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30 Aug
Blue-Light Blocking Glasses Won’t Protect Your Eyes from Computer Overload, New Study Finds
After reviewing the evidence, researchers say blue-light filtering glasses probably won’t prevent digital eye strain or improve your sleep quality.
19 Jun
Nearly 10 Million Americans Have Diabetes-related Eye Disease, Study Finds
Researchers estimate nearly 10 million people in the U.S. now have diabetic retinopathy, a disease that threatens their vision.
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Blinking: It's About More Than Moistening the Eye
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2024
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Most folks think of blinking as the eyes' version of windshield wipers, clearing the eye of debris and maybe lubricating it, too.
But blinking is much more than that, researchers report: It also helps the brain process what it's seeing.
That's perhaps counterintuit...
Watching the Solar Eclipse, Safely
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- April 8, 2024
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Today is your last chance until 2044 to see a total eclipse of the sun in the continental United States.
But be sure to protect your eyes if you plan to watch the moon block the sun's rays, briefly plunging Earth into temporary darkness.
"The eclipse will las...
Eclipse Viewing Safety: Keeping Your & Your Kid's Vision Safe
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2024
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People preparing to watch Monday's total eclipse of the sun need to protect their vision during the event, eye doctors say.
Powerful ultraviolet rays can do permanent damage to the eyes if people look directly at the sun as the moon is sliding into place before it, said ...
One-Third of Americans Don't Know Vision Risks From Solar Eclipse, Survey Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2024
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A total eclipse of the sun is coming up next week, and many folks don't know that watching it unprotected can cause permanent eye damage, a new survey finds.
Nearly 30% of Americans don't know that looking directly into a solar eclipse without proper eye protection can c...
Better Eye-Tracking: A Hidden Advantage for Sportsmen, Gamers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2024
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Smacking a 100-mile-an-hour fastball or shooting down a fast-moving alien invader in a video game might involve more than fast reflexes, researchers report.
Elite gamers and pro athletes may also have a hidden vision advantage over others, a new study finds.
Some p...
Eye's 'Microbiome' Could Give Clues to Better Dry Eye Treatments
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2024
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Folks suffering from dry eyes might have a problem with the naturally occurring bacteria found on the surface of their eyes, a new study suggests.
There are key differences in the microbes found on dye eye patients compared to folks with normal eyes, researchers found.
Could 'Lazy Eye' in Childhood Raise Risks for Adult Disease?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2024
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Children with “lazy eye” are more likely to become adults facing an array of serious health problems, a new study warns.
Simple Eye Test Might Spot Autism in Kids
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 29, 2024
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The eyes may have it when it comes to the early diagnosis of autism in children, a new study finds.
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), have pinpointed a gene that affects how kids' eyes react when they turn their heads.
Typically, pe...
Eye Ointments Sold at Walmart, CVS Recalled Due to Infection Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2024
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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. Ltd., of Maharastra, India, said it is recalling various eye lubricant products labeled Equate, CVS...
AI Outperforms Eye Docs in Managing Glaucoma
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2024
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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 did as well or better than ophthalmologists in assessing 20 different pa...
Diagnosed With Macular Degeneration? Here's What You Need to Know
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2024
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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 cutting-edge therapies benefit both the dry and wet types of age-related macular degeneration (AMD...
Nighttime Driving: Know the Risks
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 3, 2024
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Driving at night can be risky business, as a dangerous combination of darkness and the glare of bright lights can make it hard to see the road, but one expert offers some safety tips.
“If you have to drive in the evening time and you're not comfortable, try to stick wi...
FDA Warns of Dangerous Counterfeit Eyedrops
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2024
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Certain copycat eyedrops may be contaminated and could give users an antibiotic-resistant eye infection, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday.
The packaging for South Moon, Rebright and FivFivGo eyedrops mirrors the packaging for Bausch & Lomb's Lum...
Odd Vision Troubles Could Be Early Alzheimer's Sign
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2024
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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 finds.
The condition is called posterior cortical atrophy (PCA). It involves a sudden difficulty in...
Black People Far More Likely to Get Glaucoma, and Genes May Explain Why
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2024
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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 that genetics appears to be at least one factor contributing to this increased risk.
Researche...
