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Know the Facts About Glaucoma
TUESDAY, Jan. 2, 2024 – Glaucoma can steal your sight before you even realize it, and early diagnosis is the best way to prevent it. Many of the 3 million Americans who have glaucoma are unaware of...
Poor Vision & Falls: A Deadly Combo for Seniors
FRIDAY, Dec. 29, 2023 – Seniors with vision issues are at much higher risk for dangerous falls, new research confirms. Compared to seniors with good vision, the odds for a fall rose by 38% for...
Screens Are Everywhere: Resolve to Protect Your Vision
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 – Screens are everywhere – on desks, in laps, on the wall – and eye strain is a temporary but uncomfortable condition that comes with overuse. Folks spending too much time...
Santa's Reindeer Evolved to Better Spot Their Favorite Food
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 – No glowing red nose required: Real reindeer don't need Rudolph's help to find the Arctic food they love most, new research shows. If you're a reindeer, your go-to favorite...
Eye Drop Recalls: What You Need to Know
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 – Dozens of over-the-counter lubricating eyedrops and artificial tears faced recall in 2023, due to contamination and unsafe manufacturing practices. “This year, we've seen a...
How Much Vision Loss Impairs Your Driving? New Study Has Answers
FRIDAY, Nov. 10, 2023 – A Mr. Magoo with thick glasses peering out from behind the wheel might not inspire confidence from his fellow motorists, but a new study shows other types of vision loss...
More Eye Drops Recalled Due to Infection Danger
THURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2023 – Cardinal Health is voluntarily recalling certain LEADER brand eye drops because they may cause eye infections. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration informed the Dublin,...
More Eyedrops Recalled Due to Infection Danger
THURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2023 – Cardinal Health, Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain LEADER brand eyedrops because they may cause eye infections. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration informed the...
Models Can Predict Long-Term Visual Acuity in Highly Myopic Eyes
TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 – For patients with high myopia, models for accurate prediction of the long-term visual acuity (VA) based on clinical and imaging information are feasible, according to a...
FDA Warns Eye Drops From Major Brands May Cause Infection
MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2023 – Federal regulators are warning consumers to stop using eye drops and gels from several major brands after finding unsanitary conditions in a manufacturing plant. Twenty-six...
FDA Warns Eyedrops From Major Brands May Cause Infection
MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2023 – Federal regulators are warning consumers to stop using eyedrops and gels from several major brands after finding unsanitary conditions in a manufacturing plant. Twenty-six...
Staring at Screens Can Cause Eye Strain. Here's Tips to Prevent That
SATURDAY, Oct. 28, 2023 – Millions of people spend hours looking at screens every day, straining their eyes. An ophthalmologist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers some tips for easing...
Put These Foods on Your Grocery List for Better Vision
FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 – Nutrition is important for your whole body, including those two small organs through which you look at the world. The same diet that’s good for your heart and the rest of y...
FDA Medwatch Alert: FDA Issues Warning Letters to Firms Marketing Unapproved Eye Products
September 12, 2023 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to eight companies for manufacturing or marketing unapproved ophthalmic drug products in violation of federal...
Objective Measures of Social Visual Engagement Aid Early Diagnosis of Autism
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 – Objective measurements of social visual engagement through eye tracking-based measures can be used to aid in autism diagnosis and assessment, according to a study published...
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