Black patients have a dramatically higher risk of advanced vision loss after a new diagnosis of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) when compared to white patients, according to a new study from New York Eye and Ear Infirmary ...
Jul 25, 2022
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The way in which a patient is told they have serious eye disease can impact their psychological health and ability to cope with their condition in the long-term, according to new research published in the open-access journal ...
Jul 22, 2022
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In some homes, summer may mean more screen time for kids. And among concerns that come with children spending more hours on digital devices, video games and televisions—and less time outdoors—harm to their eyes.
Jul 18, 2022
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Many of us have been kept awake at night by the memory of some mortifying moment. But why? We asked sleep expert Eus van Someren.
Jun 27, 2022
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A new study has found that children aged between 6 and 10 had the biggest daily increase in screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic—but increases were seen in all ages, including among adults.
Jun 24, 2022
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Sleep deprivation, which means getting too little high-quality sleep, is a serious health problem. More than one-third of people in the U.S. report getting less than the recommended minimum of seven hours sleep per night. ...
Apr 28, 2022
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Research by international development organization Sightsavers, University of Ilorin, and the Kogi State Ministry of Health, in Nigeria has revealed links between vision impairment and poor mental health. The study, published ...
Apr 11, 2022
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Getting a good night's sleep can help us manage our feelings and make us more resilient, according to sleep expert Dr. Jo Bower, at the University of East Anglia.
Mar 17, 2022
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A new study shows that children's digital screen time has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in potential risks to physical health.
Mar 11, 2022
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Improving access to good quality eye health services globally is a key enabler to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including those related to overall health, poverty, economic productivity, ...
Feb 24, 2022
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