Does More Outdoor Light at Night Help Cause Macular Degeneration?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 16, 2024
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As levels of nighttime artificial outdoor light rise, so do the odds for a leading cause of vision loss, age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
South Korean researchers found that people living in areas of that country with the highest levels of streetlights and other a...
Know the Facts About Glaucoma
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2024
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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 it because they have no symptoms, according to the Glaucoma Foundation. In
Do You Really Need to Fast Before a Common Cardiac Test?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2024
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Prolonged fasting before an internal heart exam done under sedation may be unnecessary, new research suggests.
Typically, patients undergoing coronary artery catherization are told to take nothing by mouth after midnight before the procedure, but a randomized controlled ...
Regret After Gender-Affirming Surgery Is Largely a Myth, Experts Say
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2024
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Despite a common belief in the medical community and elsewhere, the vast majority of people who undergo gender-affirming surgery do not regret it later.
In all, less than 1% of people who underwent gender-affirming surgery said they wished they hadn't done it, a new revi...
Poor Vision & Falls: A Deadly Combo for Seniors
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 29, 2023
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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 seniors with glaucoma, 36% for those with cataracts and 25% for seniors with age-related macular degen...
Santa's Reindeer Evolved to Better Spot Their Favorite Food
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2023
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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 food is a humble moss-like lichen called Cladonia rangiferina, explained researchers at Da...
Screens Are Everywhere: Resolve to Protect Your Vision
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2023
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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 with screens can develop dry eyes, blurry vision, tearing or watering eyes, or a headache, warns th...
Eye Drop Recalls: What You Need to Know
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2023
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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 an especially large number of recalls in ophthalmologic products,” said
How Much Vision Loss Impairs Your Driving? New Study Has Answers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2023
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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 might be even more dangerous while driving.
Loss of peripheral vision also can dramatically increase ...
Wegovy, Ozempic Probably Won't Harm Vision in People With Diabetes, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2023
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There's good news for people with diabetes who are turning to drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to treat their disease and lose weight: The drugs probably will not harm their vision.
Semaglutide (the generic name for both medicines) can trigger rapid drops in blood sugar. Pr...
More Eyedrops Recalled Due to Infection Danger
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 2, 2023
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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 Dublin, Ohio, company that agency investigators found unsanitary conditions in its manufacturing facilit...
FDA Warns Eyedrops From Major Brands May Cause Infection
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2023
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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 eye care products are part of the alert. Contaminated products have the potential to cause eye infe...
Staring at Screens Can Cause Eye Strain. Here's Tips to Prevent That
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 28, 2023
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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 both eye strain and headaches.
“We focus on one object, especially an object that's up close...
Put These Foods on Your Grocery List for Better Vision
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2023
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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 your body will also help your eyes, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
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Some With Glaucoma May Not Even Know They Have It
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2023
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New Swedish research suggests that up to 5% of 70-year-olds have glaucoma, and half of those diagnosed didn't even know they had the disease.
“Of those who were diagnosed with glaucoma via the study, 15 people -- or 2.7% of all participants -- were unaware that they h...
Don't Use Dr. Berne's and LightEyez Eye Drops Due to Bacteria, Fungus, FDA Says
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2023
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Tainted eye drops are back in the news, with federal regulators warning consumers not to use certain eye drops because of contamination concerns.
Too Few Kids Are Getting Regular Eye Tests, and Insurance Is Key
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2023
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Eye tests are an important way to catch potential eye-related issues in children, but more than two-thirds of kids in the United States are not receiving them at their checkups.
Those with Medicaid and other public health insurance were far less likely to receive these v...
Eye Scans Could Spot Parkinson's in Earliest Stages
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2023
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British researchers may have found a way to diagnose Parkinson's disease several years sooner.
Researchers at University College London and Moorfields Eye Hospital say that eye scans may be able to detect signs of Parkinson's up to seven years before diagnosis.
“...
Blinded by Chemical Burns, Patients Regained Sight With New Stem Cell Therapy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2023
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Phillip Durst was working near an industrial dishwasher when something went awry, and the machinery spewed caustic chemicals into his eyes.
“If I had been standing a foot left or right, it wouldn't have hit me right where it did. I was just standing in the wrong p...
