Medications
FDA approves 3 new drugs for type 2 diabetes
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration late Friday approved three new medications to help people battle type 2 diabetes.
Jan 26, 2013
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News tagged with vision problems
Ophthalmology
Grape consumption found to benefit eye health in human study of older adults
In a recent randomized, controlled human study, consuming grapes for 16 weeks improved key markers of eye health in older adults. The study, published in Food & Function looked at the impact of regular consumption of grapes ...
Oct 5, 2023
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Health
Hearing and visual aids linked to slower age-related memory loss
Hearing aids and cataract surgery are strongly linked to a slower rate of age-related cognitive decline, according to new research by University of Manchester academics.
Oct 11, 2018
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Ophthalmology
Vision problems can harm kids' development, grades
(HealthDay)—Poor eyesight can make life harder for people at any age, but it can really take a toll on children's school performance and well-being, vision experts say.
Jul 28, 2017
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Diabetes
Have diabetes? Don't lose sight of danger to your eyes
(HealthDay)—Diabetes can wreak havoc on many parts of the body, including the eyes, but people with diabetes aren't doomed to have vision problems.
Aug 10, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
First signs of MS may often go undiagnosed
Early symptoms of multiple sclerosis may commonly be missed for years before the right diagnosis is made, a new study suggests.
Jun 28, 2021
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Ophthalmology
Pandemic tie to vision issues seen in Chinese kids' study
Research suggests vision problems increased among Chinese schoolchildren during pandemic restrictions and online learning, and eye specialists think the same may have happened in U.S. kids.
Sep 16, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Vitamin B-based treatment for corneal disease may offer some patients a permanent solution
Patients in the United States who have the cornea-damaging disease keratoconus may soon be able to benefit from a new treatment that is already proving effective in Europe and other parts of the world. The treatment, called ...
Oct 24, 2011
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Ophthalmology
Americans lack knowledge about eye health
Americans' lack of knowledge about eye health may put their vision at risk, according to a survey released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Jan 20, 2020
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Health
Causes, symptoms and treatments for dry eyes
Dry eye disease is a common condition that can cause a range of discomfort. It can happen when the eye doesn't produce enough tears, or if the tears are not adequate quality to keep the eye properly lubricated.
Mar 3, 2023
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