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Healthcare crisis: not enough specialists for the poor
The blurry vision began early last year. Roy Lawrence ignored it as long as he could. But after falling off a ladder at his construction job, he knew he had to see a doctor. He went to a community health clinic in South Los Angeles, where doctors...
Tags: Health Insurance Cost, Cardiologists, Disasters and Accidents, Dermatologists, Cataracts
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Though going blind, E.J. Scott keeps looking ahead, moving forward
E.J. Scott makes his way through life with a swagger and a white cane. He is not an athlete in the traditional sense of those whose exploits appear on these pages. But what he achieved recently is Blake Griffin-esque. He rose above the rest and...
Tags: Central Park, Austin (Chicago, Illinois), Hurricane Sandy (2012), New York City
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Waiting in vain to be seen
FrameworkRoy Lawrence was diagnosed with cataracts in January 2012. Nearly a year later, Lawrence still is waiting for the operation. His vision has deteriorated to the point he is considered legally blind. He can’t work or drive, and he relies on others... -
Vision loss tied to diabetes on the rise in U.S.
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Vision loss likely related to diabetes increased by 20 percent over less than a decade in the U.S., according to a new study. So-called nonrefractive vision impairment - which includes glaucoma and cataracts - can't be...Tags: Johns Hopkins University, American Medical Association, Overweight, Cataracts, Diabetes
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School Shooting Reminds Us Of How Much Our Aging Eyes Have Seen
The Hartford CourantMaybe the reason your vision tends to go as you get older is because you have seen too much. Sandy Hook may be the most horrific event on which our ever-aging eyes have focused, but we baby boomers have been bearing witness to the tragedy of gun violence...Tags: Fort Hood (military base), Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut), John F. Kennedy
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ICE delivers Christmas cheer to local families
Staff WriterEl Centro resident Tanya Lagunes’ eyes shone Monday morning as she watched her daughter excitedly open Christmas presents during the 15th annual U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Christmas giveaway with the Center for Family...Tags: Law Enforcement, Laws, Holidays, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Religious Festivals
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High-end, High-tech
Many luxury carmakers are leveraging the latest technology to help their vehicles stand out in a crowded market and give motorists a compelling reason to trade in their existing rides for the latest posh models. “The competition is particularly...
Tags: BMW, Entertainment, Luxury Vehicles, Hyundai, Automotive Equipment
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Suspect in Uptown robbery, sexual assault held without bail
Tribune reporterA recent parolee charged with sexually assaulting and robbing a woman in Uptown on Sunday was called a "danger to the community" and ordered held without bail by a judge this afternoon. Jason Gurneau, 32, is accused of beating up, assaulting and...Tags: Justice System, Culture, Prosecution, Abusive Behavior, Lawyers
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Clark County Write Local essay contest winner: 'Superheroes' by Hannah Washing
One day I became a superhero, except I was dressed as a guy. I was a new hero in a group of four. Two girls; Fire Storm and Wind Storm, then two guys; Night Shade and Shadow the leader. We were on a rescue mission and I was talking and asking questions...
Tags: Entertainment, Music
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Anderson Cooper blinded by sunburn to the eye
Anderson Cooper recently shared a picture of himself on Instagram with a patch over one of his eyes after he was blinded while on assignment off the coast of Portugal. The CNN host said UV light bounced off the water and burned his eye, resulting in 36...
Tags: Anderson Cooper, People (magazine), Injuries and Wounds, Physical Conditions, Greater Baltimore Medical Center
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K9 CORNER: Twist on poem offers warning on impulse gift
Contributing WriterA reader gave me the following poem to encourage people to think before they purchase an animal as a Christmas present. It is real food for thought. Forgotten Dogs’ Christmas Author Unknown T’was the night before Christmas And...Tags: Santa Claus (fictional character)
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Two Teachers Facing Child Abuse Charges in New Mexico
Channel 2 NewsAn elementary school teacher in Santa Fe, New Mexico is accused of dragging one of her special needs students down a hallway by his legs. The school's security video shows the teacher grabbing the boy, who is blind, by the ankle of one leg and...Tags: Child Abuse, Teaching and Learning, Abusive Behavior, Teachers
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