they had performed a vision-restoring surgery that used the 60-year-old patient's tooth. Mass. Eye and Ear's Dr. James Chodosh comments on the radical procedure and describes other more palatable options for those with blindness caused by cornea conditions and mentions surgery with the Boston K-Pro and Boston K-Pro II, both which were developed at Mass. Eye and Ear.
Chunk of Tooth Gives the Blind Sight
Sept. 17, 2009 – (ABCNews.com) – Doctors in Florida used a chunk of tooth to restore a woman's vision. Mass. Eye and Ear's Dr. James Chodosh comments on more options.
Drug-Dispensing Contact Lenses Could Replace Eye Drops
Aug. 12, 2009 – (Scientific American) – Researchers at Mass. Eye and Ear are investigating new biodegradable polymer lens materials that could ensure the proper delivery of medicine for treating glaucoma, chronic dry eye, corneal ulcers and other ocular ailments. Dr. Joseph Ciolino is a key member of this research team. Read what he and others say about this new use of contact lenses.
Weston Resident Receives 2010 Proctor Medal
Aug. 4, 2009--(Wicked Local)--Richard H. Masland, Ph.D., of Weston, Mass., director of the Howe Laboratory of Ophthalmology and associate chief for ophthalmology research at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, has been presented with the 2010 Proctor Medal, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology’s (ARVO) highest honor.
Can a Tiny Fish Save Your Ears?
Aug. 4, 2009--(The Wall Street Journal)--Learn about the latest findings from hearing researchers such as Dr. Albert Edge of Mass. Eye and Ear's Eaton-Peabody Laboratories. Using zebrafish, they are looking for ways to restore hearing loss in humans.
Harvard Med Technology "Kpro" to Aid in Eye Health
July 30, 2009 – (Express News Service) – The L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) brings good news for patients suffering from difficult corneal problems as they now have a chance at recovery of vision and better eye health. The procedure Boston Keratoprosthesis, known as KPro, implants a telescopic device in the eyes which do not benefit from conventional corneal grafting. Mass. Eye and Ear's Dr. James Chodosh shared his expertise with the Institute to help patients in India.
Patent Win Gives Mass. Eye and Ear Windfall
July 29, 2009 – (Boston Globe) – After a nine-year legal battle, the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary has received a patent-dispute payment that amounts to well over half of its annual patient revenue, the Boston hospital said yesterday. The money will fund new research and educational programs.
Balloon Procedure for Blocked Sinuses Stirs ENT Controversy
July 28, 2009 – (MedPageToday.com) – A nonsurgical procedure for opening blocked sinus passages has failed to win over many otolaryngologists, despite intense marketing efforts by its commercial developer. See what Mass. Eye and Ear's Dr. Ralph Metson had to say about this option for sinusitis.
Contact High: Lenses That Deliver Drugs
July 21, 2009 – (Wired.com) – Dry-eye sufferers and glaucoma patients may soon be able to trade their messy eye drops for a contact lens that delivers medication gradually over time. See what Mass. Eye and Ear co-inventor Dr. Joseph Ciolino has to say in this article about this marvelous new concept.
MTV Survey Cranks Up the Volume on Loud Music's Impact on Hearing
July 14, 2009 – (EmaxHealth) – Children and adults at risk of permanent hearing loss due to repeated exposure to loud music would turn down the volume or use ear protection if told so by a health care professional.
Linking Inflammation and Dry Eye
July 2, 2009 – (EyeWorld) – Dry eye research has taken its turning point. New lab studies have determined that inflammation is a cause for dry eye. Read what Dr. Reza Dana and his research team have discovered.
Do You Have to Rub Contact Lenses to Clean Them if Your Cleanser is 'No Rub'?
June 29, 2009 – (Boston.com) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising contact lens users to rub and rinse their contact lenses even if the cleanser is advertised as “no rub.” Read what Dr. Kathryn Colby of Mass. Eye and Ear has to say about contact lens debris. Learn more about Mass. Eye and Ear’s Contact Lens service here.
