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04 Nov
Sight-threatening Eye Disease on the Rise in Americans 40+, Study Finds
An increasing number of middle-aged Americans are now living with macular degeneration, researchers discover.
28 Sep
Reusing Contact Lenses Ups the Risk of Serious Eye Infection, Study Finds
People who wear reusable soft contact lenses are 4Xs more likely to develop rare, but serious eye infection, researchers find.
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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...
Buzzkill: Don't Try the Burt's Bees TikTok Trend
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2023
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Don't put lip balm on your eyelid, even if you saw it on TikTok.
It's bad for your eyes, according to a Michigan Medicine expert.
The trend first began back in the 2010s, but has seen a resurgence in 2023.
Called “beezin',” because the trend is to use B...
CDC Warns of Dangerous Infection Risk With EzriCare Eyedrops
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2023
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U.S. health officials are investigating whether a specific brand of over-the-counter eyedrops are behind one death and dozens of bacterial infections in several states.
Lasik Surgery Should Carry Warnings of Possible Complications, FDA Says
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2022
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Lasik eye surgery is a common vision-correcting procedure that many Americans view as safe and effective, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now drafted guidance that warns of potential complications.
Although many patients are happy with the results after sur...
Drug Choice Might Matter for Patients With Macular Degeneration
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- December 7, 2022
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One of the two most common drugs used to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD) appears better than the other, a new, small study suggests.
Among 106 patients with "wet" age-related macular degeneration, 50% of those treated with aflibercept (Eylea) could be weaned...
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 ...
Almost 20 Million Older Americans Live With Sight-Robbing Macular Degeneration
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 4, 2022
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In a finding that suggests more Americans than ever are struggling with their sight as they get older, researchers report that nearly 20 million adults have age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Broken down, about 18.3 million people aged 40 and up had an early stage o...
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...
Not Just for Glasses: Eye Exams Could Save Your Life
- Cara Murez
- October 18, 2022
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Eyes may be your window to good health.
Patient Barbara Krupar, a 65-year-old Ohio retiree, learned this firsthand.
Krupar made an appointment with her ophthalmologist after experiencing disturbing vision changes.
Dr. Nicole Bajic detected possible early warn...
Gene Therapy Helps Those With Rare Form of Blindness See Better at Night
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2022
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An experimental gene therapy offers hope for rapid improvement in the night vision of adults who have a congenital form of childhood-onset blindness, researchers report.
In this ongoing...
Another Sports Bonus for Kids: Healthier Eyes
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2022
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Sometimes allergies can lead to pink, irritated eyes. But allergic conjunctivitis, or "pink eye" may have a simple fix: physical fitness.
That's the concl...
Half of Cases of Childhood Blindness in U.S. Didn't Have to Happen
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2022
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More than half of sightless children in the United States did not have to lose their vision, according to a new study.
The findings suggest the need to prioritize addressing preventable vision loss in all children in America, said study co-author Dr. Scott Lambert, a pro...
Eye Strain at Work? Try the 20-20-20 Rule for Relief
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2022
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Staring at a computer screen endlessly can lead to dry, irritated, tired eyes and headaches.
But there's a quick fix.
Just look away from the screen every 20 minutes. Do this for at least 20 seconds, and look about 20 feet in the distance.
Experts have sugges...
Reusing Contact Lenses Raises Odds for Rare Eye Infection
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2022
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Although wearing reusable contact lenses is generally safe, it can be associated with a greater risk of a rare eye infection, new British research shows.
In the study, people who wore reusable contact lenses were nearly four times more likely to develop the infection ca...
Vision Damage May Begin Long Before Type 2 Diabetes Is Diagnosed
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2022
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Nerve damage is a common side effect of type 2 diabetes and it might start in the eyes long before the condition is ever diagnosed, new research suggests.
In this study, scientists used neuropathy, or ne...
Take Care When Handling, Storing Your Contact Lenses
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2022
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Contact lenses can be indispensable for those with poor vision, but if they aren't properly cleaned and stored you run the risk of serious eye infections, ...
8/12 -- Bioengineered Pig Skin Is Turned Into Corneas, Restoring Patients' Sight
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2022
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Farmyard pigs could be the key to restoring sight in people who have lost their vision due to a damaged cornea, a new study reports.
Collagen drawn from pig's skin is being used to create an experimental implant that mimics the human
B 8/9 -- Ashton Kutcher 'Lucky to Be Alive' After Battle With Vasculitis
- By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2022
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TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) --- Actor Ashton Kutcher is opening up about dealing with a rare condition called vasculitis that for a time left him seriously disabled.
In an episode of “Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge,” airing Aug. 14 on Nationa...
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...
Paintball Guns Are Being Used to Harm - And Blinding Victims
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2022
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When a paintball bursts out of a CO2-powered gun, it can travel nearly 300 feet per second.
Pointed in the direction of a face, that paintball - meant to be used in certain jobs or for entertainment while wearing protective gear - can cause devastating
Half of Parents Don't Realize Impact of Screens on Kids' Vision
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2022
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Most parents are overlooking simple steps to protect their kids' eyes from overexposure to electronic screens, a new nationwide poll shows.
