by Ken DeRouchie | Sep 26, 2009 | Articles, Issue 12, Newsletter, Optometry, Practice Areas
Newswise – New evidence from a laboratory study and a pilot clinical trial confirms the promise of a simple treatment for amblyopia, or “lazy eye,” according to researchers from the U.S. and China. The treatment was effective on 20-year-old subjects. Amblyopia was...
by Ken DeRouchie | Sep 26, 2009 | Articles, Issue 12, Newsletter, Optometry, Practice Areas
Tears Reveal Some of Their Deepest Secrets to Researchers Newswise – It’s no secret why we shed tears. But exactly what our tears are made of has remained a mystery to scientists. A new study sheds some light on the complex design of tears. What we think of as tears,...
by Ken DeRouchie | Sep 26, 2009 | Articles, Issue 12, Newsletter, Optometry, Practice Areas
The Lessons I’ve Learned “The Lessons I’ve Learned in My Journey to Become a Professional Practice Owner” Part One: “What I Did Wrong” by Lee Shuwarger, O.D. Right off the bat, I can guess what you are thinking – why would anybody write about everything they did...
by Ken DeRouchie | Sep 25, 2009 | Articles, Dentistry, Issue 12, Practice Areas
Cannabis Indicated as Possible Risk for Gum Disease in Young People Newswise – Young people who are heavy smokers of cannabis may be putting themselves at significant risk for periodontal disease, according to new research. The study, published in the Feb. 6 issue of...
by Ken DeRouchie | Sep 24, 2009 | Articles, Dentistry, Orthodontic, Practice Areas
Newswise – Researchers at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry say they have improved upon a surgical procedure developed by periodontist Tom Wilcko that rapidly straightens teeth, delivering a healthy bite and attractive smile in months instead...
