Health News

I Can See Clearly Now
A surgical procedure that relieves inner eye pressure for glaucoma patients remained successful for a majority of patients twenty years after the surgery according to a new study.
An Eye Exam for an Eye Exam
Giving seniors who join Medicare a dilated eye exam instead of a standard exam or no exam is more likely to pick up on eye problems earlier - and it's more cost-effective long-term too.
Aspirin Bad For Eyes?
An aspirin a day may help keep heart disease at bay, but it may also contribute to age-related macular degeneration, or gradual vision loss, according to a new study from Europe.
The Eye's True Colors
Sometimes seeing the forest requires first seeing the trees - and the leaves on those trees. A new way to "see" regular changes in eye cells might lead to detecting retina problems as well.
Looking into the Eyes of Diabetes
Spotting eye disease early can help diabetes patients avoid blindness and other vision problems. The first step of early detection and treatment is knowing which diabetes patients are most at risk for eye disease.
FDA Approves Eylea For Eye Disorder In Older People
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Eylea ( aflibercept ) to treat patients with wet ( neovascular ) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans ages 60 and older.
Celebrating an Organ Donor Milestone
One major roadblock of getting organ transplants for patients is finding people who are willing to donate. Now, the donation and transplant community is celebrating a long-awaited turn in the right direction.
Aspirin May Cause Age-Related Vision Problems
A daily dose of aspirin may worsen vision problems in people who have age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers found that seniors who take an aspirin a day are twice as likely to have late-stage macular degeneration compared to seniors who don’t take aspirin every day.
Tests Better Measure Vision in Blinding Diseases
When it comes to patients with eye diseases that lead to blindness, it can be difficult to detect low levels of remaining vision That determination is generally made through subjective tests such as detecting hand motion.
Prescription Glasses Ordered Online Prove Unsafe
Ordering prescription glasses online may seem like an easy way to save money. But half of all glasses order through the Internet have been found to be unsafe or have incorrect prescriptions.