Disorders of Taste and Smell
June 24, 2009 – (eMedicine) – Disorders of taste and smell are often overlooked in a basic examination. But imagine life without your sense of taste and/or smell. The loss of these specialized senses can decrease the enjoyment of everyday meals, impair the detection of spoiled food or of smoke in a fire. Read more about what Dr. Eric Holbrook of Mass. Eye and Ear and his colleagues discovered in a recent study.
Miniature Implantable Telescope May Save Eyesight for AMD Patients
June 23, 2009 – (DOTmed News) – The invention of an Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT) may be the first treatment available for people suffering with severe macular degeneration. Dr. Kathryn Colby of Mass. Eye and Ear helped develop the surgical procedure used to implant the device.
New Warnings About Zycam
June 17, 2009 – (WBZ-TV) – The Food and Drug Administration has warned that Zycam nasal spray can cause loss of smell. See what Mass. Eye and Ear's Dr. Eric Holbrook of our Sinus Center has to say about Zycam affecting the sense of smell and what you should do if you experience sudden loss of smell.
The Courage to Live – And to See
June 14, 2009 – (Boston Globe) – The last thing Carmen Tarleton saw was the figure, garbed in black, standing in her daughter's bedroom holding a baseball bat. Two years after a vicious attack, this amazing woman is now able to see, thanks to an artificial cornea (keratoprosthesis) placed by Dr. Samir Melki at Mass. Eye and Ear. Carmen is also being helped by Dr. Aaron Fay, who has been working to reconstruct her eyelids. This is the story of a brave woman who won't let anything stop her from living life to the fullest.
Human Ear Inspires Universal Radio Antenna
June 8, 2009 – (MSNBC.com) – The human ear inspires the invention of a new universal radio antenna that can pick up any radio frequency. Learn what Mass. Eye and Ear’s Dr. Christopher Shera has to say about the new device.
An Estimated 4 Percent of Older U.S. Men Have Dry Eye Disease
June 4, 2009 – (Archives of Ophthalmology) – In a recent study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology titled, “Prevalence of Dry Eye Disease Among U.S. Men,” Dr. Reza Dana of Mass. Eye and Ear along with other researchers, found that an estimated four percent of older U.S. men have dry eye disease. Click here to access the Archives of Ophthalmology study.
Laser Tonsil Surgery
May 22, 2009 - (ABCNews.com) - Tonsil surgery is often considered a routine operation. However, it still carries some risks. Dr. Donald Keamy, a pediatric otolaryngologist, outlines an important warning sign near the end of this story that all parents should read.
Five Home Remedy No-Nos
May 21, 2009 - (WebMD) - Some home remedies work just fine, but other do-it-yourself health techniques can spell trouble. Learn what Mass. Eye and Ear's otologist Dr. Jennifer Smullen, an ear specialist, has to say about one home remedy to remove ear wax and why "ear candling" is definitely not recommended.
iHuh? Research Shows iPods Can Cause Hearing Damage
May 18, 2009 - (Boston Globe) - How can loud music on iPods affect your hearing? Read about a new study on the topic and see what Dr. Sharon Kujawa, director of Audiology, has to say about the subject. Also read about what Dr. Ron Eavey, formerly of Mass. Eye and Ear, learned from his own study.
Hope in Sight for Lye Attack Victim
May 18, 2009 - (Concord Monitor) - A last-chance surgery has allowed Carmen Tarlten, who was horrifically scarred after an attack, to see the faces of her children once again. She had an artificial cornea implanted by surgeons in the same hospital that invented the sight-restoring device.
A New Vision for a Man After Oregon's First Corneal Transplant
May 13, 2009 - (The Oregonian) - An industrial accident 17 years ago rendered Ed Partyka blind. Now, thanks to the Boston K-Pro, an artificial cornea developed at Mass. Eye and Ear by Dr. Claes Dohlman, Ed can once again see the faces of his loved ones.
