Eye Health Care

Revolutionary new treatment for corneal transplantation

A new approach in ophthalmology that offers a revolutionary alternative to corneal transplantation has just been developed by researchers and…

4 years ago

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Low-Vision Awareness

February Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) / Low-Vision Awareness Month What is Macular Degeneration? Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a…

4 years ago

Incidence of shingles of the eye in aging baby boomers Sky High

Cases of herpes zoster ophthalmicus tripled in 12-year time span, highest among older adults Source: Michigan Medicine - University of…

5 years ago

Antioxidants key to lowering risk of age-related cataracts

Antioxidants key to lowering risk of age-related cataracts A $5.7 billion global medical bill to restore sight for the estimated…

5 years ago

Experimental drug delivers one-two punch to vision loss

In studies with lab-grown human cells and in mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have found that an experimental drug may…

5 years ago

Treatment could improve sight in those with vision loss

New Treatment could improve and prolong sight in those suffering vision loss Millions of Americans are progressively losing their sight…

5 years ago

CBD in marijuana may worsen glaucoma

A study has found that CBD -- a major chemical component in marijuana -- appears to increase the pressure inside…

5 years ago

Alcohol intake may be key to long-term weight loss for people with Diabetes

Research shows that losing weight can help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. While best practice for weight loss…

5 years ago

Computer gaming linked to heightened near-sighted risk in childhood

Computer gaming linked to heightened near-sighted risk in childhood Summer birth and hours spent playing computer games are linked to…

5 years ago

Diabetes medication may protect against a common cause of blindness

Diabetes medication may protect against a common cause of blindness Metformin may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration Researchers…

6 years ago