Eye / Vision Problems

Wearing glasses improves reading fluency for kids with ‘high’ astigmatism
Jan 28 16


For children with severe astigmatism, wearing glasses to correct blurred vision can significantly improve accurate reading speed, reports a study in the February issue… Wearing glasses improves reading fluency for kids with ‘high’ astigmatism   

 

International study offers new insight for understanding leading cause of blindness
Dec 22 15


An international study has identified the number of genetic factors known to play a role in age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the worldwide leading cause… International study offers new insight for understanding leading cause of blindness   

 

Driving with glaucoma? Some patients increase scanning to adapt for impaired vision
Oct 27 15


Some people with glaucoma-related binocular (both eyes) vision loss can pass a standard driving test by adopting increased visual scanning behavior, reports a study… Driving with glaucoma? Some patients increase scanning to adapt for impaired vision   

 

‘Lazy eye’ may bully the brain into altering its wiring
Aug 25 15


Colorful and expressive, the eyes are central to the way people interact with each other, as well as take in their surroundings.

That makes… ‘Lazy eye’ may bully the brain into altering its wiring   

 

What’s new in contact lenses? Prescribing trends reflect new lens materials and designs
Jun 24 15


More Americans are using soft contact lenses - especially daily disposable lenses - and taking advantage of new designs targeting vision problems that… What’s new in contact lenses? Prescribing trends reflect new lens materials and designs   

 

A new perspective on Phantom Eye Syndrome
Jun 01 15


Researchers from the University of Liverpool have found that approximately half of patients who have an eye removed because of a form of eye… A new perspective on Phantom Eye Syndrome   

 

Metformin use associated with reduced risk of developing open-angle glaucoma
May 28 15


Taking the medication metformin hydrochloride was associated with reduced risk of developing the sight-threatening disease open-angle glaucoma in people with diabetes, according to a… Metformin use associated with reduced risk of developing open-angle glaucoma   

 

Vision Problems Rare in Children With Dyslexia
May 27 15


A large, cross-sectional British study of almost 7000 children aged 7 to 9 years has confirmed previous findings that visual impairment is rarely the… Vision Problems Rare in Children With Dyslexia   

 

Researchers develop new computer-based vision screening test for young children
Apr 28 15


Many eye disorders in young children are asymptomatic and may remain undetected without testing. Since effective treatments are available for many of those conditions,… Researchers develop new computer-based vision screening test for young children   

 

Scientists develop new technique that reduces halo effect caused by lenses
Apr 15 15


In a recent study published in Optics Communications, scientists from Bar-Ilan University in Israel have presented a new technique that significantly reduces the… Scientists develop new technique that reduces halo effect caused by lenses   

 

Simple eye test for 6-year-olds predicts need for glasses in teen years
Apr 05 15


Researchers have found that a simple eye test in first grade could predict the onset of nearsightedness by eight grade.

Such a… Simple eye test for 6-year-olds predicts need for glasses in teen years   

 

South-east England ahead on genetic tests for inherited eye conditions
Mar 31 15


New research from The University of Manchester published in the Journal of Community Genetics reveals a stark variation in genetic testing services for inherited… South-east England ahead on genetic tests for inherited eye conditions   

 

Flame retardants found to cause metabolic, liver problems
Feb 19 15


Chemicals used as synthetic flame retardants that are found in common household items such as couches, carpet padding, and electronics have been found to… Flame retardants found to cause metabolic, liver problems   

 

An end to the medicine dropper for eye injuries?
Feb 04 15


For years, treating scratches and burns to the eyes has usually involved dropping medicine onto the eyes several times a day, sometimes for weeks… An end to the medicine dropper for eye injuries?   

 

LSU Health New Orleans makes discovery key to preventing blindness and stroke devastation
Jan 30 15


Research led by Nicolas Bazan, MD, PhD, Boyd Professor, Ernest C. and Yvette C. Villere Chair of Retinal Degeneration Research, and Director of the… LSU Health New Orleans makes discovery key to preventing blindness and stroke devastation   

 

Hygiene practices affect contact lens case contamination, reports Optometry and Vision Science
Jan 28 15


Contact lens wearers who don’t follow certain hygiene habits have increased bacterial contamination of their contact lens cases, reports a study in the… Hygiene practices affect contact lens case contamination, reports Optometry and Vision Science   

 

Major cause of blindness linked to calcium deposits in the eye
Jan 20 15


Microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate have been linked to the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of blindness, by UCL-led research.

Major cause of blindness linked to calcium deposits in the eye   
 

Restoring vision to the blind
Jan 08 15


Scientists have long known that species such as amphibians and fish can regenerate retinal cells - so why can’t mammals? This and related questions… Restoring vision to the blind   

 

Could reading glasses soon be a thing of the past?
Oct 18 14


A thin ring inserted into the eye could soon offer a reading glasses-free remedy for presbyopia, the blurriness in near vision experienced by… Could reading glasses soon be a thing of the past?   

 

Genes causing pediatric glaucoma contribute to future stroke
Sep 26 14


Every year in Canada about 50,000 people suffer from a stroke, caused either by the interruption of blood flow or uncontrolled bleeding in the… Genes causing pediatric glaucoma contribute to future stroke   

 

Wavefront optics emerging as new tool for measuring and correcting vision, reports Optometry and Vision Science
Sep 25 14


A technique developed by astronomers seeking a clear view of distant objects in space is being intensively studied as a new approach to measuring… Wavefront optics emerging as new tool for measuring and correcting vision, reports Optometry and Vision Science   

 

Start early for a lifetime of good vision and healthy eyes
Sep 21 14


If your mother told you to eat your carrots so you’d be able to see in the dark, she was right. It turns… Start early for a lifetime of good vision and healthy eyes   

 

A second look at glaucoma surgery
Sep 18 14


Queen’s researcher says use of anti-inflammatory medicines after common eye surgery isn’t necessary

New research led by Queen’s University professor Robert Campbell (Ophthalmology) has… A second look at glaucoma surgery   

 

Changes in the eye can predict changes in the brain
Aug 25 14


Researchers at the Gladstone Institutes and University of California, San Francisco have shown that a loss of cells in the retina is one of… Changes in the eye can predict changes in the brain   

 

Depression in AMD patients with low vision can be halved by integrated therapies
Jul 09 14


The first clinical trial to examine integrated low vision and mental health treatment has shown that the approach can reduce the incidence of depression… Depression in AMD patients with low vision can be halved by integrated therapies   

 
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