Ophthalmology
Half of cases of childhood blindness in US didn't have to happen, new study claims
More than half of sightless children in the United States did not have to lose their vision, according to a new study.
Oct 5, 2022
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Diabetes
Uncovering the key process that contributes to vision loss and blindness in people with diabetes
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have uncovered a key process that contributes to vision loss and blindness in people with diabetes. The findings could lead to new treatments that can be used before any irreversible ...
Sep 23, 2022
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Ophthalmology
Simple 20-20-20 screen rule really does help with eye strain, research shows
It's long been recommended as a way of easing eye strain while working at a computer screen. Now the 20-20-20 rule—taking a break of at least 20 seconds, every 20 minutes, to look at least 20 feet away—has been confirmed ...
Sep 22, 2022
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Health
Take care when handling, storing your contact lenses
Contact lenses can be indispensable for those with poor vision, but if they aren't properly cleaned and stored you run the risk of serious eye infections, experts say.
Sep 20, 2022
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Medications
Q&A: Botox for migraines
I have suffered with migraines on and off for about five years. Recently, the oral therapy I've used seems to be less effective. While I know newer medications are available, a friend suggested I try Botox injections. She ...
Sep 20, 2022
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Ophthalmology
Odds of poor vision increased for Black, Mexican, low-income teens
Adolescent children who are Black, Mexican, low-income, or non-U.S. citizens are more likely to report poor subjective visual function and worse performance on visual acuity testing, according to a study published online ...
Sep 19, 2022
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Medical research
Study shows significant risk of sensory loss in long COVID
New research has revealed the extent of sensory loss among people suffering from long COVID, with around 30% reporting a decreased sense of smell, and a similar number finding their sense of taste continuing to be affected ...
Sep 9, 2022
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Health
Stay safe with strategies to prevent falls
Tripping over a rug or slipping on a wet kitchen floor is something that could happen anytime, and the consequences can be serious: Falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults in the United States.
Sep 2, 2022
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Health
Video: How staring at screens can affect your vision
More people working from home these days often means more hours looking at computer screens and mobile devices. And eye experts at Mayo Clinic say that could create some temporary vision problems.
Sep 2, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What new college students should know about bacterial meningitis
As students head off to college, close quarters in new spaces could put them at risk for contagious illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains the common ways ...
Sep 1, 2022
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