Domestic Violence Survivor Receives Free Surgery
May 12, 2009 - (WBZ Channel 38) - It's hard to imagine in these tough economic times anyone voluntarily working for free, but that's exactly what is happening at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston. The hospital and facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Jaimie DeRosa, are donating their services to a victim of domestic violence.
Eye Disease, Cognitive Decline Linked in Study
May 12, 2009 - (HealthDay News) - Dr. Demetrios Vavvas comments on a new study that shows seniors who perform poorly on tests of language, memory and concentration are more likely to be suffering from the early stages of age-related macular degeneration.
Study Shows Topical Bevacizumab Effective in the Treatment of Corneal Neovascularization
April, 2009 - (Archives of Ophthalmology) - A study conducted by a research team led by Dr. Reza Dana has found that use of topical bevacizumab (Avastin) can help reduce growth of blood vessels on the cornea that could lead to blindness.
Survey Shows Americans May Be Missing Direct Route to Head and Neck Care
April 23, 2009 - (PhysOrg.com) - Tens of thousands of Americans are diagnosed with head and neck cancer each year, but many are unaware that there are medical specialists who treat this disease. Dr. Daniel Deschler at Mass. Eye and Ear comments about this survey.
Medfield Native, Legally Blind, Running Boston Marathon
April 17, 2009 - (WickedLocal.com) - Medfield native Will McNamara joined Mass. Eye and Ear's marathon team to run the Boston Marathon to raise money for optic nerve research. He is legally blind.
Hernandez Teams Up for the Marathon
April 16, 2009 - (WickedLocal.com) - Joanne Hernandez is running the Boston Marathon for Team Eye and Ear. She feels connected to the hospital in more ways than one. She is a nurse in the pediatric unit and has a severe hearing loss.
Caffeine Delivers Focus and Energy to Runners
April 11, 2009 - (WBZ-TV Channel 4) - See what two members of Team Eye and Ear, Mass. Eye and Ear's marathon team, have to say about coffee and running.
Hispanic Children More Likely to Have Hearing Loss
April 3, 2009 - (MSNBC.com) - Based on the data available in various studies, it appears that in the Hispanic population and in low-income homes, there is likely a higher burden of pediatric hearing loss, said Dr. Donald G. Keamy, lead author of the hearing study and a surgeon at the Mass. Eye and Ear.
Implant Telescope for the Eye
April 2, 2009 - (Technology Review) - A miniature telescope implanted into the eye could soon help people with vision loss from end-stage macular degeneration. "This is one of the few options for people with end-stage macular degeneration," says Dr. Kathryn Colby, an eye surgeon at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, who helped develop the surgical procedure used to implant the device.
Hospital Removes Spreading Birthmark
April 1, 2009 - (WBZ-TV Channel 4) - Alicia Lokshin, now 17-months old, was born with a common birthmark known as a hemangioma that had grown to obstruct her vision. Mass. Eye and Ear's Dr. Aaron Fay helped give her a clear view of the world. Video link
What to Do About Sinusitis
March 2009 - (Harvard Women's Health) - Mass. Eye and Ear's Dr. Ralph Metson gives some helpful tips for living with sinusitis.
Otonomy Introduces Scientific Advisory Board
March 30, 2009 - (EarthTimes) - Otonomy Inc. introduced its scientific advisory board comprised of physicians and research scientists specializing in diseases and disorders of the ear. Mass. Eye and Ear's Dr. Charles Liberman was one member selected.
How Does Glaucoma Impact Life?
March 23, 2009 - (Eyeworld Magazine) - Glaucoma is relatively uncommon, affecting fewer than 2% of American adults over age 40, yet glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S. Mass. Eye and Ear's Dr. Douglas Rhee gives his thoughts on why this is the case.
Can You Hear Me Now? Hearing Loss Not Well Documented in Electronic Medical Records
March 23, 2009 - (Health Medical Network) - Hearing loss is a common disorder that can cause significant communication problems. Mass. Eye and Ear's Dr. Halpin gives his thoughts on the subject.
