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Gaps Seen in Childhood Vision Screening, Vision Care
TUESDAY, Jan. 30, 2024 – Gaps in access to childhood vision screening and vision care are prevalent among historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups and socioeconomically vulnerable...
Odd Vision Troubles Could Be Early Alzheimer's Sign
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 24, 2024 – Strange visual disturbances occur early in about 10% of Alzheimer's cases, and when this happens it almost always signals the impending arrival of the disease, a new study...
Turns Out Dogs Have Fave Things to Watch on TV
TUESDAY, Jan. 23, 2024 – Ever wonder what your dog most likes to watch on TV? Think nature documentaries, Lassie or good old Scooby-Doo, a new study suggests. Dogs are most engaged when watching...
Black People Far More Likely to Get Glaucoma, and Genes May Explain Why
TUESDAY, Jan. 23, 2024 – Black people are five times as likely as others to develop glaucoma and up to 15 times more likely to be blinded by the degenerative eye disease. Now, a new study reports...
Eye Blood Flow Could Be Marker for Migraine
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17, 2024 – Blood flow appears to be reduced in the eye during migraine attacks, according to a study published online Nov. 30 in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain. ...
Eye Diseases Tied to Higher Risk for Falls, Fractures
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2024 – People with eye diseases have an increased risk for both falls and fractures when compared with those without eye diseases, according to a study published online Dec. 28...
Know the Facts About Glaucoma
TUESDAY, Jan. 2, 2024 – Glaucoma can steal your sight before you even realize it, and early diagnosis is the best way to prevent it. Many of the 3 million Americans who have glaucoma are unaware of...
Poor Vision & Falls: A Deadly Combo for Seniors
FRIDAY, Dec. 29, 2023 – Seniors with vision issues are at much higher risk for dangerous falls, new research confirms. Compared to seniors with good vision, the odds for a fall rose by 38% for...
Screens Are Everywhere: Resolve to Protect Your Vision
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 – Screens are everywhere – on desks, in laps, on the wall – and eye strain is a temporary but uncomfortable condition that comes with overuse. Folks spending too much time...
Santa's Reindeer Evolved to Better Spot Their Favorite Food
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 – No glowing red nose required: Real reindeer don't need Rudolph's help to find the Arctic food they love most, new research shows. If you're a reindeer, your go-to favorite...
Eye Drop Recalls: What You Need to Know
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 – Dozens of over-the-counter lubricating eyedrops and artificial tears faced recall in 2023, due to contamination and unsafe manufacturing practices. “This year, we've seen a...
How Much Vision Loss Impairs Your Driving? New Study Has Answers
FRIDAY, Nov. 10, 2023 – A Mr. Magoo with thick glasses peering out from behind the wheel might not inspire confidence from his fellow motorists, but a new study shows other types of vision loss...
More Eye Drops Recalled Due to Infection Danger
THURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2023 – Cardinal Health is voluntarily recalling certain LEADER brand eye drops because they may cause eye infections. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration informed the Dublin,...
More Eyedrops Recalled Due to Infection Danger
THURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2023 – Cardinal Health, Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain LEADER brand eyedrops because they may cause eye infections. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration informed the...
Models Can Predict Long-Term Visual Acuity in Highly Myopic Eyes
TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 – For patients with high myopia, models for accurate prediction of the long-term visual acuity (VA) based on clinical and imaging information are feasible, according to a...
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