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Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Preserve Sight
Fri Nov 14, 2008, 14:00
Close monitoring means type 1 patients can avoid retinopathy, study suggests.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Diabetes: Type I, Diabetes: Misc, Diabetes: Management, Blood Disorders

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Poor Night Vision May Predict Age-Related Eye Disease
Thu Nov 13, 2008, 09:00
Those with difficulties in low-light activities more likely to develop AMD, study says.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Aging: Misc

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U.S. Gets a 'D' for Preterm Birth Rates
Wed Nov 12, 2008, 12:00
March of Dimes says 18 states plus Puerto Rico and District of Columbia get failing grades.
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Lack Of, Hearing Disorders: Misc, Government, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Death & Dying: Misc, Childbirth, Child Development, Cerebral Palsy, Asthma

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Florida Vision Test Law: Fewer Traffic Deaths Among Elderly
Tue Nov 11, 2008, 19:00
2004 legislation appears responsible, but study finds reasons why are more complex.
News Topics : Travel Safety: Motor Vehicle Injury, Travel Safety: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Aging: Misc

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High Temps Degrade Contact Lens Solution: Study
Mon Nov 10, 2008, 17:00
ReNu with MoistureLoc was tied to eye infection outbreak in U.S.
News Topics : Food & Drug Administration, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc

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Gene Mutation May Cause Some Cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Fri Nov 07, 2008, 14:00
Finding could help identify people who'd respond to light therapy, study says.
News Topics : Research & Development, Genetics, Genetic Disorders, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Environment, Depression

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Health Tip: Evaluating Your Child's Vision
Thu Nov 06, 2008, 09:00
How to spot potential problems
News Topics : Parenting, Kids: Misc, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc

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Decorative Halloween Eye Lenses May Pose Serious Risks
Fri Oct 31, 2008, 09:00
Without doctor's advice, cat's-eyes, color contacts boost odds of bacterial infection.
News Topics : Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Looks: Misc, Infections: Misc, Food & Drug Administration, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Allergies: Misc

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Rate of Diabetes Cases Doubles in 10 Years: CDC
Thu Oct 30, 2008, 16:00
The obesity epidemic is fueling the type 2 disease epidemic, officials say.
News Topics : Obesity, Nutrition Score: High, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Exercise: Misc, Diabetes: Type II, Centers for Disease Control

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Health Tip: Allergies and Your Eyes
Tue Oct 28, 2008, 09:00
What to do to improve symptoms
News Topics : Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Allergies: Misc

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Don't Lose Sight of Halloween Safety
Sat Oct 25, 2008, 09:00
False lenses, sharp props can make fright night scarier for all, eye group warns.
News Topics : Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Kids: Misc, Infections: Misc, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

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Americans Losing Sight of Eye Health
Fri Oct 17, 2008, 19:00
A quarter haven't seen vision specialist in 2 years, survey finds.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Medical Myths, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Diabetes: Misc, Aging: Misc

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Thyroid Problems Boost Glaucoma Risk
Thu Oct 16, 2008, 07:00
Trouble with the gland means 38% greater vision threat, study suggests.
News Topics : Thyroid, Research & Development, Hormones: Misc, Glaucoma, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc

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Brain Pressure More Likely to Cause Vision Loss in Men
Wed Oct 15, 2008, 16:00
Though women have condition more often, men suffer side effects twice as much, study says.
News Topics : Neurology, Men's Problems: Misc, Headaches, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Brain

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Too Much Sun, Too Few Antioxidants Spell Eye Trouble
Tue Oct 14, 2008, 14:00
The combination contributes to age-related macular degeneration, study finds.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Environment, Antioxidants

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Genes Give Clues to Age-Linked Eye Trouble
Tue Oct 07, 2008, 08:02
Macular degeneration is a major cause of vision loss, blindness.
News Topics : Genetics, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Aging: Misc

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Vision Test for Young Children Called Unreliable
Fri Oct 03, 2008, 12:37
Researchers found standard way of measuring acuity in preschoolers missed problems.
News Topics : Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc

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It's a Whole New Outlook for Cataract Patients
Fri Oct 03, 2008, 19:00
Simple surgeries, superior replacement lenses give many remarkable vision.
News Topics : Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Cataracts

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Drug Fights Diabetic Eye Disease
Fri Sep 26, 2008, 06:00
Retinopathy is a potentially blinding complication, but Atacand may help
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Diabetes: Type II, Diabetes: Type I, Diabetes: Misc, Diabetes: Management, Diabetes: Drugs

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Bisphosphonates Cause Rare Eye Inflammation
Wed Sep 24, 2008, 17:00
Finding just latest in list of potential adverse events for bone-saving medications.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Osteoporosis, Fractures, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Dental Problems: Misc, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems