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amblyopia
Adults with amblyopia may benefit from fluoxetine
Amblyopia, otherwise known as lazy eye, affects up to 4% of Americans. Current methods of treatment include refractive correction and patching and surgery.
sleep apnea
Wet AMD risk linked to sleep apnea
Researchers at the Center for Eye Research in Australia have discovered a possible link between moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and wet age-related macular degeneration.
food poisoning
How to avoid inviting foodborne illness to your Thanksgiving feast
While any food has the potential to carry bacteria, certain foods are more likely to be the culprits behind food poisoning.
brain health
Brain health benefits from eating eggs
The humble egg has gotten a bad wrap over the years and has previously been vilified for its high cholesterol.
age-related macular degeneration
Vitamins B and E may help prevent the onset of age-related macular degeneration
Results from a recent study reveal that diets rich in vitamins B and E can help lower the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
age-related macular degeneration
Light-based therapy receives FDA approval for AMD
Almost 20 million Americans are affected by dry AMD and it is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States for adults over 60.
cataract
New color-changing hydrogel created to improve cataract surgery
Researchers at the Wilmer Eye Institute have created a clear hydrogel that turns fluorescent green under blue light. This color change allows surgeons to confirm that they have removed all of the h...
balancing
Aging well may be a balancing act
Having a "leg to stand on" may very well be a good indicator of our health as we age.
cataract surgery
Cataract surgery complications increase with past history of intravitreal injections
Study results were recently presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology that reveal an increased risk of post cataract surgery complications for patients with a histor...