Richard King Joins Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary as Compliance and Privacy Officer
March 18, 2009 - (Hospital Newspaper) - Richard H. King, Jr., CHC, CIPP, has joined the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary as Compliance and Privacy Officer.
Hypotony After Trabeculectomy in a Patient With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-Associated Uveitis
March 2009 - (Glaucoma Today) - Presented by Mass. Eye and Ear doctors Angela Turalba, MD, and Douglas J. Rhee, MD, a case presentation explains an 11-year-old girl presented to the clinic with glaucoma in her left eye secondary to juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis.
Pediatric Transplantation Remains a Challenge
March 6, 2009 - (EyeWorld Magazine) - Technology and techniques used in adult corneal transplantation have a growing role in pediatric corneal transplantation, surgeons said. Dr. Kathryn Colby of Mass. Eye and Ear is quoted.
Easy Ways to Protect Your Eyes
March 5, 2009 - (CNN.com) - Good habits can keep your eyes healthy. "Doctors are diagnosing people in their 40s and 50s with diabetes in nearly epidemic numbers," says Scott Greenstein, M.D., an ophthalmologist at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and an ophthalmology instructor at Harvard Medical School.
Hyperbaric Treatment Saves Local Man's Legs
March 6, 2009 - (TheBostonChannel.com) - Dr. Daniel Deschler of Mass. Eye and Ear explains how hyperbaric treatment can save lives. As proof, patient Tom Dinges tells his story how the treatment saved his legs.
Vitamin B, Folic Acid Linked to Lower Risk of Eye Disease
Feb. 23, 2009 - (Boston.com) - Dr. Evangelous Gragoudas comments on a study about vitamin B and folic acid and age-related macular degeneration.
Surviving Loud Noise
Feb. 19, 2009 - (Advance) - By tweaking a system in the ear that limits how much sound is heard, a global team of researchers has discovered one alteration that shows that the ability of the ear to turn itself down contributes to protecting against permanent hearing loss.
True Love Looks Under the Skin
Feb. 14, 2009 - (Boston Globe) - Read the Valentine's day love story of a courageous woman who Mass. Eye and Ear surgeons helped face the world with pride.
Built-in Volume Control Helps Protect Auditory Nerve Against Loud Sounds
Feb. 12, 2009 - (Science Daily) - Researchers at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, have found that auditory nerve cells temporarily reduce the expression of a key neurotransmitter receptor on their surfaces when exposed to loud noise, and they wanted to know why.
Bruins' Ryder to Miss 2-3 Weeks After Facial Surgery
Feb. 10, 2009 - (The Boston Chanel) - Boston Bruins right wing Michael Ryder will miss the next two to three weeks after undergoing successful facial surgery.
Medical Record Documentation of Patients’ Hearing Loss by Physicians
Jan. 29, 2009 - SpringerLink - Mass. Eye and Ear doctors Chris Halpin, Lisa Iezzoni and Steven Rauch report their findings on hearing loss. Anecdotal evidence suggests that hearing loss often is underreported by patients and not documented by physicians.
In the Spotlight - Dr. Janey Wiggs, MD, PhD, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Jan. 30, 2009 - (Insider Medicine) - Dr. Janey Wiggs, MD, PhD, discusses her research into finding the genes that are responsible for glaucoma.
If I Had - A Cataract at Age 70 and Had Blurred Vision - Dr. Scott Greenstein, MD, FACS, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School.
Jan. 28, 2009 - (Insider Medicine) - Dr. Scott Greenstein discusses what he would do if he were 70 years old and had blurred vision.
Dohlman Chair Begins with Scientific Vision
Jan. 23, 2009 - (Harvard Medical School FOCUS) - Jeffrey Flier, dean of the Faculty of Medicine, opened the Dec. 8 celebration of the Claes H. Dohlman Professorship in Ophthalmology at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary HMS praising Dohlman as the founder of modern corneal science.
