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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Vision Is Vulnerable With Age: Here's What to Look For
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 6, 2022
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Routine eye checks can help ensure seniors know if they're developing any age-related vision issues.
An expert from Baylor College of Medicine spells out what seniors need to know.
"Don't blame vision issues on just aging eyes. Get your eyes checked out because it ...
Bad Sleep Might Raise Your Odds for Glaucoma
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 2, 2022
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Poor sleep may be linked to glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, new research suggests.
The study drew on a database of more than 400,000 people to explore links between slee...
Black Patients More Likely to Lose Vision After Glaucoma Diagnosis
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2022
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Black patients should start screening early for glaucoma, because they have a high risk of vision loss caused by elevated pressure levels inside the eye, researchers say.
A team from New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai found that African heritage was an indepen...
Vision Issues Could Raise Odds for Dementia
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2022
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Untreated vision loss may put an older adult at an increased risk for dementia, though it's not clear why, according to a new study.
Researchers found that the likelihood of having some form of cognitive impairment was 137% higher in seniors who had trouble seeing than i...
Want to Avoid Glaucoma? Look at What You Eat
- Cara Murez
- January 10, 2022
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Eat right to protect your sight.
That's the advice of the Glaucoma Research Foundation, which offers its recipe for healthier eyes.
Glaucoma is grou...
Common Eye Conditions Tied to Higher Risk for Dementia
- Steven Reinberg and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- September 17, 2021
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Diseases that can rob you of vision as you age also appear to be tied to an increased risk for dementia, a new study finds.
Specifically, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and diabetes-related eye disease were linked with a higher likelihood of dementia, resear...
A Better Test to Help Spot Glaucoma?
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt
- July 16, 2021
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Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss in older people, and early detection can bring better treatment. Now, researchers in Australia say their experimental genetic test for glaucoma can identify 15 times more people at high risk for the disease compared to a current gene...
Too Much Caffeine Might Raise Your Odds for Glaucoma
- Robert Preidt
- June 7, 2021
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That third or fourth cup of coffee may do more than make your heart race: New research suggests it could significantly increase your risk of glaucoma if you're genetically predisposed to the eye disease.
The study included more than 120,000 British people, aged 39 to 73,...
Scientists Gain Insight Into Genetics of Glaucoma
- Robert Preidt
- March 3, 2021
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Researchers have identified 44 new genetic variants associated with glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness. They say their findings could provide new targets to treat the common eye disease.
In their study, the international team compared the genes of more than 34,000 pe...
Vision Problems? Here's a Guide to Which Specialist Is Right for You
- January 17, 2021
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If you're having eye problems, you may not know which type of specialist to consult.
Here's some help from experts who explain the roles of an optometrist, ophthalmologist, pediatric ophthalmologist, orthoptist and optician.
Optometrists provide comprehensive eye c...
When Popping Champagne at New Years', Watch Out for That Cork
- Cara Murez
- December 31, 2020
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As 2020 comes to a close, many people plan to ring in the new year with a bit of bubbly.
But that can lead to calamity when not done safely, warns the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), which offers tips for keeping a Champagne toast from going wrong.
A warm ...
Cataract Surgery in Infancy May Raise Glaucoma Risk in Childhood
- Robert Preidt
- December 22, 2020
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Infants who have cataract removal surgery are at increased risk for sight-threatening glaucoma later in childhood, researchers say.
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve -- the connection between the eye and brain -- and can lead to vision loss.
Fewer than 2,500 infants...
New Coronavirus Can Infect Your Eyes as Well as Your Lungs
- Amy Norton
- October 9, 2020
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COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory infection, but experts have suspected the virus can also infiltrate the eyes. Now, scientists have more direct evidence of it.
The findings are based on a patient in China who developed an acute glaucoma attack soon after recoverin...
Have Diabetes? Don't Lose Sight of Danger to Your Eyes
- Serena Gordon
- August 10, 2020
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Diabetes can wreak havoc on many parts of the body, including the eyes, but people with diabetes aren't doomed to have vision problems.
With good blood sugar management and regular eye exams, many eye conditions can be prevented or treated, experts say.
P...
Want to Protect Your Eyes as You Age? Stay Away From Carbs
- July 27, 2020
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Glaucoma strikes many people as they age, but what if a simple dietary change could lower your risk?
New research suggests it can: Scientists found a low-carbohydrate diet might protect you against the vision-robbing disease.
The researchers analyzed data ...
Glaucoma Checkups Fall by the Wayside During Pandemic
- Robert Preidt
- July 27, 2020
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In yet another sign that the coronavirus pandemic has pushed critical medical care aside, a new survey finds many glaucoma patients have missed appointments for monitoring their eye disease.
More than half (53%) of 1,051 U.S. respondents said they had to delay an...
Check Early and Often for Glaucoma
- Robert Preidt
- July 17, 2020
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Regular eye checks are crucial for people with early-stage glaucoma, a new study shows.
Glaucoma is a condition in which the optic nerve that connects the eye to the brain becomes damaged. It develops slowly and affects peripheral vision first. Untreated glaucoma lea...
Rising Number of Older Americans at Risk of Vision Loss
- Steven Reinberg
- March 12, 2020
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As the population ages, millions of older Americans are at risk of losing their sight, a new study warns.
Between 2002 and 2017, the number at high risk for vision loss rose from 65 million to 93 million, according to federal health data.
"The number of a...
'Smart' Contact Lenses Might Also Monitor Eye Health
- Alan Mozes
- December 10, 2019
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Eye doctors may someday use "smart" contact lenses to track patients' eye health, early research suggests.
A team of scientists in South Korea has packed incredibly small electronic circuitry, batteries and antennae into a soft contact lens. The goal: to monitor eyes...
Air Pollution May Up Glaucoma Risk
- Robert Preidt
- November 29, 2019
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High levels of air pollution may increase your chances of developing the vision-robbing illness glaucoma, a new study suggests.
Researchers analyzed data from more than 111,000 people across Great Britain who underwent eye tests from 2006 to 2010. They found that the...