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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...
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...
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...
Burden of Visual Impairment Has Increased Globally
TUESDAY, Dec. 12, 2023 – The number of prevalent cases of visual impairment globally increased substantially in working-age individuals from 1990 to 2019, according to a study published online Dec....
Study IDs Barriers to Eye Screening Among Adults With Diabetes
TUESDAY, Nov. 28, 2023 – Food insecurity, housing insecurity, mental health concerns, and the perceived importance of practitioner concordance are associated with a lower likelihood of receiving eye...
In Michigan, 5 Women Contracted Syphilis Affecting the Eyes From the Same Asymptomatic Man
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 — In a disease cluster last year, one infected but asymptomatic man spread a rare form of syphilis that affects the eyes to five Michigan women, a new report finds. Since ocular ...
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...
FDA Warns Eyedrops From Major Brands May Cause Infection
MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2023 – Federal regulators are warning consumers to stop using eyedrops and gels from several major brands after finding unsanitary conditions in a manufacturing plant. Twenty-six...
Staring at Screens Can Cause Eye Strain. Here's Tips to Prevent That
SATURDAY, Oct. 28, 2023 – Millions of people spend hours looking at screens every day, straining their eyes. An ophthalmologist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers some tips for easing...
Eye Tracking of Social Visual Engagement Predicts Autism Diagnosis
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 – Eye tracking-based measurement of social visual engagement is predictive of autism diagnoses by clinical experts in 16- to 30-month-old children, according to a study...
Young Smokers Report More Ocular Symptoms
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 – Adolescents and young adult users of both electronic cigarettes and cigarettes have a higher likelihood of experiencing severe and frequent ocular symptoms, according to a...
AI Model Can Respond Appropriately to Ophthalmology Questions
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 – Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT can respond to patient-written ophthalmology questions and usually generate appropriate responses, according to a study published...
Recall of Dr. Berne's and LightEyez Eye Drops
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday advised people to avoid purchasing and immediately stop using Dr. Berne's MSM Drops 5 percent Solution and LightEyez MSM...
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