In the Clinic - Dr. Leila Mankarious, MD, Harvard Medical School; Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Jan. 21, 2009 - (Insider Medicine) - Dr. Leila Mankarious reviews the indications for, and benefits of, cochlear implantation.
If I Had - A Newborn Who Had Difficulty Feeding - Dr. Leila Mankarious, MD, Harvard Medical School; Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Jan. 15, 2009 - (Insider Medicine) - Dr. Leila Mankarious discusses what she would do if she had a newborn who had difficulty feeding.
Cancer Fight Took Courage and Humor
Jan. 15, 2009 - (The Ellsworth America) - Cancer may have taught Katie Harlan a few things, but she’s not glad she had it. The 22-year-old college student jokes that if the disease was a gift, “I’d be looking for the receipt.”
Jury Finds in Favor of Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary in Visudyne Case
Jan. 13, 2009 - (Newswise) - The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Mass. Eye and Ear) announces that yesterday the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a lower court’s decision in favor of Mass. Eye and Ear on claims of unjust enrichment and unfair trade practices against QLT Inc
Family Treasures Visit from Santa
Jan. 9, 2009 - (Salem News) - Ann Crowley had to grab the camera. Santa, a 12-year-old orphan visiting their home from Latvia, had accomplished a feat no one else in the family had ever managed. She got the dog and two cats, who hate each other, to fall asleep in the same bed with her.
If I Knew Then - Dr. Daniel Deschler, MD, FACS, Harvard Medical School; Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Jan. 8, 2009 - (Insider Medicine) - Dr. Daniel Deschler, MD, FACS, advises medical students on the importance of seeing patients.
Hard to Hear at Holiday Parties, Blame Your Brain
Dec. 29, 2008 - (Associated Press) - It's almost New Year's Eve, a time for plunging into boisterous crowds bathed in loud music. And for some of us, that means turning to an old friend and hearing things like this: "Did you know (BOOM-da-da-BOOM) went over (Bob! You look wonder-) so she said (clink-clink) and then I (Here, have another one) what would you do?" Huh? Too noisy to hear! But wait — how come these younger people understood what she said? What's wrong with your ears? Actually, part of the problem may be your brain.
The Perils of Sneezing: Stiffness to Carwrecks
Dec. 22, 2008 - (ABC News) - It might have been just another summer day at the office. But when Erina Ramly of Chestnut Hill, Mass., felt a tickle in her nose as she headed to the cubicle of a co-worker, she did not imagine that what happened next would lead to excruciating pain.
If I Had - A Baby With Chronic Tearing - Dr. Janey Wiggs, MD, PhD, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Insider Medicine
As we age, is the pattern of hearing loss different for men and women? boston.com
You Think It's Mucus, but It's Not abcnews.go.com
If I Knew Then - Dr. Janey Wiggs, MD, PhD, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Encourages Medical Students to Find Mentors Insider Medicine
10 Baffling Medical Conditions abcnews.go.com
Hope in the Air boston.com
A Less-Invasive Glaucoma Procedure online.wsj.com
What’s happening at the West End House The Allston-Brighton TAB
Management of Retinitis Pigmentosa Retinal Physician
The Unappreciated, Holding Our Lives in Balance nytimes.com
In the Spotlight - Dr. Daniel Deschler, MD, FACS, Harvard Medical School, Discusses Post-Surgery Voice Reconstruction Insider Medicine
Losing Your Voice: 5 Myths for Remedies abcnews.go.com
Use Vision To Your Best Ability www.southshoresenior.com
If I have trouble hearing in one ear, is it dangerous? boston.com
