Ophthalmology
Q&A: Lasik eye surgery understanding the risks and complications
Dear Mayo Clinic: What are the risks of LASIK surgery, and will my vision deteriorate again over time, even after surgery?
Dec 18, 2019
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News tagged with vision problems
Ophthalmology
Another reason to get cataract surgery: It can make you 48% safer on the road
The ability of cataract surgery to restore sight is well known. People say they're stunned by the vibrancy of color after surgery and the improvement in night vision. Some can even reduce their reliance on glasses. But can ...
Oct 12, 2019
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Ophthalmology
Third of children who need glasses aren't wearing them
It's a problem many teachers are familiar with, a student apparently struggling in class, but in fact just suffering from something that's easily fixed—vision problems—with an inexpensive pair of glasses.
Sep 25, 2019
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Diabetes
Dry eye disease and diabetes: New study reveals scale of issue and need for screening
Diabetes is a debilitating health condition which is expected to reach epidemic proportions in the next 20 years. According to the World Health Organisation, 108m people around the world had diabetes in 1980; by 2014 that ...
Mar 1, 2019
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Ophthalmology
Too much screen time linked to an epidemic of myopia among young people
Ask anyone about the benefits of technology and it probably won't take them long to rhyme off a list of examples: it helps broaden your knowledge, connect with friends, both new and old, and allows you to see things you've ...
Feb 13, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Plunging temperatures a threat to people with Alzheimer's
(HealthDay)—The polar vortex that has enveloped much of the United States this week poses a special danger to people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
Jan 30, 2019
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Having poor vision can raise risk for falls among older adults
Vision impairment and blindness affect one in 11 Americans age 65 and older. Because our population is aging, the number of older adults with vision problems is predicted to rise. Older adults who have impaired vision may ...
Nov 19, 2018
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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
Five ways to protect your eye health
(HealthDay)—Your risk of vision problems increases with age, but there are things you can do to protect your sight, eye doctors say.
May 25, 2018
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Diabetes
Annual eye exam is vital if you have diabetes
(HealthDay)—A yearly eye exam is a key part of diabetes treatment, experts say.
Mar 8, 2018
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