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Cataracts World’s Leading Cause of Vision Loss
Age a key factor, but group cites other risks during August disease awareness month

Antioxidant-Rich Diet May Protect Against Eye Disease
Compounds likely extend life of retinal cells that fight age-related macular degeneration

Gene Linked to ’Dry’ Macular Degeneration
Study also uncovers risks associated with treating 'wet' form of the eye disease

Refs May Be Blinded by Red Uniforms
Study of the martial art tae kwondo suggests color can influence decisions

Health Tip: Something in Your Eye?
How to get it out safely

Half of U.S. Adults Lack 20/20 Vision
Distance problems, astigmatism becoming more common, study finds

Gene Behind Rare Eye Disease in Dachshunds Discovered
If applicable to humans, could lead to new treatments, study says

Brain Slow to Judge Fast-Moving Objects Head-On
It builds a statistical model based on what is, in fact, a very unhurried world, study says

Autistic Children Make Limited Eye Contact
Finding could offer doctors a chance to treat the disorder earlier

Laser Therapy as Good as Drugs for Diabetic Eye Problems
Had fewer side effects than corticosteroids, study finds