Jackson Has 'Floating Woman's Syndrome abcnews.go.com
Thyroid Cancer www.wtvq.com
Medical Mystery? Eyes Clamped Shut abcnews.go.com
If I Knew Then - Dr. Matthew Gardiner, MD, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, on Considering a Specialty Insider Medicine
If I Had - Dry Eye - Dr. Reza Dana, MD, MSc, MPH, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School Insider Medicine
If I Had - Moderate Myopia - Dr. Roberto Pineda, MD, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School Insider Medicine
Seeing what they hear, to better understand ourselves Harvard Gazette
Prompt treatment can restore some hearing lowellsun.com
Sudden hearing loss has few symptoms and its cause is a mystery lowellsun.com
Physician Focus, August 2008: Age-Related Eye Diseases MMS Podcasts
Protecting Little Ears From Their iPods online.wsj.com
Facing cancer puts lump in throat BostonHerald.com
Stressing humanitarianism and service Taunton Daily Gazette
Half of U.S. Adults Lack 20/20 Vision www.healthday.com
The trained eye www.lowellsun.com
In the Clinic - Dr. Roland Eavey, MD, Discusses the Initial Approach to Treating Microtia Insider Medicine
Profile Dr. Judah Folkman PBS/ Nova ScienceNow
Is there any way to prevent ear infections after swimming? Boston.com
Corneal Transplant Technique Shows Promise in Children Innovations Report
Lab for Hearing Research Celebrates 50th Harvard Medical School Focus
Local physician receives award from Research to Prevent Blindness wickedlocal.com
Kennedy's Voice Draws Attention to Rare Disorder - RFK Jr.'s Public Speeches Piqued Curiousity about His Vocal Cords abcnews.go.com
Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary nurse awarded Norman Knight Clinical Practice Excellence Award wickedlocal.com
Worst Ways to Put Out Your Eyes abcnews.go.com
Officials warn of fireworks danger boston.com
Dana Receives $35k Grant wickedlocal.com
Sinus Infection Causes Vision Loss for Teen abcnews.go.com
How Can I Prevent Sinus Infections? abcnews.go.com
Are There Any Effective Ways To Treat Sinus Infections Using Alternative Medicine? abcnews.go.com
Professorship Announced in Hearing Research Harvard Medical School Focus
Multicenter Clinical Trial Compares Effectiveness, Side Effects of Common Treatments for Sudden Deafnesswww.nidcd.nih.gov
What Causes Sinus Infections And What Are The Most Common Symptoms Of Sinus Infections? ABCnews.com
How Do I Tell The Difference Between A Head Cold And A Sinus Infection? ABCnews.com
When Should I Call My Doctor About A Sinus Infection? ABCnews.com
There’s More to Ears Than Just Wax NYTimes.com
Bone-Assisted Aids Can Double Hearing Discovery Channel
Is Lasik Surgery Safe? NECN.com
Diabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk US News and World Report
Altered Viruses Reversed Progressive Blindness, Studies Say washingtonpost.com
Gene Therapy May Improve Vision in Patients With Rare Blindness bloomberg.com
Will Gene Therapy Finally Work? forbes.com
Diabetes seems to heighten glaucoma risk Baxter Bulletin
From Boston to Burma, with vision Boston.com
Solid showing for region's runners Daily News Transcript-Norwood,MA
Going the distance Daily News Transcript-Norwood,MA
Soldier Running Marathon For Fallen Comrade thebostonchannel.com
Skateboarding Accident 7 News Boston
Skateboarding Accident (video) 7 News Boston
Running The Marathon For Mom wbz.com
Five Home Remedy No-No's cbsnews.com
A sinus sufferer chooses surgeryBoston.com
Beverly woman optimistic about optical treatment BostonHerald.com
High-tech retinal implant: How it works, how it’s evolved BostonHerald.com
Eyes on prize: Visionary device gives hope, 20-year high-tech project aims to restore sight, boost quality of life BostonHerald.com
