UNIVERSAL GENEVE Awe 1894 Treatment For Eyes Developed A novel methodology that may eventually be used for treating glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, has been developed by scientists at the Weizmann In- stitute. The treatment, described in the March issue of Ophthal- mology, is expected to alleviate the condition through a simple procedure based on an enzyme that does the work of a surgical knife. The scientists, Professor Arieh Yaron and eye surgeon Dr. Ja- cob Dan, did the research with- in the framework of the Institute's Department of Mem- brane Research and Biophysics, where they conducted successful tests on laboratory animals. Glaucoma afflicts an estimat- ed 2 percent of the world's adult population and is particularly prevalent among the elderly. The condition occurs when the flow of eye fluid known as aqueous humor is obstructed, causing an increase in intraocular pressure. The excessive pressure may damage the intraocular portion of the optic nerve, leading to im- paired vision and, if untreated, to blindness. There is no known cure for glaucoma, but various treat- ments may alleviate the in- traocular pressure by either reducing the inflow or increas- ing the outflow of aqueous hu- mor in the eye. However, the standard procedures — which in- clude drugs as the first choice, followed by laser treatment and finally conventional surgery — all have major shortcomings. Drugs are problematic because many patients do not adhere to the regimen which calls for a number of different types of med- ication, taken several times a day. Laser treatment is not com- pletely safe of effective, and it lowers pressure for only limited periods. The surgical procedure in- volves creating a perforation in the eye through the sclera, the hard coat of the eye, so as to form a type of "window" covered by a thin "flap" through which the aqueous humor can escape. Surgery entails many complica- tions, such as cataract formation, scarring that accompanies sur- gical failure, bleeding, infection and sudden visual loss. More- over, even when successful, the intraocular pressure may in- crease again after a few years, and success rates are particu- larly low for repeat operations. The new technique developed by Professor Yaron and Dr. Dan is based on the application of a specific enzyme called collage- nase to a small, well-defined area of the sclera by means of a spe- EYES page 46 Cornpa,x Collection, high precision, automatic mechanical rnoVement, chronograph timer up to t 2 hours registration, Water -resistant, genuine crocodile leather strap. Exclusive Agent Q6AL jewelry and watch repair 28411 Northwestern Hwy. • Suite 250 at Beck Rd. • Southfield 358-2211 Big Gym SPECIAL* ."." SAVE 5 375 Delivery & Installation Available BIG GYM PACKAGE INCLUDES: • 6'x4' Fort w/ Sandbox • 2 Swings / 1 Trapeze • 1 Back-To-Back Glider • Knotted Rope / Rigging Ladder • 10' Wavy Slide NOW '1299 (reg. $1674) SAFE • STURDY MODULAR Ends June 18, 1994 Forts, Swingsets, Bridges, Tire Swings, Fireman's Poles, Chin-Up Bars & Fun-Enhancing Accessories 74e nee viidoitele & (810) set seddiez 543-3 , , + Large elegant private suites + 1 bedroom apartments and eiciencies (with kitchertette)+ Delicious meals prepared daily by a cur:nary staff+ Impeccable housekeeping services+ Convenient laundry and &len services + Complete socia4 cultural-and recreational activities + Scheduled transportation in American House vans+ Assistance available + AffudGdes included— except telephone + Bea n+ Health Care Professionals ava its for short Why So Many People Call '-en you need it + term stay + We AMERICAN HOUSE Large elegant pri th kitchenette)+ Deficious meals pre ,fr.es+ Convenient "Home" laundry and linen ides + Scheduled trans included — Pt telep Tr+ Heart Care Prof short term it + Lary tte) + p Delicious meads pat Convenient laundry and linen ities + Scheduled transportation in included— except telephone+ Bea le+ Hearth Care Professionals ava zrtments forshort term stay + Wel ien you need it + Large elegant pri th kitchenette)+ Deficious meals pre rices+ Convenient laundry and linen ities + Scheduled transportation in included— except telephone + Bea Hearth Care Professionals ava Irtments forshort term stay + ken you need it + Large elegant th kitchenette) + Delicious meats /ices+ Convenient 1111 laundry curd MINIMMINities+ Scheduled transportation included— except telephone+ Be rn + Health Care Professionals av rtments for snort term stay + We kern you need it + Large elegant p th kitchenette)+ Delicious meats prepared daily by a currnary staff + Impeccable househepin g services+ Convenient laundry and alien services + Complete socia4 cultural and recreaticmaf activities + Scheduled transportation in American Souse vans+ Assistance availabk+ A utiaties included— except telephone + Beauty & barber shops + 24 hour emergency response system+ Hearth Care Professionals available upon request on an as needed basis + Furnished apartments for short term stay + Wellness Program+ Professional, dedicated staff + Help when you need it + Large elegant private suites + 1 bedroom apartments and efficiencies (with kitchenette)+ Delicious meals prep r ekceping services + 4a RmERk An HOUSE (810) 471-9141 12 Convenient Locations THE PARTY'S JUST BEGUN IT'S TIME TO GET BACK YOUR International TV Celebrity Physique Anchor Champion Mon.-Sat. 10-5:30 Fri 10-8 3947 W. 12 Mile lid. •• Berkley (conveniently located nem- 1-696) PERSONALIZED TRAINING BY PETER NIELSEN & CO. at home, office or Eye of the Tiger Health Club at Crosswinds Mall in West Bloomfield • Clinical Teaching • Testing/Evaluation • Therapeutic Tutoring 545-6677 • 433-3323 25201 Coolidge, Oak Park 4036 Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills DWYER ANDSONS VOLVO/SUBARU Maple Rd. West of HAggerty 624-0400 OPEN SATURDAY BIRMINGHAM (810) 855 - 0345 for Free Consultation Call American Therapeutic Massage GOOD FOR EVERY BODY A Safe And Effective Approach To Relieving The Symptoms Of Stress And Muscle Pain. 1489 S. Woodward 646-8477 ROCHESTER HILLS 3140 Walton Blvd. 375.9707 10 Off A Full One Hour Massage New Clients Only) , 29930 W. 12 Mile Rd. #3, W. Of Middlebelt, Farm. Hills Loskey 851-3'700 ( rri- 1 7:,ril 9-6 • Sat. 9-5 Mon.-Thur. 9 a-Ai