One in 7 respondents said their 3- to 18-year-olds haven't had a vision test in two years. Yet half of respondents acknowledged tha...
'Stepped' Approach to Treating Diabetic Eye Disease May Be Best
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 15, 2022
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An off-brand medication for diabetic macular edema might prove just as effective in early treatment as its more expensive alternative, potentially saving patients thousands of dollars, new r...
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...
Could Eye Trouble Bring Lower Scores on Seniors' Thinking Tests?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2022
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Poor eyesight makes it harder to read and easier to trip. But it can also lead to a misdiagnosis of mild mental decline in older people, according to a new, small study.
That can happen if someone's thinking abilities are assessed using vision-dependent tests, researcher...
Threatening Eye Condition Rare After COVID Infection
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2022
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As doctors learn more about COVID-19 infection, they are finding that in rare cases, it appears tied to a disturbing eye condition.
Could Viagra, Cialis Raise Men's Odds for Eye Trouble?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2022
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Men, you may be thinking mostly about your performance in the bedroom when you take drugs like Viagra and Cialis, but you might want to be on the lookout for vision problems that can crop up once you start taking them.
When Diabetes Strikes, Eye Exams Can Save Your Sight
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2022
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Could an annual eye exam save your sight if you have diabetes? Most definitely, one vision expert says.
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Could Depression Make Dry Eye Worse?
- March 14, 2022
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When people have both chronic dry eye and depression, their eye symptoms may be worse, a new study finds.
Researchers said the exact nature of the link is not clear: Does depression affect the severity of
Lifestyle Factors Key to Keeping Good Vision With Age
- March 5, 2022
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Keeping your drinking and your weight in check can help protect your sight as you age, experts say.
Moderate to heavy drinking is associated with a higher risk of a sight-threatening condition called age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A poor diet and excess weight c...
Exercise Might Help Relieve 'Dry Eye'
- February 7, 2022
- Full Page
Got dry, itchy eyes?
Working out might help, a new study suggests.
"Instead of having to use eye drops or other alternative treatments, our study aimed to determi...
Macular Degeneration Can Rob You of Sight: Know the Signs
- February 6, 2022
- Full Page
Early diagnosis and care can often stop the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is the leading cause of vision loss in older Americans, the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) says.
As part of AMD Awareness Month in February, the societ...
Some Patients With Macular Degeneration Could Stop Monthly Eye Injections
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2022
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Injection medications can save the vision of older people with macular degeneration, but the ongoing regimen is taxing. Now a preliminary study raises the possibility that some patients can safely be "weaned off" the treatment.
Researchers found that of just over 100 pat...
Want to Avoid Glaucoma? Look at What You Eat
- Cara Murez
- January 10, 2022
- Full Page
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...
Risk of Vision Trouble Rises in Children With Type 2 Diabetes
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- December 9, 2021
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A condition called "diabetic retinopathy" often threatens the vision of adults with diabetes, but new research suggests that kids with type 2 diabetes may be particularly vulnerable to the vision-robbing complication.
In fact, these kids were nearly twice as likely to de...
Red Light in Morning May Protect Fading Eyesight: Study
- Robert Preidt
- November 29, 2021
- Full Page
A weekly dose of deep red light in the morning may protect fading eyesight as people age, U.K. researchers say.
"Using a simple LED device once a week recharges the energy system that has declined in the retina cells, rather like recharging a battery," according to Glen ...
Have Diabetes? Here's How to Save Your Sight
- Robert Preidt
- November 3, 2021
- Full Page
Managing your diabetes can be tough, but your eyes might thank you for it.
Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes complication that damages the retina's blood vessels, often resulting in vision loss and blindness. The condition occurs in more than half of people with diabete...
Vision Troubles Could Raise Midlife Depression Risk for Women
- Robert Preidt
- October 27, 2021
- Full Page
Midlife vision problems could increase women's risk of depression, new research suggests.
Rates of eye problems and depression rise during midlife, but knowledge about how vision affects depression at that time has been limited. The new study identified a significant lin...
Cataracts Tied to Higher Odds of Death From Heart Disease
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- October 26, 2021
- Full Page
Cataracts, a common eye disorder that often comes with age, may also be linked to a heightened risk of death from heart disease, new research shows.
Experts stressed that the finding doesn't mean that cataracts somehow cause heart trouble, and the study wasn't designed t...
New Device Might Spot 'Lazy Eye' in Kids Earlier
- Cara Murez
- October 20, 2021
- Full Page
The answer to helping kids with "lazy eye" before it's too late could be a hand-held screening device, a new study suggests.
Amblyopia can't be treated with glasses or contact lenses after a child's vision reaches maturity, and without treatment, it can lead to poor scho...
Robotics Bring the White Cane Into the 21st Century
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 16, 2021
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The "white cane" that many blind people rely on for navigating the world hasn't been upgraded in a century, but researchers are reporting progress on a "robo-cane" they hope will modernize the assistive device.
The prototype cane is equipped with a color 3D camera, senso...