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    Dec 13, 2012 |Story| Reuters

  1. Vision insurance tied to better eye health

    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults' eyesight may suffer irreversibly if they don't have vision insurance, suggests a new study that argues eye health should be a mandatory part of regular health insurance policies. Researchers found that people...

    Tags: Glaucoma, University of South Carolina , Insurance, Eyes and Vision, Health Insurance

    2. Dec 18, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Uncorking Champagne: Lots of fun until someone loses an eye

    Just in time for the holidays, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is warning of the dangers of popping Champagne corks.
    Just in time for the holidays, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is warning of the dangers of popping Champagne corks. Sure, it looks cool to send a cork zinging across the room. But the eye guys note that the typical Champagne bottle contains as...
    3. Dec 5, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Researchers see the light in bid to restore lost vision

    Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of California at Los Angeles recently created a light-sensitive molecule that they say could help restore vision lost in degenerative eye diseases, such as macular degeneration, and...

    Tags: Epilepsy, Harvard University, Colleges and Universities, Eyes and Vision, Education

    4. Nov 30, 2012 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  4. A parent's watchful eye could prevent blindness

    While newborns’ eyes can at first appear misaligned, most straighten within the first few months of life. But if parents start to notice babies’ eyes crossing or wandering outward, upward or downward, it could be serious.
    While newborns’ eyes can at first appear misaligned, most straighten within the first few months of life. But if parents start to notice babies’ eyes crossing or wandering outward, upward or downward, it could be serious. The first step is...

    Tags: Deerfield Beach, Blindness, Amblyopia, Fort Lauderdale, Medical Specialization

    5. Oct 2, 2012 | Allentown Morning Call

  5. Halloween contact lenses are not a good idea

    Health
    Makeup? Fine. Mask? Go for it. Hair dye? Just do it. Decorative contact lenses? Hold on there. Pennsylvania's opthamologists want to remind Halloween partiers that they should take a pass on those discount store contact lenses. It's illegal to sell them...
    6. Jul 11, 2012 |Story| Reuters

  6. Smartphones may aid eye diagnoses in emergency room

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Sending patient images to ophthalmologists via smartphone may be an option for emergency room doctors looking to make a quick eye-related diagnosis, a new study suggests.
    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Sending patient images to ophthalmologists via smartphone may be an option for emergency room doctors looking to make a quick eye-related diagnosis, a new study suggests. Two ophthalmologists gave higher quality ratings to...

    Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Apple iPhone, Medical Specialization

    7. Nov 7, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Professionals see the danger in nonprescription contact lenses

    Cosmetic contact lenses are fun, and they're popular among young people during the holidays. But they are also dangerous and can cause severe eye damage, eye doctors said. The health risks involved in wearing nonprescription decorative contact lenses...

    Tags: Keratitis , Hospitals and Clinics, Health, Health and Medical Professionals, Heart Attack

    8. Oct 24, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. 89 Md. facilities bought drugs from firm linked to meningitis outbreak

    The federal Food and Drug Administration identified 89 medical facilities in Maryland that bought drugs from the Massachusetts manufacturer being investigated for a national fungal meningitis outbreak.
    The federal Food and Drug Administration identified 89 medical facilities in Maryland that bought drugs from the Massachusetts manufacturer being investigated for a national fungal meningitis outbreak. The facilities are among more than 3,000 in numerous...

    Tags: Chemical Industry, Health and Medical Professionals, Meningitis, Ocean City, Easton (Talbot, Maryland)

    9. Oct 19, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. $2 million prize announced for cure for blindness by 2020

    Singer Art Garfunkel, a real estate magnate and an investor are putting $2 million in gold bullion on the line to inspire researchers to cure blindness by 2020, establishing through Johns Hopkins Medicine one of the world's largest prizes for a scientific advancement.
    Singer Art Garfunkel, a real estate magnate and an investor are putting $2 million in gold bullion on the line to inspire researchers to cure blindness by 2020, establishing through Johns Hopkins Medicine one of the world's largest prizes for a scientific...

    Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Eyes and Vision, Columbia University, Macular Degeneration, Diseases and Illnesses

    10. Oct 3, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Loyola scientists study blindness in Stevens-Johnson syndrome

    Three years ago, Brianna Thompson, then 9 years old, suffered a widespread rash and bloodshot eyes after she took 11/2 teaspoons of Tylenol.
    Three years ago, Brianna Thompson, then 9 years old, suffered a widespread rash and bloodshot eyes after she took 11/2 teaspoons of Tylenol. To treat these ailments, she was given steroids, Benadryl and more Tylenol. But that caused her lips and tongue...

    Tags: Dermatologists, Chemical Industry, Blindness, Loyola University Chicago, Allergies

    11. Aug 27, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Dr. Christina R. Prescott seeing patients at Wilmer in Bel Air

    Christina R. Prescott, M.D., Ph.D. and an assistant professor of ophthalmology is seeing patients at the Wilmer Eye Institute of Bel Air (formerly Parris-Castoro Eye Care Center). Prescott specializes in medical and surgical management of serious corneal...

    Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Colleges and Universities, Columbia University, Education, Medical Specialization

    12. Aug 27, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Dr. Kathryn Klein seeing patients at Wilmer Eye Institute in Bel Air

    Kathryn Klein, M.D., M.P.H. and an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Krieger Children's Eye Center at the Wilmer Institute, is seeing patients at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Bel Air (formerly Parris-Castoro Eye Care Center). She has subspecialty...

    Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Colleges and Universities, Columbia University, Education, New York University

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