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February 18, 2013:
Best Glaucoma Treatments Still a Puzzle, Task Force Reports
Experts not able to make recommendations on drug, surgery or laser choices
December 13, 2012:
U.S. Glaucoma Cases Jump 22 Percent Over Decade: Report
More than 2.7 million Americans aged 40 and older are affected by this eye disease, experts warn
November 23, 2012:
Device May Allow Blind to Read Braille Without Touch: Report
Company has developed eye implant technology to help sightless detect color, movement and objects
August 12, 2012:
Safety Eyewear Can Prevent Sports Injuries in Kids
Back-to-school season can mean more eye injuries, expert warns
July 30, 2012:
Scientists ID New Gene Linked to Vision Loss in Infants
18 genes now associated with Leber congenital amaurosis, a rare inherited retinal disease
July 25, 2012:
Experimental Chemical Helps Blind Mice See
Researchers say compound might one day benefit people who've lost their vision
May 24, 2012:
Some Heavy Kids at Risk of Blindness, Study Says
Brain condition that can steal sight more common among overweight girls, researchers report
May 14, 2012:
In Rat Study, Eye Device Shows Promise for Restoring Sight
System uses combination of implanted cells and technology to send images to the brain
April 03, 2012:
Antibiotics Linked to Retinal Detachment Risk
The risk is very small and the reasons aren't known, researchers say
February 08, 2012:
More Success With Gene Therapy for Blindness
Repeat treatment improves vision for three adults with rare eye disease
January 05, 2012:
Could Daily Aspirin Harm Seniors' Eyes?
Study found possible association between drug and age-related macular degeneration
December 29, 2011:
Risk Factors for Vision Loss After Spine Surgery Identified
Rare complication occurs in as many as one out of every 1,000 spine surgeries, researchers say
June 13, 2011:
Spending on Glaucoma Meds Rising in U.S., Study Finds
Certain groups of patients, including those on public health insurance, seem to be most affected
June 09, 2011:
Tainted Soil May Put Kids at Risk for Vision Loss
Parasitic disease affects those who ingest dirt containing microscopic eggs, researchers warn
May 26, 2011:
Blind People May Be Able to Use Echoes to Identify Objects
Echolocation uses 'visual' part of brain to process sound, navigate surroundings, study finds
April 12, 2011:
What Happens When Kids Born Blind Gain Sight?
Brain doesn't make connection between seeing and touching right away, small study finds
January 13, 2011:
Bottle Rockets Can Cause Serious Eye Injuries in Kids
Protective eyewear urged, even for bystanders, whenever these fireworks are used
December 31, 2010:
Beware the Exploding Champagne Cork
Expert gives safety tips; warns it can reach a speed of 50 mph and cause severe eye damage
December 07, 2010:
Teens' Poor Health Linked to Fewer Friends
It's unknown which comes first, but sick kids less likely to have big social network at school, study finds
October 27, 2010:
Sense of Touch 'Faster' in Those Blind From Birth
Heightened tactile processing may account for 'remarkable speed' of some Braille readers
October 20, 2010:
People With Anorexia May Risk Serious Eye Damage
It's unclear whether macular damage will progress to blindness, researchers say
October 11, 2010:
Retinal Disease Treatments for Elders Doubled Over 10 Years
Procedures for older Americans increased 192% between 1997 and 2007, study finds
October 06, 2010:
Research Suggests How Brain Compensates in the Blind
Sound and touch get boost from visual cortex in those who cannot see, scans show
September 08, 2010:
Kids Playing With Laser Pointers May Be Aiming for Eye Trouble
Teen boy damages retina with Internet-purchased 'toy,' doctors say
August 02, 2010:
Eye Disorder Screening May Get Boost From New Study Findings
Description of factors linked to severe myopia could lead to improved treatments, researchers say
July 03, 2010:
Leave July 4 Fireworks to the Pros
Fireworks caused two deaths and nearly 9,000 injuries in 2009, report says
July 02, 2010:
Health Tip: Why Some People Become Blind
Here's a list of common causes
June 25, 2010:
How Brain Organizes Info Doesn't Depend on Sight
Scans revealed that thought processes occurred in same areas for sighted and blind people, study found
June 23, 2010:
Stem Cell Technique Restores Sight to Burn-Injured Eyes
Lab-grown graft provides 'biological contact lens' for cornea, experts say
June 10, 2010:
Tiniest Babies Don't Hurt Family Health in Long Run
Study finds few differences compared to normal weight peers by young adulthood
May 16, 2010:
Guard Kids' Eyes Against Long-Term Sun Damage
Youngsters are especially vulnerable to harmful rays, experts warn
May 14, 2010:
Research Reveals Secret of Spitting Cobras' Aim
Snakes spray venom in victims' eyes by predicting movements, researchers say
May 02, 2010:
Eye Disease Rates High Among Latino Americans
As the population ages, more programs needed to address vision loss, experts say
December 31, 2009:
Laser Deemed Best Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy
Standard therapy still recommended over steroid injections, researchers say
September 15, 2009:
Steroid Restores Vision When Veins in Eye Become Blocked
People with retinal vein occlusion may regain some sight, researchers say
August 12, 2009:
Gene Therapy Offers Hope Against Inherited Blindness
Injection under retina may allow increased light sensitivity, research suggests
July 31, 2009:
Gene Found for Age-Related Cataract
Could help advance understanding of this vision-robbing disease
July 08, 2009:
Humans Can Develop Bat-Like Echolocation
Acoustic signaling using tongue clicks could aid the blind, study shows
March 05, 2009:
Retinal Gene Is Linked to Childhood Blindness
Discovery might someday yield therapies to restore sight, experts suggest
January 08, 2009:
Protein Might One Day Prevent Blindness
Researchers find it prolongs lives of key vision cells in mice
April 05, 2008:
Age-Related Eye Disease on the Increase
Women face twice the risk of losing sight that men do during senior years
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