Detecting Eye Disease Early www.technologyreview.com
Eye injury helps brother focus on beautiful future BostonHerald.com
Dr. Eavey discusses what he would do if he had a child with microtia Insider Medicine
On Mat, He Sees Success Boston.com
Indications for the Excimer Laser - Dr. Roberto Pineda Insider Medicine
If I Had - A Penetrating Eye Injury - Dr. Matthew Gardiner, MD Insider Medicine
If I Knew Then - Dr. Reza Dana, MD Insider Medicine
After surgery for his apnea, Hansen works on solid rest Boston.com
Sleep disorder can tire you out BostonHerald.com
Awakening for Hansen-Breathes easy after apnea diagnosis BostonHerald.com
Refreshed Hansen bursting with energy mlb.com
Fatty Acid Drops Reverse Clinical Signs of Dry Eye in Mice Medpagetoday.com
Fatty Acids Beneficial in Treatment for Dry Eye Syndrome Newswise.com
Eight Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy FoxNews.com
If I Knew Then - Dr. Roberto Pineda, MD Insider Medicine
Eat Different Colours and Types of Fruit and Veg Mirror.co.uk
Treating Colds NECN
If I Had - Loss in Sense of Smell - Dr. Eric Holbrook, MD Insider Medicine
In the Spotlight - Dr. Roland Eavey, MD Insider Medicine
Taste/Smell Disorders Healthline
Nathan can walk and see www.nationnews.com
Dr. Miller discusses AMD in video posted on Insider Medicine Insider Medicine
In the Clinic - Dr. Eric Holbrook, MD on Phantosmia Insider Medicine
Does using humidifers in the winter spread mold, bacteria? Boston.com
The Collapsible Colossus www.nytimes.com
Patients Fight Sinustis With Surgery, At-Home Remedies thebostonchannel.com
Dohlman receives prestigious award Weston Town Crier
With Artificial Cornea, He Restores Gift of Sight boston.com
A lost sense sparked scientific quest boston.com
No time for tears boston.com
Best Docs 2007: The Specialists bostonmagazine.com
Hearing Aids Go High-Tech thebostonchannel.com
MIT Student Turns Hearing Loss into Knowledge Gain MIT News
Bionic Benefits Prosthetic Advancements on Cutting Edge Boston Herald
The Aging Boom Lowers on Boomers usatoday.com
Infant Faces Her Trials with Smiles telegram.com
Glad to be Back on Air telegram.com
The Sleek, Chic, High-Tech . . . Hearing Aid online.wsj.com
Star Chef Pins Hopes for Saving Tongue on Chemoradiation medpagetoday.com
Telescopic Implant Brings Sight to Diseased Eyes Harvard Medical School Focus
The Sleek, Chic, High-Tech-Hearing Aid Latest Pricey Devices Offer Customization, Discretion-Do You Really Need Bluetooth? wsj.com (Wall Street Journal Online)
Mini-Telescope Implants May Save Vision Damaged by Eye Disease scientificamerican.com
Tiny Telescope in Eye Not Just for Bionic Man abcnews.com (ABC)
Tiny Telescope in Eye Not Just for Bionic Man (Video Report of Above Story) abcnews.com
Surgery Helps Children Suffering From Sleep Apnea TheBostonChannel.com
BSS Magazine The Link
Genetic Links to Heart and Eye Disease, Restless Leg Identified bloomberg.com
Oh Say, Can You Sing? townonline.com
Court Rules in Favor of Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary www.news-medical.net
A Focus on the Professions Boston.com
Bringing Health and Healing to the Poor The Jewish Advocate Online
Mass. High Tech: Launch of Bosteq NECN.com
Mass. High Tech: Launch of Bosteq Boston.com
Boston Hospital Warns Contact Lens Users Parasites Can Lead To Blindness TheBostonChannel.com
Local Grad’S Marathon Task: A Race in All 50 States Tribune-Democrat.com
New Thinking on Eye Infections and Contacts Wall Street Journal-wsj.com
Blinding Amoebas Cause Health Scare in US NewScientist.com
Taste/Smell Disorders Retirement Living TV
Kids' Use of Earbuds Worries Hearing Experts NPR
Over 40? LASIK Eye Surgery Succeeds cbsnews.com
