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Childhood Amblyopia Linked to Cardiometabolic Dysfunction in Adults
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 – Adults who had childhood amblyopia have greater cardiometabolic dysfunction, according to a study published online March 7 in eClinicalMedicine. Siegfried Karl Wagner,...
AI Outperforms Glaucoma, Retina Specialists for Diagnostic Accuracy
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28, 2024 – A large language model (LLM) chatbot outperforms glaucoma and retina specialists for diagnostic accuracy, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in JAMA...
Eye Ointments Sold at Walmart, CVS Recalled Due to Infection Risk
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 – Eye ointment products made in India and sold in the United States at Walmart, CVS and other retailers are being recalled due to a danger of infection. Brassica Pharma Pvt....
FDA Medwatch Alert: Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Eye Ointment Products Due to Potential Lack of Sterility
22 February, 2024 – Thane, Maharashtra, India, Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd. is voluntarily recalling Eye Ointment products listed in the table below with expiration date ranging from February 2024 to S...
Fungal Keratitis Prevalence Twice as High in Rural Versus Nonrural Areas
FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2024 – Fungal keratitis prevalence appears to be twice as high in rural versus nonrural areas, according to a research letter published online Feb. 15 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Kaitlin ...
Novel Protocol Can Help to Rapidly Diagnose Eye Stroke
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 – A novel protocol can be used to diagnose eye stroke and expedite treatment, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in Ophthalmology. Gareth M.C. Lema, M.D., Ph.D.,...
Machine Learning Can Predict Eyes at Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy Progression
TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2024 – Automated machine learning models may help identify eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression based on ultra-widefield retinal images, according to a study...
Home Lighting Tied to Activity Levels in Adults With Visual Impairment
FRIDAY, Feb. 9, 2024 – The home environment, particularly lighting, may influence home activity metrics in older adults with visual impairment, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in JAMA ...
Diagnosed With Macular Degeneration? Here's What You Need to Know
TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2024 – Age-related macular degeneration can lead to vision loss in seniors, but new therapies have offered fresh hope for preserving eyesight later in life, eye experts say. These...
Gaps Seen in Childhood Vision Screening, Vision Care
TUESDAY, Jan. 30, 2024 – Gaps in access to childhood vision screening and vision care are prevalent among historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups and socioeconomically vulnerable...
Odd Vision Troubles Could Be Early Alzheimer's Sign
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 24, 2024 – Strange visual disturbances occur early in about 10% of Alzheimer's cases, and when this happens it almost always signals the impending arrival of the disease, a new study...
Turns Out Dogs Have Fave Things to Watch on TV
TUESDAY, Jan. 23, 2024 – Ever wonder what your dog most likes to watch on TV? Think nature documentaries, Lassie or good old Scooby-Doo, a new study suggests. Dogs are most engaged when watching...
Black People Far More Likely to Get Glaucoma, and Genes May Explain Why
TUESDAY, Jan. 23, 2024 – Black people are five times as likely as others to develop glaucoma and up to 15 times more likely to be blinded by the degenerative eye disease. Now, a new study reports...
Eye Blood Flow Could Be Marker for Migraine
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17, 2024 – Blood flow appears to be reduced in the eye during migraine attacks, according to a study published online Nov. 30 in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain. ...
Eye Diseases Tied to Higher Risk for Falls, Fractures
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2024 – People with eye diseases have an increased risk for both falls and fractures when compared with those without eye diseases, according to a study published online Dec. 28...
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