Health News Archives

Don’t Lose Sight of Halloween Safety
False lenses, sharp props can make fright night scarier for all, eye group warns

Americans Losing Sight of Eye Health
A quarter haven't seen vision specialist in 2 years, survey finds

Thyroid Problems Boost Glaucoma Risk
Trouble with the gland means 38% greater vision threat, study suggests

Brain Pressure More Likely to Cause Vision Loss in Men
Though women have condition more often, men suffer side effects twice as much, study says

Too Much Sun, Too Few Antioxidants Spell Eye Trouble
The combination contributes to age-related macular degeneration, study finds

Vision Test for Young Children Called Unreliable
Researchers found standard way of measuring acuity in preschoolers missed problems

It’s a Whole New Outlook for Cataract Patients
Simple surgeries, superior replacement lenses give many remarkable vision

Drug Fights Diabetic Eye Disease
Retinopathy is a potentially blinding complication, but Atacand may help

Bisphosphonates Cause Rare Eye Inflammation
Finding just latest in list of potential adverse events for bone-saving medications

Painkiller May Prevent Diabetes-Related Retinal Damage
Pentazocine's effects on eye health called 'phenomenal,' study concludes