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Vision Impairment Linked to Several Psychosocial Outcomes in Seniors
MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2024 – In adults 65 years and older, vision impairment is associated with psychosocial outcomes, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, and social isolation, according to a...
AI Outperforms Eye Docs in Managing Glaucoma
FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2024 (HealthDay news) – Artificial intelligence can match and even outperform human eye doctors in diagnosing and treating glaucoma, a new study finds. The GPT-4 system from OpenAI...
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.,...
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 ...
Inherited Genetic Loci Identified for Thinner Retinal Layers Using Optical CT
MONDAY, Jan. 29, 2024 – Multiple inherited genetic loci for thinner retinal layers have been identified using macular optical computed tomography (OCT), and these are associated with ocular,...
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...
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...
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...
Burden of Visual Impairment Has Increased Globally
TUESDAY, Dec. 12, 2023 – The number of prevalent cases of visual impairment globally increased substantially in working-age individuals from 1990 to 2019, according to a study published online Dec....
Study IDs Barriers to Eye Screening Among Adults With Diabetes
TUESDAY, Nov. 28, 2023 – Food insecurity, housing insecurity, mental health concerns, and the perceived importance of practitioner concordance are associated with a lower likelihood of receiving eye...
In Michigan, 5 Women Contracted Syphilis Affecting the Eyes From the Same Asymptomatic Man
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 — In a disease cluster last year, one infected but asymptomatic man spread a rare form of syphilis that affects the eyes to five Michigan women, a new report finds. Since ocular ...
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...
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