Poor vision and falls: A deadly combo for seniors
Seniors with vision issues are at much higher risk for dangerous falls, new research confirms.
Dec 29, 2023
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Eye Diseases: News and Research on Lens Diseases
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Six ways to look after your eyes in 2024
The World Health Organization estimates that over 80% of all vision impairment around the world can be prevented and even cured. Reducing the risk of eye diseases involves adopting a combination of lifestyle changes, protective ...
Dec 29, 2023
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Team develops contact lenses that respond to UV and temperature changes
The global rise in ocular diseases, largely due to insufficient ophthalmic diagnostics and monitoring, has emphasized the need for better treatment methods. Pioneering developments in therapeutic and diagnostic contact lenses ...
Nov 28, 2023
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Put these foods on your grocery list for better vision
Nutrition is important for your whole body, including those two small organs through which you look at the world.
Oct 20, 2023
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The two-way relationship between nutrition and aging
With so much hype in the media about miracle diets and nutritional supplements, one is invariably tempted to look for a single, food-based magic bullet that will increase the likelihood of living a longer, healthier life.
Oct 16, 2023
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When you think about your health, don't forget your eyes
I vividly remember that late Friday afternoon when my eye pressure spiked and I staggered on foot to my ophthalmologist's office as the rapidly thickening fog in my field of vision shrouded passing cars and traffic lights.
Sep 27, 2023
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AI helps bring clarity to LASIK patients facing cataract surgery
While millions of people have undergone LASIK eye surgery since it became commercially available in 1989, patients sometimes develop cataracts later in life and require new corrective lenses to be implanted in their eyes. ...
Sep 21, 2023
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Machine learning for cataract classification/grading on ophthalmic imaging modalities: Survey
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that approximately 2.2 billion people suffer from visual impairment. Cataracts account for about 33% of visual impairment and are the number one cause of blindness ...
Sep 20, 2023
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Researchers develop a guide to dementia-friendly eyecare
Being diagnosed with dementia can be devastating, but you can live well for many years with the condition. An important part of this is staying independent, living at home and continuing to do the things that you enjoy.
Sep 19, 2023
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Consumer Health: What is a sunburn?
July is UV Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn about sunburn and why it's important to avoid one by protecting your skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight.
Jul 29, 2023
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