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Novel Protocol Can Help to Rapidly Diagnose Eye Stroke

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 – A novel protocol can be used to diagnose eye stroke and expedite treatment, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in Ophthalmology. Gareth M.C. Lema, M.D., Ph.D.,...

Machine Learning Can Predict Eyes at Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy Progression

TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2024 – Automated machine learning models may help identify eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression based on ultra-widefield retinal images, according to a study...

Home Lighting Tied to Activity Levels in Adults With Visual Impairment

FRIDAY, Feb. 9, 2024 – The home environment, particularly lighting, may influence home activity metrics in older adults with visual impairment, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in JAMA ...

Diagnosed With Macular Degeneration? Here's What You Need to Know

TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2024 – Age-related macular degeneration can lead to vision loss in seniors, but new therapies have offered fresh hope for preserving eyesight later in life, eye experts say. These...

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...

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