Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.
Review: Global Prevalence of Blindness, Visual Impairment Up
Increase seen despite drop in age-standardized prevalence of blindness, impairment from 1990-2015
July 2017 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for July 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Switching to Generic Eye Meds Could Save Medicare Millions
Medicare is billed more than $1 billion annually for glaucoma treatments alone, researchers say
Multi-Luminance Mobility Test Identifies Visual Impairment
MLMT differentiates normal-sighted from visually-impaired subjects
Infants With Potential Zika Exposure Should Have Eye Exam
All infants with potential exposure to the virus need screening eye examination, researchers say
Visual System Changes Could Indicate Parkinson’s Disease
Changes may provide important biomarkers for early detection and monitoring of the disease
Rod, Cone Function Down for Children Born Extremely Preterm
Preterm group had significantly lower amplitudes of combined rod and cone, isolated cone responses
Risks Linked to Soft Contacts No Higher for Children Than Adults
Infection rates no higher than for adults, and actually lowest for younger children
Educational Level, Age Linked to Eye Health Knowledge
Likelihood of being exposed to eye health information up with educational attainment, age, income
June 2017 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for June 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
