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The eyes are a window to the soul, but also to the brain. The health of easy-to-check blood vessels in the retina reflects the health of blood vessels deep inside the head, findings that raise the possibility of a simple eye exam catching early signs of brain trouble, scientists report in the March 27 Neurology. Over 10 years, researchers, led by epidemiologist and biostatistician Mary Haan of the UC San Francisco, looked for a link between eye disease and brain performance in 511 women who were at least 65 years old.
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"A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history." Mahatma Gandhi The ASCRS Ophthalmology Hall of Fame was created by ASCRS to honor ophthalmology's pioneers. In the past 11 years, 45 outstanding ophthalmologists have been chosen for induction by their peers. On April 21, 2012, the Hall inducts two more distinguished honorees: Louis Braille and Jack T. Holladay, MD.
Louis Braille was born in 1809 near Paris, France. At age three, he developed an infection that blinded both eyes…
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