(HealthDay)—Adult women have a higher prevalence of conjunctivitis than men, and cases peak in the spring, according to a research letter published online Sept. 14 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Sep 15, 2017
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Nearly 10 million Americans are at risk for blindness from diabetic retinopathy, a new study finds.
Jun 19, 2023
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Close family relationships and a strong social network may help older adults see the world better—literally.
Mar 9, 2018
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Providing personalized education and risk assessment for patients with diabetes when they visit the ophthalmologist did not improve glycemic control as measured by hemoglobin A1c levels compared with patients who received ...
May 21, 2015
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Understanding eye diseases is tricky enough. Knowing what causes them at the molecular level is even more confounding.
Aug 1, 2014
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(HealthDay)—Children with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have an increased risk for developing diabetic retinopathy compared with those with type 1 diabetes (T1D), according to a study published online Dec. 2 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Dec 3, 2021
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Astronauts who spend time aboard the International Space Station return to Earth with changes to the structure of their eyes which could impact their vision. NASA has studied the phenomenon, known as space flight-associated ...
Mar 13, 2018
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Building upon years of research, a new study from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has demonstrated how a specific assessment of the eye could someday help properly diagnosis and monitor concussions. The findings ...
Sep 24, 2020
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Cystoid macular edema (CME) is a common complication of retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a family of retinal diseases in which patients typically lose night and side vision first and then develop impaired central vision. CME can ...
Jul 21, 2014
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In a finding that suggests more Americans than ever are struggling with their sight as they get older, researchers report that nearly 20 million adults have age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Nov 4, 2022
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