Are Your Child's Loud Toys Damaging To The Ears? wbztv.com
Students Learn Lesson In Hearing Loss TheBostonChannel.com (ABC)
Students Learn Lesson In Hearing Loss (Video Report of Above Story) TheBostonChannel.com (ABC)
Did You Ever Wonder … Will We Always Treat Glaucoma with Pressure Eye Drops? osnsupersite.com
Research Questions Necessity For Ear Tubes thebostonchannel.com
Women at Greater Risk for Autoimmune Diseases with Ocular Manifestations www.osnsupersite.com
Common Cold Remedy Could Affect Sense Of Smell wbztv.com
Fernandez Named President of Mass. Eye and Ear Harvard Focus Online
Sudden Deafness Not To Be Ignored, Doctor Says www.thebostonchannel.com
Medical Mystery: Disembarkment Syndrome ABC News
Heart Disease, Ocular Health Share Important Common Ground in Women www.osnsupersite.com
Prostaglandins Take the Lead as First-Line Glaucoma Therapy Eyeworld.com
Unraveling Your DNA's Secrets USNews.com
Why Does My Nose Run in the Cold? Boston.com
New Laser Eye Surgery Approved BostonChannel.com
It's All about Balance for Gauthier Boston.com
Fernandez Named Chief Executive of Mass. Eye and Ear Boston.com
An End to Ear Infections? myfox.com
Solved Cornea Mystery Gives Hope for New Cures www.eyeworld.org
Risk of Glaucoma Increased among Women with Type II Diabetes www.eyeworld.org
Buff Biceps, Bright Smiles Help Raise Money For Vision Problems www.bostonchannel.com
Lasers Don't Work for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration www.medpagetoday.com
Just a Little Off the Jowls, Please Boston Magazine
Five Gene Variations Hike Risk of Macular Degeneration Harvard Focus
Smoking Linked to Macular Degeneration Voice of America
New Drug Approved for Common Cause of Blindness ABC News
Contact Lens Cleaner Removed From Store Shelves TheWBALChannel.com
Lunchtime Lift WHDH.com
A Wary Eye on Bausch and Lomb BusinessWeek
Contact Lens Concerns WHDH.com
Boys Inspire Runner to Try Marathon Southcoasttoday.com
Researchers Investigate Link beween Bacterium, AMD Ophthalmology Times
Diet, Lifestyle May Affect Eye Health Foxnews.com
Turn Down Those Ipods, Experts Warn NJHerald.com
Harvard Alters Doctors' Training Boston.com
For iPod Users, a Budding Problem USA Today
It Was a Thai That Mapped the Eye nationmultimedia.com
Lions Will Be Roaring Into Town Boston.com
Elastic Fibers Link Pelvic Floor Disorders Harvard Focus
Experts Warn That iPods are Particularly Dangerous GWHatchet.com
Woman Overcomes Obstacles To Train For Marathon TheBostonChannel.com
New Clues to Timing Cancer Treatment post-gazette.com
If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears EETimes
Researchers Report Progress on Retinal Implant EETimes
Chlamydia Infection Connected to AMD EyeWorld
Headphones and Hearing Loss wbur.org
Biomarker For Age-related Macular Degeneration Found sciencedaily.com
Generation Deaf 7News Boston
Chlamydia may be a Factor in AMD, Study Says Review of Optometry
Treatments Offer Help for Macular Degeneration (audio program) NPR
Sinus Mysteries Solved! ABC News
Music Making Fans Deaf? RollingStone
Study Shows Bacterium Present In Eyes With 'Wet' Age-related Macular Degeneration ScienceDaily.com
I Can See Clearly Now AARP Bulletin
Hunks Pose In Calendar For A Cause BostonChannel.com
ARVO Honors Researcher for Work with PDT Ophthalmology Times
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New Procedure Helps Aging Eyes WCVB5-TV Boston
Overcoming a Hoarse Throat 7News Boston
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Age-Related Vision Loss On Rise WCVB5-TV Boston
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You can't bounce back without LOX Harvard University Gazette
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