Saturday, September 6, 2008

eye problems

Chinese Work Sees Through Invisibility Quest

Researchers explain how theoretical 'anti-cloak' could bring objects out of hiding more >>

Cataracts World's Leading Cause of Vision Loss

Age a key factor, but group cites other risks during August disease awareness month more >>

Gene Linked to 'Dry' Macular Degeneration

Study also uncovers risks associated with treating 'wet' form of the eye disease more >>

Refs May Be Blinded by Red Uniforms

Study of the martial art tae kwondo suggests color can influence decisions more >>

Health Tip: Something in Your Eye?

How to get it out safely more >>

Half of U.S. Adults Lack 20/20 Vision

Distance problems, astigmatism becoming more common, study finds more >>

Gene Behind Rare Eye Disease in Dachshunds Discovered

If applicable to humans, could lead to new treatments, study says more >>

Autistic Children Make Limited Eye Contact

Finding could offer doctors a chance to treat the disorder earlier more >>

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 more >>

Laser Therapy as Good as Drugs for Diabetic Eye Problems

Had fewer side effects than corticosteroids, study finds more >>

Gene Mutation for Eye Disorder Found

More prevalent in women, Duane syndrome affects nerves, limits eyeball's sideways motion more >>

Hybrid Cars Pose Risk to Blind, Visually Impaired

Virtually silent engines remove key cue to safety; group seeks legislative help more >>

Health Tip: If Your Child Wears Glasses

How to encourage their use more >>

Magnetic Pulses to Brain Improve Lazy Eye in Adults

Vision improved temporarily, Canadian researchers report more >>

Eye Test Could Spot Diabetes Vision Trouble Early

It may prove an easy, less invasive means of detecting retinopathy, other woes more >>

Diabetic Hispanics Missing Out on Eye Exams

They're particularly vulnerable to diabetes-linked vision loss, experts warn more >>

On Independence Day, Think Fireworks Safety First

Experts say leave the July 4 celebrations to the pros more >>

Glaucoma Treatment

Even those with severe disease can save some vision, experts say more >>

Health Tip: Wear Eye Protection

Prevent injury during work and play more >>

Your Eyes Need UV Protection, Too

Good sunglasses can protect you from eyelid cancer and macular degeneration. more >>

Tennis Players Ace Perception of Speed, Motion

But outside their game, they see pretty much like everyone else, study finds more >>

Omega-3 Foods May Lower Eye Disease Risk

High intake of fatty acid associated with reduction of both early and late AMD more >>

Diabetes Drug May Slow Eye Disease

Use of rosiglitazone showed 59.5% reduced risk of retina damage. more >>

New Imaging Tool Can Spot Glaucoma Risk

But experts say it will be several years before there's widespread use more >>

Just Like Skin, Eyes Can 'Burn' in Strong Sun

Kids, teens more susceptible to sun-related vision damage without proper protection more >>

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