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Simple Supplement May Slow Vision Loss in Patients with Common Form of Macular Degeneration
A new study finds a daily supplement of antioxidants and minerals may slow central vision loss in people with late dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Elton John Says He Has Lost His Sight
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 3, 2024
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Pop music legend Elton John says that he can no longer see following an eye infection he battled last summer.
The prolific singer-songwriter made the announcement Sunday at a charity gala performance of "The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical," a theater production he s...
Why Treatments Can Fail Folks With 'Wet' Macular Degeneration -- and What Might Really Work
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 5, 2024
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Current treatments sometimes fail to help people with “wet” age-related macular degeneration -- and researchers now think they know why.
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Light Therapy Might Help Ease 'Dry' Form of Macular Degeneration
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 22, 2024
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Light therapy could be a useful treatment for the most common form of age-related macular degeneration, a new study says.
The therapy, called phot...
Stem Cell Therapy Might Repair Vision-Robbing Holes in Retinas
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2024
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Japanese researchers have successfully used a transplant of human stem cells to close a hole in a key part of a monkey's retina.
They say the achievement could pave the way for better treatment of small gaps that form in the macula, the central part of the eye's retina. ...
Scientists Get Closer to Stopping Macular Degeneration
- October 2, 2024
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Scientists say they've discovered a protein that seems crucial to the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause of blindness in ol...
Cataracts Gone Without Surgery? New Science Suggests It's Possible
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2024
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Research in rats and hibernating squirrels has pinpointed a naturally occurring protein that appears to reverse cataracts, scientists report.
Animal studies don't always pan out in people, of course. But the discovery of the RNF114 protein raises the possibility of surge...
Ingredient in Hair Dye Led to Woman's Vision Loss
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2024
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An ingredient in the hair dye a French woman used caused her to develop a vision-robbing retinopathy, researchers report.
When she switched to a dye witho...
He's Doing Great a Year After World's First Eye and Partial Face Transplant
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 9, 2024
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Key Takeaways
The recipient of the world’s first combined whole-eye and partial face transplant is doing well more than a year out from his groundbreaking surgery, NYU Langone doctors report.
Aaron James, a 46-year-old military vete...
Healthy Tips to Protect Your Eyes' Retinas as You Age
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2024
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Getting older tends to go hand in hand with failing vision, but eye experts say there are things you can do to preserve your sight as you age.
The risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy increases among seniors, but vision loss and blindne...
Gene Therapy Reverses a Rare Cause of Vision Loss
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2024
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Gene therapy may restore vision to children and adults robbed of their sight by a rare inherited condition called Leber congenital amaurosis, researchers report.
The illness is caused by mutations in the GUCY2D gene, which is critical to producing proteins that enable vi...
Does Your Child Need Glasses? Look for These Signs
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2024
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You've noticed your young child complains of headaches and rubs their eyes a lot. Does that mean it's time to get glasses?
It could, says a Baylor College of Medicine expert, and noticing these signs early is critical for young children because their schoolwork could suf...
Need a Low-Cost Eye Exam, Glasses? The State You Live In Is Key
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2024
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When it comes to Medicaid and vision care, how much coverage people get depends on the state in which they live, a new study finds.
Most Medicaid enrollees have at least some routine vision coverage, but an estimated 6.5 million adults live in states without comprehensiv...
Scientists May Have Stopped a Form of Inherited Blindness in Dogs
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2024
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In her youth, Shola, an English Shepherd Dog, was a member of the Edale Mountain Rescue Team, a corps of U.K. pooches charged with helping hurt and stranded hikers.
But Shola was retired as part of the Rescue Team after a rare genetic disease affecting dogs, called prog...
Daily Supplements May Slow 'Dry' Form of Macular Degeneration
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2024
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Daily supplements can slow loss of vision related to late-stage “dry†age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a new study finds.
The r...
How to Predict Who Will Respond to Glaucoma Treatment -- and Who Won't
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 16, 2024
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An experimental blood test might be able to predict whether glaucoma patients will continue to lose their vision following treatment, researchers report.
A biochemical called nicot...
GLP-1 Drugs Ozempic, Wegovy Linked to Rare Blinding Condition
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2024
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Trendy weight-loss drugs appear to increase the risk of a rare and potentially blinding eye condition, a new study warns.
People with diabetes prescribed semaglutide (Ozempic,
Cholesterol Med Might Slow Vision Loss in People With Diabetes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 25, 2024
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A well-established cholesterol-lowering drug appears to significantly slow the progression of a diabetes-related eye disease, a new trial shows.
Protect Your Eyes From Summer's Dangers
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 15, 2024
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Summertime is primetime for the great outdoors, but that can mean new hazards for your eyes, one expert warned.
Simple steps can help cut the risk, said ophthalmologist Dr. Masih Ahmed, an assistant profe...
Robotic Procedure Helps Treat Macular Degeneration
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 13, 2024
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Robot-guided radiation therapy can improve treatment for age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss and blindness among American seniors, a new study shows.
Precisely targeted radiation treatment reduced by a quarter the number of routine injectio...
Gene Therapy Improves Vision in People With Inherited Blindness
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 6, 2024
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An injectable gene therapy caused measurable improvements in vision among a small group of people with inherited blindness, an early-stage clinical trial says.
Researchers recruited 14 people with Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA), a rare genetic condition that causes bab...
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 with...
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).
...
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 had...