No Evidence 'Blue Light-Filtering' Glasses Actually Help Eyes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2023
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Heavy screen users often buy blue light-filtering eyeglasses to protect their eyes -- but they may be wasting their money, a new study suggests.
A new research review suggests these blue light-filtering glasses probably make no difference to eye strain, eye health or sle...
Glaucoma: Spotting It Early Is Crucial
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 14, 2023
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Treatment can control the symptoms of the most common type of glaucoma and save someone's vision.
The catch is that a person can't feel the changes in eye pressure that can damage vision, so they often won't know they even have it before it's too late.
That is, un...
Low-Dose Eyedrops No Better Than Placebo for Nearsightedness Among Kids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2023
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Low doses of the eyedrops ophthalmologists use to dilate your pupils during an eye exam are not able to slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children, a new clinical trial has found.
Atropine eyedrops at a concentration of 0.01% did not outperform placebo ...
Hotter Climate Could Mean Worsening Eyesight for Americans
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2023
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Older American adults who live in warmer regions are more likely to have serious vision impairment than those who live in cooler places, new research finds.
Living with average temperatures of 60 degrees Fahrenheit or above -- think South Florida, for example -- created ...
Almost 10 Million Americans Have Diabetes-Linked Eye Disease
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2023
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Nearly 10 million Americans are at risk for blindness from diabetic retinopathy, a new study finds.
In 2021, an estimated 9.6 million people in the United States — 26% of those with diabetes — had the eye illness and nearly 2 million had the most severe form, "vision...
Drug Might Help Slow Nearsightedness in Kids
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 2, 2023
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There is no cure for nearsightedness, but medicated eye drops can slow down its progression in children, a new trial finds.
The study tested the effects of eye drops containing a very low dose of the drug atropine — the same medication used to dilate the pupils during ...
Worried About Cataracts? Here's What You Need to Know
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2023
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Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness around the world, but surgery can restore vision.
“Unlike many of the other major eye diseases, such as glaucoma or diabetes-related eye disease, cataracts can be easily and painlessly treated by surgery to remove and replac...
Another Death, More Cases of Vision Loss Linked to Tainted Eye Drops
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
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Cases of vision loss and deaths are mounting in an investigation into eye drops contaminated with a rare strain of a drug-resistant bacteria.
Cleveland Case Suggests Tainted Eye Drops Were Harming Vision Months Before CDC Alert
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2023
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Months before U.S. health officials warned that tainted eye drops were causing vision loss and even death, a Cleveland woman lost the sight in her eye in a case that puzzled her doctors.
The 72-year-old went to an outpatient eye clinic last November complaining of blurry...
FDA Finds Contamination Issues at Eye Drops Plant
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2023
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U.S. regulators inspecting a factory in India that has been linked to contaminated eyedrops have uncovered a laundry list of problems.
An outbreak of eye infections involving prod...
Blind People Are Better at Sensing Their Heartbeats
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2023
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People who are blind are better at sensing their own heartbeats, according to a new study that found blindness appears to heighten one's ability to feel signals from the inner body.
Kids With Autism Face Higher Odds of Vision Issues, But Many Don't Get Screened
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2023
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Children with autism are less likely than their peers to receive important vision screening despite a high risk for serious eye disorders, researchers report.
Only about 36% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) completed vision screenings during their health c...
Death Count Climbs in Outbreak Linked to Recalled Eyedrops
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2023
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A drug-resistant bacteria linked to recalled eye drops has now killed three people.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that infections with Ps...
In Mouse Study, Scientists Use Gene Editing to Reverse a Major Cause of Blindness
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 17, 2023
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A gene-editing experiment that restored the vision of mice might one day be used to treat a major cause of human blindness.
Scientists in China reported they used the CRISPR-based gene-editing technique to bring back vision in mice with retinitis pigmentosa.
Genom...
Two More Brands of Eyedrops Recalled Over Infection Risks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2023
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U.S. Federal health officials have issued recall notices for two more brands of eyedrops.
In the latest round of recalls, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted notices after the companies voluntarily pulled several lots of their eyedrops from the market.
The...
Following Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2023
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An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes safe.
Five of the 58 people infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa had vision loss, and one person died, leading...